Benefits of a Japanese Futon

Maximizes the Available Space

A Japanese futon is designed to be positioned on the floor, in any room where a sleeping area needs to be set up. The low-profile structure of the futon can be placed in even small spaces or corners of the room without changing the existing layout of furniture and appliances, so there will be no worries that this setup will require drastic changes. After serving its purpose as a relaxation or sleeping spot, it can easily be folded, leaving the area where it was once positioned clutter-free, to be enjoyed for its (original) intended daytime use.

Provides an Instant Sleeping Area

Japanese futons are excellent products to have in your home if you want to accommodate house guests that may need to stay a night or two but do not have the space or the budget to arrange a dedicated guestroom with a traditional bed. When needed, you can easily get the futon from its storage area and arrange it in the room you plan on setting up your guest for a comfortable night of sleep. You can also invest in more of these Japanese futons if you have more space to accommodate more friends or relatives who may want to spend the night in your home after a late night or a get-together. In a matter of minutes, you can set up and your guests can then go straight to bed without the need to wait around a while for the bed to be prepared.

Effortless Setup and Storage

Setting up the Japanese futon when it needs to be used is effortless and can be done by one person. You will only need to get the futon from the storage area, place it on the floor in the chosen room, and unfold it to make it ready for sleep. This procedure is much easier compared to dragging a heavy mattress from  storage. The lightweight Japanese futon will be easy to carry from one room to another so you will not even feel tired even after setting up a few of these portable and comfortable mattresses. Meanwhile, storing the futons is just as easy when they are folded or rolled – they can fit into small spaces inside closets or other storage areas, where they can stay until the next time they are needed as beds.

Helps with Proper Back Alignment

Sleeping on a soft bed or another surface that does not have adequate support can have a negative effect on your posture. Over time, your spine may become curved when you sleep without the necessary support from your sleeping surface. When your back becomes curved in an unnatural manner, you may start to feel pain while you sleep and upon waking up a few hours later. Sleeping on a flat surface, such as on the floor using a Japanese futon, can help encourage better posture by keeping your spine in a correctly aligned position. The lightly padded mattress also helps your body by engaging your lower back muscles even when you are sleeping for long hours throughout the night, which results in the strengthening of the lower back. With the lower back area strengthened, you may feel less back pain and may notice improvements in your posture as well.

Convenient Cleaning and Maintenance

Japanese futons offer the ultimate in cleaning convenience. Their lightweight construction makes it possible for you to easily carry them outside where you can remove dust accumulation by beating the futon like a rug – something that cannot be done with ease when you want to clean a traditional (heavy) mattress. After beating the dust out of the futon, it should be laid out flat under the sun to sanitize it and to remove or prevent unwanted smells. Leaving the futon out in the sun for a while will also serve to kill dust mites that may have taken residence in the structure. Alternatively, the Japanese futon can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or in a washing machine – but you will need to check the manufacturer’s instructions first to be safe.

Affordable Bed Alternative

A Japanese futon provides you with a sleeping area option that will not break the bank. The straightforward construction of the futon comes in an affordable package that costs a fraction of a traditional mattress’ price tag. You may even be able to buy several futons at the price of a single conventional mattress, so you can offer sleeping spots for more than one guest in your home if necessary. If you are looking for a no-frills sleeping area and are not too concerned with lying down on a thinner mattress, the Japanese futon will prove to be a great deal for you. When you clean and care for it properly, you can expect a high-quality futon to last for a long time so you will definitely get more than your money’s worth.