Quizzes

Think you know what the perfect bedroom is like? Are you a sleep genius, or maybe all that lack of sleep has you second-guessing? Click on any of the quizzes listed below and test your mattress and sleep knowledge.

How to care for a mattress

Caring for your mattress should be considered a part of your other household chores. But when it comes to taking care, do you know what to do? Take our quiz to find out if you are knowledgable about keeping your mattress in tip-top shape.

Q. I should clean my mattress by vacuuming it.

True False

Q. I can use the handles to support the full weight of my mattress.

True False

Q. When I wash my bedding and strip down my mattress, I should check my mattress for the following things...

Signs of wear and tear
How I've been sleeping lately
Extra money I've tucked away

How to shop for a mattress

A new mattress can improve how and how much you sleep and affects how much energy you have during the day. Take the following quiz to see if you know how to find the right mattress for you.

Q. How do I know when it's time to replace my mattress?

When the springs start poking at me
When I start waking up and feeling sore in the morning
When it's not as comfortable as it used to be

Q. A good mattress should keep my spine in a straight line:

True False

Q. Can I put my new mattress on top of an old foundation (boxspring or adjustable bed base)?

What's your sleep surroundings IQ?

The Better Sleep Council's Sleep Surroundings IQ Quiz helps consumers understand what makes for an ideal sleep environment - and what to look for when purchasing bedding. The eight multiple choice and true or false questions address space, comfort, support and technology and consist of the following:

Q. Bedding technology has remained virtually the same since 1985

True False

Q. Which of the following is NOT a consideration when buying a new mattress?

A matching foundation
Space
Comfort
An attractive salesperson

Q. How do I select the mattress that is ideal for me?

You ask your mother
You choose for yourself because every individual has different sleep comfort needs, which change over time.
You add your height plus your weight and divide by three to determine the approximate mattress length and width required
The salesperson should be able to tell me.

Q. What are the dimensions of a King-size bed?

76" x 80"
75" x 78"
60" x 80"
53" x 75"

Q. How often should you replace your mattress?

Never
Every twenty-five years
Depends on individual definitions of comfort and support
Every time you move

Q. When buying a new mattress, what else is also an essential purchase?

A Foundation (a.k.a. boxspring or adjustable bed base)
New sheets
New headboard
New pillows

Q. What is the ideal bedroom temperature?

60-65 degrees Fahrenheit
70-75 degrees Fahrenheit
55-60 degrees Fahrenheit
45-50 degrees Fahrenheit

Q. Which of the following is recommended to help get a good night's sleep?

Unwind early in the evening
Develop a sleep ritual
Keep regular sleep hours
All of the above

Sleep well, be well

Sleep, it's a critical factor of your overall health and well being. With today's busy lifestyle, it can be easy to forget how vital sleep is. Our quiz will help remind you of the importance of sleep when it comes to living well.

Q. When you are home, where do you spend most of your time?

Kitchen
Bedroom
Family room/den

Q. On the weekends do you get up:

At the same time as the weekdays
Later than the weekdays, because Saturday and Sunday are days to sleep in
Earlier than the weekdays, because Saturday and Sunday are "your days" to do the things you want

Q. At the end of a long day which of the following would you find most appealing?

Taking a warm bubble bath
Having a warm cappuccino or espresso
Drinking a glass of wine/having a cocktail

Q. What is the most important investment you can make in your child's well-being?

Their education
Their entertainment
Their health

Q. How often do you exercise, whether it's a workout at the gym or simply walking the dog?

Never
Once or twice a week
Three or more times a week

Q. The last time you bought pillows or linens it was because:

You had guests coming to stay and realized that you didn't have enough
Your old ones were discolored and falling apart
You wanted something fresh and new

Q. What piece of furniture is most important to your health and well being?

Your kitchen/dining room table
Your bed
Your family room couch/chair

Q. When playing a sport - be it running/walking, tennis, swimming, etc. - what do you think most helps you perform your best?

Having the best equipment
Finding the right partner/players
Starting the day with a good night's sleep

Q. At the end of each day, what is most important to you:

Watching the evening news
Completing everything on your "To do" list
Putting yourself to bed before you're exhausted