When to Clean a Mattress Cleaning your mattress is an important but often overlooked task for keeping your sleeping area fresh and healthy. Regularly cleaning your mattress can remove allergens, dust, bacteria, and stop serious mattress problems including mold and odors. To keep your mattress safe, healthy, and clean, you’ll need [...]
Introduction Bed bugs are one of the most prevalent pests in the world. Bed bug cases have been reported in virtually every region on earth, including all 50 U.S. states. Although their numbers fell into decline during the mid-20th century, a resurgence of bed bug infestations began in the 1980s and [...]
What to Avoid/Watch out for Next, let’s look at some red flags to look for when buying a mattress online ― and what to do if you come across one. Be wary of mattress review sites. Some mattress review sites can be quite helpful. They feature authentic customer reviews, and product [...]
What Is and is not Covered in a Mattress Warranty What Is Covered in a Mattress Warranty? Next, let’s look at problems that are protected ― and are not protected ― under most mattress warranties. Although specific warranty conditions vary between brands and sellers, most mattress warranties include certain conditions. Sagging, [...]
Understanding Mattress Support Cores Every mattress features an internal support system designed to improve spinal alignment and relieve pressure points throughout the body. This is known as the support core, and it works in tandem with the comfort layer to provide a suitable sleep surface. Like the comfort layer, the support [...]
Understand Mattress Comfort Layers The comfort layers of a mattress provide cushioning, aid in pain and pressure relief, and serve as protective buffers between you and the internal support core, or mattress core. Innerspring mattresses usually have basic top and bottom comfort layers surrounding the internal spring core, while foam and [...]
Types of Mattress Warranties Warranty Length and Mattress Lifespan Let’s take a closer look at warranty length and mattress lifespan expectations. For the purposes of this guide, the ‘lifespan’ of a mattress is the length of time it is considered useful and comfortable for sleeping. Many buyers assume that a warranty [...]
Sleep Resources for College Students A great mattress and bedding is the foundation of good sleep, but there’s more to it than what you’re sleeping on. These sleep resources explain good sleep habits, how to create a routine, can help you identify sleep disorders, and more. Sleep Hygiene Centers for [...]
Should You Shop Online or In-Store? One of the first big decisions you’ll make when buying a mattress is deciding where to shop. Online mattress sales are booming, but abundant options remain for buying in a brick-and-mortar store. The shopping experience is distinct depending on whether you decide to buy online [...]
Pros and Cons of Buying a Mattress Online Benefits of purchasing a mattress online include the following: Purchasing mattresses online is more convenient and less time-consuming than in-person shopping. Mattresses available online are usually sold at a lower price than models in brick-and-mortar stores. Most online retailers and direct-to-consumer companies [...]
