Category: Snooze News

You’ve heard us talk about the importance of sleep for many years. But what if there’s a cause more important than that? A cause that will forever change the life of a family with a single gift. Well this week we’re doing something a little different because there is something more important than sleep. The cause we’re talking about is mobility and the gift is a wheelchair-accessible van that will allow a family with a child with special needs the ability to enter and exit the van with ease and efficiency. That’s a cause that we believe in. That’s a cause that we had the honor and privilege of participating in through our partners at Houston Children’s Charity.

Most of us take for granted that ability to quickly get in our car and go to the store, restaurant, doctor, movie theater or park. But what if that meant lifting a member of your family in and out of the car? A car that isn’t designed to fit them or their wheelchair. We can tell you – it’s not only difficult, but it’s unsafe…and that’s where the Greater Houston community comes together to solve that issue for as many families as possible.

This year, the team at Texas Mattress Makers joined forces with the generous young professionals of Young Houstonians for Houston Children’s Charity to donate a van and change a life.

Houston Children’s Charity’s Chariots for Children program provides safe and efficient transportation to families of disabled, wheelchair-bound children through handicapped accessible vans. Since 1996, the charity has awarded over 180 vans to local families in need.

Thank you Houston Children’s Charity and Young Houstonians for Houston Children’s Charity (YHHCC) for allowing Texas Mattress Makers to play a role in giving back to these families.

Watch the Video for the Family’s Reaction

For more information about this program visit Houston Children’s Charity.

How do you know when it’s time to replace your mattress? Every eight years – right? Not so fast! Keep reading to learn the most common signs that it’s time to come see your friends at Texas Mattress Makers for a new mattress.

6 Signs You Need A New Mattress

1. You Sleep Better Somewhere Else

If sleeping at a friend’s house or a hotel offers you a more restful night’s sleep than you get at home, it may be time. Your mattress at home may have broken down and is now offering you less support. Which leads into…

2. Deep Indentation or Sagging

If your mattress has a body impression of less than two inches where you sleep, that’s not an issue. It’s like getting a new pair of shoes and breaking them in over the first week – totally normal. But, if your mattress has more than a two-inch sag (or dip) where you sleep, it is likely that the components of your mattress have fully broken down and are not supportive. It’s time to come see us.

3. You Consistently Wake Up in Pain

If you consistently go to sleep feeling good and then wake up in pain or achy in your mid or lower back, hips or arms, you’re sleeping either on a mattress that is past its prime or you are sleeping on the wrong mattress. Come see us and we’ll custom fit you in the proper mattress for your sleep position, gender and body type.

4. You Toss and Turn

If you go to sleep in your preferred sleep position (back, side, stomach) and wake up multiple times a night to shift position, that’s a key sign that your body is experiencing discomfort throughout the night. A deep, restful night’s sleep shouldn’t be interrupted – stop the tossing and turning today!

5. Your Mattress is Making a Noise

If your mattress is creaking or making a noise that it didn’t a few months ago, something has gone wrong on the inside. Watch the video to learn how to isolate the noise to make sure it’s not your box spring that’s the issue.

6. Life Stage Change

If you’re moving, getting married or your body has significantly changed for any reason, it’s the right time to consider a new mattress. Whether you need a new size mattress for a new home or apartment, or there’s a significant other joining you in bed, we’re here to make sure everyone’s happy.

 

Remember, your mattress is an investment in your health (physically, mentally and emotionally). For less than $2 a day you can transform the way you sleep, boost your energy and focus, and live an overall more productive life.

Check out the full episode to learn more!

If you’re concerned about shopping in store, we do offer online purchasing as well as an online sleep quiz to help find the best mattress for you. Our experts have spent 40 years perfecting your best night’s sleep. This quiz was made by those same experts with our customers in mind to provide you with your best mattress. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 713-341-6252.
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Ready to make the change to a Texas Mattress Maker’s mattress? We’re here for you – or – visit us online 24/7 at texasmattressmakers.com.

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In Episode 37 we talk about the importance of sleep as we lead up to National Sleep Awareness week. That’s right – there’s an entire week nationally dedicated to reminding you how important sleep is to your physical and mental health, your emotional well-being and your attitude. Let’s be clear…this isn’t a sales message and we’re not giving you lots of free things (you don’t need) to make you purchase a certain mattress. We want you to sleep on the mattress that is right for you – it’s not a budget decision, it’s a comfort decision.

