Guide To Buying A New Mattress
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Lexie Sachs (she/her) is the executive director of the Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she researches, tests and reports on fabric-based products ranging from sheets, mattresses and towels to bras, fitness apparel and other clothing. She also evaluates luggage, rain gear, disposable paper goods and baby products. Lexie has more than 15 years of experience in the textiles industry and a degree in fiber science from Cornell University. Prior to joining GH in 2013, she worked in merchandising and product development in the fashion and home industries.
Many people approach mattress shopping in the wrong way, by focusing solely on measures of firmness level or sleep position, considering only the price, or choosing materials and technology touted in an ad. But that approach might land you a not-so-comfy mattress that you could regret buying.
As the name suggests, an innerspring mattress uses a system of connected metal springs, or coils, to support the weight of your body. A top layer of soft, fabric-encased padding (aka the comfort layer) provides cushioning and contouring without the sinking sensation of memory foam. In general, a quality innerspring mattress offers good edge support, is more breathable (and thus cooler) than its all-foam counterparts, and comes in a range of firmness levels to accommodate a variety of preferences.
Most online mattresses come with a free trial period of about 100 days or so, if you buy it directly from the company. You might be required to try a mattress for 30 days before you can initiate a return, though. Third-party retailers, such as Amazon, department stores, and mattress stores, might have their own rules, whether you purchased the mattress online or in a brick-and-mortar store.
Mattress height varies depending on which brand you choose, and more entry-level choices tend to be much thinner and simpler in their design that taller luxury matress brands that have more complicated comfort layers and support systems. If you have trouble getting in and out of bed, a mattress that is exceptionally tall may prove to be a problem.
Choosing a mattress with a universal feel that can adapt to changing bodies or differing preferences is not only ideal for couples, it is also preferable for folks looking to prolong the usefulness of their mattress. If a bed can accommodate your changing size or sleep positions, this may enhance its long-term value.
All mattresses should contain a blend of comfort or softness and support (which tends to be more firm.) Beds with enhanced support systems may feel firmer than beds with enhanced comfort. Folks who are considerably heavier will often experience a brand as softer than sleepers who are much lighter because of the ability of their body to press through layers.
Though a relatively minor concern, an excessively heavy mattress may be harder to place within your room or move your bed alone. Heavy mattresses may also cause difficulty in lifting corners to put sheets on the bed.
Sleeping alone or partnered, a mattress that has reinforced edges will increase the amount of space you can comfortably stretch out in while still remaining well supported. Because of the nature of their compressible materials, bed-in-a-box options might perform less optimally in this category. If you are someone who needs the maximum amount of space in a smaller bed or regularly sits on the edges, you may want to think about this feature.
Around 80 percent of couples have different body shapes and sleep preferences, which can make compromising on a mattress a little trickier than shoppers who sleep solo. Many brands have discovered ways to accommodate these issues, however, by offering customizations and split comfort levels so that you and your partner can both enjoy the exact firmness you require to sleep comfortably.
Despite what the internet and mattress salesmen may want you to believe, there is no any one material that is superior to another. Each person has their own list of preferences, which hopefully you have established by reading this guidance.
Latex mattresses are usually (but not always) made from the milky white sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis tree, most of which is sourced in Asia. Its popularity in higher-end bedding materials and mattresses owes to its more natural formulation, its great pressure relief, and its temperature regulation.
Latex brands tend to be slightly more expensive than their all-foam or innerspring competitors, but the feel and experience of these brands may be highly different depending on processes used to build the latex and materials used to complement them in the mattress.
A hybrid may be a blend of two different foams (i.e. memory and latex) or a blend of foam with a brand new kind of material (elastic polymers and foam). Most commonly, bed companies produce a mix of foam and coils to provide the bounce and airflow associated with innerspring mattresses while delivering on the pressure relieving qualities associated with foams.
Newer air mattresses often contain a comfort layer that can provide foam pressure relief to the experience of an airbed, and some air beds are as tall as their traditional counterparts. While many airbeds on the market are designed for only occasional use (such as when guests arrive), but other choices are taking their place in the master bedrooms of many sleepers.
Thankfully, many mattress sellers, both online and in store, will happily give you the opportunity to try their products in your home for a set amount of time. The amount of time may vary between 2 weeks and a full year for some brands, but tends to average at about 3 months.
You can inquire as to the exact policy but some companies will even send you additional comfort layers to swap in or add to the existing mattress to adjust the feel of the bed and are more than happy to work with you to achieve the ultimate fit. These features can add considerably to the brands value and be a worthwhile investment of a few extra hundred dollars to help guarantee your satisfaction.
Whether purchasing online or in a store, be sure to inquire about the delivery policy to ensure that the mattress can be safely delivered to your house. Many online retailers use known courier services like FedEx or UPS to ship their products, but regional availability may vary and your location (especially if you live in Hawaii or Alaska) may incur an additional surcharge.
If mobility and lifting large boxes is an issue for you, you may inquire if the company offers a White Glove Delivery service. For an extra charge (or free in some cases), the company will engage a professional delivery service to bring the mattress into your home and install it in your bedroom.
Most mattresses are returnable if you are not satisfied with your purchase, but make sure you read the fine print on their return policies so that you know exactly how mattresses are removed from your house, how much you are refunded and how soon you can expect to have your money back. Beware that some companies require you to keep the mattress for a full month before initiating a return to ensure you have given the bed a proper test run.
Most mattresses manufactured to modern standards will include special certifications that show you which chemicals that the bed has been tested for and what are the acceptable limits required to obtain certifications.
Not all warranties are created equal, and it is in your best interest to read these policies carefully before committing to your purchase. A product may include a lifetime warranty, but if it is easily voided by regular wear and tear or comes with limits, a 10 year warranty that covers more might be just as valuable, if not more so! Decide on how long you expect to use the mattress before replacing it and choose a mattress that suits your expectations.
Some brands and most bed-in-a-box brands sell directly to consumers through their own websites. All customer service is handled by phone or online by representatives that can answer questions that you may have about the mattress or following your purchase. These brands almost all come with a sleep trial so that you may try the mattress in your home before committing.
Some brick-and-mortar stores as well as well-known online retailers like Amazon sell mattresses have gotten into selling mattresses on the internet. Many offer their own individual sales, and prices do not often exceed prices offered by the companies themselves.
Though these are becoming less and less common, there are still several mattress retailers who carry many different brands so that you can easily compare the feel and experience of different mattresses when making your decision. A mattress salesman is available onsite to answer your questions.
Many furniture stores have a mattress and bed department, which will carry bed frames as well as mattresses so you can select all of your bedroom furniture at the same location, if necessary. Choices at these locations will vary and may be more limited.
The furniture departments in larger home goods and big box stores can include a selection of mattresses to choose from. More well-known brands often have exclusive deals with one or more of these stores, which let you try the mattress before making your purchase.
Some brands and stores mark their mattresses way up so that they can entice you with a 70% off price ticket, but these can easily fool you into getting less value for your dollar. Look at the price compared to what you get objectively and see how it compares to competing brands in other locations.
Many mattresses are bundled with new box springs, but these may not be necessary. However, new types of beds require specific set ups to maximize their longevity and comfort so be sure to investigate if you need a new frame and factor that into your budget. 59ce067264