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The Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for a Mattress

Buying a mattress is one of the most important decisions of your life. Did you know that the average person spends one-third of his/her life asleep? So, doesn’t it make sense that buying the right mattress is important?

If you want to be sure to find the right mattress, you need to know what “not” to do. Here are the top 10 mistakes to avoid when shopping for your next mattress.

1. More than Innerspring. So many people out there think that innerspring mattresses are the only type of mattress on the market. Innerspring mattresses have been the most popular for many years for their inexpensive nature. However, these mattresses do not, in any way, provide the optimal level of comfort or support. If you have any special needs, such as back problems, neck pain, etc. you need to look beyond innerspring mattresses.

2. Explore your needs. Take the time to consider what your individual needs are. Just because one mattress is more popular than another doesn’t necessarily mean that it will suit your individual needs. Keep your mind open to many different options.

3. Trends and gimmicks. Don’t fall susceptible to different trends or gimmicks in the mattress world. Following the latest trends doesn’t ensure that your needs will be met.

4. Firmness vs. support. The majority of consumers think that firmness also means support. This is certainly not the case. Many people think that the best mattresses are the most firm. The best mattresses are soft enough to relieve pressure points, yet have enough support to support your entire body.

5. Buying more than you need. Don’t get suckered into buying more than you need. If your box spring or platform is in good shape, don’t buy another one. Go mattress shopping with the mindset that you are not going to buy anything more than you absolutely need.

6. Exchange policies. As we stated earlier, buying a mattress is a big decision, right? Well, if that is the case (which it is), shouldn’t you be familiar with the retailer’s exchange policy. Many retailers let you try the mattress in your home for 30, 60 or 90 days. You need be be aware of each policy so that you aren’t stuck with a mattress that is completely uncomfortable for you.

7. The value of a good night’s sleep. Most people don’t realize how much time they spend in bed. Take this into consideration. Don’t sleep on a mattress that isn’t going to support you or relieve your pressure points. It simply isn’t worth it.

8. Brand names. Name brand mattresses are usually great quality beds. However, some smaller companies may offer the same quality for much less. If you can find a good quality mattress for a fraction of the price, do it. Don’t become so loyal to brand names that you miss out on other opportunities.

9. Longevity. The Better Sleep Council recommends that you replace your innerspring mattress at least every five years. On the other end of the spectrum, latex mattresses can last up to 20 years. This is quite a big difference. Consider the longevity of each mattress.

10. Features and benefits. You are going to need specific features and benefits. Make sure you know these benefits before mattress shopping. If you need to, make a list of the most important features. Don’t get home and wish you would have gotten the mattress with … feature.

Buying the right decision is such an important decision. Don’t make any of these mistakes if you want to be comfortable and get a good night’s sleep.

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Have you ever wondered how your mattress is made or exactly how long it takes to build each mattress from scratch? Mattresses used to be filled with straw or feathers. Today, mattresses are filled with a variety of other products. They can be filled with air, memory foam, water, natural fibers, latex, viscoelastics, or polyurethane foams. Each type of mattress takes a different amount of time to build.

Most mattresses now are mass produced in large factories. These mattresses do not require as much time to build. However, the Amish people continue to make their mattresses from scratch. Although these mattresses take longer to make, they remain sturdy. A typical Amish mattress is about 7.5 inches thick with a 6 inch latex core. The core is wrapped in a hand quilted cover. Amazingly, these mattresses can also be naturally mold-resistance, mildew-resistant, anti-microbial. They are also dust mite resistant and can last up to 30 years.

Latex mattress are also made in an interesting way. These beds are made of a milky rubber liquid. The liquid is whipped and thoroughly heated to form a foam like material. The hot liquid is poured into a mold to cool and then rods are inserted through the material. A vacuum is then used to remove air bubbles and to distribute the material through the mold better. CO2 is then used to freeze the rubber foam. This helps to make the consistency permanent.

As you can see, there are different steps involved in making different mattresses. Amish mattresses take longer to make because everything is done by hand. Latex and foam mattresses do not take as long to make because the mattresses is made by machine. However, every mattress takes a certain amount of time to make because of the different steps in the process.

