When summer comes, people start to use summer sleeping mats again. However, there are many kinds of summer sleeping mats on the market. Only by choosing them properly can we enjoy the cool without harming our health.
1. The mat is made of rush, cattail and Malan grass. They are soft in material, strong in affinity with skin and low in coolness. They are very popular with the elderly and the physically weak. Experts say that it is best for infants and young children to sleep on straw mats because their nervous system is not yet mature, their thermoregulation function is weak, and their adaptability to cold and heat is poor. Bamboo mats and cowhide mats are often easy for children to catch cold and should not be used. When sleeping, it is best to cover the quilt and put on thin pants. But a big disadvantage of straw mats is that they are easy to grow mites. Before using the new straw mat, it is best to expose it to the sun and pat it repeatedly for several times, then wipe off the dust with warm water and dry it in the shade. When the old straw mat is reused in the second year, it should be wiped with disinfectant or washed with soap to remove mildew. Straw mats used every day will be stained with sweat or dust, and should be wiped with warm water before going to bed.
2. Bamboo mats should be "green mats", with long and flat bamboo joints, fine fibers and soft and tough texture. The head is green, the coolest and most flexible. However, bamboo mats are cool and should not be used by the elderly, children and people with weak constitution. So this kind of summer sleeping mat is more suitable for young and middle-aged people. If the bamboo mat is uneven or larger than the bed, it is easy to break, so keep the bed flat when placing the bamboo mat to avoid damage. In addition, bamboo mats should not be exposed to the sun, otherwise they will become brittle. It is best to wipe with warm water before going to bed every day, which will make the bamboo mat cooler.
3. Flax mat Flax is a natural bundle fiber with a natural spindle-shaped structure and a unique pectin hypotenuse hole. When it comes into contact with the skin, it will produce pores. When heated, it can quickly transmit absorbed sweat and heat, and when it is cold, it will be closed to save heat, which has excellent air permeability, hygroscopicity and moisture removal. At room temperature, it can reduce the real temperature of human body by about 4℃, and has the reputation of "natural plant air conditioning" and coolness. In addition, flax mat also has the advantage of good hygiene, which can inhibit the growth of fungi and microorganisms. However, there are many linen summer sleeping mats on the market now, which are of poor quality. After use, they feel stuffy and stuffy, tingling and itchy all over. When selecting, the authenticity can be identified from the following aspects: from the appearance, the genuine linen fabric is slightly milky white with clear fabric lines; The color of defective products is slightly yellow and the lines are not clear; From the feel point of view, the genuine product is thick and crisp, with a certain hardness, and there are few wrinkles after being put in the hand; Defective products are soft to the touch, and there are many wrinkles after kneading, which is not easy to recover; From the tactile point of view, the genuine hemp fabric has little irritation when attached to the skin; Defective products will tingle after contact.
Cowhide summer sleeping mat belongs to high-grade summer sleeping mat, which is made of whole buffalo hide. They have excellent heat dissipation and moisture-proof functions, are moderately cool, and the more they are used, the brighter they are, but the price is higher. During the use of cowhide summer sleeping mat, the surface of the summer sleeping mat should be cleaned regularly with a slightly wet towel, but it is not suitable for direct exposure in the sun or baking with an open flame, and it is not suitable for washing with water. If there is a stain, gently wipe it with a wet towel. The pores and dermatoglyphics on the cowhide mat are naturally formed and do not need special maintenance.
Bamboo fiber summer sleeping mat is one of the summer sleeping mats with the highest scientific and technological content at present. All the raw materials used are taken from 3-4 years old Hsinchu, which is bright in color, strong and straight. After high-temperature cooking, bamboo pulp is made, fiber is extracted, cotton is made, and finally yarn is spun and woven into summer sleeping mat. Its texture is flexible and does not contain any chemical additives, so it is a real environmental protection summer sleeping mat. Because the cross section of bamboo fiber is full of large and small gaps, it can absorb and evaporate water freely, and its moisture absorption and drainage ability ranks first among all kinds of fibers, and it also has unique antibacterial and deodorizing properties.
No matter what kind of summer sleeping mat it is, the room temperature should not be too low when it is used, especially don't turn on the air conditioner for a long time, otherwise "cooling on it" is not good for your health, especially for people who are weak. People who have suffered from spondylitis and scapulohumeral periarthritis are likely to get a "one-night illness" because they sleep on a mat at low temperature. So it is best to cover a blanket or a thin quilt at night, especially to ensure that the shoulders, spine and abdomen are not cold.