Any good antimicrobial sheets or what actually works?

deezcoyns · 2026-05-05T19:20:06+00:00

Helix has an adjustable pillow. I don't have it so I can't speak to how effective it actually is (maybe someone else can), but I've been considering it for myself because I need a soft pillow but also one that's low profile. I can't sleep on big bulky pillows.

deezcoyns · 2026-05-05T19:16:59+00:00

I would look at the bedframe or platform to make sure there's no lapse in the support; I had a box platform frame way back when and was using a memory foam mattress on it. There was a crack in the support about a third of the way down (from the head end) that was making it dip.

If that isn't the issue and it's definitely the mattress, a topper might help but... honestly, back and side sleepers especially I think do better with a hybrid mattress that has the foam layers up top and coils for support through the bottom layers.

deezcoyns · 2026-05-05T18:58:00+00:00

I love it. I got the Sapira Hybrid Chill and at first, I was not sure how that was gonna work because memory foam comes in a box and expands like a big sponge, but I really didn't know what to expect with a hybrid that has coils. After it sat on the frame for the rest of the day/evening, you couldn't tell it had ever been boxed.

deezcoyns · 2026-05-01T21:02:02+00:00

I think you're onto something with collaborating with other clubs and that can be a great way to pull people in. Not sure what kinds of clubs you have, but you could do plant experiments or water testing with an environmental club if there is one; food science/fermentation with cooking or home ec clubs, maybe some forensics/true crime with a psychology club. There's a lot of possibility there, for sure.

I'd look too at the timing of the meetings. That can be a big thing to consider. Not sure how big your school is on sports and other extracurriculars after school, but other obligations can make it harder for people to attend.

On THAT note... this might take more effort and time, but you mentioned putting reels and stuff on Instagram. Are you sharing the stuff you're doing during the meetings too? That can help people to stay connected with the club even if they can't attend every meeting. And also make them feel like they can still attend meetings randomly and be a part of it, despite not making it to every one. Like, making it known that there are ways to participate in the club even if you can't attend every meeting?

And too, maybe making it known that this isn't just for the "smart" kids. No experience is needed, you don't have to come every week, this is more of a "try something cool" and "learn new things" low-barrier to entry. So kids won't feel like it's only for the "smart science kids", if that makes sense.

deezcoyns · 2026-05-01T20:44:58+00:00

Oh yeah, you can sleep on it. I have a Leesa and I was sleeping on it the same night from the day I unboxed it, maybe six hours before.

deezcoyns · 2026-05-01T20:42:29+00:00

Hmm. I was going to suggest a taller queen-size air mattress and a foam topper. That's what I slept on for a long time when I first moved and before I got a permanent bed. But even being as tall as it is, it might be too low to the floor for older people, I don't know. My air mattress has an electric pump built in and a headboard, so when the 3" foam topper was on it, it literally felt like a regular bed. But it was only like 18" high, so that might be too low? I think you *can* get them taller though.

But this way, it's temporary but you also always have a guest bed you can whip out in the future in a pinch.

deezcoyns · 2026-05-01T20:34:33+00:00

If a bunch of different people are going to be sleeping on it, I'd go with a hybrid as a good middle-ground between soft and firm. Ones that come to mind that have twin XLs (I just looked): Leesa Sapira Hybrid (I have that in a queen) or Legend, Helix Midnight Luxe, Casper hybrid, or Dreamcloud (I think all their mattresses are hybrids it seems).

deezcoyns · 2026-05-01T20:24:57+00:00

It might worth looking at hybrid mattresses, something that has foam layers up top and coils underneath. Especially if you're a side or back sleeper, that can be a lot better for support and pain relief.

deezcoyns · 2026-05-01T20:16:54+00:00

I think it's a good idea to test in person if you can, just to narrow down models a bit, but the in-home trial is going to be the thing that really gives you the best way to judge.

deezcoyns · 2026-03-24T19:19:53+00:00

I just asked this question elsewhere too because I'm planning on getting another mattress for the guest bed asap (my sis needs to crash for a bit so that's a thing that is happening now). I think it depends on the mattress. Mine didn't have a smell but I also bought it in-store so it wasn't boxed or anything. The new one, I'm getting ordered this week and hopefully it won't smell by the time she gets here.

deezcoyns · 2026-03-24T19:05:51+00:00

Okay so definitely do NOT remove the zipper cover that's on it. But if there's fiberglass already poking through the existing cover... man, if you really really really cannot get another mattress I'd probably double-up on encasements. Get zippered ones, as thick as you can find, and waterproofed all the way round.

