Sleep Guide

Your Path to Better Sleep: The Orasleep Guide 💤

When was the last time you woke up in the morning feeling absolutely full of energy?

In a hectic daily life, restful sleep often falls short – yet it is the most important foundation for our health and performance. That's precisely why we created this guide.

Here you'll find short, easy-to-understand expert tips on optimal sleeping comfort, a healthy sleep climate, and the perfect evening routine. Whether you want to relieve back pain, stop night sweats, or simply improve your sleep quality – we'll show you how.

Get comfortable and discover tips for your perfect night's rest!

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Matratzenpflege

Transporting your mattress when moving: How to get it there undamaged

Roll, fold, or transport flat? How to properly pack, secure, and transport your mattress when moving – without creases, stains, or material damage.

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Preventing mattress mold: Identifying causes and taking the right precautions

Mold on a mattress is almost always caused by moisture and poor ventilation. Here's how to recognize the first signs, address the causes, and permanently protect your mattress.

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Removing stains from your mattress: Home remedies for every stain

Blood, sweat, coffee or urine: With the right home remedies, most stains will disappear from your mattress. Here's an overview with instructions for each type of stain.

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Remove mattress odor: The best home remedies for smelly mattresses

Whether musty, sweaty, or newly off-gassed: We show you how to reliably remove mattress odors with baking soda, airing, and proper care – and prevent them permanently.

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Rotate or flip your mattress? How to properly extend its lifespan

Flip or rotate? We explain the difference, how often you should rotate your mattress, and why modern foam mattresses only need to be rotated – with instructions and care tips.

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Shift Work and Healthy Sleep: Strategies for Restful Nights and Days

Shift work challenges the body's internal clock. With well-thought-out strategies for light, darkness, nutrition, and sleep environment, you can still get restful sleep despite changing shifts.

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How often should you change your bed linen? The hygiene schedule for your bed

Every two weeks or weekly? How often you should really change your bed linen – with an interval table for covers, sheets, pillows, and duvets, plus washing tips.

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Bedroom Lighting: Warm Light for Better Sleep

Warm white light, dimmable lamps, and a well-thought-out lighting concept: This is how you plan bedroom lighting that helps you relax in the evening and doesn't disturb your sleep.

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Daylight Saving Time and Sleep: How to keep your body clock in sync

Daylight Savings throws many people off their sleep rhythm. Find out why this is, and how you can gently adjust to summer and winter time with simple tips.

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Mastering the Power Nap: Duration, Timing, and Top Tips

The perfect power nap lasts 10 to 20 minutes and is taken in the early afternoon. Here's why, what a coffee nap offers, and which mistakes you should avoid.

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The right fitted sheet: size, material, and pocket depth at a glance

Wrinkle-free, perfectly fitting and pleasant on the skin: This is how you find the right fitted sheet – with a size chart for Swiss mattresses, material comparison and care tips.

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Preventing and Overcoming Jet Lag: The Best Tips for Travelers

Jet lag doesn't have to ruin your trip. With these proven jet lag tips on light, timing, and sleep, you can prevent it and get back into your rhythm faster.

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Plants in the Bedroom: The Best Houseplants for a Good Night's Sleep

Are plants in the bedroom healthy or do they steal oxygen? The best houseplants for a good night's sleep, their effect on the indoor climate, and what allergy sufferers should look out for.

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Instructions for Better Sleep

Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation: How tensing and releasing muscles helps you fall asleep – with a complete step-by-step guide for bed.