Why is it bad to sleep on a mattress on the floor?

The setup of your bed can potentially void your mattress’s warranty. Most mattress types are built to sit on a slatted platform or box spring, not the ground. Mattress companies warn against sleeping on the floor as the ground is home to dust, bugs, and mold, all of which void warranties.

Can you sleep on a box spring without a mattress?

No. A box spring is not required as you should place your mattress directly atop the platform bed. This will give your mattress the proper support, preserving its lifespan, while benefitting aesthetically from the lower height profile.

How high should a bed be for an elderly person?

20 to 23 inches high
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund recommends beds should be 20 to 23 inches high from the floor to the top of the mattress. Before getting out of bed, sit on the edge of the bed with both feet flat on the floor.

Why do you take your shoes off in Japan?

Japanese have developed the custom of eating meals sitting on tatami mats, not on chairs. They also roll out the futon on which they sleep on the tatami floor. Therefore, they take their shoes off when entering the house to avoid getting the floor dirty.

Why are mattresses so expensive Right Now?

“Consumers are increasingly concerned about health and wellness and their sleep, and they’re willing to pay a premium for the mattress they choose,” Basham says. “And two, there are cost increases that are being passed on from suppliers to mattress producers and eventually to consumers.”

Are mattress stores money-laundering?

And even though mattress stores are, contrary to internet conspiracy theories, not in fact giant money-laundering operations (turns out they’re merely a vessel for executive-level graft), the whole business seems to leave a lot of questions unanswered. Why are mattresses so expensive half the time, while others are cheap?

Why is hiding money under the mattress so prevalent in culture?

I believe that hiding money under the mattress is prevalent in pop culture due to Great Depression-era bank runs creating a need for cash storage in the home.

What kind of mattress do you use to hide cash in?

A mattress. Innerspring mattresses and box springs appear to have been the defining sleep furniture at the time. Sure, there were other places to hide cash, but stuffing it into a box spring was an attractive idea.