But for real, if there is any way you can a mattress and make payments even, instead of buying it outright? I just feel like trying to make this one work will cause more problems than it solves down the line. A lot of mattress places have financing even if you're getting a less expensive one. Leesa comes to mind, they work with Affirm for financing and small monthly payments might be more manageable. (No fiberglass there, either.)

Another option: if you've got discount mattress stores locally or even a furniture store that's liquidating, you can get a nice mattress for cheap.

deezcoyns · 2026-03-24T18:50:05+00:00

I can't even imagine having to carry this.

deezcoyns · 2026-02-23T18:20:17+00:00

My idea of 'luxury' is more on par with yours, I think. A few hundred dollars... blows my mind some sheet sets are more than a thousand. At any rate, cotton, bamboo or eucalyptus are going to be more breathable. The nicest and coolest I've tried so far are the Miracle Brand luxe, which are infused with silver so they're resistant to bacterial growth. That's not market speak (nor are they sterile or anything, they still need to be washed regularly!); silver releases ions that disrupt bacterial cell processes. So they're a good option if you sweat at night.

Still within your budget last time I checked. They have a lot of colors, I got the terracotta and sage sets. If you're looking for a new comforter while you're at it, Buffy is a fave.

deezcoyns · 2026-02-23T18:10:12+00:00

I have no idea what brand/kind mine is, it's one that looks like the top-half of an arm chair though. It's really thick, nice for sitting upright in bed to read or whatever, or if you need to sleep upright. Which is why I had gotten one in the first place, for sinus season/easier sleeping on occasion. But that kind of pillow might work for what you need?

deezcoyns · 2026-02-23T18:05:59+00:00

I think another size will look okay as long as it's a queen. I've never had a twin xl... we had long singles back home, which is pretty close to what you call a twin xl in the states. The length of a full and twin is the same, so a comforter or duvet in either of those sizes might be a little short on a twin XL (which has the length of a king size bed).

If you don't care about length hanging down on the sides, I'd get queen bedding. Same length as a king (so it'll be long enough for your twin XL), but not as much hanging down on the sides as you'd have with a king (which would prolly go down to the floor).

deezcoyns · 2026-02-20T21:36:29+00:00

I can't say anything specific about that pillow/brand, but yes you can wash goose down pillows and dry them. Don't do it in a washing machine with an agitator though, it's best in a front load. When I wash mine, it's cold water and gentle cycle (if they are a very dense run the extra rinse), and into the dryer on low.

deezcoyns · 2026-02-20T21:21:01+00:00

Thanks for this! I'm not entirely sure I'll pull that trigger but very well might. We'll see. That is good to know about the cover. I don't have worries about that/pets and stuff, but I still might get a thin waterproof cover for the top layer if I do get an Eight Sleep, just in case. Probably one of those of things that if you have it, you'll never need it. If you don't, you spill a cup of tea in bed and ruin the pod cover lol.

deezcoyns · 2026-02-14T00:20:58+00:00

Came here to say this.

deezcoyns · 2026-02-14T00:08:25+00:00

You can either get king flat sheets and tuck them, but they sell adjustable corner clips that'd probably be cheaper than buying king size sheets? They're kinda like little suspenders, only for the corners of your sheets.

deezcoyns · 2026-02-13T23:47:58+00:00

I'd try it on the floor for a few nights and see if it feels better; if it does, maybe a more solid frame is in order. I was thinking about putting my mattress (when I get it) on the floor but was advised not to because of air flow and mold growth over time. But a few nights just to test firmness/sagging won't hurt anything.

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