How thick should a mattress be? What is the optimum mattress thickness? That’s not an easy question to answer in general terms. One of the more confusing things about mattresses is their thickness. Some mattresses are just 6 inches thick while others are over 20 inches. What’s the difference, and what should you buy?A 16-inch thick mattress must be more … [Read more...] about How Thick Should a Mattress Be: Optimum Mattress Thickness
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Mattress Donation: How to Donate a Mattress in the USA
Mattress donation is not as simple as it may seem. Our post on Where to Donate a Mattress provides a list of bodies and charities who accept donated mattresses. However, donating a mattress or box spring foundation in the USA may involve local or national rules and regulations, mainly connected with health and safety.Check your mattress or box spring foundation … [Read more...] about Mattress Donation: How to Donate a Mattress in the USA
Where is the Best Place to Buy a New Mattress: 16 Best Online Mattress Stores?
Where is the best place to buy a new mattress? It's often difficult to know where to start looking when you need to buy a new bed or mattress. Is it best to search online or should you visit a physical store? You may even have a specific mattress in mind, but what is the best place to buy it?Once we have answered some questions that people have asked, we shall present … [Read more...] about Where is the Best Place to Buy a New Mattress: 16 Best Online Mattress Stores?
King vs. Queen Bed Size Comparison: The Best Option
Our King vs. Queen bed size comparison is intended to help those who are unsure of their best option: King or Queen size? The only difference is the width and the question most people ask about. If there is only 6 inches difference in width, why do we need both? Why not just use the King and be done with it? This comparison is intended to answer that question, and clarify … [Read more...] about King vs. Queen Bed Size Comparison: The Best Option
Why Do Air Mattresses Deflate Overnight? Tips to Prevent
My air mattress keeps deflating – Why? It's a good question: why do air mattresses deflate overnight? The obvious and only answer is because of a leak. Leaks can be patched up, but it's the reason for this air leak that you have to identify before you can stop it.According to an old saying, prevention is better than cure, and this is certainly true of air bed leaks. It … [Read more...] about Why Do Air Mattresses Deflate Overnight? Tips to Prevent
Can Mattress Toppers Cause Back Pain?
It’s a question we are sometimes asked: “Can mattress toppers cause back pain.” It is not as silly a question as some people might think. If you are used to sleeping on a mattress you may have had for 10 or sometimes even 20 years, it is possible to experience back pain when you change.You have become used to sleeping on the same mattress for so long that your body has … [Read more...] about Can Mattress Toppers Cause Back Pain?
Can Dust Mites Live in Memory Foam Mattresses and Pillows?
Can Dust Mites Live in Memory Foam Mattresses? That’s a question that often comes up when people are looking to purchase a new mattress. More people purchase memory foam mattresses than pillows filled with memory foam. However, the same question will apply! Can dust mites live in memory foam pillows?Dust mites live by eating your skin cells. Not live ones, but dead … [Read more...] about Can Dust Mites Live in Memory Foam Mattresses and Pillows?
