As with most things in life, there are pros and cons to each choice we are faced with. Memory foam as a mattress choice sometimes gets a bad rap by the more sophisticated and discerning sleeper, and below we’ll outline for memory foam newbies why that is, as well as an accompanying follow-up section explaining what PlushBeds has done to improve upon first generation memory foam mattresses. Take our advice, and you will avoid the most common complaints as shown below. Remember, the bitter taste of a poor quality mattress remains long after the sweet taste of a cheap price.Memory foam mattresses may be one of the most popular sleeping surfaces today, but not even they are spared from consumer complaints, which often leads to returns and refunds. Here are the top complaints related to memory foam:1. Temperature Sensitivity – Memory foam readily reacts to temperature. A visco memory mattress is softer in warmer environments and colder in cooler temperatures. This means that in the summer the foam mattress may feel all squishy and soft, while in winter-time or in colder rooms the mattress may feel hard and cold like sand or a slab.
Getting the right level of firmness is level influenced by personal preference. Lower density mattresses often have this problem. TIP – Only buy mattresses with a density of 5LB or higher.2. Sleeps Hot – Memory foam mattresses sleep hotter than traditional innerspring mattresses because the denser cell structure means air has trouble flowing through. Another reason for heat-related problems Tempurpedic and other memory mattresses have is its body- contouring ability which results in more skin touching the mattress than being exposed to air. Exposure to air helps the skin to cool. TIP – Make sure your memory foam mattress has a ventilation system.3. Price – Memory foam is a revolutionary material that is costly to produce. Memory foam mattress prices range between $800 and $4,000. TIP – Don’t buy the cheapest or the most expensive. Aim for a good value in a mid-price range.4. Weight – Memory foam is one of the densest polyurethane foams out there. A cube 1 meter in each direction can weigh up to a whopping 6lb.
A cube of Tempurpedic foam weighs 5.34lb. This means a memory foam mattress is difficult to move and setup, especially if you suffer from back pain or other health problems. TIP – Buy your mattress online so it is shipped to your door. Most delivery carriers will bring it to the room of your choice for a small tip.5. Restrictions – Memory foam mattresses have some restrictions for use. For example, you cannot use electric heaters or blankets as that may damage the memory foam. You also need to place the mattress on a solid, completely flat foundation. Do not even think of using slated bed frames. Tip – You might be able to upgrade to an adjustable bed frame at a nice discount if bought at the same time as your mattress.6. Odor – Memory foam is a form of polyurethane foam and like any other chemical substance it has a strong odor when new. This is harmless, but still is annoying. TIP – While all memory foam will emit an initial factory odor, similar to a new car smell, higher quality mattresses often lose this odor in a few days, while cheaper mattresses may emit an odor indefinitely.7.
Sagging – Lower quality memory foam mattresses lose their ability to rebound as little as a few months. You may be stuck with a hole in the middle of the mattress. TIP – If we haven’t emphasized it yet, you get what you pay for.8. Trial Policies – Most manufacturers offer generous 3 months home trials but before you jump on the bandwagon remember that if you return the memory foam mattress back you pay return shipping. A word of warning, shipping the mattress back can cost you more than the original delivery! TIP – Keep your original mattress until you’re positive about your purchase. Shipping costs are a small risk to take when you consider the mattress company is prevented by law to re-sell your mattress, so your trial is a complete loss to them.9. Adjustment Period – Unlike traditional spring mattresses, memory foam mattresses require an adjustment period thanks to the unique weightlessness feeling it induces. It also needs a break in period for the mattress to give a little.
