Suggestions for buying a new mattress
#21
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We tried the Sleep Number bed but my dh couldn't tolerate it (don't ask me why; I liked it!).
If you want a mattress that doesn't sink in the middle, avoid pillow tops. The pillow tops are notorious for that.
The best mattress and box spring set we ever purchased was a Stearns & Foster brand, near their top-of-the-line but not quite (the t-o-l was a pillowtop). All of the mattress companies change their mattress names periodically, even if they don't actually change the mattress. The one I liked had one side for winter and one for summer -- different fabrics -- and no pillowtop.
As others have mentioned, the box spring can make a huge difference.
One thing I will never do again is buy an overly thick mattress (current one is a pillowtop; dh insisted......). *Everything* becomes more expensive -- mattress cover, sheets -- because they all have to have the extra thick sides. And that type of sheet set rarely goes on sale and, when it does, isn't in any color I want.
If you want a mattress that doesn't sink in the middle, avoid pillow tops. The pillow tops are notorious for that.
The best mattress and box spring set we ever purchased was a Stearns & Foster brand, near their top-of-the-line but not quite (the t-o-l was a pillowtop). All of the mattress companies change their mattress names periodically, even if they don't actually change the mattress. The one I liked had one side for winter and one for summer -- different fabrics -- and no pillowtop.
As others have mentioned, the box spring can make a huge difference.
One thing I will never do again is buy an overly thick mattress (current one is a pillowtop; dh insisted......). *Everything* becomes more expensive -- mattress cover, sheets -- because they all have to have the extra thick sides. And that type of sheet set rarely goes on sale and, when it does, isn't in any color I want.
#24
Originally Posted by CloverPatch
Originally Posted by LovinMySoldier
You might want to take a look at how your bed is made before you buy another mattress. It doesn't sound like the bed frame is supporting the mattress. So regardless of what kind of mattress you buy it is going to start sagging again due to lack of support. Even poor quality new mattresses should last longer than a month or two. Anyways just a thought. :)
#25
Originally Posted by dflynn
I spend over $1200.oo for a new mattress and box spring. In less then 2 month I could feel the mattress sinking. I had the same bed for over 30 years. I never had any problems with the other matress on that bed I had brought a Setra. My co worker recently brought an another brand and had the same problem in 6 weeks. Now mattresses are only one side and can not be flip to the other side. They don't made mattress like they use to. It is the mattress and not the bed.
Thanks everyone for all your advice...I really appreciate it!
#26
I bought one of the mattress as you mentioned last year and after about 6 months we began complaining about the sunken center (only when more than one person is in bed)... We even got one with the reinforced sides so you don't easily fall out of bed if you're near the edge... but we're so not happy. Have wanted to buy something different so perhaps we'll look into sleep number because while I love the memory foam, I hate that sinking feeling.
#27
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 430
I have 3 sleep number beds and one in our motorhome. I have usd them for 15 years now and never have problems and wont sleep with them. I cant sleep in other beds and the company is good at helping you out if you need it. Sometimes I make the mattresses harder and other times soften them up.- J.
#29
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 281
I am not an expert on mattresses but I have a hint when buying a new bed. Since the mattresses these days are so high, I found I had to 'jump' into the bed. So we purchased one with a 'low profile' boxspring, so the bed is standard height.
Good luck in your search! Barb
Good luck in your search! Barb
#30
Originally Posted by LovinMySoldier
You might want to take a look at how your bed is made before you buy another mattress. It doesn't sound like the bed frame is supporting the mattress. So regardless of what kind of mattress you buy it is going to start sagging again due to lack of support. Even poor quality new mattresses should last longer than a month or two. Anyways just a thought. :)
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