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Jess & Lindsey Weigh in...on products, that is

Guest bloggers: Jess & Lindsey, Customer Service

Greetings, green planet!

August 13th marked the third Saturday that Jess ("hi!") and Lindsey ("hi") have been running and operating the Kittery showroom at The Clean Bedroom - and boy, are we learning a lot. In between tasks, we decided to do a little “product research” and try out all the pillows and mattress pads we have in the showroom.

 
(Lindsey) My favorite pillow is - no surprise, as it is one of the most popular pillows at the moment - the Natura Dream Mate pillow. A side sleeper, I need enough 'umph' in a pillow to hold my head up and provide space for my shoulder, but not so much 'umph' that my head and neck are propped up. The Dream Mate meets that perfect halfway point, allowing my head to sink comfortably in, and still providing the support that I need. 

(Jess) As far as first impressions go, one of my favorite pillows, thus far, is the Shambho Organic Millet Hull Pillow. It is a slightly smaller-sized pillow and one of our firmest options. Both of these features seem to contribute to the incredible support that it offers. It works wonderfully for both back and side sleepers, and, because you can manipulate the hulls, it can be shaped to perfectly fit your body size and shape.  One side has a cushy wool layer that adds some plushness to such a firm support. Overall, this pillow molds well with your contours and is extremely huggable. And I find the earthy scent from the millet hulls to be extremely therapeutic. 

(Lindsey) After comparing the Naturepedic No-Compromise Waterproof pad with the Natura Fitted Washable Wool pad, I decided I especially liked the Naturepedic pad, because it didn’t add too much padding. The tightly-woven material was thin enough not to interfere with the comfort of the mattress and still provided that protective barrier that a mattress pad is intended to provide.

(Jess) I agree with Lindsey as far as these two pads go.  The Natura fitted pad seemed to offer more cushiness, which seems unnecessary if you have found a mattress that you like as-is.  The material seemed a little noisy and the fitted fabric option seemed to be a bit bulky.  If I were to buy a mattress pad for a mattress I already liked, I would go for the more discreet option - the Naturepedic. 

Thanks for visiting! Tune in next time to hear us say, “We love organic mattresses!”

Vlog: The Clean Bedroom "Greened" Opening -- Kittery, Maine

Guest Blogger: Michael Earnheart, Rhode Island Showroom Mangaer

I had the opportunity to head up north to Kittery, ME on Saturday June 18 for the "greneed" opening of the Kittery showroom's new location around the corner! That's right, they moved up front to 108 Dan's Crossing at 5 Shapleigh Road.

More models, more space, more people...this new space is absolutely gorgeous. From the wood floors, to the magnificent track lighting and the truly artfully crafted organic mattresses. The Clean Bedroom, now, more than ever is able to showcase the absolute elegance and sophistication of its products with a great space to accomodate it!

Check out my vlog from the day! 

 

 

 

 

Inorganically Speaking

Guest Blogger: Michael Earnheart, Rhode Island Showroom Manager

A constant challenge in the organic world – be it bedding and mattresses or other areas such as produce – is fending off competition. Competition from other organic merchants who sell products that actually are, indeed, organic or naturally derived is great. This ultimately allows prices to remain stable and ensures that the goods delivered actually live up to the label. However, it is competition from more disreputable companies that market themselves as green, natural or organic that cause harm to the industry as a whole and you, the consumer.

I cannot possibly stress enough that The Clean Bedroom brings you the absolute best prices without compromising on the quality of the organic and natural materials. We are in a constant search to bring in the finest organic mattresses and bedding at the best price, to afford a better nights sleep to all. It is our firmest belief that a healthy, chemical-free sleeping environment should be available to all and we are charged with setting ourselves apart from greenwashers.

It is necessary to be mindful of what materials are going into your mattress entirely. There is very little benefit of having 100% natural latex mattress – either talalay or dunlop, only to surround it with an conventionally cultivated cotton or wool casing that is laden with chemical pesticides and cleaned with harsh detergents and bleaches. That sort of occurrence is where The Clean Bedroom stands apart, as all of our casings on all of our mattresses are either 100% natural or organic. There is no compromise on our part when it comes to your health and your very best night’s sleep.

At The Clean Bedroom we take the time to research the products we carry thoroughly, to ensure them to be completely safe and non-toxic. This allows you to be a bit more at ease knowing you are shopping in a chemical-free zone and can now focus on finding what's comfortable for you.

Sleep healthy, sleep well.

 

Vlog: Naturepedic Quilted Organic Cotton Deluxe Mattress

Guest Blogger: Michael Earnheart, Rhode Island Showroom Managaer

There are easy ways to pinch-pennies and still have a great quality organic mattress, take a look at our Naturepedic Quilted Organic Cotton Deluxe Mattress. 