TIP – Adjusting to the superior comfort and support of memory foam is usually a pleasurable experience for many users, so we have no advice on how to avoid it.10. Cleaning Difficulty – Because of the open cell structure, visco-elastic memory foam mattresses are very difficult to clean. Spills and stains cannot be removed, which can void your warranty. TIP – Invest in a mattress protector to protect your new investment. Some mattress retailers will throw one in for free with your memory foam mattress order.Despite the above-mentioned disadvantages of memory foam mattresses, they are still one of the most popular of all mattress types. Fortunately, the manufacturing team of PlushBeds has taken steps to ameliorate most of the downside to traditional memory foam, transforming a potential letdown into an extremely positive, comfortable, and luxurious experience. PlushFoam™ Memory Foam Next Generation Memory Foam offers the following benefits over traditional memory foam:Just look at what the inventor of modern open-cell memory foam has to say about PlushBeds memory foam mattresses:“PlushBeds’ patent pending memory foam is made with the latest technology for cooling comfort and superior support.
Laboratory testing has demonstrated vastly improved properties compared to common foams with low air-flow.”— Bruce Peterson, Inventor of modern open-cell memory foamBesides these advantages, you won’t go through the common rigamarole you normally do with other dealers if you should ever have to return your mattress to PlushBeds. PlushBeds offers free return shipping, so you are assured that your mattress purchase is completely, 100% RISK-FREE!Click on the Image Below to Take Your 100-Night Memory Foam Mattress Risk-Free Trial Today!Memory foam mattress buying guide Memory foam is a revolutionary way to rest. With advanced pressure relief and support, memory foam will help you to wake restored and refreshed for your day. What memory foam offers. Memory foam offers multiple benefits over traditional mattresses. The major benefit is the cellular structure that memory foam consists of. While typical coils are spaced throughout a bed, memory foam cradles your body at every point so you feel supported and relaxed.
We're so confident you'll love it, we offer a money-back guarantee. Better Pressure Relief & Support. With its continuous, full bodied design, memory foam envelops your body and provides unmatched pressure relief and pushes against your body to support it. Faster Relief for Aches & Pains. By conforming to your body at your pressure points, memory foam can alleviate stress and pain you collect during the day. With its advanced cell structure, memory foam subtly absorbs your motion so you can easily get in and out of bed without disturbing your partner. Getting the right pressure relief & support. When choosing a memory foam bed, it is important to consider what mattress will provide the proper pressure relief and support for your weight, sleeping positions, and chronic pains. Certain chronic pains make sleeping a challenge. If you suffer from hip or shoulder pain purchasing a mattress with more pressure relief can help to relieve these pains. If your back bothers you from day to day, consider upgrading to a mattress that is more supportive to help make sure that your back doesn’t move into an uncomfortable position.
The position you find most comfortable at night has a large impact on the amount of pressure relief and support your mattress will require. If you don’t know your most common position, take a mental note of how you fall asleep and how you wake up. The position you wake up in is most likely your dominant sleeping position. Knowing your sleep style. People who tend to fall asleep on their side need more pressure relief. When sleeping on your side, you put a all of your weight on your hips and shoulders, and need the most pressure relief. Our best mattress for side sleepers: Colonial While sleeping on the back, support and pressure relief are both needed. Large amounts of support are needed to keep the spine in its natural alignment while pressure relief keeps pains and a sore back calm. Our best mattress for back sleepers: Revere Stomach sleepers need a moderate amount of support to ensure that their neck is aligned correctly and hips stay in their natural position.
Our best mattress for stomach sleepers: Americana Sleeping in a combination of positions is extremely common. Purchase a mattress that is designed to give you enough support and pressure relief regardless of how you sleep. Our best mattress for combination sleepers: Liberty After getting a new memory foam bed it takes time for your body to become accustomed to the proper support and pressure relief that it provides. This adjustment period varies anywhere from two to four weeks. When purchasing a mattress, make sure that the company’s return policy allows you to fully become accustomed to your new mattress. Concerns circling memory foam. While every mattress material has particular concerns associated with it, most problems surrounding memory foam have been solved by new innovative production processes and cutting-edge technology. What to look for Memory foam sleeps too hot With new advancements in production, memory foam can have a large, open-cell structure that allows for better airflow within the mattress, to let you always sleep cool.
