Mattress Mattresses Blog

Lisa of Lebanon ct, writes:
Hi Peter, my husband and I are in the market for a new mattress. We currently have a Beautyrest that we are extremly unhappy with. I suffer from bulging disks and minor arthritis. We spent some time in our local Store. They steered us toward all the top of the line beds including the Comforpedic. What is your opinion on this type of bed for my type of problem. I see that you recommend a lot of Sealy Posturpedics, which we started out with 20 yrs. ago. Thanks for your help.

Hi Lisa. Top of the line bedding is a poor value. They have too much padding, which contributes greatly to the body impression problem. Being so thick, you’re too far from the support, which in your case is vitally important. Profit margins at wholesale and retail much higher at the top end, which is whay salesmen push them. Everybody makes out like a bandit on those things. Sealy has top line mattresses in their Posturepedic and SpringFree latex lines, they same principle applies to those as well. The models I most often recommend have the best combination of support, comfort and value.
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Want a new mattress for $200.00? I did, so I got one except it wasn’t new. There was a tear where some of the stitching had come away. I peeled back the dark blue cover to find a very old disgusting yellow mattress with large brown stains. All CMC chicago mattress company did was put new material on a really old and digusting mattress. The Moneta Marketing guys said that was not possible. They wanted it back so they could look into it. I think not. I burned it along with all the pillows, sheets and blankets because the damn thing had bed bugs. My money will never be returned, after all “all sales are final” no returns no refunds, but they really really want to exchange it for something else.

Most conventional coil mattresses are not designed for use on an adjustable bed, and it is important to use a mattress, especially if you already have one or if you are intending to buy your adjustable base separate from your mattress, that is capable of being folded with minimal resistance and does not lose the original qualities for which you purchased it, when in an articulated (folded or upright) position.

An air bed mattress, for example, that is not designed to be used on an adjustable base, may not fold or bend in a way that properly distributes air through the bladder system, thus resulting in deflation or over inflated areas.

A foam bed that is constructed of high density foam that is rigid, may completely resist bending or folding at all-in mattresses are regularly used for short term situations such as vacationing, or staying over at your friends house after being kicked out by your girlfriend for forgetting your special day. As a result, they are not necessarily deemed to be the ideal of comfort and health- but in particular cases they certainly do provide a lot of benefit.

College students who are short on cash may choose for air mattresses for an extended duration because they provide good value with a comparatively nice night’s rest. The issue is air mattresses tend to be weak, so while you are tugging it around be careful not to scrape the sides of the air mattress, otherwise it will not remain a bed but rather covers for the ground you will be sleeping on.

Here are some practical tips to handling memory foam mattresses:

Memory foam doesn’t need other bedding accessories like electric blankets. You only need standard sheets.

Wash its cover regularly but never hose down or douse the actual memory foam in water.

Keep tags on, it’s your warranty coverage. Removing it might not qualify you for other services extended by the company who has manufactured your mattress.

It’s common knowledge, memory foam mattresses emit residual odors and have the tendency to off-gas. This isn’t something harmful though and airing it out usually helps with the problem. If you have a brand new memory foam, take the time to air this first before settling in the bedroom.

Memory foam mattresses are sensitive to humidity so during transport the temperature inside the vehicle may have some effect on it. It might be a good idea to let the memory foam settle at room temperature first before prying the mattress out in the open as this may damage it.

If you’re searching for a pool air bed mattress, water mattress or flotation device, keep reading for an overview of some of the best pool and lake air mattresses that won’t spring a leak during the summer.

Sevylor French Air Mattress

Sevylor is a well-known name for pool mattresses, other inflatables and water sport toys, and their Double-Size French Mattress is one of the company’s fastest sellers. With a width of 56 inches and a 76 inch length, these mattresses are great for two people or just perfect for the lounger who wants a lot of room.

Like most Sevylor water mattresses, the French mattress has an individual pocket design. Over the entire surface of the air bed mattress, water can move freely through 36 individual pockets and openings. The design helps to keep you cool and refreshed in the water while you soak up the rays. You can pick up this deluxe model for as little as $20 at most retailers.

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Mattress Giant Corporation, the nation’s fifth largest bedding retailer, today launched Emmy award-winning journalist Cristina Saralegui’s Casa CristinaTM line of mattresses nationwide. The mattress collection, inspired by the popular host and executive producer of “The Cristina Show,” reflects Cristina’s personal style and vibrant sensibility.

The Casa CristinaTM Mattress Collection will be available at Mattress Giant’s 360 retail stores, making it the first bedding retailer of its size to offer the affordably priced mattress line to consumers.

