How do I best store a memory foam mattress topper July 23, 2009 Subscribe How do I best store a memory foam mattress topper? Can I keep it folded, rolled, or otherwise compressed?Now that you know what memory foam is, the differences between memory foams, and some possible issues, it’s time to select a memory foam top layer for the bed. All of this wouldn’t be much good if they didn’t sell memory foam by itself. Luckily enough, they do – as mattress toppers. We know we’re looking for open-cell viscoelastic polyurethane foam, with a minimum density of 5lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) . It should be reviewed well for comfort, as well as come with a wicking cover to ensure comfort in humid or warmer conditions. The only thing left to decide is size and thickness. Mattress size is completely up to you, but I suggest getting as much quality memory foam as you can afford. A thickness of 4 inches appears to be the sweet spot in terms of cost versus benefit. Anything beyond that provides little benefit, and cost increases drastically.
I’ll save you the research trouble, and just tell you who I found that satisfies our conditions. That’s not to say there aren’t a ton of vendors out there with great products – this is simply one I’ve used personally and can vouch for. Finding the best deal at any given time is going to be a little bit of work – prices and products change rapidly, but at least your evaluation method will not. In 1Q 2008 when I built my bed, Bergad Inc’s Isoform mattress division provided a very high quality, well reviewed memory foam for a very reasonable price. I purchased a 4″ queen mattress topper with a wicking (“CoolMax”) cover for approximately 215 USD. The price has increased since that time, but remains a very good value. As of the time I ordered, shipping was free to the US and Ontario. I cannot vouch for any other provinces as I live in Ontario, but to be frank I cannot believe I was not charged extra (or anything!) for cross-border shipping. I would not recommend Ebay or other assorted sites.
The deals present can be matched easily by careful shopping with more established merchants, and any deals “too good to be true” usually are. The advantage of having a company you can phone up and contact for issues such as warranty is invaluable. Here are some major manufacturers to get you started. There are actually very few companies manufacturing their own memory foam, and even fewer who do it domestically. Foam is rebranded and resold, and it can be very difficult to trace where your memory foam product really came from. If you’re aware of other companies that actually make their own foam as opposed to brokering it through other sources, please leave a comment! There are a few things you should be aware of. One, the thing is going to be heavy. Remember our density calculations in the differences between memory foams section? A 4″ queen topper will be almost 60 pounds! Make sure you’re home the day of delivery so you don’t have to go pick it up yourself, and let the delivery guy drop it in your bedroom, not your front door.
This isn’t a major issue for younger people, but if you have difficulty lifting and moving heavy awkward objects, recruit a helper! Additionally, memory foam, due to it’s open-cell foam structure, can be compressed quite compactly. This saves on shipping, but often causes people to get confused when they see a compressed shrinkwrapped thing that looks more like a Pilsbury roll than a mattress cover. It will take several hours for the topper to unroll itself and expand. Don’t attempt to “stretch” it back into shape, you could damage it. Just let it be. As the pictures show, it can take a while, especially if delivered in the cold which will cause the memory foam to stiffen up significantly. The mattress topper cover can be a pain to put on too. Easiest way I found way to lay out the cover flat, put the mattress topper on one side of it, then fold the cover over and zip it up. The weight of the mattress topper makes typical approaches to zipping it up very awkward. Remember there will be a mild odor to start.
My mattress topper had no appreciable odor after 2 days.Putting mattresses with memory foam on a box spring Would it be a good idea to put my memory foam mattress on a box spring? I haven't found an answer for this question anywhere I have looked.Answer by Rich SilverHi Stan,The good news is, you can definitely use your box spring under your memory foam mattress.Make certain your box spring is in excellent shape with no broken slats. The reason is because memory foam mattresses are heavy. A good queen memory foam mattress will approach 100 pounds. Kings are even heavier. If you then put a couple of people on top of that, that's another several hundred pounds.With that kind of weight you can't afford to have any area of the box spring broken and sagging.An ideal set up for memory foam is the mattress on top of a foundation and then on top of a base.Memory foam companies sell foundations made of hardwood slats covered by a fabric. The way the foundation is constructed allows the memory foam mattress on top of it to breathe.
This is because of adequate air circulation. In your case, your foundation will be the box spring. In order for your box spring to allow proper air circulation, I recommend you put a sheet of perforated plywood on top of the box spring. The plywood also gives added strength to allow even distribution to the weight of the memory foam on top of it.You can find perforated plywood in a good hardware store. You'll notice the holes are drilled and evenly spread. Look for plywood that is about 1/4 inch thick. That should give you adequate support.The next consideration is the base. I'm guessing you might be using a metal frame base because you have a box spring. If so, make sure there is plenty of leg support down the middle of the frame to hold the weight of a queen or king mattress. (In other words, you should have as many as nine legs on the frame.)Feel free also to use a platform base with the box spring and mattress on top of it. That will work fine. Platform bases are good because they are flat and solid with no chance of sagging.
Slatted bed frames also work well as long as the slats are close together (two to three inches apart) and the slats are wide (three inches).A Luxury, Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress at a DiscountBy the way, if you or anyone you know is in the market for a luxury memory foam mattress, here’s news. In 2015 a company called Loom & Leaf came out with a finely crafted memory foam mattress layered with medical grade gel for cool sleeping.The best news is, this upscale memory foam mattress sells at a steep discount when compared to brands such as Tempur-Pedic. It’s perfectly suited for those who demand excellence yet have a limited budget.Click here to go to Loom & Leaf.RichFor memory foam topper articles, including how to get a great topper on Amazon at a bargain price, click here. Click here to post comments Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. Simply click here to return to Questions and Comments About A Memory Foam Topper. Do you enjoy the Sleep Passport website?
Click the Like button below. Leg Cramps At Night: 9 Possible CausesFrom this moment on, leg cramps at night will hopefully be less of a problem for you. Because this series of articles will tell you what you need to know... Best Light Therapy for SAD: White, Blue, Green, or Red?After you read this article on the best light therapy for SAD, you'll have a good understanding of what seasonal affective disorder light therapy is all about... 5 Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment Tips Are you ready to live a new way? These seasonal affective disorder treatment tips, including light box therapy, may help create a real breakthrough in how you live with SAD. Putting mattresses with memory foam on a box springWould it be a good idea to put my memory foam mattress on a box spring? I haven't found an answer for this question anywhere I have looked. Answer by Read More How to Sleep Well When TravelingI just sent out a new issue of my newsletter Sleep Chat. In it you’ll find an article I wrote on help getting to sleep when you travel.