A sample of a memory foam mattress shows how sensititve it is to touch, plus, it tends to trap heat Heated mattress pads fight off the chill and eliminate that shocking coldness you may feel when first slipping under the covers; smaller heating pads help ease sore muscles. Although you can typically use both with your memory foam mattress, doing so may void the warranty on your bed and will change how the mattress responds to your body. Alters How Memory Foam Performs Memory foam conforms to the shape of your body because the material softens against your body heat. When a heating pad is in direct contact with or near the mattress, the foam responds to the heat of the pad instead of or in addition to the heat of your body. This means the mattress may fee softer and may not give that cocoon-like feeling you’ve become accustomed to. May Degrade Material Over Time Some memory foam manufacturers claim that electric blankets and heated mattress pads will degrade the foam over time, resulting in poor performance and a shorter lifespan.
Limit the use of a heating pad to 30 minutes or less, which should give you just enough time to warm up a cold bed before you hit the sack or loosen up muscles before you drift off to sleep. References Novos Bed: Novosbed Mattress FAQTempur-Pedic: Product Care Photo Credits vadimguzhva/iStock/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionMemory Foam Mattress with an Electric Blanket (or Electric Mattress Pad) There is no safety problem such as flammability with a decent memory foam mattress or topper (as contrasted with one of the cheap egg-crate type foams). Memory Foam Durability with Added Heat There seem to be two schools of thought on using heated mattress pads with memory foam. Some people say the memory foam mattress won’t support the bodyproperly if it is extra warm. Tempur-Pedic® states on their web site that they do not recommend using electric blankets or mattress pads because the “exposureto direct heat over extended periods of time can cause damage to the TEMPUR material”.
Tempur-Pedic® further suggests that if at bedtime your mattress is too cold, try turning up the bedroom thermostat for twenty to thirty minutes before going to bed. Once you are in bed, the mattress will warm up quickly in response to your body heat. If you do choose to use an electric blanket to warm your mattress before bedtime, we recommend that you turn it off after 30 minutes to avoid overexposing the TEMPUR material to high heat. My personal opinion - not supported by rigorous objective testing Several years ago, I myself spoke to the Technical Director at another one of the memory foam mattress manufacturers and he told me there would be no problems. I tend to believe this version because I personally have slept on a memory foam mattress with heated mattress pads for about six years now and I do not notice any problems. In fact, during cold weather, my personal opinion is that the support and comfort actually work better due to the extra warmth and I didn't like the "cold brick" feel.
And I definitely do not want to increase my house temperature. One of the major benefits of heated bedding is to save money and energy by heating only the bed, not the whole house. Since some memory foam manufacturers say no and some say yes, you will have to make the final decision whether to go with the heated pad on the memory foam. Sorry we couldn’t be more scientific or definitive. Carries ALL MODELS of the Award WinningSAFEST Heated Blankets andMattress Pads fromSoftHeat Low VoltageUL Says: SoftHeat'sSafe & Warm TMtechnology uses"Non-Hazardous Class2 Low Voltage" 1. Before You Buy – A MUST Review: the Lead Page of the Buyer's Guide offering: Major considerations before your purchase; Links to all of our Reviews and Ratings sections 2. Ready to Buy? If you want to see a list of retailers carrying each of the major brands of Heated MATTRESS PADS this year, click Heated Mattress Pad Retailers OR for Heated BLANKETS, click Stores Selling Electric Blankets.
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Whether you need to improve the softness, support your body, provide extra heating in winter or cooling in summer, hopefully these reviews will help you find something which meets both your needs and your budget. A heated mattress pad provides the perfect energy-saving solution for those long, cold nights. These reviews will help you understand all the important details such as where the cords and connectors are placed and if you’ll have dual controls so you and your partner can both sleep in comfort. An electric blanket is sometimes more convenient than a mattress pad, easier to fit and remove. Again for larger sizes you can find dual controls so you and a partner won’t be arguing over what temperature to set it to. And as with modern blankets you can find a snug and comfortable micro plush material for that extra cozy feeling at night. Feeling too hot or sticky in bed can make it virtually impossible to fall asleep. If you have trouble in the long summer nights, hot flushes, night sweats or just tend to overheat, then a bed cooling system can make all the difference.