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Best Memory Foam Mattress Buying Guide

What if there was way that would allow you to select a few brands of mattresses, that interest you and perform your own test. You could pit them up against a hard and fast checklist, of the things that make up quality memory foam, and then, make your selection based on these facts.

That's what this article is all about and I hope you gain the insight you came for.

There are tons of things you need to know but the essentials are:

In what country was the foam manufactured?

What is the density of the foam?

What is the thickness of the memory foam layer itself?

Is there a low risk test period?

Knowing these things will certainly help you in the decision because getting any one of them wrong could ruin your day.

Do you know that foam manufactured in foreign countries has been known to smell horribly?

Because of the different toxic chemicals that are allowed in other countries, you might never be rid of the smell. Foams manufactured in the USA have strict guidelines regarding non-toxic ingredients. Check with the company you're considering buying from and make sure they use American foam. Some firms buy foreign foam, make a cover in America and advertise it as American made, so be careful.

Next, foam density is critical. (I go into the way that it's measured in other articles)

Just be aware that anything less than 4 lbs. density isn't suitable for a mattress or topper.

The mattresses with the best support for your body will be made using the 5 lb. density foams.

Another benefit of the higher density foams is that they last much longer. A rule of thumb is 10 years for 4 lb. and 20 years for 5 lb.

The thickness of the memory foam is critical. I see 14" thick mattresses with only 3" of memory foam on top.

That's just totally unnecessary. You're being led to believe that a 14" mattress is better and you're being charged as though there was a lot of memory foam in it.

In actuality, an 8" mattress with 3" of memory foam would be just as good as they 18" because it's the memory foam that makes it so comfortable.

Base foam is necessary for proper support as well but no more than 5 to 6" is necessary under the memory foam layer(s). You might want a taller mattress so that's OK if you are charged a little more for that height.

All of this won't matter a bit if you don't like your mattress.

That's why I always insist on a dealer who allows for a low risk return of the mattress with at least a 30 day test period.

You don't want to spend a gazillion dollars on a mattress that you hate only to find out that you can't return it.

I've ran into this many times with people who contacted me for help but there was nothing to be done even though they had spent in excess of $4,000.

I hope this memory foam mattress buying guide has been helpful.
 
Jessica Harrisson is a free spirited lover of all things rich. Fine wine, elegant china and anything else that pampers. Her search for better sleep brought her to the wonderful world of memory foam and she has been spoiled ever since. She now wants everyone to experience the best memory foam mattress to spoil their body. Jessica may receive compensation if you purchase your mattress at the above website.
 
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The Best Mattress to Buy Today

Buying a new mattress can be just as hard as buying a new car. You wouldn't buy a car just because it looked nice. You would probably read up on that particular model and even take it for a test drive. The same thing should be true when it comes to mattresses. You keep the mattress for about as long as you would keep the car and you use it just as much. And yet, you're expected to buy a mattress without so much as a test drive. Finding the best mattress to buy can be a difficult task. That's why we've put together some of the latest information to help you make an informed decision. Consider this your mattress test drive.

Consumer Report Mattress Test Drive

In May of 2010, Consumer Report Magazine cut up 11 firm mattresses from Sealy, Simmons, Serta, along with adjustable air mattresses from Select Comfort and memory foam mattresses from Tempur-Pedic. They had 54 staff members try out the mattresses in a blind test. The results were highly static according to what staffers preferred. For that reason, they found that the same rating system that would normally work for rating televisions or appliances or even cars couldn't be used in the case of mattresses.

The most important thing to note about the consumer reports mattress reviews was that within any particular brand of mattress, the insides were basically the same. The prices varied greatly but the mattresses had the same box spring, or foundation and had the same design with slight variances in stitching and outer fabric and padding. As the price went up, so did the amount of coils inside.  However, Consumer Reports found that even models with the least amount of coils were perfectly adequate.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Mattress Brands

Tempur-Pedic had a reader score of 83 and 60% of those surveyed said that they would buy it again. Scores of 80 or higher meant that customers were very satisfied. The Original Mattress Factory scored 81/52%. Select Comfort scored 80/57%. Denver Mattress was next with a score of 78/43% with scores over 60 meaning that the customers were fairly well satisfied. Simmons scored a 76 with 39% saying they would buy a Simmons mattress again. Kingsdown and Serta were next with reader scores of 74. Kingsdown had a higher number of 34% while Serta had 31% people who would definitely buy again. Sealy was next with a reader score of 73 and 32% of consumers claiming that they would definitely buy again.

The Bottom Line

Go with the model that is within your price range without being too cheap. Don't be swayed by the big differences in prices. Remember, that as the price goes up, you're basically paying for additional coils that you don't need and fabric and design that will be covered by your sheets anyway. Memory-foam can be uncomfortably warm and smell like chemicals. Skip the really cheap mattresses as they can be so thin that you can feel the springs through the padding. Skip the inflatable air beds. They can be complicated, noisy and fall apart faster than the traditional mattress. Latex foam mattresses are an ideal choice because they last long (20 years or more) and they are bio-degradable. Sealy, Simmons and Serta all ranked well in the Consumer Reports for best brands and they all offer latex foam mattresses.

Final Thoughts on Mattresses

I am a firm believer in getting the best products for the right prices. What is cheap isn't always a deal, and what is expensive isn't always of the highest quality. In my mattress research, I tried to combine consumer reports, customer opinions as well as expert advice. That combination of information has led me to believe that the best mattress to buy at this time is a Simmons Latex-Foam Mattress. The Simmons brand ranked well in customer satisfaction and they offer latex foam mattresses. The latex-foam mattress was recommended over all other types of mattresses by expert and author Barbara Flanagan of Flanagan's Smart Home.
 
Kelike Castillo believes in the value of purchasing high-quality products for your home. She has learned how to find these brilliant buys using consumer report mattress reviews. Click the following link to visit her site where she shares tips, techniques & products to help find the best mattress to buy.
 
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