If you usually sleep warm, regardless of what you’re sleeping on, you should look for memory foam that has been processed to remove the foam’s cell membranes. This let's memory foam breathe even more efficiently. Memory foam is expensive When memory foam mattresses first came on the market, they were prohibitively expensive. Now, thanks to direct-to-consumer shipping, you won’t have to worry about retail markups and be able to order an affordable memory foam bed straight to your house. I don't want to feel stuck in bed Slow response times within the foam cells can make moving around in bed a nightmare. Large, open-cell memory foam responds to the body quickly so that when you move, your bed will easily move with you. Memory foam smells bad and produces harmful chemicals With the new production processes Variable Pressure Foaming, memory foam can be produced without any harmful blowing agents and a finished product low in VOCs. VPF is the world’s cleanest way to produce foam.
Unfortunately, the majority of companies still produce foam in open chambers. Buying a memory foam bed, especially online, can feel risky, but a risk-free trial is extremely important. A trial period should be at least 30 nights so you fully become accustomed to your new bed. The longer the trial period the better. We offer 100 nights to try your mattress. Take that time to test your mattress however you see fit. If you don’t love how you’re sleeping, call us and we’ll arrange for your mattress to be picked and refund you in full. If you're still unsure before purchasing, read our mattress reviews to see what others have experienced with our beds. Our reviews are verified through a third-party service so you know they're real. After testing dozens of mattresses, leading review site Mattress Clarity rated Amerisleep the #1 Overall Mattress for 2016. Because of the way memory foam compresses into itself to provide consistent support, many people (including verified reviews from Amerisleep customers) say it helps relieve pain and pressure points.
Is memory foam safe for children? For infants and toddlers, memory foam is not a great idea. However for older children and teens, memory foam is a safe and smart investment in improving your children’s sleep. Look for memory foam free of harmful chemicals like formaldehyde or CFCs to ensure that your child isn’t breathing in toxic chemicals. When you’re ready to purchase a mattress, pay attention to what is supporting your bed. Having improper support can make memory foam sag or, in rare cases, cause damage to your mattress. You can use an existing box spring if it's still in a good working condition. It may require placing a 3/4” piece of plywood on top to ensure the stability and support. If the foundation is sagging, it may be time to replace. A flat, solid platform will support your Amerisleep mattress perfectly. When using a slatted foundation, we require that your slats are no more than 3" apart and at least 0.5" tall. Pairing an adjustable bed with our mattresses elevates your comfort and puts you in control of how you sleep.
Common questions regarding adjustable beds. With new advancements in technology, memory foam spans all budgets. Price does not always equate to a better product. The sweet spot is a technologically advanced mattress that doesn't cost a fortune. If you suffer from chronic allergies a memory foam bed is great to sleep on. Because of its resistance to dust mites and common allergens, memory foam will stay clean and won't affect your allergies. Density refers to how heavy a cubic foot of foam is. The higher the density, the more costly it is to produce. Extremely high dense foam, around 8lbs, can be hard to move around in, and give a quicksand feeling. Too low of a density, less than 3lbs, will breakdown with normal use at an accelerated rate. Density is usually a good way to determine the quality of memory foam. A medium density foam, about 4lbs, will accommodate most people's needs of durability. With advancements in foam production, lower density can outperform foam of a higher density.
When produced using a closed chamber, variables can be tightly controlled and produce a more consistent product making it more durable. Since the support core does not interact with your body, the density should not be lower than 1.5 density. This way your body is supported properly while still able to hold up normal wear and tear. With innerspring mattresses, coils would wear down and be extremely prone to sagging where you lay at night. High quality memory foam mattresses don't require flipping or rotating because they aren't prone to sagging. While the memory foam itself shouldn't be cleaned, the cover surrounding your mattress may need light washing. Cleaning this cover is as simple as spot washing affected areas with warm water and soap. Certain covers, like ours, should not be washed in your home washing machine. We recommend getting your mattress cover dry cleaned if heavy soiling occurs. Many memory foam beds also feature 4-sided zipper covers that can be removed for washing without having to lift the bed.