Mattress Complaints can be found scattered around the Web much like other useful and sometimes abusive material. You can pull up any Mattress company and find complaints, simply type the Manufacturer followed by the word "Complaint". Sealy "Mattress Complaint", Serta Mattress Complaint, Tempurpedic Mattress Complaint, and By NO MEANS am I picking on these 3 companies because ALL companies have Complaints, these 3 are the largest so just easy to remember.
I Tell you about Mattress Complaints for a Reason, We should take these complaints with a grain of salt. Here is 4 Quick reasons why we should consider Mattress Complaints, but not totally rely on them.
1. Customers lie on mattress companies when they may work for the competition. Believe me it happens!
2. The 2nd reason we should not rely on Mattress Complaints is because Mattress Buying is Subjective! Meaning, You may like one that I hate and vice versa.
3. 3rd Reason is because some people cannot be satisfied, period, there I said it! Yes its true and you know who you are. Just because it is not Exactly like you thought it would be, that is no reason to Complain like its the worst thing you have ever felt. Done.
4. 4th Reason to lighten the impact of Mattress Complaints is because if we said we would not buy any that had a Bad Review, We would NEVER buy! ALL Mattresses have bad reviews if they sold any numbers at all.
These 4 Mattress Complaint examples show you how there could be flaws in solely relying on Online Complaints. It is a step in buying a mattress that we should consider, but do not give it so much weight that it consumes your buying process.
Showing posts with label Mattress Buying Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mattress Buying Tips. Show all posts
MATTRESS FIRM or SOFT?
Mattress Firm or soft? This is what many customers ask when at Mattress Firm and many other Mattress Stores across the country.
My answer is always the same. Do you prefer a firm Mattress? Or a soft Mattress?
The Mattress firmness is the comfort layer that you prefer. There is not a magic firmness chart that says you will not have back pain if your Mattress is this Firm. This is your comfort layer. Your support layer needs to be good to make sure you do not have back pain. The support layer will be good on all new mattresses starting out. This is the layer that breaks down over time and starts causing you problems. So whether your support layer is inner springs, latex, or memory foam, make sure you change your mattress out before the support layer wears out.
Some Mattress Buyers prefer Inner Spring Mattresses. Inner Springs have been around forever and are not a bad choice when selecting your new sleep system. Avoid the conversation with the sales associate about how many coils. Coil Count is one of those items that is not all that important because different mattresses will have different guage wire when coiling the springs. There are many different factors when figuring coils, my opinion is to pick one that is comfortable.
Do not get so hung up on the inner workings of a Mattress that you dont look at the most important thing, is it comfortable? So, whether you look for soft, firm, or in between, make sure it is comfortable to you.
The Mattress firmness is the comfort layer that you prefer. There is not a magic firmness chart that says you will not have back pain if your Mattress is this Firm. This is your comfort layer. Your support layer needs to be good to make sure you do not have back pain. The support layer will be good on all new mattresses starting out. This is the layer that breaks down over time and starts causing you problems. So whether your support layer is inner springs, latex, or memory foam, make sure you change your mattress out before the support layer wears out.
Some Mattress Buyers prefer Inner Spring Mattresses. Inner Springs have been around forever and are not a bad choice when selecting your new sleep system. Avoid the conversation with the sales associate about how many coils. Coil Count is one of those items that is not all that important because different mattresses will have different guage wire when coiling the springs. There are many different factors when figuring coils, my opinion is to pick one that is comfortable.
Do not get so hung up on the inner workings of a Mattress that you dont look at the most important thing, is it comfortable? So, whether you look for soft, firm, or in between, make sure it is comfortable to you.
Mattress Buying Tips and Reviews
Mattress Buying can be a daunting process, but with the right information, you can pick a Mattress that will give you many years of quality sleep. There are a few questions to ask yourself before you go shopping for a New Mattress.
What Mattress Size do you need?
