CARE OF BEDDING.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 May 1931, Page 7

CARE OF BEDDING.

Good 'health depends largely upon good sleep, and good sleep depends largely upon a good bed. By a* good bed is meant one that receives proper care. Homes are usually provided with the best beds and bedding the family income will permit. The mattress is much a matter of individual choice, but even the best mattress will cause uncomfortable sleet) if it does not receive proper care. In fact, beneficial sleep is dependent upon the daily care of the bedding. If the bed covers are just tossed over the foot of the bed and when the bed is made they are merely turned back in place again, that bed will not give the restful sleep essential to good health. It is surprisihg how many beds are made in just that way. Only when the sheets are changed is the bed properly made and not always then sometimes.

The housewife should train the members of the family to take off the bed clothes and hang them over chairs, then open the windows before they leave their rooms in the morning. Then when she is ready to make the beds she will find them thoroughly aired. Mattresses are usually made in two parts, so. it will not be a hard task to turn around and over every day—this is d matter of economy as well as comfort.

The pillows should not be shaken when taken off the bed. It is better to allow the surface that has been lain upon to air. This is a sanitary precaution. for the fresh air will penetrate the upper layer feathers When beginning the ibed-making, the pillows should be thoroughly shaken and placed at open window while the bed is being made In this way all the feathers will be freshened.

A thoroughly aired bed will be more sanitary and it will warm up more quickly when you get into it at night. A bed thus entirely re-made, turned and aired each day is conducive to absolute relaxation, and the restful and comfortable sleep obtained scores high in the general health of the sleeper. Bo why not give the family the benefit of this aid to good health?