Who likes to get cold feet? If the body is stretched out, the duvet may rest well on the long sides and reach over the feet up to 20 cm from the chin.
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People taller than 175 cm will appreciate the so-called comfort length of 220 cm. Often, couples wonder if they should slip together under an oversized top bed or under two single blankets.
If at least one partner is restless, two blankets are recommended for a healthy sleep . This also applies if the heat requirements are different. Incidentally, two people under a blanket give off more heat than just one person. Small pillows are becoming increasingly popular because they support the head and do not disturb the back. In addition, 40 x 80 cm are also more handy and cheaper than the usual 80 x 80 cm. If you want to change the format, you can still use existing covers: wrap around or sew or sew and cut the cover unfilled by the new pillow.
Daily ventilation refreshes beds and pillows by helping to remove moisture and ensuring a healthy night's sleep . But: Please do not knock out or vacuum, do not lie in the blazing sun and do not expose to damp weather. Down and feather products can be easily shaken up to loosen up the filling. If your bedding looks tired even after airing, it's time to buy something new. After a few years, the moisture regulation begins to falter, the bed does not "breathe" anymore. Possible consequence: You sleep more restlessly because the oxygen-poor bed climate impairs the detoxification of the body, and wake up as if it were damaged.
On average, we use bedding for 7 to 8 hours in more than 300 nights a year. Even if they look good on the outside, they also have to separate: Depending on the material, stress and care, pillows are changed after 2 to 5 years, blankets filled with brand fibers after 6 to 8 years, down and feather beds after 8 to 10 years, The effectiveness of wool and precious hair is also gradually decreasing: even the best natural hair should be replaced after 15 years at the latest.
The view that mites are more interested in natural than in synthetic bedding is widespread but wrong. Regardless of the filling material, the small bedfellows try to nest in the blanket and cushions, densely woven cover fabrics prevent it. Fibers and down comforters can be put in the washing machine: the 60-degree wash reduces the allergenic load - if available.
By the way, most house dust mites live in the mattress. So especially wash the mattress cover regularly or use an allergy cover. The health insurance company will cover the costs.