Mattresses come in many sizes and can affect the way you sleep. If you and your partner toss and turn, you may want to consider a king size set to allow room to move around. Being too cramped on a smaller Mattress can cause you to wake more often and not sleep as well. Here are the Mattress Sizes that are standard, no matter what company you are shopping.
Twin-
39" wide x 75" long
Full-
54" wide x 75" long
Queen-
60" wide x 80" long
King-
76" wide x 80" long
What is Your Mattress Budget?
When thinking of a budget to spend on your New Mattress, realize that Mattresses can start in the hundred of dollars to well into the thousands. There will be some quality choices in every price range, but some of the newer technologies and more popular companies can be quite expensive.
What is your Comfort Level?
It sounds cliche, but if you have been shopping for a Mattress, I am sure you have heard the question. Do you want soft or firm? This is an important question, but Consider this before you answer. Many Mattress customers feel they need a firm Mattress because they have a bad back. the fact is, they need more support than their current Mattress is giving. You have a comfort layer in a Mattress which is how firm or soft the Mattress feels. But, there is a support layer under the comfort layer, whether it be inner spring, latex, memory foam, or whatever the company uses to support their comfort layer. You may not need as firm a Mattress as what you may think.
What Company Interests me?
There are many Mattress Manufacturers to consider, there are the "S" brands like Serta, Sealy, Simmons, there is your Tempur-Pedic Memory Foam, Select Comfort, and countless other smaller manufacturers that make a great product. My suggestion, dont get too caught up in the company unless you have just read terrible reviews because they all used similar materials and processes in making their mattresses. Something to consider, these larger well known companies are well known because of their national advertising. This advertising is expensive and guess who pays for it? You guessed it, it has to be passed along with the prices of these mattresses.
Does the Mattress come with a Comfort Guarantee?
Just about all of your name brand mattresses come with some sort of Comfort Guarantee. This gives you a chance to swap the mattress for another selection within a given time period, usually 30-90 days. There may be a restocking fee, but it would be worth it to make sure you are going to be happy with the mattress you selected.
Does the Mattress have a Warranty?
Again, most name brand mattresses are going to have a warranty, but make sure it is a non-prorated warranty. This means that it is 100% protected for the number of year warranty. Mattress warranties will cover body impressions and you never know when you may have to take advantage of such warranty. I have heard of bad batches of foams that caused body impressions in many of the same model mattress.
These are just a few Mattress Buying Tips and Reviews that will get you started in the right direction of sleeping better which is the ultimate goal. The one suggestion I have is to buy a Mattress Protector to cover your mattress because any stain could void your warranty. Also, realize when shopping for your new mattress that many retailers carry the same mattress, but it may have a different name. If you have 2 retailers in a close proximaty, the company will change covers and names so that shoppers cannot price shop as much. This is done so that mattress companies can sell more accounts for a given area.
What Mattress Size do you need?
Mattresses come in many sizes and can affect the way you sleep. If you and your partner toss and turn, you may want to consider a king size set to allow room to move around. Being too cramped on a smaller Mattress can cause you to wake more often and not sleep as well. Here are the Mattress Sizes that are standard, no matter what company you are shopping.
Twin-
39" wide x 75" long
Full-
54" wide x 75" long
Queen-
60" wide x 80" long
King-
76" wide x 80" long
What is Your Mattress Budget?
When thinking of a budget to spend on your New Mattress, realize that Mattresses can start in the hundred of dollars to well into the thousands. There will be some quality choices in every price range, but some of the newer technologies and more popular companies can be quite expensive.
What is your Comfort Level?
It sounds cliche, but if you have been shopping for a Mattress, I am sure you have heard the question. Do you want soft or firm? This is an important question, but Consider this before you answer. Many Mattress customers feel they need a firm Mattress because they have a bad back. the fact is, they need more support than their current Mattress is giving. You have a comfort layer in a Mattress which is how firm or soft the Mattress feels. But, there is a support layer under the comfort layer, whether it be inner spring, latex, memory foam, or whatever the company uses to support their comfort layer. You may not need as firm a Mattress as what you may think.