This mattress features a great medium-firm support with a brilliant, simply-engineered fire supression system that also makes this mattress incredibly hypoallergenic. 

With an attractive entry-level price point and premium quality construction, this mattress is a strong contender in the organic mattress world.

Please take a look a the video below for more:

 

Out and About? Come See Our New Location!

Guest Blogger: Lindsey, Orders Department

Greetings again from the newest member of the team at the Kittery showroom!

 Business is booming now that the the lure of spring & summer warmth is approaching. And that means a lot of learning (and learning fast!) for me—Lindsey—as my adventure on the sales floor begins. 

I’ve barely scratched the surface of all there is to know about the amazing mattresses at our current location, and in just a few short days I’m going to have to double that knowledge when we move from Suite 102 to Suite 108 in our building at Dan’s Crossing.

The floor space in Suite 108 will accommodate more than twice the mattresses we currently have on display. That means we’ll have more than enough room to put out the infamous Oyasumi Dream; a second Savvy Rest customizable mattress (making it easier for you, the customer, to determine which configuration of layers is most comfortable to you); a collection of Oeuf children’s bedroom furniture, including a toddler bed and the Sparrow dresser featured on our web site; and a number of other new pieces.

All these items are viewable on the TCB web site, of course, but there’s nothing like trying out a mattress in the showroom—an experience we welcome at The Clean Bedroom. So if you’re out and about and enjoying the sunshine in late May or June, come check out our new location. And if you time it just right, you might even get to meet me! 

I know you’re as excited as we are! See you soon.

The Clean Bedroom
Dan's Crossing - Suite 108
5 Shapleigh Road
Kittery, Maine 03904
Local: 207.438.9778
Toll-free: 866.380.5892

Vlog: What is an organic mattress?

Guest Blogger: Michael Earnheart, Rhode Island Showroom Manager

The other day I realized I had completley neglected another important question in my previous vlog about the most common question received in the showroom: What is an organic mattress? This question is usually followed by a blank stare and some headscratching.

Well, no need to worry -- it is very common to not know. Take a look at this video and find out a bit more about people like you who are not sure what an organic mattress is.

You will also get to see one of our most luxurious models, the Green Sleep Saluna which will most definitely help you dispell the notion of an organic mattress being a a piece of fabric filled with hay and grass.

 

Dream a little dream of Oyasumi

Guest Blogger: Michael Earnheart, Rhode Island Showroom Manager

We've introduced our exclusive Oyasumi and now the Oyasumi Dream (which Rachel loves, by the way!) and now we've decided to show all of you who haven't yet had the opportunity to visit our showrooms how the Oyasumi sleep system works.

In this video, I will be opening up our cutaway model of the Oyasumi. The key difference between the Oyasumi Dream and the standard Oyasumi is that instead of a two-inch soft topper, it is a four-inch soft topper.

Take a look at our youtube video below and see how the Oyasumi sleep system works.

Until next time, Sleep Healthy!

 

 

 

 

 

The Clean Bedroom takes Manhattan

Guest Blogger: Michael Earnheart, Wickford RI Showroom Manager

The Clean Bedroom is celebrating the grand opening of its fourth showroom in New York City! Come visit over at New York Market Center 230 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10001.

Christine and Ted were tasked with trying to find the best possible showroom manager for this new and exciting space and found Steven Klein, a more than ideal fit. Steven brings an incredible amount of energy and positivity with him, as well as an extensive knowledge of premium bedding, having worked in the industry for some time.

 Our Manhattan showroom will be featuring two new models not available in our other three showrooms, the Naturally Organic Oyasumi Dream and the Green Sleep Dolcezza.

The Oyasumi Dream is a follow-up to our incredibly popular Naturally Organic Oyasumi line. The Dream features an additional two-inches in height, giving a more traditional look, without compromising the ultra-luxurious feeling of this original design. The bottom cores of the Oyasumi and the Oyasumi Dream remain the same at six-inches in height, in either medium or firm densities of support. The layer of soft natural latex is what changes on the Dream, rather than two-inches of soft rubber, it is now four-inches on the Dream.

 This mattress is Rachel Button approved, “It is so comfy!” she reports from New York.

The second mattress is the incredibly elegant Green Sleep Dolcezza. This is Green Sleep's ultra-premium model, featuring 9 ½ inches of north Malaysian natural rubber and a meticulously hand-stitched organic cotton velour cover, with added layers of Texel wool to allow for uncompromisable temperature regulation and unyielding support.

