I spent 5 nights sleeping on a mattress on the floor — here's what happened to my sleep
The author experimented with sleeping on a mattress placed directly on the floor for five nights. This trend, inspired by Japanese floor mattresses, aims to create a minimalistic sleep environment. The author found that this setup improved their sleep quality and provided better support for various sleeping positions.
- ▪Sleeping on a mattress on the floor can still provide comfort and support.
- ▪The firm surface of the floor helps with spine alignment, especially for back and stomach sleepers.
- ▪The author experienced improved sleep quality and felt refreshed after trying this method.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/i-spent-5-nights-sleeping-on-a-mattress-on-the-floor-heres-what-happened-to-my-sleep |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 |
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Mattresses I spent 5 nights sleeping on a mattress on the floor — here's what happened to my sleep Opinion By Frances Daniels published 30 May 2026 Putting my mattress on the floor saved my sleep and here's everything you need to know before you try it yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I've tried plenty of sleep crazes during my three-year tenure as a sleep writer, but two trends stand out to me: using a best-selling Japanese floor mattress and sleeping on a mattress topper on the floor.
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