Old Mattress Removal Tips

I was sitting around today thinking about the full size mattress my wife and I are getting ready to take out of our house. We ended up moving our rooms around and the spare room has become a full time bedroom for one of our kids. We’re left however with this extra full mattress. It’s in pretty good shape and is only a couple years old. So I sat around trying to come up with some ways to keep it out of a landfill. Here’s what I have so far.

1.) Donate the mattress to a Goodwill or Salvation Army. I know in years past this was the thing to do. As long as it’s clean I think this is a great idea. It was in a guest room so hardly got any use at all.

2.) Donate our mattress to family. Maybe we’ve got someone in our immediate family who could use it. Heck, maybe even distant cousins could qualify for our mattress.

3.) Contact a furniture donation or church donation service to see if they could use it. There are many shelters out there for families that are struggling and thought maybe they could use it on their beds.

If you’re in the same pickle as us with what to do with your lightly used mattress from a guest room, consider any of the above possibilities. Of course more suggestions are welcome…

~Phil – PlatformBeds.com

The Bed of Nails

You’ve probably seen martial artists who lay down over a bed of nails, hold a cinder block above them and then someone hits the cinder block with a mallet. The martial artist on the bed of nails gets up, dusts himself off and everyone is like wow! This is a cool video that was made in a physics class. The instructor has his very own bed of nails that he puts down and proceeds to show what happens. Not sure I could ever try to sleep on a bed of nails, I sure wouldn’t do this! Check it out.

Affordable Platform Bed Frames

Finding an affordable platform bed doesn’t have to be tough. PlatformBeds.com offers a great selection of quality, affordable wood platform beds that start at $249 in queen size. These beds are available in many sizes and styles and quite a few are available for quick shipping. If you’re on a budget but need a well constructed platform bed check out these stylish platform beds for your next project.

Affordable Platform Beds

Modern Round Beds

Modern Round Beds

PlatformBeds.com is pleased to begin offering modern round beds. These beds are unique in that they offer you a circular design but can still accommodate and fit standard size mattresses such as queen, king or cal king. The contemporary nature of these beds and design allow you to use these beds anywhere in your room. Two side mount nightstands feature chrome supports and wenge colored tables and are included with the bed. Choose from white, black and black crocodile. Visit platform beds for more about information about these unique modern beds.

American Made Wood Beds

American Beds

Made in the USA is not only a statement of pride for many Americans it’s a way of life. There are many goods and services that originate in the United States and American made wood beds are just another in a long line of quality, well made products made by our fellow Americans. There are quite a few companies who manufacturer wood beds in the United States which means settling for an import bed isn’t necessarily your only option. Domestic beds will be made from oak, ash, maple, poplar, birch and many other species of woods found right here in North America. One of the big advantages that American bed suppliers have over import companies is their ability to create custom beds depending on the need of the customer. This attention to specific bed needs may be just one of many reasons to consider purchasing domestic brand beds. You spend a little more but the end product is likely to offer you heirloom quality construction that can be handed down. American wood beds may be what you’ve been looking for. Visit PlatformBeds.com for more information.

New: Modern Platform Beds

PlatformBeds.com has brought in new styles of platform beds for 2009. Several new styles include the new Everest Modern Platform Bed which features a headboard that rises up into the room producing a unique contemporary and stylish look. Another new style is called the Elemental Modern Platform Bed. This bed offers three drawers of storage on each side providing ample storage for almost anything. The Elemental bed features a solid panel foundation which will allow you to use almost any style of mattress with it. Several other new styles are also available that are sure be a hit with any bedroom decor. Visit Platform Beds for new styles and selections for all of your bedroom needs.

Stressless Recliners

Lemon Stressless Recliner

Stressless recliners are made by Ekornes out of Norway. They are available in small, medium and large sizes. You can select from several grades of leather such as batick, paloma, classic and royalin. Many colors are available as well several color options of wood base. Stressless recliners feature several patented designs that are manufactured into each Stressless recliner. A lumbar support that provides proper neck and back support is integrated into each Stressless chair. The patented glide function allows the chair to move with you providing you relaxation in any position. Ottomans feature an adjustable top that allows you to swivel them down or into an upright position. Visit LifeStyles Furniture in Moline, IL to find your perfect comfort in a Stressless recliner.

Free Sheet Set Promotion (Jan.30, 2009 – Feb.28, 2009)

PlatformBeds.com is offering a free luxury sheet set promotion with the purchase of any bed purchase over $799. This promotion includes beds from American beds, modern platform beds and affordable beds that are priced over $799. These beds are available in a wide range of sizes, styles and finishes.

Free sheet sets will include a fitted sheet, top sheet and pillow cases (twin size beds will include a pillow case.) These are available in your choice of several colors and are made 300 thread count, 100% cotton sheets. Make your new bed purchase even more comfortable with this special promotion for select beds. Offer ends 2-28-09.

Free Factory Promotion of Ramblin Wood Platform Beds

PlatformBeds.com has partnered with American furniture manufacturer Ramblin Wood in Albuquerque, NM to provide a “FREE” factory special for one month only. Ramblin Wood manufacturers custom bench built solid wood furniture made to order within 5 weeks with products shipped across the continental United States. They offer in-plant rushes of products for a $39 value which helps to expedite orders out within two weeks. From now until February 28th, 2009 customers may take advantage of a “FREE” Expedited Rush on any Ramblin Wood product purchased through their distributor PlatformBeds.com.

For more about this free promotion visit this link: American wood platform beds

Bedding Sets

PlatformBeds.com offers a wide variety of upholstery quality bedding sets. These come packages as a duvet with insert, pillow shams and toss pillows. These bedding sets are available in both prints and solid colors. Check out more styles here: bedding sets.