The Development of Memory Foam

Memory foam is a material that was developed by NASA. These days this material can be found in many homes. It is used in a variety of products, from sports equipment to mattresses. Originally this material was developed because researchers and NASA’s Ames Research Center were looking for a way to make the seats on rockets more comfortable and safe. In 1966 the result of their efforts was memory foam. It is a type of polyurethane. The material is mixed with other chemicals to increase its viscosity and density. NASA initially commercialized the material and then in the 80’s memory foam was released to the public domain.

At that time not a lot of manufacturers were willing to work with this material because the process used to make it was very complicated and unreliable. Thanks to the developments of technology and additional research over the years the process of making memory foam has developed greatly. Today the material is used to make memory foam mattresses, pillows, cushions and pillows for hospital beds. The mattresses and cushions that are made using this material are extremely comfortable and are very popular.There are two main types of memory foam: Low density and high density. Low density memory foam reacts to pressure. When an object applies pressure to the foam it moulds itself to the shape of that object. Once the pressure is removed the material regains its original shape. High density foam reacts to heat. If you are lying down on a high density memory foam mattress then it will mould itself to your body because of your body heat. Because the mattress moulds itself to your body it is very comfortable. It will give you proper support and is very comfortable to use

Initially because the process of making memory foam was so challenging, memory foam mattresses were too expensive for people to use. These days they cost less but they will still cost you a pretty penny. A brand new memory foam mattress may not fit everyone’s budget, fortunately there are mattress toppers available. A memory foam mattress topper is a cover made from memory foam that you can put on top of your existing mattress. The mattress topper is less expensive and will add a lot of comfort to your bed. If you are not ready for a memory foam mattress then you should consider investing in a memory foam mattress topper.

Why people like to use memory foam as their sleeping tools

People usually think that mattress topper is great to sleep on because of the comfort that it supplies. Memory foam items are extremely favorable to the body’s ideal position while one sleeps. Because it is not very soft it allows for your body to exert itself in the right places and so you have the right support along your shoulders and spinal column to the feet. The body knows what position is bets to sleep in, however the mattresses that we usually sleep in do not allow for this position to be attained and held for a long time. However if you were to use a memory foam mattress topper on your regular mattress , you could wake up the next morning to find that you have been sleeping in one position throughout the night and have not been twisting and turning as much as you usually do.


Using a memory foam mattress topper is better than getting an entire memory foam mattress. These are quite expensive and hence may not be wise to buy an entire mattress made of it. However if you were to get a topper , you could still have a firm base that would save you from sinking in and at the same time you could have the comfort of memory foam.

Mattress toppers can be purchased at any bedding supply store. There are many types that you can look into. However the memory foam ones are the most sought after and popular ones.You can also look into buying memory foam pillows. These are ideal for people with neck aches. Memory foam has been known to cut down on aches and pains that people complain of. You can buy a memory foam mattress topper for around $100. Sometimes they are even cheaper than that. You can find out more about this online.


Many times people sleep in the wrong position and have a stiff neck in the morning. However this will never happen when you use memory foam. People who often complain about back aches and other such pains also find relief in memory foam items. In fact in some cases doctors may even advice you to buy these products.
Memory foam is very dense and heavy so you may have to get used to it. It is not recommended that you use it on babies. Babies may have trouble turning on this and it could be dangerous for them.

Some Tips to Help You Clean Your Memory Foam Mattress

What exactly is a memory foam topper? Expensive or cheap memory foam mattress topper is a 2 to 3 inch thick mattress topper  which tends to change its shape and conform to the back position of the user so as to give him or her a more comfortable  sleeping experience. These toppers can lessen any pressure that is put on your back when you are asleep and thus you can  avoid any aches and pains that you have in the morning. These are easily available in the market or can be quite easily  ordered online too.

But how does one clean a memory foam mattress topper? The problem with these toppers is that since they are foam, if  you try to just wash it with water or put it in the washing machine you will find that these toppers can retain water in a  manner similar to a very large sponge. Washing with water in a machine is just not feasible and very few, if any, can be dry  cleaned. In this article we will discuss how to clean a topper.

The best way is to follow any instructions that the manufacturer has given you, so that you do not damage the topper.  Before cleaning off anything, you should essentially pre-clean the stains. You can use products available in the market or  use the detergent you use at home. Using a damp cloth or sponge, clean out the stains with a slow circular rubbing motion and  let it dry out completely after.

Using a hand held vacuum, you can now vacuum the whole topper and remove any dust and debris it may have attracted.  After that you will need to place the topper either in the tub where you have access to a hand held shower head or on a tarp  outside where it can be reached by a hose. Once this is done you should take a spray bottle and fill it up with one part mild  detergent and two parts warm water and spray this solution onto the topper. You need, then, to let the detergent stay for at  least 30 minutes and do its work. Now you can gently wash off the detergent without drenching the foam. You can rinse out the  excess water before you put it out to dry. You need to keep in mind that toppers can take very long to dry out completely and  thus require a few days to dry.