Sleep. That must have rest we must all need daily to rejuvenate. It may be the full night’s sleep or that 20 minute power nap in the car or public park, but sleep we must have for healthy living. Over time, where one rests their bones after the day’s labour has become a lifestyle thing, serviced by multibillion dollar industries around the world with many universities devoting serious time to research the science of sleep. In these modern days, the bed is mostly a wooden frame with wooden sleepers on which is laid a foam matress. The matress will be protected with a fitted sheet, or what many call a matress cover. This is followed by bedsheets and blanket(s) or duvet to ensure the bed has the right temperature. At the top of the bed will be a pillow for head and neck comfort Beside these basics, many other things go into the bed to improve it’s hygiene, aesthetics and comfort. These include a bed skirt/dust ruffle, mattress protector/pad/topper, pillow protectors/covers, pillow sham, quilt/coverlet and bed scarf/spread. The modern bedspread is the product of many cultures and although it is not one of the things a casual visitor will see, it tells a lot about the owner’s taste and hygiene standards. (To be edited to complete).
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