The mattress is probably among the most important and personal home items you own. We all know we're supposed to get seven hours of sleep (at least) each day--and a bad mattress will definitely prevent that from happening. What it comes down to with a mattress is your own personal comfort and how it can support your body specifically. While the comfort level of a mattress varies from person to person and the construction of mattresses can be broken down to a science, one thing is certain when you're looking to purchase one: It's a big investment and you better make sure it works for you. Thus, we took note of some of the general things to keep in mind if you're in the market for a mattress, whether it's a memory foam or a regular spring mattress.For the most part there are three main mattress types: inner spring, latex and memory foam. There are, of course, also air mattresses and ones made up of latex foam, but mattresses at most stores generally stick to the above three. Our pick: Latex (Find out why below)
Ask about inner springs. Without going too much into the intricacies of construction, inner spring coil mattresses are the most common and cost-effective, and they tend to be firm. Ask about the type of support wire coils in a spring mattress. There are four types: open (hourglass shape), offset (square top), pocket (individually fabric wrapped cylinders) or continuous (S-shaped). Out of the the four, open coil support wears out most easily and continuous coils provide the best evenly distributed support. Our Pick: Continuous coilsMade from all-natural latex rubber, this mattress option is hypoallergenic and dust-mite resistant. Not too firm and not too plush, latex is a good choice for people who might be suffering from back pains, and it also retains heat well. Many go for 9"-12" thick latex mattresses, which has more layers of latex rubber inside, and don't go below 6", but this is highly dependent on your specific comfort level. We've found the 7"-10" range to be a good fit for us.
The most well known body-molding, memory-foam mattress is by Tempurpedic. What's important to know about memory-foam is that it heats up much more than other mattresses as it isn't as breathable as latex or spring mattresses. However, its firmness has been said to provide much better cushioning than innerspring mattresses, but memory-foam usually comes with a much high price tag. Be firm with firmness. Contrary to popular opinion, a firm mattress is not always best. An extremely firm mattress can actually provide uneven support and end up putting stress on body parts like the hips and shoulders. Likewise for a mattress that is too soft, making you sink and thus causing body aches. However, one tried and true tip is to go with a medium-firm (or cushion-firm) mattress, like a latex foam one, if you suffer from lower back pains -- it gives better support to the spine's curve. This goes without saying, but you'd be surprised at how many people succumb to the convenience of purchasing a mattress over the internet these days.
You should check out mattresses in person and definitely lie down on one to test it out in the store to make sure it's comfortable for you. Not to mention, shipping costs can be high, which would make an already expensive purchase even more costly.There are mattresses that go for under $1,000 but most people tend to invest that amount into one. Some mattresses can cost thousands of dollars (even tens of thousands of dollars), but in general, we find that one that costs anywhere from $500-$1200 with the right support is satisfactory and easy to find at chains like Sleepy's and department stores such as Macy's. If you're shopping around for a mattress now or thinking about getting one in the near future, here are a few options to get you started, and don't forget to check out the shopping video also. And let us know in comments below what other factors are important to you in a mattress. Front page Flickr photo by Flashy Soup CanSkip to Search Form Skip to Page Content “They where also able to get the mattress delivered the same day with red carpet treatment, even the delivery men were top of the line.”
“Went to the mattress form near my house where I met William, he was very very informative and knowledgeable on every aspect of bedding.” “I highly recommend this place to anyone that could use a better nights sleep.” Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about Mattress Firm Roscoe Village.Mattress Firm Buyers BewareLet's keep this page active! Share ANY issues that you have had with this corrupt, deceitful and money-hungry company! Mattress Firm has the WORST customer service of any major mattress store and consumers should know of the issues and educate themselves before making a purchase.Mattress Firm Buyers BewareReview of Mattress Firm Inc. from a customer in Florida: "DO NOT USE THIS STORE. We have been waiting for our mattress for over a week. Have drove to the store numerous times trying to find out why our mattress which was purchased and paid for had not been delivered to the store. Finally, a salesman offered to deliver it to my house for free between the hours of 1-5 and the drivers would call 30 mins before they came.
Well 12:56 they arrived but refused to leave the mattress ...because my 15-yr old didn't have ID saying he was over 18. NEVER did they tell me this. I called up the store and MR. ** said that's the way it is and you can come pick it up tomorrow. After going round and round with him, he said "I don't know why you are calling me. I have already spoke with your husband and he is fine with it." I said, "NO he isn't. He asked me to call because he is tired of dealing with the excuses," and he proceeded to interrupt me and act rude. I asked him for his name told me it was **. Asked him for his corporate number he said, "Go find it on the website." Asked for the manager. He said his name was Larry and he wouldn't be in today. I said, "What about tomorrow." He said, "I don't know when he works." So I asked who is the regional manager. He told me, "Find it on the website." He told me it was my responsibility to pick it up tomorrow from the store but when I asked him when would it be there, he replied, "When the truck gets here."
So how am I suppose to know. They told me last week it was coming on Tuesday. Then I said, "Well how do I cancel the order." He said, "When the mattress gets back to Miami, they will inspect it and issue a refund." Inspect it, for what? It was never at my house. Then he proceeds to keep saying, "I still don't know why you are calling here." WILL NEVER EVER EVER RECOMMEND." See allMattress Firm Buyers BewareMattress Firm Inc. has an "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau! Check out the information directly on the BBB website!!!The Mattress Firm aka Mattress Firm (Corporate Locations & Office) Review - MATTRESSES in...Mattress Firm Buyers BewareDo you think you are getting a BRAND NEW mattress from Mattress Firm? Watch this undercover news video to get a glimpse into Mattress Firm's sales tactics! MATTRESS FIRM IS A DIRTY COMPANY SELLING USED BEDS!Mattress Firm Buyers BewareCheck out this review from a customer in Clinton, MO: "Please under any circumstances do not do business with this place!!!!
I made a deal with Joel in Independence MO store and was told that the mattress would be delivered on Tuesday. When Tuesday came and it was past the promised delivery time (10am-2pm) I called the store and talked to Nick the supervisor. He called the warehouse and they told him they had been to my house and left. And that they had called and left a voic...email and that the dispatcher had called and left one as well..... Needless to say I had NOT received a call from anyone with their company. I told him I never got a call from anyone let alone a voicemail. He told me I was lying because I had missed the time. I am in sales and know the importance of customer service! Mattress Firm does not have ANY! Nick then informed me that it would be a week before they could deliver again. I asked him to refund my money (I will not tolerate any one calling me a liar and I will not tolerate bad customer service). He told me as the Kansas City supervisor it would take 3 to 5 business day to do a refund on a credit card....