How Sleep Impacts Your Everyday Life

How’s your New Year’s resolution doing? Still going strong? Going to the gym 3-4 times a week to stay fit and healthy? What about the changes to your diet – those still in effect? If so – great! We are sincerely happy for you! If your New Year has taken a few twists-and-turns, consider this – it may be because you’re not sleeping on the proper bed. National Sleep Awareness Week is coming up and we’re here to remind you that sleep impacts everything you do throughout the day. Let’s talk more…

• Diet – Your diet and the proper function of your body is directly correlated to how you rest. How your body recovers and functions while you are asleep (deep sleep) determines your diet (metabolism). If you sleep well, it is proven that cravings decrease, and you have a clear mind to make proper dietary decisions throughout the day. Your diet isn’t just about the food you consume, it’s what your body does with it afterwards. Sleep well and notice the change.
• Emotions / Attitude – We all know the cranky person at home or at the office that stayed up too late watching TV, surfing social media, or watching Texas Mattress Makers videos on YouTube. If you don’t sleep well your emotions and attitude quickly take a turn for the worse. Don’t try to play catch-up with an extra cup of coffee, sleep well for 6-8 hours a night and let the people around you tell you about the change. Sleep well – be happy.
• Physical Health – More important than your diet or getting in an extra spin class this week – have you considered how you’re sleeping? If you’re not exercising as much as you’d like and your body seems like it’s in a perpetual ‘slump’, it’s very likely because you’re sleeping on the wrong mattress. We all love to post on social media about the new exercise routine we’re trying out…or as Youval says ‘soft goat’…. but how often are you posting ‘slept great last night – ready for a great day’? Let’s start a revolution that celebrates sleep – good sleep that makes you feel great. You ready?

Check out the full episode to learn more!

Ready to make the change to a Texas Mattress Maker’s mattress? We’re here for you – or – visit us online 24/7 at texasmattressmakers.com.

Houston – (713) 341-6252; Katy – (832) 437-5646; The Woodlands – (832) 219-9698

Ever wonder how a custom mattress is made? Well in honor of Valentines Day and all the love birds who need a different “feel” in their mattress, we’re showing you exactly that in this episode of Snooze News!

Your Mattress; Made Your Way

At Texas Mattress Makers, your custom mattress is never over-priced. As the manufacturer we’re able to build your dream mattress at no additional cost. When you purchase a custom mattress from our experts, you can expect:

• • To pay a fair price
  • To be comfortable (come see us if you’re not!)
  • To pick it up or have it delivered within 5 business days.

Check out Episode 36 of Snooze News below to learn more!

If you’re looking for a dual comfort or even a mattress that needs to meet specific dimensions for a boat, RV or antique bed, come see our experts! You can also learn more here and fill out a form to have our experts reach out to you.

With over 40 years of mattress making experience, we’re still going to the Las Vegas Market to continue our education in the mattress industry. Why? Well, you’ll have to keep reading…

Let’s cut-to-the-chase…what did we learn at this year’s Las Vegas Market?

Trending Mattress Industry Trends

• Bed-in-a-Box: that’s right, the industry is still trying to figure out how to put the ‘perfect’ bed in a box. And, they’ll still confused as to why they see so many returns and upset customers after just a short while sleeping on the ‘perfect’ mattress. Let us remind you, there is no one-size-fits-all mattress. Here at Texas Mattress Makers we want to fit you into the proper mattress that will help you sleep well. It’s not about a price-point, up-selling or cross-selling you – it’s all about making you comfortable. Skip the ‘marketing fad’ and come see us – you’ll be glad you did.
• Heat Dissipating Toppers: the one product we did order at the Las Vegas is an innovative mattress topper (cover) that blocks your body heat from penetrating the comfort and support layers of your mattress. What does that mean? It means that you’ll sleep cooler at night. Let us be clear, this product does not cool you down – it simply does not allow your body (the heat source) to warm the bed under you. We’ll be testing this product over the next few months before we introduce it on our mattresses for you to purchase. Stay tuned, warm sleepers!
• Busting the Marketing Myths: last but not least, we heard a lot of marketing talk that doesn’t make any sense and won’t make you comfortable. Sure, it sounds great and the ‘technology’ is impressive when verbalized. The issue is that most ‘new’ materials and products are simply repackaged products that didn’t boost sales last time around. You’ll have to watch the episode to hear Youval’s take on ‘marketing’ – hang on to your hats, it’s full of ‘passion’.

Watch the episode below for the full break down (plus some great impromptu singing) of what we learned.