CRISTINA SARALEGUI is a 30-year veteran journalist who is recognized as one of the most influential role models for today’s Hispanic woman. In making the announcement, she said, “It is extremely gratifying that Casa Cristina™ has become a line of home furnishings whose style consumers have embraced and whose quality they trust. So it was natural to partner with Mattress Giant, one of the industry’s largest and most trusted retailers, to bring the Encanto and Esencia mattresses into the marketplace.”

“Like Cristina, Mattress Giant is a trusted partner in helping consumers find high quality, sensible solutions for their lives - and few things are more important than achieving better night’s sleep,” said Terri Stephens, vice president of marketing and advertising for Mattress Giant. “The addition of the Casa CristinaTM line-up represents our deep understanding of the female consumer, her needs and the people and personalities most important in her life.”

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The topic of organic mattresses is met with a rash of strong opinions over what’s safe, what’s safer, and whether it’s really something we should consider changing or embracing. Regardless of how you perceive it, it’s an investment one way or another. The bottom line is, your baby spends 10-16 hours a day face down on it. So there is some serious merit to wanting to eliminate any potential hazard your baby could be breathing. Traditional baby mattresses are covered in vinyl, (pvc) which in many cases contain phthalates to soften the material. That’s just the surface. Inside that mattress is polyurethane foam (hello Volatile Organic Compounds) which are then treated with PBDEs to add flame resistance to an otherwise highly flammable material. PBDEs (Poly brominated diphenyl ether) levels have been increasing in the past decade and who wants an infant breathing a potentially toxic substance? You don’t have to worry about this if you choose a mattress free of all these materials.

Enter Naturepedic. I had the chance to spend some time investigating organic mattresses and settled on one that I felt is an excellent choice, not only in safety but in performance. Naturepedic provided us with a No Compromise Organic Cotton crib mattress to run through a battery of tests and I am happy to say, they passed every single one. When it arrived I opened it up and was just taken back by how pristinely nice it looked. Seams were all perfect, no nicks or weirdness, and it was smooth and soft without that crinkly PVC feel to it. Definitely a winner of the first impression test.

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The Select Comfort bed is well known thanks to the company’s aggressive Sleep Number advertising campaign which promotes the bed as a unique solution for couples who prefer different levels of mattress firmness. With 478 retail locations, a 24-hour sales line and a fully operational website, Select Comfort has quickly become the world’s biggest seller of customizable air beds.

For a high-level overview of the pros and cons associated with a Select Comfort bed, keep reading.

Pros and Selling Points of the Sleep Number System

The main selling feature for the Select Comfort mattress line is that it allows each individual sleeper to control the firmness level on their own side of the bed. So, instead of compromising on your bed’s softness, you can each have a bed that works for your body.

This unique feature is operated and controlled using a discreet set of remote controls which are tucked behind the bed and can be programmed with specific settings.

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Many consumers are aware that latex mattresses offer unsurpassed comfort and many additional health benefits in today’s mattress market. Natural latex is a sustainable resource, harvested from the rubber tree and then molded into “buns” which are used to manufacture latex mattresses. Two processes are used to create latex cores and toppers, the Dunlop process and the newer Talalay process, which adds two extra steps to more evenly distribute the latex. Quality latex, particularly all natural Talalay latex, can become somewhat expensive when used to create an 8” and 10” thick latex mattress. Because latex is an incredibly durable material, it compensates for the up front cost of a latex mattress by creating mattresses that often carry warranties of up to 20 years.

A wonderful alternative to get all the benefits of latex on a budget is the latex “topper”.

A topper is a 2” or 3” thick layer of latex to place on top of your existing mattress. It is important that the topper isn’t use in an attempt to compensate for a mattress that has lost its support or has begun to sag. The best mattress surface for a topper allows the layer of latex to act as a pillowtop, with the mattress supplying the support and firmness for your body. Latex distributes weight and reliefs pressure points as well or better than the best memory foam and provides additional qualities not found in memory foam. Latex is a more durable material and, because the buns are manufactured with a pincushion construction which runs clear through the latex, it is much cooler than memory foam.

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Before A1 was born I was on a mission to outfit her room without spending a fortune. While I would have loved to have a shiny new nursery set for my much awaited baby that just wasn’t in the budget or in my nature for that matter. I just have to find a deal. I searched craigslist and found a nice looking and excellently priced crib. I was happily surprised when I picked up the crib and it came with mattress in tow. I put sheets on, it looked cute and I was set.

Then A2 came along and a friend, Heather, and I were talking about her suspicions that the chemicals in mattresses can cause SIDS. I had heard these suspicions voiced elsewhere and began to be more concerned about the mattresses my girls sleep on. I’m at the point where I need to get another crib mattress and I’d like to get one with less chemicals and without spending a fortune. Most of the organic crib mattresses I’ve seen run about $300 and up and I just can’t fork over that much no matter how much I want to protect my girls.

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