Have you been considering a Memory Foam Mattress?

Have you been tossing around the idea of purchasing a memory foam mattress lately? If so, there is probably a few questions and concerns you may have if you have only slept on coil mattresses.

One of the most common is “How do I know if I will like it?”. It can be difficult to tell after only spending a 10 minutes at a store or when shopping online. One of the best ways to determine which mattress might best suit you is to consult with a knowledgeable salesperson and explain what is comfortable to you. They should be able to match you with a Memory Mattress that will suit your needs. Also, most companies of offer at least 30 days in which you can return or exchange the mattress. Usually you only have to pay a small restocking fee, which takes most of the risk away.

Another question that commonly arises is “Am I going to get hot when I sleep?”. The answer is no as long as your mattress has a proper ventilation system. Individuals that are particularly concerned can also purchase “Cool-Max” covers that are designed to aid in moisture and heat prevention even further.

The third most common question is “What is the difference between Tempur-Pedic Mattresses and other memory foams?”. While this is a very expansive question, the main indicator of quality in memory foam is density. Tempurpedic beds possess a 5.3 lb density per sq. ft. therefore other brands that use this same formula with temperature sensitive visco-elastic foam should feel quite similar if not identical to Tempurpedic. Lower grade foams that have a density under 5 lbs. are considered inferior and usually offered at very low prices by mass retailers. If the mattress doesn’t come with a 20 year warranty and the salesperson doesn’t know the density of their mattresses, it would probably be wise to keep looking.