What are the top memory foam mattress problems? Here's answers to the most common Tempurpedic style bed concerns including smells, bad sex rumors, sweaty sleep and the effects of sleeping on synthetic chemicals. Odors are near the top of memory foam mattress problems. They are very common in cheap mattresses that are delivered in compressed vacuum packaging. The mattresses are usually not left to air out at the manufacturer long enough to let off gassing take place completely before they are compressed and sealed for delivery. If you notice an odor, leave the doors and windows open to let the mattress air out. The odor usually dissipates within a couple days or weeks. If the odor really bothers you and it's not getting any better, exercise the return option on your guarantee. You did read and approve the mattress trial period options in your mattress guarantee didn't you? Sex on memory foam is not necessarily worse, but it is different. You may be a bit more sweaty than usual afterwards.
You can solve this memory foam problem by choosing one of the newer models that have a mattress cover or top layer that wicks away moisture. Your mobility will be reduced a bit. Since memory foam sinks rather than pushes back, you might not be able to roll around as energetically as you are accustomed to. But you can also try almost anything without worrying about a limb falling asleep due to pressure points. There's no 'rebound' to help you acquire a rhythm and speed but...since the partner on the bottom is going to be gripped or cupped by the mattress, you'll use less energy and concentration in maintaining your 'aim'. Now you only need to tie them down if you both enjoy it. You won't have to worry about squeaking springs waking kids or neighbors. Only you and your partner can determine whether you like sex on memory foam. Make sure you get a good return policy, because this is one thing the Maniac does not recommend testing at the mattress store. This used to be the most common memory foam mattress problem.
Because memory foam gets softer and 'cups' you where you're warm, heat can become trapped and cause a sweaty spot. Many newer mattresses have specially designed top layers that dissipate heat more efficiently and covers made with fabrics like CoolMax that wick moisture away from the body. This is absolutely true. On the other hand, with less pain and numbness caused by pressure points you'll feel less need to turn over and you may wake up fewer times at night. The same properties that allow visco elastic foam to get softer with your body heat do cause memory foam to be a bit slower to respond in cooler environments. Most people do not notice this effect unless the bed is in a basement, or an RV or semi-trailer sleeping cab in the winter. This is much less noticeable in newer models. Some people worry about memory foam mattress problems attributed to polyurethane. The jury is still out as to whether it causes health problems for more than a handful of ultra-sensitive people.
The Maniac's opinion is that people have been sleeping on polyurethane based visco elastic foam for about 20 years. You'd think that would be enough time for long term exposure problems to become evident. If you're concerned with this issue, there are some newer, so-called natural memory foam mattresses like Tandalay that claim to reduce or eliminate these problems. These 6 complaints are the most common memory foam mattress problems. Others, including 'memory loss', lack of durability and cracking used to be common in visco foam mattresses. But now these problems are usually only found in cheap memory foam mattresses. So, if you feel you can live with these possible problems, go right ahead and purchase your new memory foam mattress with confidence that you'll be getting a great night's sleep.A full year to be sure This Program is between the original purchaser as listed on the original receipt (“You”) and Mathis Brothers. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Program is effective for one (1) year commencing from the date You take delivery of a Qualifying Mattress.
For purposes of this Program, and as used in every instance herein, Qualifying Mattress is defined as an individual king mattress or an individual California king mattress or an individual queen mattress, each with a minimum purchase price of $1,000. The Program allows You the ability, under the terms and conditions of the Program, to select another mattress that may be more comfortable to You than the original Qualifying Mattress (“Item”). The Program does not supersede any warranty or coverage provided by the manufacturer of the Item. The Program covers only the Item, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. The Program provides coverage for an Item that is utilized exclusively in residential property of which You are the primary resident or tenant. HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: You are the only person eligible for coverage under the Program. You must have received the Item from Mathis Brothers free from stains and damage. The Program does not cover stains or damage resulting from transit of the Item.
If the covered Item is not maintained as required by the furniture manufacturer's warranty or the Consumer does not cooperate with the reasonable request of Mathis Brothers Furniture in its efforts to perform its obligations, the Program becomes void. The following terms and conditions are also Program requirements: • The only covered Item in the Program is the Qualifying Mattress. • Foundations and power bases are not eligible under the Program. • The covered Item must be exchanged for the SAME SIZE mattress as the ORIGINAL PURCHASE mattress. • The covered Item must be inspected and stain free prior to any exchange taking place. • A Processing Fee of $199.95 is required on all Program claims. This fee covers processing, inspection and local delivery of the Item. Additional delivery cost may be charged if delivered outside of local zone. The Processing Fee is non-refundable and is due and payable before the inspection takes place. • No credit or refund will be issued if you reselect an Item of lesser value than the originally purchased item.
• A mattress pad must be purchased during the same transaction as the original purchase of the Item and must be used correctly on the Item. • You must sleep on the mattress a minimum of 30 nights before the Program allows any exchange. Claims can be made under the terms of the Program from day 31 after the original delivery of the Item up to a maximum of 365 days from the original delivery of the Item. • All exchanges must be done through an approved Mathis Brothers delivery service. You may NOT bring Item to any Mathis Brothers location for exchange. • The covered Item is not eligible for any other return policies of Mathis Brothers other than this Program or the Manufacturer Warranty. • The Program offers only one exchange per original purchase. • Purchase price of the covered Item must be $1,000.00 or more to be eligible for the Program. • Mathis Brothers reserves the right to alter the terms and conditions of the Program at any time.
HOW TO START THE PROGRAM RETURN PROCESS: All requests to return an Item covered under the Program must be submitted to Mathis Brothers customer service. The toll free number for customer service is 1-800-329-3434. A certified bedding service specialist will assist you through the process. Do not bring the Item to a Mathis Brothers location. IMPORTANT COVERAGE EXCLUSIONS: Adjustable bases are NOT covered under this Program. Boxes and foundations are NOT covered under this Program. Qualifying Mattresses with a purchase price of less than $1,000 are not eligible for the Program. No Qualifying Mattresses is covered except for king mattresses, California king mattresses and queen mattresses. No other sizes are covered. Examples of sizes NOT covered are twin, twin extra-long, full, full extra-long nor any special sizes. This Program is your exclusive remedy. This Program is not a warranty, express or implied, of the quality of your Item, its merchantability, or its fitness for a particular purpose.