How to Save Money on a Mattress When you embark on a quest for a new mattress, you're bombarded with a head-spinning array of mattress features to choose from. There are varying coil counts and thread counts, as well as latex foam and memory foam. The good news is that you can ignore most of these terms. That's because mattresses are one of the few purchases that is purely subjective: The best mattress is the one that feels comfortable to you, experts say.You Are the Mattress Expert ", a product-review aggregator that compares ratings from experts and user reviews, also doesn't review mattresses for the same reason, Christine Frietchen, editor-in-chief of the site, tells DailyFinance. In turn, a pricey mattress -- and the cost can range from as little as $200 to thousands of dollars -- is absolutely no guarantee of comfort and quality, experts say. "There are no objective standards of excellence for [mattress] comfort," Marks says.Know the Different Mattress Types The most widely sold retail mattresses are innerspring mattresses, with Sealy (ZZC), Serta, Simmons and Spring Air ranking as the top sellers, according to Consumer Reports.
This type of mattress is often the least expensive on the market. Some consumers find that innerspring mattresses keep them cooler than memory-foam mattresses, for example, and are more motion-sensitive, which is a consideration if you share a bed, according to ConsumerSearch. Meanwhile, memory-foam mattresses -- such as Tempur-Pedic models -- conform to your body and can help isolate you from motion on the other side of the bed, according to Consumer Reports. Doctors tend to recommend Tempur-Pedic mattresses for people with back problems, but some consumers have reported that memory-foam mattresses can be hot to sleep in, Marks says. By contrast, latexSelect Comfort (SCSS) is a market leader in that category.Cover Materials Don't MatterStart on the Cheap EndHaggle and Shop Sales As a rule of thumb, you should never pay the sticker price, but aim for at least 50% off, Frietchen says. "This is one product for which you should just go for it," Frietchen says. "Don't worry that you'll be offending the salesperson.
Be nice, but firm." Also, be sure to tap seasonal sales. Mattress discounts jump during patriotic holidays such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, Karin Mahoney, director of communications for the International Sleep Products Association, tells DailyFinance. You can shave several hundred dollars off the mattress price during these red-white-and-blue sales, she says.Ask For FreebiesBe Child-AppropriateReserve the Right to Change Your MindGet info on stocks mentioned in this article: Want more news like this? Sign up for Finance Report by AOL and get everything from business news to personal finance tips delivered directly to your inbox daily! Subscribe to our other newsletters Emails may offer personalized content or ads. You may unsubscribe any time. 2 cards charging 0% interest for 21 months Pay no interest until May 2018 with this card The highest paying cash back card is here Transfer your debt to a card with 0% APR for up to 21 months Veterans could receive up to $42,000 with these VA benefits An astonishing 21-month 0% APR credit card If you owe less than $300k
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However, even some of today’s so-called best memory foam mattresses from renowned manufacturers are far from flawless" cautions Belinda Palmer, a spokeswoman for Bedroom Solutions.This Top 10 Memory Foam Mattress Review and Comparison was recently published to educate consumers on the Pros and Cons of popular mattresses, so that they can quickly recognize a low-quality mattress.The above review compares mattresses based on features like (1) density/firmness, (2) thickness of gel memory foam layers, (3) heat retention, (4) CertiPUR-US safety certifications, (5) motion transfer between partners, (6) suitability to different sleeping positions, (7) hypoallergenic properties, (8) price, (9) user reviews, and (10) warranty period.Visit http://Bedroom.Solutions/Memory-Foam-Mattresses/ to learn about above features of the best budget-friendly memory foam mattresses in today’s marketplace.Popular mattress brands like Simmons Beautyrest, Serta iComfort, and Tempur-Pedic occupy the list of best luxury memory foam mattresses while less well-known brands like Perfect Cloud Ultra Plush, Ultimate Dreams, Sleep Innovations, Signature Sleep, Classic Brands, Amerisleep, Dynasty Mattress, and Lucid make up the list of best budget-friendly mattresses.
"The decision-making process that goes into selecting a mattress can be exhausting" exclaims Palmer. "The first hurdle is choosing between memory foam, latex, inner spring, water, and air mattresses" she adds.The Memory Foam vs Latex vs Inner Spring vs Adjustable Air Mattress Comparison was recently published by Bedroom Solutions to help people get through this initial hurdle.The above comparison looks at various aspects of the 4 mattress types such as: (1) support on pressure points and alignment of the spine, (2) motion transfer between partners, (3) mattress sagging, (4) the need to rotate/flip mattresses, (5) how hot or cool it sleeps, (6) suitability to use on adjustable beds, (7) off gassing odor, (8) weight, (9) lifespan, and (10) cost. The comparison clearly shows that memory foam and latex are superior to others in most aspects."Once the consumer makes the above decision, he or she still needs to decide whether to buy a (1) soft, medium, or firm mattress, (2) thin (6" – 8") or thick (10", 12" or 14") mattress, (3) full, queen, or king size, and (4) whether to buy online or at the local mattress retailer" elaborates Palmer.Once the consumer is convinced that he/she needs a memory foam mattress
, several additional factors need to be considered to ensure that an uncomfortable mattress is not purchased. "While memory foam is superior to other types in many aspects, especially, older-generation memory foam can have a few drawbacks” explains Palmer. “As a result, some of the cheap memory foam mattresses (1) emit strong chemical odors, (2) heat up too much, (3) are too soft or too firm, (4) fail to expand back to correct thickness after being shrink wrapped, (5) sag prematurely, and have (6) excessively soft edges" she adds.Over the last four decades memory foam has been around, manufacturers have recognized these flaws and come up with effective solutions. One such solution worth mentioning is how the ‘sleeping hot’ problem has been handled. Foam mattresses are inherently good at absorbing body heat, but poor at releasing it out. This has been successfully addressed in newer generation memory foam thanks to ‘open-cell’ technology, invention of gel memory foam mattresses, strategic placement of grooves that bring out hot air, use of air-infused memory foam, and even using bamboo-made mattress covers that allow mattresses to efficiently ‘breathe’, in turn allowing mattresses to stay cool.