< 1 2 3 > 109 posts, read 73,812 times 2 posts, read 21,522 times 8,192 posts, read 25,224,645 times 2,638 posts, read 9,287,745 times Most sheets available now accomodate larger mattresses. We have a pillowtop waterbed replacement mattress (California queen - it is longer than a standard queen, and it is deep to fill the waterbed frame) and even the cheapo queen sheets from Target fit it. 1,167 posts, read 3,483,741 times I HATE my pillow top mattress. It wasn't a cheap one either it was $2.5K First off the whole thing is too soft so it offers no support. My back is constantly killing me and I HAVE to sleep with a pillow between my legs or my hips hurt (and no I'm not in my 50's! In my late 20's!!!). The pillow top also "slid" over to on side, hard to explain but basically the one side has about an inch and a half over hang. I pull it back in place but it sure makes me sweat, not easy to pull and it always slides back by the time I change the sheets.
Always happens on the same side no matter which way the mattress is turned. Plus it's like 18 inches deep it's not easy to find sheets that fit it, even the so called deep pocket ones. The sheets pull up sometimes in the middle of the night sometimes. So would I recommend a pillow top? I can hardly wait until hubby lets me replace the one we have now with a good old plain firm mattress. 5,328 posts, read 14,225,456 times Originally Posted by glo959 When you go to look at sheets, most now state how thick of a matress they can cover. Places like Walmart and Target will have them. 606 posts, read 1,492,435 times 48,527 posts, read 71,214,726 times 3,440 posts, read 8,718,872 times 6,658 posts, read 22,411,405 times Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.Buying a new mattress is a lot like buying car insurance.
Comparing features and price from brand to brand is challenging because there are so many variables. Inner spring or latex, organic or natural, euro-top, pillow-top or luxury-plush – the combinations are endless. And because buying a new bed isn’t a frequent purchase (thank goodness!), the learning curve will always be painful. Being able to sort through the clutter of information in the mattress industry and hone in on what matters to you – a GREAT night’s sleep – will help you make an informed purchase. Before you visit a mattress retailer, arm yourself with a healthy dose of common sense and learn the difference between myth and truth. The Better Sleep Council recommends replacing your mattress every 7-10 years, depending on comfort and support. The truth is that the life of a mattress varies wildly, which depends on how you take care of it, how you sleep on it and how often you rotate it. Think of your mattress as performance gear for your sleep. Just like a good pair of running shoes can help you run faster and prevent injuries, a supportive mattress can deliver better, healthier sleep.
You’ll know when it’s time to get a new mattress based on how you feel when you wake up. To minimize pain and discomfort and help your body relax into healing, regenerative sleep, you need a mattress that conforms to your favorite sleeping positions while supporting all areas of your body – conformability and support. In general, mattresses fall into three categories. Babies start rolling over in their sleep at around 4 months of age and by adulthood we’re moving as much as 75 times a night – whether it’s a simple twitch or a full-out roll. We move during the night to alleviate pressure point pain and to reduce stress and strain on our backs and joints. A good mattress will reduce how much you move at night by providing pressure point relief, which will allow you to slip into deeper, healing REM sleep. Most people need at least a month to adjust their bodies to a new sleep surface. Considering how long we spend in bed in a 24 hour period, it’s no wonder that our muscles and joints have a memory of how to find the most comfortable spot on the mattress.
Does that mean you should only buy from a mattress retailer that offers a comfort guarantee? If you’ve done your research, shopped around and spent time testing out a variety of mattresses, your mattress purchase should be a natural progression of those activities. Most mattresses today are made one-sided, which means they should never be flipped. So, how can you ensure maximum enjoyment of your mattress and reduce body impressions? Please note: when you first start sleeping on your new mattress, rotate every two weeks for the first two months. And remember that body impressions are normal up to 1 ½ inches and not a structural defect. The upholstery materials are conforming to the weight and shape of your body, which is a good thing. Mattress warranties do not refer to the life expectation of your purchase. The warranty covers workmanship and materials and just like many products used with extreme regularity, you’ll notice wear and tear before you reach the end of the warranty.
When buying a new mattress, read the warranty carefully even though there’s very little difference in the terms and conditions of warranties from manufacturer to manufacturer. It’s good to note that transportation costs (to and from the factory) are usually not covered in the case of repair or replacement. As well, a new warranty is normally not issued when the mattress is replaced. The warning against removing the law tag of your new mattress tag can be intimidating. The truth is that once you’ve bought the mattress and it’s in your home, you can do whatever you want with it. But if you ever need to file a warranty claim, it needs to be attached to the mattress because it contains critical information that will help the manufacturer process your claim. What’s the cost of a good night’s sleep? If you spent $2,000 on a new mattress (for example) and slept comfortably on that mattress for 7 years, the cost of healthy sleep would be $1.27 per night – less than the cost of a Starbucks coffee in the morning…