Back in the day when coil spring mattresses where pretty much all you had to choose from, taking care of them was, shall we say, a job that was always thought about but never done. In fact, looking after a coil spring mattress may be something you have to do now! Not only can they be very heavy due to their size and the materials used, you have to flip them over and turn them as well. For a lot of people this simply isn’t possible and this one reason why I love memory foam mattresses so much. You see contrary to popular belief, a mattress like this can last you many years even if you buy one at the cheaper end of the market. There are a few points to consider if you want to get the best from your memory foam mattress. During my research, I have come across a lot of complaints from people who say they have bought a 12 inch memory foam mattress but it isn’t this height at all. Well, in some cases there could be a fault the manufacturer needs to address. However, in most cases it’s because people are far too impatient when their mattress first arrives and who can blame you!
After all, you’re about to enjoy the first decent night’s sleep you’ve had in a long time. I urge you to try and keep your patience under control! Lots (if not all) brands of memory foam mattress will arrive vacuum packed, and or rolled up. This means they need time to expand. The materials used are such that they will adjust to their surroundings. If you squash it for a long period of time, it will stay in that position. Therefore, if you’re told to leave your mattress for a number of hours before you use it, make sure you do. Memory foam mattresses should never really be turned over. This is because they have a specific set of layers that all play a part in making sure you’re comfortable and they need to stay in the same order. However, you should rotate your mattress regularly. Doing this will help stop yet another complaint I come across which is the problem with indentations that will not go away. For instance, if you’ve had your memory foam mattress for a few years without rotating it, no matter how much it cost you the foam will eventually mould to the shape of your body even when you’re not sleeping on it.
Generally, you should keep your mattress away from liquids and if you do get a spill time is of the essence! Many models do come with easy zip off covers that are machine washable which helps to keep the mattress underneath in a hygienic condition. If you don’t have this luxury, it’s wise to use a mattress cover to help repel substances that can cause stains. If you do happen to have an accident, there are various methods you can use but it’s always best to refer to the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. It’s very important you don’t deviate from any care instructions provided because certain chemicals may have an adverse effect on the materials inside. As you can see from the information above, there really isn’t much in terms of caring for a memory foam mattress and if you follow the guidelines I’ve given you here, it will give you many years of comfortable sleep!Memory foam mattresses usually have the highest ratings for comfort, durability, and customer satisfaction.
One of the only complaints owners have is about memory foam smell. This unpleasant odor is caused by the materials used to make the mattress and lasts up to 4 weeks. The good news is that some mattress brands make their foam from better components that reduce or eliminate memory foam smell. This article explains how, and tells you what to look for to make sure your mattress comes odor-free. What causes memory foam smell? Memory foam smell comes from a reaction called “off-gassing.” If you’ve ever smelled fresh paint, dry cleaning, or the inside of a new car, that’s off-gassing. New foams and many other manufactured products experience off-gassing. It happens when “volatile organic compounds” (VOCs) break down. As opposed to being stable, these “volatile” (or unstable) compounds break apart, most commonly forming gasses — hence the term off-gassing. In mattresses, the most common place to find VOCs is in the foam and adhesives. They can include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), formaldehyde, benzene, methylene chloride, toluene, trichloroethane, naphthalene, perfluorocarbons.
These "volatile" (or unstable) compounds break apart, mostly forming gasses.Edit ArticleHow to Buy a Memory Foam Mattress Looking for some sleep on a memory foam mattress? Before you walk into a mattress store and waltz into the jaws of an unscrupulous salesperson, get the facts by following the steps in this how-to. Make sure the memory foam is of high enough density to support your body properly. Look for memory foam that is temperature sensitive. Read the warranty information carefully. Check for ample testing done with real people. Ask for a "comfort test" period. Compare prices on Web stores of reputable direct-to-consumer distributors. Most memory foam mattresses are actually in two or three layers, with a memory foam topper glued to a foundation layer of urethane foam. If you have a good quality mattress, you may also consider buying only a memory foam "topper". Show more unanswered questions Get a written "comfort guarantee."
Make sure it's at least 10-14 days or more. If you can take ice, in a zip lock bag, you can verify if the material is temperature sensitive. It will become firmer in the place you put the ice after 5-15 minutes. Salespeople will try to give you "facts" which will favor their product, no matter how inferior, so just remember density, temperature sensitivity and reading all you can about memory foam to be educated before you buy and you'll be happy with your purchase. Most people don't realize how heavy a solid foam mattress is. Solid memory foam or regular foam mattresses are a real job to move or even to turn around even for two healthy people, and you surely don't want to carry one up stairs. Many memory foam mattresses are manufactured in China. Some of the latest products coming out of China are of super high quality and chemical free. Ask for the details of manufacture before you buy. Foam mattresses act like sponges, this means they absorb liquid. You should always use a waterproof mattress protector when you set up your memory foam mattress to prevent liquid from getting into the memory foam and to keep you sleeping cool during hot weather.