Do You Need a New Mattress? Studies show that you will spend nearly a third of your life sleeping, which is a lot of time to spend in bed! And if that’s the case, you’ll want to be sure that your mattress is always in perfect condition to help you rest as comfortably as possible. A sagging or creaky mattress is a sure sign that you could use a new bed, but there are other factors that might indicate it’s time for an upgrade: • Your mattress is more than 7 years old • You often wake up feeling sore, achy, and groggy • You’ve slept in another bed and had a better night’s sleep than in your own bed • Your mattress has suffered obvious wear and tear If any of those situations sound familiar, it might be time to consider trading your old mattress in for something new. And with so many options available to you, we can help you narrow down your choices by learning more about what’s out there.buying a new mattress isn’t an easy task.
There are all types out there, but how do you decide which one is going to be the right fit for you? Maybe we can help... An innerspring mattress, also commonly referred to as a coil mattress, is the most common type you’ll find. It features a set of coils and a comfort layer made up of various foams and fibres that are designed to provide the optimal support and comfort. There are four main types of coil mattresses: Open coils: Shaped like an hourglass, these coils are attached to surrounding coils to provide good support and isolate motion transfer. However, these tend to wear down more quickly over time. Offset coils: Feature a similar design to open coils, but with a square head and more cylindrical body. This design helps the mattress to contour better to your body while offering great durability. Individually-wrapped coils: Just as the name implies, these cylindrical coils are each wrapped to help keep the rest of the bed undisturbed by the movement of the coils surrounding it.
Continuous coils: Rows of coils that are made up of a single, continuous wire. Weight is distributed evenly across several springs, while each one is engineered to hold its share and integrity longer. This type offers a stronger and more supportive system than other coil mattresses. This type of mattress is newer to the market, and is quickly gaining in popularity. They’re made from a visco-elastic or latex foam core, and offer both comfort and support that easily springs back to its original shape when you’re not sleeping. How Does it Work? When you lay down on a memory foam mattress, it immediately responds to your warm body temperature allowing it to quickly and accurately contour to your unique shape. These types of mattresses offer firm, yet gentle support that helps to relieve unnatural pressure on your body. This pressure can disturb blood flow and cut off oxygen to your muscles, which can keep you tossing, turning, and waking up throughout the night. Mattress and bed sizes go hand-in-hand.
Depending on the size of your bed frame, and your needs, you’ll be able to find a mattress that offers the perfect fit. Do you prefer a firm mattress or a super-soft one? The comfort level of your mattress is truly about personal preference. What feels good to one person might not be right for someone else. Feature flat tops with little extra padding, so they offer a firmer feel without eliminating support from the innerspring. Perfect for stomach sleepers, and those looking to support larger weights. Made with pillow-tops, plush mattresses include layers of foam, which contour to your body and help reduce pressure. Great for back and side sleepers, these mattresses are especially ideal for those who suffer from mild back, neck and shoulder pain. With rich, natural foams and fibres, these super-cushiony mattresses help provide maximum support through the night. Excellent for back and side sleepers, those with back, neck or shoulder pain, and anyone who enjoys feeling cradled while they sleep.
Aside from your actual bed sheets and pillows, you might want to consider a few accessories to keep your mattress protected and comfy. Usually water-resistant, a mattress protector can help maintain a clean mattress for years to come by repelling liquids and stains. Most are also machine washable. Add even more comfort to your mattress with a mattress topper. They can help add a few inches of support to your mattress, so you can rest more easily. Take the Next Step Need a mattress upgrade? Online, Best Buy has a wide selection of mattresses and mattress accessories to choose from. And the best part? They’re all backed by our 30-day return policy , unless otherwise specified.If you're in the market for adjustable beds, there are literally hundreds of choices in today's marketplace. We've created this guide to assist you in distilling the information down so that its a little more straightforward to find the adjustable bed model that's right for you. Perhaps the most important thing to know up front is that adjustable beds are typically just the "superstructure", or underlying support base for your particular sleep surface.
Whether you prefer an air bed mattress, a memory foam mattress, or even a conventional coil type mattress, buying the mattress surface is an independent decision that is separate from selecting an adjustable "base". In recent years, the evolution of adjustable beds has come a long way from the industry standard "Craftmatic" base that many of us are loosely familiar with. Most bases today are constructed using lighter weight materials with motors that are quiet because they are encased in sound dampening cases, the rollers and other moving parts are constructed of indestructible substances like nylon, and there are massage features, remote controls, fail safe devices for power failures, and much more to consider before you're ready to make a purchase. We've created a list of 5 of the most important points to consider when selecting an adjustable bed. Perhaps the most important decision you will make, beyond the adjustable base, however, is the mattress which will sit on top. 1. Choose the mattress surface first, before you investigate an adjustable bed base.
