Mattress Buying Guide
 
Some tips for buying a mattress:
 
1. Pick a size.
Are you buying a mattress on its own or as a set? Think what you’ll be using the mattress for in future years. Plan ahead for partners, pets, kids, etc.
 
Mattresses come in multiple sizes. Here are some of the most common:

Twin: 38” x 74” -  Full: 52” x 74” -  Queen: 60” x 80” -  California King: 72” x 84”

2. Choose a comfort level.
Basically, you want a well-built mattress that gives you both great support and good value for your money. A good, strong coil support system will help your back.   To keep you well-rested and ache-free, a mattress must be comfortable at all contact points. When a mattress softly cushions every bone in your body, your sleep will be best.  Mattresses should be firm enough to align your body correctly while you sleep; If your mattress doesn't provide enough support, then your neck and back may be sore when you wake.

Extra Firm -- Traditional Firm -- Cushiony and Plush -- Extra Plush
 
3. Keep your height and weight in mind.

If your height and weight are average, you’ll have an easier time determining your desired firmness.

 

4. Suffer from back pain?

Be sure to pay a little more for a better quality mattress. Your doctor can advise you.

 

5. Do you sleep on your back or your side?

Many people say their mattresses feel firmer when they sleep on their side. Do the same when you test out a mattress in the store. And spend some time on various mattresses to see which one suits you best.

 

6. Think about how much you want to spend.

Buying a decent mattress is like buying a decent sound system. A higher quality mattress is usually bought at a higher price. However, price isn’t everything. Focus on the models that suit your needs best.

Before choosing the perfect mattress here are a few more things to consider:

Available Features:

Memory Foam

Some of our mattresses feature luxurious NASA engineered body-conforming support from a layer of visco-elastic memory foam. With this specially designed top layer the sleeping surface can adapt exactly to your body's form -- it responds and reshapes itself while you move, providing unparalleled whole-body support.

Allergen Reduction

Statistics tell us that 70% of asthma in the home can be attributed to an allergen present in the excretia from house mites. It is also a fact that the number of people, especially children, who are affected by this allergen rises dramatically each year. Special fabric and mattress covers provide allergy relief by actively repelling dust with its anti-microbial dust mite barrier. 

 

 
Mattress Life-Cycle

Is It Time For A New Mattress?
Do you remember the last time you got a really great night's sleep? Perhaps it wasn't even in your own bed. Where were you? A hotel? Your favorite easy chair?

All too often, the answer is somewhere other than your own bed. But you should be getting your best night's sleep on your own mattress.

If you find you're not sleeping as well as you should in your own bed, you may want to consider that your mattress and foundation could be robbing you of sleep. It may be time for a new mattress if:
 

		You wake up with pain, stiffness or soreness.
		You are not sleeping as well as you were a year ago.
		You had your best night's sleep somewhere other than your own bed.
		Your mattress shows visible signs of wear and tear.

Too often, people are unaware that their mattress is no longer meeting their needs. You can avoid sleepless nights by carefully evaluating the comfort and support of your sleep set twice a year to make sure your personal comfort preferences are still being met.

If you're still not sure whether your mattress is stealing your sleep, come visit us and compare the comfort and support of our new sleep sets with your old set at home. 

Mattress Life Span
Your mattress won't last forever. A combination of factors works together to determine how long your mattress will provide optimum comfort and support.

It's All About You
LIFESTYLE  Changes in lifestyle, such as moving into a new home or getting married, may call for a change in your mattress.

YOUR BODY  As we age, our bodies change. What was comfortable and supportive when you were 25 may not meet your needs when you're 35 or 45. Likewise, the amount of space that's right for a six-year-old may not be enough for a 16-year-old. Make sure that every mattress in your home meets the sleeper's current needs for comfort, support and space.

It's Also About Your Mattress
AGE  Don't look to the age of your mattress or the warranty to determine whether it's time for a new mattress. Neither are indicators of how long your mattress will maintain optimum comfort and support.

QUALITY  A poor-quality mattress set can deteriorate quickly, while top-quality sets can provide comfort and support for a number of years.

USE  A mattress set that is used nightly or that gets more of a workout (e.g., you watch television or read in bed) will lose its comfort and support more quickly than a set that is used less often, such as a guest room bed.

CARE  Improper care can shorten the life of a mattress. See Mattress Care Tips for more information.

Mattress Care

Consider your new mattress and foundation as "sleep equipment" that needs to be cared for in order to assure the best hygiene and performance.

1. Proper installation. Make sure your new mattress and foundation are properly installed in your home. Improper installation can damage your new sleep set. If you choose to transport and install on your own, ask our store personnel to give you some tips to help you avoid problems.
2. Use a protective pad. A good quality, washable mattress pad (and one for the foundation, too, if you like) is a must to keep your set fresh and free from stains.
3. Let it breathe. If you detect a slight "new product" odor, leave the mattress and foundation uncovered and well ventilated for a few hours. A breath of fresh air should do the trick!
4. Give it good support. Use a sturdy bed frame. If it's a queen or king size set, make sure your frame has the adequate center support that will prevent bowing or breakage.
5. Don't dry clean. The chemicals in dry cleaning agents/spot removers may be harmful to the fabric or underlying materials. Vacuuming is the only recommended cleaning method. But if you're determined to tackle a stain, use mild soap with cold water and apply lightly. Do not ever soak a mattress or foundation.
6. Don't remove the tag. Contrary to popular belief, it's not illegal to remove the law tag, but the information on the label will serve as a means of identification should you have a warranty claim.
7. It's not a trampoline. Don't let the kids jump on your sleep set. Their rough-housing could do damage to the interior construction, as well as to themselves!
8. No boards, please. Never put a board between the mattress and foundation. It may enhance the sense of support for a while, but it will only make the problem worse over time. When any bed in your home has reached the "board stage", get rid of it.
9. Out with the old. Now that you've treated yourself to a new sleep set, arrange to have your old bed removed and disposed of. Don't give it to the kids, relatives, guests or neighbors. If it wasn't good enough for you, it isn't good enough for anyone else. Throw it out!