Ready to make the change to a Texas Mattress Maker’s mattress? We’re here for you – or – visit us online 24/7 at texasmattressmakers.com.

Visit or call us at: Houston – (713) 341-6252; Katy – (832) 437-5646; The Woodlands – (832) 219-9698

In Episode 34 we give you the inside ‘scoop’ on our MLK Day sales! Whether you’re looking for a mattress that’ll be your ‘forever bed’, or shopping for the equivalent of a bed-in-a-box, we’ve got what you’re looking for at deeply discounted prices (on top of our already low, low factory-direct retail price).

And, yes, of course there’s plenty of funny moments…Youval testing out his ‘pipes’ singing Frank Sinatra, a comparison of how many farm animals a mattress can hold in weight and much more. It’s always a party at Texas Mattress Makers! We make mattress shopping fun!

From the famous MLK speech ‘I Have a Dream’:

“I say to you today, my friends, though, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”

Today and for the entire month we celebrate the legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We stand beside him and proclaim the truths found in his famous speech – we still have a dream.

And how are we celebrating? Well by giving back to you! Maybe you’ll catch-hold of a ‘dream’ on a new mattress! In this episode of Snooze News we outline all of the specials we’re running this month – but here are two to grab your interest!

MLK Sale:

• Bed-In-A-Box (But Better) – if you’re shopping online for a bed-in-a-box but aren’t exactly sure what the difference is between one company and the next…come to Texas Mattress Makers. For the first time, we have special made the equivalate of a bed-in-a-box right here in Houston. The difference is…we know what’s inside, how the bed is made and who is bed is suited for. And, of course, should have you have any issues with the bed, we stand-by our warranty and will make sure to accommodate you to the best of our ability.
• The Quantum Coil Line – if you’re looking for ‘the best’ that Texas Mattress Makers has to offer, this is it! The Quantum Coil Line of mattresses are made up of the highest quality materials that you can manufacturer in a mattress. This is the mattress that will outlast you in years. It’s the last mattress that you’ll ever need to buy. In fact, if you’ve ever wondered about the weight limit of a mattress – watch this video for answers (given in farm animal weight equivalent…you’ll have to watch to understand).

Shop the sale today

Ready to make the change to a Texas Mattress Maker’s mattress? We’re here for you – or – visit us online 24/7 at texasmattressmakers.com.

Visit or call us at: Houston – (713) 341-6252; Katy – (832) 437-5646; The Woodlands – (832) 219-9698

In Episode 33 we’re talking about your new year’s resolution (new year, new you…right?!). We know the typical list of ways were going to change in 2020…go to the gym more often, eat better, work on relationships, etc. Is stopping by Texas Mattress Makers for a new mattress on your list? Well, it should be! A good night’s sleep impacts your physical and mental wellness, your motivation, energy-level and so much more. Get a pen out and rewrite your resolution for 2020 – sleeping well is #1. And, if you don’t believe us, take Youval’s advice and Google it for yourself!

Comfort Is Personal

The fact of the matter is that none of us have ever been educated on comfort. How do you know when you’re comfortable? How do you know when you’re uncomfortable – and why? How many times do you toss-and-turn every night? Can my comfort-level change over the years? All great questions!

We do know this – sleeping well is very important for our longevity and happiness. It’s not about your budget, what you’ve heard from your friends and family, or a clever marketing slogan that should determine which mattress is right for you. Rather, it’s your body type, shape, gender and sleep position. But who can help – we can!

Our recommendation is this – re-think your new year’s resolution. Start with sleeping well. Losing weight, eating better and restoring a long-lost relationship will all benefit from a good night’s sleep. Why? Well, it is scientifically proven that when you sleep well it is more likely that you will be physically fit, your metabolism is more chemically balanced, and your emotional intelligence gets a boost from a brain that is well-rested and ready to work.

Check out the full episode to learn more!

Ready to make the change to a Texas Mattress Maker’s mattress? We’re here for you – or – visit us online 24/7 at texasmattressmakers.com.

Visit or call us at: Houston – (713) 341-6252; Katy – (832) 437-5646; The Woodlands – (832) 219-9698

In Episode 32 we highlight a few of our favorite customer reviews on Yelp, Google and Facebook. Of course, we love hearing from all of our customers – the good, the bad and the sleepy! Our goal is always to make sure you’re getting the best night’s sleep possible.

Never checked out our reviews? You’re missing out! While we aren’t perfect, we pay close attention to every review that we received. After all, our customers are always #1! And, if you’re reading this and never got around to writing us a review on your favorite website or social media channel – take the time and do it right now! We’d love to hear from you!

