Presidents Day is February 17th, but many retailers are likely to start sales over the weekend or even the week before it. The day is one of the best times of the year to buy a new mattress, as many retailers are looking to sell off old mattresses to make room for new stock. We …
Natural latex mattresses and memory foam are not created equal. Though both are considered “foam”, the two types of beds utilize different materials and yield different effects. In this article we will discuss what differentiates latex from memory foam so you can see which might be the better mattress option for your needs. Keep in …
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Many people use the warranty of bed as a guide to determine when it’s time to get a new mattress, however materials often wear out and stop providing support well before the warranty expires. Numerous factors can affect the lifespan of a bed, and there is no one size fits all guideline for replacement. But, there …
With hundreds of mattresses and brands to chose from, the average shopper can have more than little trouble sorting the good from the bad. Some people assume that price is indicative of performance and potential satisfaction, with expensive mattresses seen as offering better sleep than cheaper options. In this article, we will look at a …
Is your dread of mattress shopping holding you back from getting better sleep on a new bed? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Better Sleep Council, many Americans report mattress shopping hesitation, causing them to put off new purchases. The key frustrations BSC’s study revealed include not knowing when to replace, how much …
In the past few years, the best mattress brands have made much ado about keeping sleepers cool. Using a range of materials, fabrics and designs, the battle over who has the coolest mattress has become fiercely competitive, but just how do these technologies work, and why? Keep reading to learn about temperature, sleep, and the …
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Adjustable beds are more popular than ever, and it’s easy to see why. From giving sleepers complete control over sleep positions to adding amenities like massage and more, electric adjustable bases bring a whole new dimension to sleep. But, choosing the right mattress isn’t always so easy and straightforward. In this guide, we’ll be looking …
There are many things to consider when trying to find the best mattress, but a leading issue for many shoppers is the expected lifespan or durability of beds. Buying a mattress can be costly and time consuming, so coming up with a dud that falls flat in a year or two can be quite disappointing. …
Are you thinking that it might be time to get a new bed? You’re in luck. Labor Day mattress sales are one of the best times of the year to find markdowns and other discount offers. No matter what type of new bed you’re looking for, you’re guaranteed to strike big savings with a Labor …
Casper, Tuft & Needle, Leesa, and several other new mattress startup companies are aiming to change mattress shopping, and in the process each is following a one-bed-fits-all approach to their product lines. These new mattress startups believe something is wrong with the mattress industry, and that their models are the solution. But might this diagnosis be …
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From time to time, we include reader polls on Best Mattress Reviews articles to see what you have to say, or how you feel about subjects. In addition to providing us information about what you want to read, these polls also provide interesting insight into shopping preferences and other trends. BMR’s Top Surveys: Results Curious …
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Innerspring mattresses are the most common type of bed, and for many people who have only used spring beds, considering a new material like latex can seem a bit daunting. Several differences exist both in the mattresses’ construction and materials that can affect the shopping process and purchase satisfaction. To help you navigate through the …
Shoppers can easily be led astray by marketing claims and pushy salespeople, with no idea of what they need to know to get the best mattress for personal needs. Rather than actually listening to the customer, salespeople are often more concerned about their commission based on the highest price mattress they can push. This can …
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Reviews of mattresses are often one of the most difficult products to assess in general terms, because of the extreme differences within the product categories. When assessing mattress reviews, it can prove helpful to focus on just one mattress category at a time. In this overview, we’ll go over the basics of memory foam and …
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Consumer Reports, the largest product review publication, just announced their mattress ratings and buying guide for 2013. The free, online version of the guide includes an overview of the main mattress types, top-selling brands, and tips for buying a mattress. One interesting note is their tests found several mattresses below $1,000 that performed well, often …
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The latex bed category continues attracting consumer attention as the “green revolution” spreads. This type of a bed has a number of perks such as being able to provide the proper comfort and support that is second to none when it comes to the mattress market. However, for many consumers that are interested in latex …
Adjustable beds have quickly become a top choice for a number of consumers. While these types of beds have certainly made their mark in the industry, buyers are still faced with plenty of choices that may make choosing the right adjustable bed a little easier said than done. Here, we will break down the pros …
If you are shopping for a new bed, you’ve most likely wondered whether buying a mattress online or in a showroom yields better results. Sure, you know it’s a good idea to look up mattress reviews online and do research, but what about the actual purchase? Well we’ve done some surveying and researching, and the …
