Link to an eBay page Slumber Solutions Memory Foam Mattress Topper Link to an eBay page Stearns & Foster CORA LUXURY PLUSH Pillow Top NuForm Quilted Pillow Top Simmons Beautyrest Legend Luxury Plush Super Pillow Top Serta Perfect Sleeper Leverton Super Pillow Top Dream Form 3-inch Orthopedic 5-Zone Gel Mattress Topper How to Buy Pillow Tops on eBayBest Camping Mattresses and Pads of 2017 Extra thick and luxurious, today’s camping mattresses are supremely comfortableChoosing the right mattress type Mattresses are designed to provide the support and comfort you need to relax and rest. If you have had your mattress for a while, you may be wondering if it is time to buy a new one. Research shows that people sleep better, suffer less back pain and experience fewer symptoms of stress when sleeping on newer beds. In general, your sleep quality improves if your sleep surface relieves pressure on joints and other areas of the body. Matching your specific comfort needs with the right product is a very subjective process.
Mattresses are made with a variety of materials and technologies to deliver support systems that meet the broad array of consumers’ needs, tastes, and budgets. Mattresses should be evaluated every seven years for quality and support. If you haven’t shopped for a new mattress recently, there are many options to choose from. The following provides basic information on the different types of mattresses available today so that you are better equipped to choose a mattress that meets your needs.Saatva mattresses are handcrafted in the United States. Our specialized construction includes hand-upholstered filling materials, a euro pillow top and a 'coil on coil' construction, which is the best design to prevent sagging. 'Coil on coil' construction allows us to use a heavier (13") gauge steel unit for our support base within the Saatva mattress and we then place our comfort coil unit (14.5" gauge) on top for a perfect blend of healthy, balanced support. Our upper comfort coils are individually wrapped and pocketed.
They are designed to mold and contour to your body shape and sleeping positions. Here are instructions on how to get the best performance out of an ultra premium euro pillow top mattress. A mattress can never be the absolute cure to a severe back issue. Ultra premium mattresses such as ours, will mold and contour to your body shape and sleeping positions while relaxing pressure points more commonly felt on less expensive beds. As in all ultra premium luxury mattresses there will be some level of natural impressions as the bed acclimates to your specific body shape and sleeping positions. Ultra premium mattresses have far more cushioning then less expensive promotional beds and will naturally settle into their final positions that have adapted to your body. The extra cushioning along with our specially engineered 'coil on coil' construction is what allows for maximum performance and healthy/balanced support. If you are sleeping on a King or Queen mattress, your bed frame must have a center leg support.
Although not vital, we do recommend that you rotate your mattress once a year for balance and long term sustainability. This process should start with an initial rotation after the first six months. If your mattress should become soiled we recommend a small amount of antibacterial soap and a warm damp sponge for cleaning. If you are choosing to use a mattress pad, we recommend no specific brand for your new bed. We do strongly recommend an 'all cotton' mattress pad that breathes, with a minimal amount of padding, as our mattresses are designed with the proper amount of cushioning. Additionally, Saatva beds have 2 coil units and are covered in an organic cotton cover that breathes so you would not want disrupt or stifle the beds air flow with any type of synthetic in your cover. Each Saatva bed is handcrafted with multiple components that result in a mattress that is heavier than most. We always recommend that two people rotate the bed when the time comes. Saatva mattresses are designed to last 10 to 15 years with normal usage.
For more, watch our interactive video. You can skip to chapters on the different types of mattresses, tips for test driving a mattress, and more. Common claims that haven’t held up in our tests: Foam Layers Make a Better Bed More innerspring mattresses now include foam on top. But the foam is often too thin to make a difference on some of the hybrid models. Hybrid innerspring models that scored well in our tests had a foam layer several inches thick, though performance still varied. More Coils, the Better The better innerspring models we tested had 600 to 1,000 coils. But even if one mattress has more coils than another, the coils could be made of thinner-gauge metal. You’ll also hear about coil variations such as Bonnell (hourglass type), continuous wire, and individually pocketed springs. None of those is inherently superior. Gel Provides a Cooler Sleep Some mattresses (noted in our Ratings) have a layer of gel-infused foam that’s supposed to provide a cooling effect.
But that layer is buried beneath other layers. While our tests have shown that innerspring mattresses containing gel did tend to sleep slightly cooler, the reverse was true with gel-infused foam beds. Extra Lumbar Support Helps Back Sleepers A special lumbar-support zone is one of many ways manufacturers try to differentiate their product lines. But there’s no guarantee that it makes any real difference, and it hasn’t shown significant benefits in our tests. Forget About Comparison Shopping If you like a mattress at one store and ask elsewhere for something similar, you're likely to be steered toward a same-brand mattress claimed to have the same construction, components, and firmness. But they’re probably not the same. Mattress makers offer some lines nationally, but when those brands are sold through major chains such as Macy's, Sears, and Sleepy’s, they're for lines exclusive to those chains. And manufacturers don't publish a directory of comparable mattresses.
When we went to three bedding chains and asked for mattresses similar to those we’d bought at three department stores, five of the six were way off the mark. So use our Ratings as a guide, and insist on the precise make and model that scored well in our tests. Also check our Ratings of mattress brands and stores, based on subscriber surveys. If possible, lie on any mattress that you’re considering. Wear loose clothes and shoes you can slip off. Make yourself comfortable, and shoo away the salesperson if you’re feeling pressured. Salespeople should expect you to take your time. Spend at least five or ten minutes on each side and on your back (your stomach, too, if that's a preferred sleeping position). Panelists who took beds home for a month-long trial rarely changed the opinion they formed after the first night. Shopping online or at a warehouse club? Tryouts aren’t usually an option, so checking return policies before you buy is extra important. Make sure the store offers a full refund or credit toward another mattress.
Return periods, often called “comfort guarantees,” range from a couple of weeks to 120 days. Some retailers, including Macy’s and Sears, charge a 15-percent restocking fee. Costco and some online sellers provide free pickup if you want a refund or exchange, but otherwise, you’ll have to pay for it—or cart the mattress to the store. And you’ll be responsible for any damage. Once you’ve settled on a model, try to bring the price down. Many businesses, such as warehouse clubs, have fixed prices and won’t budge. But for retailers that do negotiate—particularly specialty chains—huge markups allow them to lower prices by 50 percent or more during their frequent sales. Our recommendation: Any time of year, insist on a sale price you’ve seen for the mattress you know you want, and don’t be afraid to walk out if you feel you’re getting a raw deal. Don’t Be Bullied Into Buying a Box Spring You might not need it. For an innerspring mattress, the box spring (also called a “foundation”) is a wood frame enclosing stiff wire and covered with fabric to match the mattress.
For foam or adjustable-air mattresses, it’s a box several inches high. If you're switching to a foam or adjustable-air bed from an innerspring, you'll need a boxy foundation that lacks springs and wire. Otherwise, if your box spring isn't broken and is still structurally sound, consider keeping it and saving money (roughly $150 to $300 for a queen-size). One caveat: Some brands require you to buy their box spring to receive full warranty coverage. It can range from 10 to 25 years and covers only manufacturing defects such as sagging and loose or broken coil wires. Coverage is frequently prorated, meaning that it decreases over time. Never accept delivery without inspecting the mattress (and the box spring, if you buy one) for stains and other damage. Also be sure that the mattress has a label that states “all-new material” before you send the driver on his way. If it’s not there, refuse delivery. And keep it on afterward in case you do have to file a warranty claim in the future.