Texas Mattress Makers Reviews: The Good, The Bad, & The Sleepy

1. We Make It Right – while we do our very best to be perfect, sometimes we make a mistake! We’re human! But that’s what makes us different! If there’s a problem with your mattress we WANT you to come to one of our showrooms or give us a call. It is our absolute pleasure to make sure your mattress performs the way it should.
2. We Make It Custom – we’re the only shop in Houston that can provide you a custom mattress. That means that if you can dream it, we can build it. Oh, well that sounds expensive! Well, it’s not! You’ll have to watch the video to get all of the details – but, know this – we base our pricing on the materials used in the mattress. Market trends, advertising buzz words and the guys down the road – they don’t impact our prices one cent…why? Because we make everything we sell. We’re ready for the challenge, big or small, we’ve done it all.
3. We Help You Choose – most mattress stores have sales representatives that work on commission and try their very best to upsell you into a mattress that you don’t need. We do the opposite. No pushy sales team or upselling. In fact, we frequently encourage customers to purchase a mattress that is below their maximum budget. Our sales staff is highly trained in helping you select the proper mattress for your body type, gender and sleep habits. Your budget shouldn’t determine your mattress shopping experience. Everyone who comes through our doors is instantly a part of the Texas Mattress Makers family.

Watch the full episode here

Come to one of our three showroom and experience the Texas Mattress Makers difference today or shop online at www.texasmattressmakers.com.

Houston – (713) 341-6252; Katy – (832) 437-5646; The Woodlands – (832) 219-9698

If you listen to a friend or family member that grew up in the 1940-70’s they’ll tell you that if your mattress is uncomfortable, just flip it over. Easy fix, right? NOPE!

Almost all mattresses (more than 90%) that are made or imported into the United States today are not constructed in a double-sided manner – meaning, you can’t flip them!

How To Extend The Life Of Your Mattress

If you’ve read our blog How to Protect Your Mattress & Extends its Life, you are most likely interested in how you can squeeze a few more years out of your aging, uncomfortable mattress. We’ll cut to the chase. The only true way to extend the life of your mattress is to purchase a high-quality, well-constructed mattress (…like the ones we build here at Texas Mattress Makers) and make sure you have the proper support for it. Read more about the importance of a box spring here.

Of course, there are times when a less expensive mattress might be the best choice. For young adults who will be moving a lot and aren’t ready to make an investment as well as children and teenagers – a mattress made with less components but the right amount of support is most likely the best option for you! But, if you do choose to save a few dollars and purchase your mattress made with either fewer or inexpensive materials, you might be replacing it sooner than you think!

Mattress Myths for Extending the Life Of Your Mattress

Here are a few myths:

1. Mattress Toppers

We know what you’re thinking…I’ll just go buy a mattress topper and fix my uncomfortable mattress – no need for a new one – right?!

Wrong.

A mattress cover is designed to keep your mattress clean. But if comfort is your issue, a topper will simply mask the issues that you are having with your mattress for a short time. Wait a few weeks and the problems from your mattress will translate through the mattress topper…now you’re out a few $$ and not happy.

Pro tip: If you are interested in a topper to help keep your mattress fresh, our experts recommend buying one that is both thin and 100% cotton so you don’t sleep hotter due to airflow restriction. Wash it every time you wash your bedsheets to keep it nice and clean!

2. Flip It

To be clear, we are talking flip, like you flip a pancake (the top is now the bottom, the bottom is now the top). While there are some double sided flippable mattresses out there, they are quite rare. If you choose to flip a mattress that was not made to be flipped, you will be very uncomfortable. Plain-and-simple. Don’t do it.

If you’re looking for double sided mattresses, you can shop our Noah Allen Firm or Esteem Firm mattresses.

3. Rotate It

To be clear, we are talking about rotating (the left is now the right, the right is now the left). We don’t recommend this either.

Whether you’re sleeping with a partner in bed or alone, the body impression you make in ‘your side’ of the bed is a good thing.

Rotating the mattress will either make you start over (if you sleep alone), or you’ll assume the body impression of your partner. Both can be very uncomfortable.

Learn more about body impressions in our article: Mattress Sag vs Natural Body Impressions

If you have any questions about a mattress or its components, our experts are happy to help whether you buy from us or not. Call us at (713) 341-6252 – we’re open 7 days a week in East Downtown Houston and Katy!  Or, you can email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to answer any questions you have!