Let's go back to Rachel: She was nice enough to volunteer to take the trip down to New York to help coordinate the set-up of the showroom with Steven so we could have our Feb. 18 opening date. All of us at The Clean Bedroom are thankful for her “snap-to-it” attitude!

Now that our Manhattan showroom is up and running, we are celebrating at all our showrooms. Any mattress purchases at our showrooms will get you two free pillows specific to the brand you purchase, now that's a deal to rest your head on!

One lucky visitor to our New York showroom will be getting all wrapped up in a free Naturally Organic blanket (queen). All they have to do is say they read about our giveaway on Facebook or Twitter.

Well, New York, we're here and we're ready. Come on over and say “hi,” Steven will find the perfect fit for you and help you build your new, healthy and clean bedroom.

     

      

 
 

Picking through the Piles of Pillows

Guest Blogger: Michael Earnheart, Wickford RI Showroom Manager

We have all been there, a stiff neck, a sore back, achy shoulders – it is even more unpleasant to wake up to than the droning buzz of your alarm clock.

While it is certainly easy to lay the blame on your bed, there is something else that is almost always overlooked by the sleeper, it is your pillow.

Your pillow is where you rest your head at the end of a long day, it cradles you, ideally offering you comfort as you drift off into a replenishing sleep, releasing all the tension of the day and energizing you for the one to come. Yet, a pillow ill-suited to your sleeping habits can be incredibly destructive to the effectiveness of your sleep.

When you sleep, you are in one of three positions: your back, your side or your stomach. A lot of individuals are combinations of those three, I call them “rolling sleepers”. When you wake up, pay attention to which position you are in. The position you find yourself in most frequently is your sleep position.

Once armed with that knowledge, it is time to say goodbye to the lumpy, flat pillows of old and welcome in a new and inexpensive way to get yourself the sleep you need and deserve.

The Clean Bedroom offers an extensive collection of pillows that accommodate all types of sleepers, yet some of our pillows offer a little more flexibility, such as our natural latex pillows and adjustable loft pillows. The natural latex pillows will mold to the weight and shape of your head, offering you just the correct amount of support and resistance, without needing to “heat up”, like memory foam materials. Adjustable loft pillows, like our Suite Sleep Kapok pillow or Suite Sleep Wooly Bolas pillow allow you to remove the fill to suit your comfort preference for height.

Explore our pillow collections and send your questions over to us. We will be happy to answer anything you may be curious about and understand your sleep needs, finding you the right solution to get you off a clean, healthy and well-supported  night's sleep.

Digging through the Deals: The Clean Bedroom's Promotions

 Guest Blogger: Michael Earnheart, Wickford, RI Showroom Manager

The Clean Bedroom has lots of great deals going on all the time and we want to make sure our customers know about them so they can get the most green for their green.

If you have Facebook, “Like” The Clean Bedroom on Facebook and you'll receive a fan discount of 10% off your orders*, it is that easy. Don't have a Facebook and don't want the hassle of signing up for one? Visit our organic mattress showrooms in Kittery, ME., Wickford, RI., Westport, CT., and on February 18 in Manhattan, New York City, NY. and you will get the same 10% discount from your showroom orders, it's worth the trip!

All our specials are easy to find, with some bonus buys and promotions being listed only there, take a look at the Specials page and see what's being offered now!

Every Friday we have a promotion called TGIF or “Think Green, it's Friday.” TGIF is where we will select one item and offer a special discount on it or offer a bonus gift with the purchase of a particular product. Check back every Friday for the new TGIF special.

Our Clearance Center has our closeout deals on products that are being discontinued or information about our floor models for sale at our showrooms. There are rarely numerous amounts of these items in our inventory, if you see something you like – order it – or someone else will.

 A great way to warm up this winter is to invest in a new Naturally Organic Euro-Tufted All Wool Batting Mattress or any of Naturally Organic's all natural latex mattresses. Not only will you get a healthy and organic mattress, but you will be getting a FREE, organic wool comforter by Naturally Organic in either summer or all-season weight, this a value up to $598.

The best was saved for last...we love our Oyasumi so much that we are bundling it with the Naturally Organic wool comforter and two Naturally Organic all-natural shredded latex pillows. This is truly an exceptional deal and will not be around for ever, so don't put it off!

Another thing to not put off is placing your order for a Savvy Rest all natural latex mattresses. If you have been playing with the idea on whether or not to get one, you don't have very long before the manufacturers' price increases go into effect on February 1^st. If you have questions about the Savvy Rest, ring up one of our organic mattress showrooms, or e-mail customer service at info@thecleanbedroom.com and our resident sleep experts will be able to assist you with your custom configuration of your mattress.

*Some exclusions apply with Facebook Fan Discount. Showroom discount is on every brand, with no exclusions.