Choosing a heated mattress
Healthy sleep is the key to good mood and good health. But the stress received during the day and the body's ailments worsen it significantly. That is why heated mattresses were invented - versatile devices used for healing and relaxation purposes. Nowadays, products are especially popular for simple heating of beds.
Peculiarities
A heated mattress complements the main bed. It is laid on a bed or sofa. An electrical product is a dense material that has heating elements inside. The convenient control panel allows you to create a comfortable temperature for sleeping at any time.
Mattresses have two main modes: normal (heating about 28 ° C) and reinforced (about 37 ° C). The devices are connected to the home network, they work from a low voltage of 12 volts. They are often purchased for children, because the products are completely safe.
Electric mattresses are designed to improve the quality of your sleep. In the evening, they release the tension that has accumulated during the day. In the cold season, they will help keep warm overnight. Heating occurs due to a weak current passing through the battery and the grid in the case.
Heated products have a number of advantages.
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Therapeutic effect.
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Heat has a beneficial effect on joints and muscles, improves blood circulation and metabolism.
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Better sleep.
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Electric heating helps to relax and speed up natural falling asleep.
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Flexibility.
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The products are almost indistinguishable from ordinary sheets. Products are easy to fold, do not take up much space, and weigh little.
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Security.
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All electrical circuits of products are protected by silicone and heat-dissipating coatings.This prevents electric shocks and overheating. Products do not burn oxygen and do not generate electromagnetic fields.
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Temperature regulation.
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Depending on the model, the products have two temperature conditions. Some of them are equipped with cooling systems.
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You can use the mattresses all year round. They can both warm a sleeping place in winter and cool it in summer.
Manufacturing materials
Coating electromatrases rarely matters. They are placed under the sheets, which means they do not come into contact with the skin. The material hiding the heating equipment can be very diverse: cotton, satin, viscose, polycotton and any other. You can find and synthetic covers. They are wear-resistant, but do not have the proper naturalness... The bottom layer is always made of heat-resistant fabric.
Some products allow for therapeutic procedures. These include jade electromatrases... Their top layer consists of smoothed tourmanium stones - a mixture of tourmaline, germanium and elvan. With the help of infrared radiation, the material affects biologically active points of a person, helps to relieve pain of various kinds. The mattress has not only heating, but also massage functions.
It is worth highlighting double-sided products. They can be used all year round thanks to the different materials on both sides. Summer is made of breathable cotton or linen. Winter, on the contrary, is aimed at warming the body.
Views
The main classification of heated mattresses: children and adults. The first refers to heating pads for newborns. They correspond in shape to cots and changing tables, and have an additional protective cover included. Adult mattresses vary in size and function.
Massage
They can have the function of light relaxing or therapeutic massage. The latter are especially useful for people with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, joints. Functions are realized using roller mechanisms, vibration pulses or infrared radiation.
Massage mattresses can have anti-cellulite properties: destroy subcutaneous fat, improve body condition and blood circulation. In addition, massage products have a cooling function that alternates with heating.
Antidecubital
The mattresses are of tubular or honeycomb construction with a built-in compressor that changes the pressure. Models are intended for disabled people, people who have undergone surgery or have diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Tubular structures are used for overweight bedridden patients. Cellular - at the initial stages of diseases or in order to prevent them.
Orthopedic
Models are very useful for the back. They completely follow the contour of the human body, relieving pain in the musculoskeletal system. This is achieved by the necessary heating balance.
Mattresses with tourmaline plates relieve joint pain. WITH ceramic - suitable for hypertensive and hypotensive patients.
Dimensions and shape
In stores you can find a wide range of mattresses of different sizes. Standard ones have a thickness of 75 mm, dimensions 120x180 cm. Another popular type is double mattresses with dimensions of 150x185 cm. Models used in hospitals can be more than 2 m in length. Manufacturers from different countries have their own standardized measurements, which means that choosing the right model is not difficult.
Mattress shapes can also be very diverse. These are simple flat models, and dense orthopedic ones that follow the contours of the body. The mattress cover can be smooth or spiked. The latter is most beneficial for the body.
Top Models
Below is a rating of universal models of warm mattresses that are most in demand among consumers.
"Prestige"
Russian company producing two-section electromatrases... They are designed on a euro-sized bed (180x200 cm).Each of the sections has its own control panel for individual temperature settings. All heating elements are securely fixed and have a protective silicone layer that prevents current shocks and overheating.
"Incor"
The products of the Russian company have increased flexibility, which allows them to be used not only as mattresses, but also as blankets. They are controlled by a remote control and have 3 heating modes. The moisture-resistant material of the heating pad is hand-washable.
Pekatherm UP210DF
Heating pad of Spanish production. Designed for a double bed, has 2 separate heating systems. Each of them is equipped with a remote control with four possible modes. The product heats up quickly and turns off automatically after 12 hours. Cleaning in a washing machine on a delicate cycle is permissible.
Eksot
Air conditioning mattress from a Korean company. Designed for year-round use. The temperature is set from the remote control or thermocontroller unit. The product itself does not contain electrical elements and is machine washable. Temperature range: +18 to + 45 ° C.
Beurer
The products of the manufacturer from Germany are equally popular. On sale you can find mattresses for single and double beds. All of them are controlled by the remote control, protected from overheating and have an auto-off function. Not machine washable.
Russian, Korean and German manufacturers are the most popular. Domestic products will come out cheaper, but may be inferior in quality to foreign products.
Selection Tips
Before purchasing a mattress with a heating function, several criteria must be analyzed.
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The size... Depends on the bed on which the product will be used. For double beds, it is better to purchase special products with separate systems. Everyone can adjust the temperature for themselves.
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Material... It can be synthetic or natural, depending on the preference of the buyer.
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Functions... The number of heating modes, the presence of cooling, massage, the possibility of using it as a blanket.
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Possibility cleansing.
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Speed heating.
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Manufacturer... It is worth purchasing a product only from trusted firms approved by consumers.
The analogs of the universal heated mattress are water products. They are suitable for people with asthma, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, hemorrhoids.
For summer use, it is better to purchase mattresses with ventilation. Air can circulate through the material through special holes. In addition, it is better to use absorbent mattresses in summer. Their material is highly breathable and does not accumulate sweat.
Security measures
There are some precautions to be taken when using power mattresses. Their constant exploitation can affect a person's immunity - he will more often get colds... But preventive use will only benefit the body.
Mattresses have electrical elements in their construction. However, the casing is firmly protected by a silicone layer, and the cables are made of chrome and nickel alloys. This allows you to safely toss and turn, move around and even walk on products.
It is not recommended to use mattresses for people with hypertensive diseases. A doctor's consultation is pre-obligatory. Operation in case of cancer, poor blood circulation, tuberculosis, thromboembolism is prohibited.
Correct use of the product is very important... It is forbidden to iron the surface, place heavy objects on it. It is not recommended to use cutting objects near the mattress, to let animals approach it. If this does not lead to a breakdown of the device, then it will significantly reduce its service life.
Heated mattresses - useful and effective products... They not only warm a person in the cold season. Products are able to provide relaxing and healing effects, improve the quality of sleep.The mattresses have fully proved their effectiveness in health and beauty centers.