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Everyone needs a good night's sleep! Here is some information to help you before buying a mattress.Over our life span we have more than 115 years' experience sleeping on beds. :) We want to pass along some information on what to look for in buying a mattress so that you have a more pleasant shopping experience. Remember the reason you want to buy a new mattress set is to get a better night's sleep! Getting a better night's sleep will give you more energy the next day. When is it time to buy a mattress? If you aren't getting a great night's sleep, it could be due to an old mattress that has provided as many years of sleeping as it can. In that case, it ts old and worn out! A lot of time, people realize they need a new mattress when they go on vacation and sleep better at a hotel or a friend's house than they do in their own bed. Consider buying a mattress and box springs set if:
Stay away from department stores - they are always higher and sometimes the name-brand companies make mattresses to fit the store's specifications. You might not be getting the mattress you think you are. Look for a mattress warehouse or factory. If you have a factory in your area, it may be worth your while to visit them to see how they manufacture their bedding. Sale ads are in the newspaper every week but don't be fooled into thinking they are advertising a true reduction in price. If you watch the ads, you will find that they often advertise the same beds and the same prices over and over. Sometimes stores will call their weekly sale a truckload sale, end-of-month sale, Memorial Day sale, etc.; in other words, they use a lot of different excuses to get you to buy. Don't assume that a higher price means a better mattress. Some manufacturers will make the same bed but use a different upholstery and name; the only difference is in the price, which can sometimes be several-hundred dollars more. When shopping for a mattress, be sure to wear comfortable clothes. Also, wear shoes that you can take off and put back on easily! Test the mattress by lying down full-length out on the bed. Try it out in the various sleeping positions you use and spend quite a bit of time on it to see how it really feels. Don't let uneasy feelings get in your way when you're out testing mattresses; make yourself at home! The sales person is there to assist you and they are used to talking to people as they lie on beds. Don't make the mistake of feeling bad about testing the beds. It is better to test them and find the one that is best suited for you. Buying the wrong bed is a problem that you will have to live with for a long time. Note the gauge of the wire as well as the coil count; the lower the number, the heavier the wire. Always buy box springs at the same time you buy a mattress; they are made to be a set. If you put a new mattress on an old box spring you will ultimately end up having the same problem with the new mattress as you had with the one you're replacing. Your new mattress will take the shape of the bad box springs. There's also the chance you will lose whatever warranty comes with the mattress if you put it on an old box spring. Use a heavy-duty bed frame with good center support...the more legs on the frame the better the support. Mattresses are now very heavy because of all the extra padding that makes them so plush. As a general rule, the softer the mattress the more likely it is that you will see body impressions, with latex toppers being the exception. The more layers of soft foam, the more they will compress and leave impressions. Also, the heavier the people are that will be sleeping on the bed, the greater the impressions will be. Remember you can always buy foam toppers We are all creatures of habit. We pretty much sleep in the same place every night. It's usually not the steel coils that cause the body impression, it's the padding compressing and packing over time. Make sure your mattress has a non-prorated warranty of 10 years or more. Buy a mattress not by how many coils it has but by the gauge of the wire. The higher the number the thinner the wire, 12-3/4 being the thickest that you will find in a mattress and lasts longer than coils made with 14-gauge wire. Leggett & Platt is the largest manufacturer of bed springs; they manufacture springs for Sealy Posturepedic, Stearns and Foster, Simmons, and Serta, as well as many other popular names you may be familiar with. Buy a mattress that is padded on both sides, as this will allow you to flip it over. Rotation is most helpful in preventing body impressions from forming so quickly. When flipping your mattress, flip it once, and when its time to flip it again, rotate it so that you end up sleeping on all eight corners. This will help it wear more even and will extend the life of the mattress. For the bed to be right for you, it should yield just enough for you to sink slightly but not so much you sink into the bed. LIE DOWN on the mattress, preferably with your sleeping partner, before you buy. Sitting on the edge of a bed will not give you an idea of how well you will sleep on it. A mattress should have an innerspring of at least 6 inches. Don't buy the least expensive set when you're buying a mattress. A good mattress should last you 12 to possibly 14 years or more, and will end up costing only pennies a night even at the high-end prices. Shop smart but don't scrimp. Ask about the number of springs/coils in the mattress. The higher the number of springs/coils, the better the mattress will conform to your body, while the lower the coil count the firmer it will be. A low number of springs/coils usually means heavier wire and will last longer. Don't be impressed when they explain that some manufacturers use different coils in the bed. The beds should have uniform coils and not use inferior coils on the ends of the bed. Feel how the mattress supports your body and check for comfort. You should feel the mattress supporting the small of you back, your hips, and your shoulders. Remeber to purchase new pillows Familiarize yourself with the following terms and phrases before you shop! Foundation: Absorbs the shock of daily wear and provides support and durability. Mattresses are heavy; make sure that the foundation actually has springs and not just a wooden platform.
What size mattress should you buy? The size of the mattress is as important as the softness or firmness of the mattress. Twin or single mattresses measure 38" x 75" and will sleep children or one small-to-midsize adult 125-150 lbs. Full or double size mattresses measure 53" x 75", and will sleep two children or two adults--the adults will be against each other all night with very little room to move or turn over. A queen will give you more width and length; they measure 60" x 80" and will give you enough space that you can turn or move without bumping your partner. Queen beds are popular for master bedrooms as well as in guest rooms. King beds measure 76" x 80"; they will give you enough space to be able to move and spread out and not disturb your partner. If your master bedroom has the space a king bed would be recommended; it will give you a better night's sleep. Odd sizes include the following sizes. A "twin extra long", measures 38" x 80". Two of these side by side will make a king size bed, which is great if one partner wants a real soft feel and the other wants very firm. "Super singles" are 46" x 82". A "full extra long" measures 53" x 80" and will work great for children that are tall but when you don't have a room big enough to accommodate a queen size bed. A "California queen" or "Olympic queen" are 64" x 80". It is important to note that when buying a mattress for an antique bed to have the measurements to make sure that you are able to purchase both a mattress and box springs. Antique beds often require a mattress which measures 48" x 75" or may even require a "short" which will measure 48" x 72". The thickness of the mattress is also important to know, as many mattresses today are now more than 15" thick and require deep-pocket sheets Keep in mind that when you are in a store to buy and a bed, it will not look as big in the showroom as it will once it is in your bedroom. Measure the total height of the bed that you are considering buying (from the floor to the top of the mattress and then go home and measure the old set that you are accustomed to sleeping on for comparison. You want to be sure that bed skirts Be wary of "mattress selling tactics"! Don’t be pressured into buying the bed "right now, today, or you will never get this good of a deal ever again". Most sales people are allowed to make two or three discounts on bedding but they prefer not to because it will cut into their commission. You may find yourself ready to walk out the door and suddenly the salesperson remembers the manager asked him/her to meet their quota and offers to reduce the price. Take your time and shop around before deciding which mattress is right for you, and always get price quotes in writing. Once you have bought your new mattress, it is important to care for it properly. Follow these tips:
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