What Company Interests me?
There are many Mattress Manufacturers to consider, there are the "S" brands like Serta, Sealy, Simmons, there is your Tempur-Pedic Memory Foam, Select Comfort, and countless other smaller manufacturers that make a great product. My suggestion, dont get too caught up in the company unless you have just read terrible reviews because they all used similar materials and processes in making their mattresses. Something to consider, these larger well known companies are well known because of their national advertising. This advertising is expensive and guess who pays for it? You guessed it, it has to be passed along with the prices of these mattresses.
Does the Mattress come with a Comfort Guarantee?
Just about all of your name brand mattresses come with some sort of Comfort Guarantee. This gives you a chance to swap the mattress for another selection within a given time period, usually 30-90 days. There may be a restocking fee, but it would be worth it to make sure you are going to be happy with the mattress you selected.
Does the Mattress have a Warranty?
Again, most name brand mattresses are going to have a warranty, but make sure it is a non-prorated warranty. This means that it is 100% protected for the number of year warranty. Mattress warranties will cover body impressions and you never know when you may have to take advantage of such warranty. I have heard of bad batches of foams that caused body impressions in many of the same model mattress.
These are just a few Mattress Buying Tips and Reviews that will get you started in the right direction of sleeping better which is the ultimate goal. The one suggestion I have is to buy a Mattress Protector to cover your mattress because any stain could void your warranty. Also, realize when shopping for your new mattress that many retailers carry the same mattress, but it may have a different name. If you have 2 retailers in a close proximaty, the company will change covers and names so that shoppers cannot price shop as much. This is done so that mattress companies can sell more accounts for a given area.
Mattress Buying Tips; Top 5 For Mattress Buyers
Mattress Buying Tips for the confused Mattress Shopper. Lets face it, Mattresses have evolved about as much as cars when it comes to new technology. What happened to the time when you went to buy a Mattress and they said, "you want firm or soft" and that was truly your options.
Mattress Company's are all scampering for top spot and to get there they need the shiniest new model. There are a myriad of choices so which is the best...Air, Water, Cool Gel, Memory Foam, Comfort Gel, Latex, Foams, Inner-Springs, Wrapped Coils, Foam Encased, Layered Foams, Individually Wrapped Coils, Firm Memory Foam, Soft Memory Foam, Tempur Material, and the list goes on and on. If this is not enough, you hear 20% off, 50% off, 99% off, Free Delivery, Remove Old Mattress, Mow Your Lawn...ok, I threw that one in, but you get the idea.
Mattress Buying Tip #1. Your body is the ONLY body that knows the best Mattress for you. What I mean, everyone has a different comfort preference, so I cannot tell you which is best for you. Some customers like Firm Mattresses and some like Soft, some like the feel of the new materials and some prefer traditional Mattresses.
Mattress Buying Tip #2. Make sure the Mattress Company you are dealing with has a Comfort Guarantee. You will see companies offer 30, 60, 90, or even 120 day comfort guarantee's. Make sure you give your new Mattress time before calling the store. It could take up to 30 days for your body to get used to a new Mattress.
Mattress Buying Tip #3. The biggest and best Mattress Buying Tip I can give you is, do not expect too much out of your Mattress. To put it bluntly, Mattresses are not made to last a lifetime. It is good to replace your Mattress at least every 10 Years. Mattress Company's will put a Warranty or a Life Expectancy number on Mattresses which should give you a clue as when to replace.
