How can I fix an air mattress without ordering a patch kit online? December 13, 2012 Subscribe Can I patch a tear in an Aerobed with a vinyl pool liner repair kit? If not, what else can I buy today in the SF Bay area to repair very it with?Big Lots Now Offers Leasing on FurnitureThe ProblemIn recent months I’ve suffered from pain in my right hip and mid to lower back. I attribute this to age, having a sedentary job (writing), having put on some pounds and lack of exercise to lubricate my joints. I sit on a high density cell foam donut as I write this. The donut relieves pressure from the coccyx, something I learned when I was pregnant many moons ago. I’ve learned to contort my body to the left when I rise from a sitting position in order for the pain in my hip to not bring me to my knees. Having this condition checked out by a doctor is out of the question. When I retired from the corporate world I also relinquished my rights to company paid health insurance. So I make do.
However, sitting is not my only uncomfortable position. Although I bought a new mattress recently, I awaken with a sore back and my right hip screams with every movement. Do I need to tell you I’ve not been sleeping well? Oh, I guess I just did. The fact is I sleep in 3-hour shifts because my body wakes me up. Oh, what I would give for just one night of uninterrupted sleep! Something had to be done. I can’t afford medical diagnosis or treatment. Going through Advil like candy is not good for my innards and doesn’t fix the problem anyway. Buying one of those high end mattresses that “have your number” is also out of the question. So, what does a not-so-young-but-not-so-old struggling writer do to alleviate the pain? Ingenuity is the answer, my friends; that and watching the paper for sales on mattress toppers. The SolutionSometimes commercialism comes in handy. It seems everything under the sun goes on sale just before holidays. Memorial day is one of those holidays.
My local Big Lots had a flyer in Sunday’s paper. They advertised a ‘famous maker’ 3” gel memory foam mattress topper for queen beds at a doable $99.99. The next day I went to Big Lots in hopes I wasn’t too late. Sure enough, they had plenty in stock and the ‘famous maker’ turned out to be Serta. Well, shoot, if the sheep on TV fear Serta because the public no longer has need to count them (the sheep) in order to go to sleep, that’s enough reason for this little girl to give the brand a shot. Not only did I make the purchase, but I treated myself to a new set of sheets (in my favorite color, although it doesn’t match my bedding!). I came home excited that, perhaps, I can now get a good night’s sleep. I rolled out the Serta Rest 3” gel memory foam topper and encapsulated it in the accompanying fitted cover (thank you Serta!). I spent the rest of the day washing bedding, including my comforter. I was really looking forward to bedtime! Although, by the looks of my freshly-made bed, I’d need a step stool to get my 5’2” body up on the bed and under the covers!
FeaturesUpon reading the instructions (yes, I read the instructions. My name is Shauna, not Shaun!) I was a little disconcerted to discover it may take up to 72 hours for the mattress topper to conform to my bed. I was absolutely delighted when it rolled out flat and fit my bed perfectly! The comfort gods were definitely on my side. In addition to that, I was elated when I read that the gel in the foam is formulated to be cool and regulates itself to your body temperature. As a post-menopausal woman, I still suffer from night sweats. Well, not really night sweats so much anymore as night heat. That’s another reason I don’t sleep comfortably. I need to have my bedding cold in order to sleep well. It’s a good damn thing I sleep alone; my queen size bed allows me to switch sides when I become too hot – which is another reason I don’t sleep well. By the way, when does that shit end?? Oh, I almost forgot to mention that this product is made in the USA. Way to go, Serta!
My rating of this product Do you suffer from back pain? What do you do to alleviate back pain? I take drugs, man! I suffer with it. I exercise and never sit for too long. Nothing yet, but I'm going to try a gel memory foam mattress topper. I prefer to bitch about it. The ResultI’ve only spent two nights on my new set up, but I am tickled to death with the results. I have awakened just once each night - which is a blessing - and I’ve been able to go right back to sleep. Unfortunately, my body puts out some heat when I’m trying to sleep. Nevertheless, the gel memory foam topper is living up to its promise. The verbiage on the box reads “adds support and comfort – eliminates pressure points”. I can attest to that. In a mere two nights, my pain is at a much lower level. I no longer have to contort my body when I get up from the couch in order to avoid pain in my right hip. Now, if the night heat I still experience would just go bother someone else, I’d be a completely satisfied customer.