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Even kids…

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* Neolithic period: The mattress and bed are invented. Beds are raised off the ground to avoid drafts, dirt, and pests. The first mattress probably consists of a pile of leaves, grass, or possibly straw, with animal skins over it.
* 3600 B.C.: Beds made of goatskins filled with water are used in Persia.
* 3400 B.C.: Egyptians sleep on palm boughs heaped in the corners of their homes.
* 200 B.C.: Mattresses in Ancient Rome consist of bags of cloth stuffed with reeds, hay, or wool; the wealthy use feather stuffing.
* 15th century: During the Renaissance, mattresses are made of pea shucks, straw, or sometimes feathers, stuffed into coarse ticks, and covered with velvets, brocades, or silks.
* 16th and 17th centuries: Mattresses are stuffed with straw or down and placed atop a bed consisting of a timber frame with support latticeworks of rope or leather.
* Early 18th century: Mattresses are stuffed with cotton or wool.
* Mid 18th century: Mattress covers begin to be made of quality linen or cotton. The mattress cane box is shaped or bordered, and fillings include natural fibers such as coconut fibre, cotton, wool, and horsehair. The mattress is tufted or buttoned to attach the stuffing to the cover and the edges are stitched.
* 1857: The steel coil spring is invented and is first patented for use in chair seats.
* 1865: The first coil spring construction for bedding is patented.
* 1871: The German Heinrich Westphal invents the inner spring mattress. He later died in poverty, never having profited from his invention.
* 1873: Sir James Paget presents a waterbed designed by Neil Arnott to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital as a treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers.
* 1885: J.P. Leggett patents improvements to the steel coil bedspring. His innovative method of coupling the springs and attaching them to wooden bed slats launched a successful partnership with C.B. Platt, which eventually became Leggett & Platt, Inc.
* 1895: A few waterbeds, which resemble large hot water bottles, are sold via mail order by the British store Harrod’s.
* Late 19th century: The box-spring is invented, making mattresses less lumpy.
* 1900: James Marshall of Simmons Bedding Company invents the pocket coil mattress
* 1906: Sealy Mattress Company forms after buying all patents and knowledge from a local inventor.
* 1929: The most expensive mattresses are constructed of latex rubber and are produced by Dunlopillow.
* 1930s: Innerspring mattresses and upholstered foundations become widely used, and artificial fillers become common. Pocket spring mattresses, which consist of individual springs sewn into linked fabric bags, are introduced.
* 1931: Orders’ Mattress is established in South Carolina
* 1940s: The futon is introduced in North America.
* 1950: Sealy introduced the Posturepedic mattress designed in conjunction with Orthopedic surgeons.
* 1950s: Foam rubber mattresses and pillows are available for purchase.
* 1958: The Simmons Company introduces the Queen size and King size mattress.
* 1960s: The modern waterbed is introduced and gains its first widespread use with the invention of vinyl. Adjustable beds gain popularity.
* 1970s: NASA invents material that later becomes known as memory foam[2].
* 1971: Selther is established in Mexico City.
* 1980s: Air mattresses constructed of Vulcanized Rubber or vinyl are introduced.
* 1981: Comfortaire invents the air bed mattress with remote control.
* 1987: Select Comfort creator of the Sleep Number is introduced in North America.
* 1992: Tempur-Pedic introduces a mattress made from memory foam.
* 2003: ZeroGravityBed introduces changeable and replaceable components in their adjustable mattresses.
* 2005: Selther introduces in Mexico, Latin America and the US a mattress made from dispersion chambers and latex foam known as Flotek.
* 2007: Park Place Corporation invents a aroma therapy mattress infused with lavender.

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Great explanation of the differences between Sensus Memory Foam and Tempur Pedic.

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I always like to get a good deal; I think it is something my parents ingrained in me. My parents always tried to stretch a dollar as far as it would go without ever sacrificing quality. The internet is always an excellent place to find a good deal on just about anything you buy and so I decided to check it out when buying our new memory foam mattress. During my search, I came across Rocky Mountain Mattress and their prices were significantly less than our local mattress dealers. After doing some other research on my own about their products and several correspondent emails with Dave, I decided to purchase the Rendezvous.

There is no doubt in my mind that I bought our memory foam mattress from the right place and I used one of my cash back credit cards to save even more money. Rocky Mountain Mattress offered several additional benefits that others could not or would not provide. We knew within the first few nights of having the mattress we would not be returning it under RMM’s 30-Night Risk Free Trial. The Lifetime Warranty also gives us peace-of-mind in case we ever have any problems with our mattress. I feel like we definitely did not sacrifice quality with our purchase and think we would have if we had purchased somewhere else.

The Rendezvous memory foam mattress is considerably more comfortable than our previous conventional mattress. The Rendezvous is our first memory foam mattress and we sleep better every night because of it. My wife and I no longer wake each other up when we roll over or move around. I also really appreciate the ingenuity of the Internal Concealment Units for storage.

If you are looking for a top-of-the-line memory foam mattress, then consider the Rendezvous from Rocky Mountain Mattress. The customer service and mattress are excellent!

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