1. How can I tell if I need a new mattress?

Usually, if your mattress is seven to ten years old, it’s
time for a new mattress. At the very least, you shouldn’t feel coils,
bumps, dips or sags in your mattress. Sleeping on an uncomfortable sleep set
prohibits you from getting the regenerative sleep you need each night. A mattress
is commonly the most overlooked piece of furniture in the home. Investing in
a high-quality mattress will allow you more years of comfort and support.

2. Is it Time to Replace Your Mattress?

If you’re not sleeping well, your mattress
could be the problem. To determine if it’s time to replace your current
mattress set, consider factors such as its support, comfort and overall condition.

It’s time to buy a new mattress if:

• You wake up with aches and pains that dissipate throughout the day

• Your mattress shows visible signs of wear and tear

• You feel the coils when lying on your bed

• You hear noises/creaks on your mattress when moving around

• You roll toward the middle of the bed

3. How long should my bedding last?

According to the Better Sleep Council, you should replace your
mattress every 8-10 years. However, there are a few things you can do to add
life to your new mattress. Buy a mattress with tempered coils and precompressed
upholstery layers. A high quality mattress pad will keep the cover from dry-rotting
prematurely. Turn your mattress so the layers of padding will settle evenly.

4. What are the different sizes?

Bed Type Measurements (WxL)

Twin (Single) 39” x 75”

Twin Extra Long 39” x 80”

Three Quarter 48” x 75”

Full (Double) 54” x 75”

Full Extra Long 54” x 80”

Queen 60” x 80”

King 76” x 80”

California King 72” x 84”

5. Should I have
a good firm mattress?

When people say they want a FIRM mattress, what they are often looking for is
a supportive mattress. Firmness actually refers to the surface feel of a mattress.
If you are looking for a bed that feels hard, then a firm mattress is what you
want. However, support can be found in many mattresses with plush, comfortable
surface upholstery.

In the early days of innerspring mattresses, the emphasis was on firmness. The
best mattresses were the firmer models with the most "stuffing" in
them. Modern mattresses are engineered to provide various levels of comfort
and support, depending on the construction. People will still ask for the "good
firm mattress" because they don't know what else to say to articulate their
desire. It is important to explain that the best mattresses offer generous quotients
of comfort and support. The surface hardness varies substantially from pillow
tops to extra firm models. Since your spine has a natural curvature, you probably
want a mattress that fills in the areas like the small of your back.



6. Why does it make a difference what position I sleep
in?

The position you sleep in determines what part of your body interfaces with
the sleeping surface and the amount of stress the body undergoes while resting.
The three basic positions are back, stomach and side. Most people sleep in more
than one position during a typical night's rest. How you contort your body places
the muscles, ligaments and bones under stress which plays a significant role
in the quality of your sleep. Since comfort is defined as "the absence
of pain," the position you sleep in is important.