Professional Mattress Jumping
Everyone knows that a good mattress is integral for a good night's sleep—which is why companies hire professional mattress jumpers in order to test their wares. You might be surprised to find that the final step in hand-making a mattress is to jump on it, which helps to compress the cotton batting.
Serious Profession
It may seem like an enjoyable way to make a living, but professional mattress jumper Reuben Reynoso says it's not all fun and games. Reynoso, who jumps on three mattresses as a day, takes his job seriously. "It's work. It's not for everybody," he told SFGate. "There is a right way and a wrong way to do it. This is not a game. Not to me."