This may sound obvious, but many people get caught up in the technical wizardry of the technological features of an adjustable bed, and forget to spend time selecting the best sleep surface for you. Go to a few stores, and try a mattress or two on several adjustable beds. If air beds seem comfortable, try the Select Comfort or a good knock-off product. If memory foam is your preference, try a Tempur-Pedic. If you are comfortable with a coil or coil-foam combination, try them as well, but on an adjustable base if possible. Almost any adjustable base available in the U.S. market today will offer a two point articulation system, meaning that it folds in two places, dividing the mattress into 3 sections, the head section, the middle section, and the foot section. Each sleep surface, or mattress, will react differently when folded and bent on an adjustable base. If you are serious about an adjustable bed, then you should realize that few side sleepers will have a use for an adjustable bed in any other position than flat, so understand your sleeping habits and how they are affected by the use of a bed whose purpose is probably to elevate your head or legs.
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 overinflated areas. A foam bed that is constructed of high density foam that is rigid, may completely resist bending or folding at all. 2. Choose an adjustable bed base from a reputable, established manufacturer with experience under their belts. The best adjustable bases on the market today, widely distributed in the U.S. under many brand names, are fabricated by Leggett and Platt.
They have been making institutional beds, including hospital beds and other medical equipment for almost a hundred years. We consider them the most well made adjustable bases available for many reasons. If you've ever had the opportunity to climb up underneath a Leggett and Platt base, much like you would to view the underside of your car, you would find some qualities that are highly desirable. For example, the gauge, or thickness of steel members used in its fabrication make it a very heavy affair, but make it quite capable of handling greater loads without stressing the framework, especially over time. We've seen imported adjustable bases that do not use heavier steel for the framework that may be subject to bending and distortion with larger weight loading. Also, the rollers used in a Leggett and Platt base, which are the most important moving part in an adjustable base, are made of nylon, almost indestructible, rather than wood, metal, or other substances. Nylon produces little friction, does not wear over time, and is noise free.
We've seen wood or metal rollers used in less desirable beds that make squeaking and crunching noises, even when brand new, at trade shows! Most importantly, a Leggett and Platt base (you need to ask your dealer..who makes the base?) uses American made motor components in sealed casings (very simply that means that the motors are maintenance free, do not need to be lubricated, and therefore the gear systems will not wear or degrade over time). The motors operate the rollers, which move or bend the three sections of the base to allow for different body positioning. The motors are quiet, in heavy plastic housings to both protect the workings of the motor and provide virtually noise free operation. Also, the remote controls are reliable, and easy to use. We like some safety features offered by Leggett and Platt systems as well, including the power failure feature. During any power loss, the bed system typically returns automatically to a flat position to allow for easy exiting from the bed, should there be no light for example.
Not all base manufacturers may offer this feature. If there is a downsize to the "tank like" construction of the Leggett and Platt base, it is the weight issue. The frames are very heavy. A queen size base weighs about 170 pounds, so don't figure on installing one yourself, or hauling it up a flight of stairs without some professional help! 3. Buy an adjustable bed base that is easily transported, assembles easily, and offers instructions that any lay person can understand. After being in the bedding business for a number of years, you see many knockdown products, or RTA (ready to assemble) products, and adjustable bases are available in many forms as well. Remember, if you are buying something that you have to put together, you are assuming that all of the pieces will fit together easily. You are also assuming that the instructions will be accurate, will include lots of pictures, and will be in English (if that is the language of choice) Adjustable bases are no different.
We've seen some adjustable bases with air beds that require the use of many tools, and bolts, and other sometimes unrecognizable parts. is the base largely pre-assembled? This is a highly desirable characteristic. The Leggett and Platt system is largely pre-assembled, and although the big box is heavy and cumbersome, it takes 10 minutes to typically assemble one, and the instruction page might have a maximum of 2 -3 pages, not 7-9. We like it because about the only things you have to do are remove the bed frame from the box, slap on the caster wheels, plug it in, attach the front bumper, and program the remotes. It's heavy, its big, but it is solidly put together, at the factory. 4. Have your dealer spell out the warranty. The odds are you will have an adjustable base for a while, and since it is a mechanical device that you probably can't fix because you don't stock adjustable bed parts, ask a lot of questions. The warranty should be a good 10 or 20 years. Be highly skeptical of "Lifetime Warranty" scenarios�We like Leggett and Platt because they typically offer a comprehensive 20 year warranty where everything is spelled out, with one year full technical support, including free on site labor.
Make sure that you have at least one full year of this service, since problems with products of this kind will typically happen within the first 3-6 months of ownership. Get the warranty in writing before you buy. Do an internet search on adjustable bed bases you might be interested in and find message boards offering critical of the product. Even the occasional bad write-up may not mean the product is not worth considering, because not everyone reads instructions properly, or properly tightens bolts or wheels, or programs remotes correctly. 5. It doesn't have to look like a hospital bed. And, in most cases, an adjustable bed may seem like a hospital bed, but it is radically different . Young couples still in their prime buy adjustable beds every day. Aesthetics make a difference. Buy an adjustable base that is pleasing to you, and you will enjoy it. Most adjustable base manufacturers today understand the need to create a product that is aesthetically pleasing and looks like a conventional bed.