Imagine how you feel after a good night’s sleep. What does that look like? Refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to start the day? Sure. How about less grumpy and more peppy? Your family might like that. Does a good night’s sleep keep you awake at the wheel and more productive at work? You betcha! Now imagine a whole week of good sleep. Better yet, imagine getting a good night’s sleep for the rest of your life. But better sleep can be elusive, unless you ask the right question.
People ask me all the time, “What is the best mattress?” Oh boy, what a loaded question. Over the years, I’ve found myself struggling to understand just what my customer is asking me. Do they want to see the most expensive mattress or the one they recognize from advertising? I’ve got a store full of mattresses to fit sleep needs from occasional guest bed to top of the line luxury, support and comfort. But which one is best?
What I’ve come to realize is that my customer has come to me for advice but is only asking part of the question that needs to be asked. They’ve forgotten about the most important part – themselves! The question they need to ask is, “Which mattress best suits MY sleep needs?” See the difference? With better information about you and your individual sleep needs I can help you find a sleep solution.
I like to learn about your sleep. Why are you replacing your mattress? Is it simply old and worn out or does it sag leading to back discomfort? Do your hands and feet get that “pins and needles” sensation from a pinch in circulation? Do you and your partner roll towards the center of the bed? With knowledge of you current sleep environment I can more accurately guide you to a product that will provide a superior experience to what you’re sleeping on now.
The next step is to find out what sleep issues you suffer from. Do your shoulders and hips hurt throughout the night? Do you snore and toss and turn? How about restless leg, fibromyalgia, acid reflux, poor circulation or breathing issues? Wow, that’s a lot of stuff that can affect sleep. Let me guess – an issue on this list caught your attention? Usually does. No one ever shops for a mattress just for the sake of buying a mattress. Mattress shoppers are intent on sleeping better through to the relief of a sleep issue through the purchase of a proper mattress. Think about that statement…a new mattress = better sleep = improved health. So why does everyone hate mattress shopping if the end result is better health like we visualized in the first paragraph?
At Gardner’s, we strive to custom fit the mattress to you. I’ve got a mattress to help or reduce each of the aforementioned sleep issues. For example, if you tell me you have lower back discomfort, I may recommend a Carpe Diem (Beds of Sweden) or a Tempur-Pedic for its ability to shape and mold to the arch of your back to keep your body in proper spinal alignment. If you tell me you suffer from snoring, breathing or circulation issues, a power adjustable base to elevate your head and legs may be necessary. A latex mattress from Pure LatexBLISS may be beneficial for someone with allergy issues as latex is naturally hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant. A warmer than average sleeper may prefer a Serta iComfort bed with its gel infused memory foam to sleep cooler.
The mattress buying process is not automated. If it were easier, I’d install vending machines so you could slide your credit card, hit C-5 and have a mattress pop out. That’d be one BIG machine! In fact, some stores even use a computer diagnostic program to match you with a mattress. Let me tell you, a computer cannot choose a mattress for you better than your own body can. A computer only knows numbers and formulas…it doesn’t feel pain and doesn’t need to sleep. You owe it to your body and your health and well-being to spend the right amount of time choosing the right mattress. And it’s not always going to be a quick and easy process – better sleep should not be rushed.
One last question I get from customers is “well, it feels good here in the store, but how do I know it will be comfortable when I get it home?” Now this is one we totally understand and have developed a unique solution. The Dream Room at Gardner’s Mattress & More is a private mattress testing room designed to allow you a unique opportunity to “try before you buy” any mattress in our showroom, in a no-pressure, quiet environment. No more guessing. Additionally, any purchase made through the use of the Dream Room comes with a 1 year comfort exchange. We encourage you to learn more at GardnersMattressAndMore.com/DreamRoom
Gardner’s Mattress & More is established in Lancaster as the purveyors of premium sleep products, proudly displaying 28 premium foam based and handmade sleep systems in a relaxed setting. We’ve written a book to help you through the mattress process called “What’s Keeping You Up at Night, A Guide to Overcoming Common Mattress Buying Mistakes”. There have been many changes in the bedding industry in the last ten years and we want to arm you with the right information about mattresses to make the best decision possible. Download our free guide at LancasterSleepExperts.com or pick up a hard copy at the store – and take a nap there too!
To your better health through better sleep,
Ben