The iComfort Applause II Plush or Firm queen set has a price of $974 and its king counterpart is at $1,499. Purchase of select mattresses from Serta come with either a free box spring or a $200 discount on adjustable base. A $100 gift card from Exchange awaits purchases over $999. Ashley Homestore has a few good deals for mattresses. The queen size Grayton Beach 2 piece mattress set has a Black Friday deal of $299 instead of $499.99. The Plush Euro Pillowtop mattress from Sealy is priced at $699, and the Addison Cove 2 piece queen size set from Ashley Sleep is tagged at $599. These offers will be available on Black Friday 2016. From November 24 to 26 Big Lots has a special offer that nets you a free matching box spring when purchasing a Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress, raking up savings that range from $120 to $230. Here are the mattresses included in this offer: Benson – Twin ($169.99), Full ($259.99), Queen ($269) Eurotop Davis – Full ($329.99), Queen ($369.99), King ($569.99)
Plush Emory – Queen ($469.99) Super Pillow Top Harmon – Queen ($569.99), King ($699.99) Gel Memory Foam Walnut Creek – Queen ($499.99) The queen size Comfort Tech 10” Serene Foam mattress has a $100 discount that is valid from November 24 to 28. The JCPenney Home Deluxe Air Mattress is down from $120 to $39.99 with $10 mail-in rebate. This queen size mattress is equipped with a built-in pump. Kmart will be selling their SertaPedic Skyfield twin mattress on Thanksgiving Day for $89 instead of $129.99 while its queen size set is at $279 instead of $419.99. The queen set Serta Perfect Sleeper Beacon Park or Hessel Ridge is priced at $347 instead of $519.99, and the queen set Wandering Creek is at $447 instead of the usual $719.99. Shop Your Way members receive 10% in points for purchases over $199. For $49.99 you can choose between the queen size Intex Dura-Beam Downy airbed with built-in pump or the Intex pull-out sofa that can convert into a queen size airbed.
The Intex queen size PremAire raised airbed with built-in pump has a price tag of $69.99 instead of $119.99. Originally at $69.99 the queen size Northwest Territory airbed has a Black Friday deal of $24.99. Their twin or twin fashion airbeds are down from $19.99 to $9.99. It sure is fun to watch something on your television or tablet while lying on your bed. Raymour and Flanigan brings together this perfect combination with their offer of a free 8” Samsung Galaxy Tab A or 50” Toshiba 1080p TV when you purchase a Bellanest king or queen mattress set. Buy a Tempur-Pedic mattress with a Tempur-Ergo adjustable base and you will receive a $200 Tempur-Pedic Visa Prepaid Gift Card in your mailbox. The Sealy Posturepedic Keene Tight Top queen set will have a doorbuster deal of $449 plus $50 worth of SYWR points. When the clock hits 1:00 PM on Friday the price will go up a bit at $488, still a great deal considering its original tag of $999.99. The same promo applies to the Sealy Posturepedic Carrsville queen set which, originally at $799.99, will be at $349 initially then $388 come Friday afternoon and will also grant $50 SYWR points.
The Serta Coralee queen set will have a doorbuster deal of $139 on November 24 at midnight. The price tag will go up to $179 on Friday at 1:00 PM. The purchase will also net you $50 in SYWR points. The mattress is originally at $449.99. Get your beauty sleep with the Beautyrest Black mattress set as Sears has a 60% price drop on it starting November 24. Depending on the size and model your savings can range from $145 to $500.Top brand mattresses get up to 60% off while assorted models and brands have an extra 10% price drop. With the use of a qualifying Sears card you can choose between earning 10% in points on purchases of qualifying mattresses and foundations or availing a 5-year special financing for purchases over $599. Finally the purchase of a foundation and / or mattress over $599 is eligible for free delivery and assembly. The discounts don’t stop there. Assorted styles of select top brand mattresses have price drops at 60% off tops plus $100 to $300 worth of Sears Award Card.
Again with your qualifying Sears card you can avail of a 5-year special financing for purchases over $599 or 10% in SYWR points, and free assembly and delivery for mattress and / or foundation purchases over $599. Here are a few more offers from Sears to get you in the mood for shopping. The Sealy Lynnview Euro Top queen set is discounted from $1799.99 to $899.99, and the price will go down to $749.99 if you want a free box spring. The purchase will also give you a $50 Sears Award Card. The same offer applies to the Mackville Euro Pillow Top ($999 discount price, $849.99 with box spring), and the Leola Euro Pillow Top ($1,149.99 discount price, $909.99 with box spring). The Beautyrest Recharge queen set also follows the same price offers for their Keeler Luxury Firm, Madelyn Pillow Top, and Ultra St. Caroline respectively, although the latter is at $999 with box spring and not $909.99. The Serta queen size double-high airbed is tagged at $49.99. It comes with a free repair kit and carry bag, and inflating is no longer a problem as it has a built-in pump.
For the little ones, the Sealy Signature Brilliant Nights 2-Stage Infant and Toddler mattress is up for grabs with a 50% price drop, bringing its price down to $64.99. The deal is available online on November 23 at 9:00 PM and 5:00 PM the next day for in-store purchases. Value City has a doorbuster deal on the queen size 7” Gel Memory Foam that cuts its price from $509 to $399. The queen size Tempur-Cloud Prima mattress from Tempur-Pedic is on a doorbuster sale for $1,699. The store also has a coupon that earns you $300 worth of Value City Furniture cash for a purchase of qualifying Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Select Optimum mattresses from Sealy Posturepedic have a $100 discount for in-store purchases while its Hybrid mattress variants get $200 off. These offers are only available on Black Friday itself. Sealy Plush and Cushion Firm mattresses have a doorbuster price tag of $499 instead of $739. Exclusively only on Black Friday is the $600 in-store discount for certain types of mattresses from Stearns & Foster.