- Give
Your Current Sleep Set a Thorough Going-Over
Check for age, condition, support, resiliency and appearance.
A sleep set that is eight to ten years old is probably beginning
to develop lumps and bumps, hills and valleys and losing support
- Get
the Scoop on What's Available
Send for free literature from mattress manufacturers and organizations
concerned with proper and healthy sleep.
- Choose
Stores You Trust
Shop for your new sleep set in a reputable store, one you know
and trust to to give you good information, service, and top quality.
Select a store known for its customer satisfaction.
- Test
Drive as Many Models as Possible
Wear comfortable clothing and make sure your shoes are easy to
slip off. Lie down on each model for several minutes and turn
from side to side to check comfort and support in all positions.
Take your partner and try out the models together ? both
should make the decision.
- Ask
Questions and Look for Several Key Attributes
Make sure the mattress is an innerspring and at least nine inches
thick. Sit on the edge and check for support and return to original
shape. Check coil counts: full-size should have at least 300,
queen-size at least 375 and king-size at least 450. Research indicates
that only innerspring mattresses and foundations provide proper
support.
- Think
About Size, Think Modern
The old-fashioned double bed provides only 26 inches of sleep
space for each person. That's about the same amount of space as
a baby's crib. Today's modern Queen or King mattresses will fit
just about any bedroom. The bigger, the better
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- Buy
a Complete Set, Not Just the Mattress
A good steel wire box spring foundation is as important as a good
innerspring mattress. Think of it as a large shock absorber. When
buying a mattress, buy its companion ? the two are designed
to work best together.
- Forget
About Comparison Shopping by Model Names
It's very hard to find the same model names from store to store.
So, find a sleep set you like, then see what levels of comfort
and support you can get for the same price in another store. But
don't forget to compare store services and delivery.
- Spend
as Much as Your Budget Can Afford
Don't scrimp. Shop for the best value, not the best price. Mattress
prices are determined by the materials used, the quality of construction,
and the size. Considering the amount of time you will use a sleep
set, the cost is actually only pennies per night. In mattresses,
you get what you pay for.
- The
warranty is Important But Not the Final Word
A warranty is for the purpose of protecting you against product
defects, not against gradual loss of comfort and support. Don't
look to the warranty to tell you how long your mattress and foundation
should last
- Important
Quick Tips:
Think comfort, support, durability, space, and foundation. Test
drive thoroughly and spend as much as you can afford.
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