Mattress Buying Tip #4. When speaking of Mattress Tips, I think it would be a good idea to talk about Warranties. What does a Warranty cover? When speaking of a Mattress, there is really only one thing that can go wrong, severe sagging. Before you start to call the Mattress Store you purchased your Mattress from, let me explain. Mattresses over time will show body impressions and the more quilting on top of your Mattress, the more body impression it will show. Most Mattress Companies allow 1 1/2 inch of body impression to consider it normal wear. Many factors can affect this sagging, to include weight, improper rotation, improper storage, just to name a few. Are there legitamate Mattress flaws, Yes. Another factor to consider on your Mattress Warranty is cleanliness of your Mattress. Always buy a Mattress Protector with your New Mattress to protect your investment. A small water spot on your Mattress can void your Warranty.
Mattress Buying Tip #5. Check with a Mattress Specialty Store. These Mattress Stores have popped up everywhere, but they only deal in Mattresses so you know they know what they are doing. Furniture Stores will sell Mattresses to compliment Bedroom Suits, but Mattress Specialty Stores only sell Mattesses and will probably have more room to make sure you get the best price because of quantity discounts. Dont be afraid to throw out an offer on the New Mattress.
These are just 5 quick tips to think about when buying a Mattress. I will go more in depth on how to select, how to get the best price, and how to make sure you sleep like a Queen or King.
Mattress Company's are all scampering for top spot and to get there they need the shiniest new model. There are a myriad of choices so which is the best...Air, Water, Cool Gel, Memory Foam, Comfort Gel, Latex, Foams, Inner-Springs, Wrapped Coils, Foam Encased, Layered Foams, Individually Wrapped Coils, Firm Memory Foam, Soft Memory Foam, Tempur Material, and the list goes on and on. If this is not enough, you hear 20% off, 50% off, 99% off, Free Delivery, Remove Old Mattress, Mow Your Lawn...ok, I threw that one in, but you get the idea.
Mattress Buying Tip #1. Your body is the ONLY body that knows the best Mattress for you. What I mean, everyone has a different comfort preference, so I cannot tell you which is best for you. Some customers like Firm Mattresses and some like Soft, some like the feel of the new materials and some prefer traditional Mattresses.
Mattress Buying Tip #2. Make sure the Mattress Company you are dealing with has a Comfort Guarantee. You will see companies offer 30, 60, 90, or even 120 day comfort guarantee's. Make sure you give your new Mattress time before calling the store. It could take up to 30 days for your body to get used to a new Mattress.
Mattress Buying Tip #3. The biggest and best Mattress Buying Tip I can give you is, do not expect too much out of your Mattress. To put it bluntly, Mattresses are not made to last a lifetime. It is good to replace your Mattress at least every 10 Years. Mattress Company's will put a Warranty or a Life Expectancy number on Mattresses which should give you a clue as when to replace.
Mattress Buying Tip #4. When speaking of Mattress Tips, I think it would be a good idea to talk about Warranties. What does a Warranty cover? When speaking of a Mattress, there is really only one thing that can go wrong, severe sagging. Before you start to call the Mattress Store you purchased your Mattress from, let me explain. Mattresses over time will show body impressions and the more quilting on top of your Mattress, the more body impression it will show. Most Mattress Companies allow 1 1/2 inch of body impression to consider it normal wear. Many factors can affect this sagging, to include weight, improper rotation, improper storage, just to name a few. Are there legitamate Mattress flaws, Yes. Another factor to consider on your Mattress Warranty is cleanliness of your Mattress. Always buy a Mattress Protector with your New Mattress to protect your investment. A small water spot on your Mattress can void your Warranty.
Mattress Buying Tip #5. Check with a Mattress Specialty Store. These Mattress Stores have popped up everywhere, but they only deal in Mattresses so you know they know what they are doing. Furniture Stores will sell Mattresses to compliment Bedroom Suits, but Mattress Specialty Stores only sell Mattesses and will probably have more room to make sure you get the best price because of quantity discounts. Dont be afraid to throw out an offer on the New Mattress.
These are just 5 quick tips to think about when buying a Mattress. I will go more in depth on how to select, how to get the best price, and how to make sure you sleep like a Queen or King.
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