Online Mattress Shopping: The Wave of the Future in the Bedding Industry

!9#: Online Mattress Shopping: The Wave of the Future in the Bedding Industry

Do you shop online? What kind of products do you buy? Would you consider shopping online for a major purchase? What are some of the reasons that you might be hesitant to shop online? More and more people in 2011 say that they feel totally comfortable making a major purchase online. Ten years ago if you asked the great majority of Americans they would have said they would never buy a pair of shoes online because they would need to try the shoes on first. Today Zappos.com is worth well over one billion dollars.

The next big industry to spread it's wings into the online market is the mattress industry. People have long shared the same thought that used to be the case with shoes; "how can I buy the best mattress without testing it's comfort beforehand?" The truth about this myth is that mattress stores do not really let you fully test their product. You are of course allowed to sit down or lay down on the bed in the store. Does anyone really think this is a valid way for someone to know if a mattress (which you spend 1/3 of your life on) is right for you? Is it really possible to know if you are getting a good nights sleep without sleeping in the bed? When purchasing a mattress online, you will find a much more friendly and fair return/ exchange policy. In fact most online stores offer a 30-day home trial.

The online market is great for consumers. Online stores are able to take a product that is sold in stores for a much higher price and offer that product at a much more reasonable rate. Think about it like this, a retail store has the issue of paying rent, paying commissions to it's employees, insurance, Air-conditioning, heat, etc. The online store does not have to deal with any of these overhead problems.

There is no need to feel as if shopping online is a big risk. If you know that you can return or exchange your purchase for another model than you can rest easy knowing your money is not lost forever if you are not happy with the way you are sleeping. However, when you shop for a mattress in a store it is very likely that you will encounter problems and frustration when and if you attempt to return or exchange your mattress.

Online Mattress Shopping: The Wave of the Future in the Bedding Industry

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Sleep Studio Visc02 Ventilated 3-Inch-This Memory Foam Mattress Topper, King

!9#: Sleep Studio Visc02 Ventilated 3-Inch-This Memory Foam Mattress Topper, King

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ViscO2 memory foam combined with ventilation provides the perfect balance of support, comfort and temperature. ViscO2 is a breakthrough in memory foam technology with the same performance as the leading brand, but with 5 times greater airflow to prevent overheating. 3 zones of air channels to allow even more air circulation at the head and feet and more support in the torso area. ViscO2 + ventilation = more oxygen (O2) under the covers for a healthier, more comfortable night's sleep. Unlike other leading memory foams, ViscO2 returns to its original size faster and is not prone to permanent shrinkage from compression. Uses MicroSafe, an anti-microbial treatment to guard against bacterial odors and resist mold and mildew.

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Is a Box Spring Necessary for the Mattress-Bed?

!9#: Is a Box Spring Necessary for the Mattress-Bed?

Do I need a Box Spring for my Mattress? This question comes up at least once during bed shopping for 90% of all people. And for good reason. Box Springs are a multi-million dollar, multi-million tree chopping industry. So in light of the green revolution (re-co-lu-tion?) these days, one can only wonder: is there really a reason for all the senseless killing of defenseless trees just to have an extra foot of wood, fabric, and air underneath your fully functional mattress? As it turns out, the answer is both a resounding no with a hint of yes. The real kicker here is that most modern box springs don't actually have "springs" in them, which basically leaves just the "box" part as a truth. And this is exactly what they are, a wood-framed box covered with fabric. All of the bells, whistles, and 21st century technology go into the mattress part of the bed, which, if you were a well-informed bed shopper, could take on all sorts of exotic construction from innerspring, foam, visco-elastic (memory) foam, flotation (water), or air.

Since most box springs are hard, mattresses are designed to work perfectly well on just about any firm, hard surface. The floor is one. I've slept on a mattress on the floor for a good 8 years, and I can personally vouch for the undiminished comfort of such a setup. If there is one key argument for box springs, it is that certain touted mattress manufacturers will claim that a box spring can extend the life of a mattress. This statement is true only to the extent of the box spring providing additional spring cushioning, absorbing some of the wear that is normally exhibited onto the mattress itself. These manufacturers typically provide a box spring with their mattress, one that they say is specifically designed to be used with that mattress.

Realistically, from all of the research I have done on this (and with a girlfriend that constantly debates this point with me, I've done my share of research), I have concluded that box springs only do two things well, and that is 1. increase the overall height of the bed, and 2. soften the overall firmness of the bed (given that the box spring is not extremely firm). Helping the mattress last longer is a distant, distant, and arguable third. As a person who neither cares for a tall bed, nor a soft bed, I found that platform beds are the most stylishly modern, environmentally-friendly pieces of furniture to complement my mattress. You simply don't need a box spring for your mattress/bed.

Is a Box Spring Necessary for the Mattress-Bed?

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Pros and Cons - Sleep Number Bed Review

!9#: Pros and Cons - Sleep Number Bed Review

People who are planning to buy a bed would probably look for a sleep number bed review. The good news for people who plan to purchase this type of bed is that the company allows the interested customer to take the bed home and test it for thirty nights. They call this the thirty-night challenge. Many people have grabbed this opportunity to try out the bed. These people found some positive and negative sides to this bed. 
 
A sleep number bed review will tell you that this type of bed is good for allergies. The air bladder does not hold dust mites and the covers can be put in the washer. This bed is comfortable because you can have a stiffer or softer sleep when you want to. It would be better if you do not change the firmness level too frequently. This bed will give the person sleeping on it the most comfortable sleep that they can have.  
 
This bed also has the capability to reduce the uncomfortable pressure points that can lead to tossing and turning during sleep. It contours to your body, which allows for superior comfort and excellent back support.  
 
The sleep number bed is built for two people because of its ability to adjust either side of the bed to the person's particular preference. Thus, if two people are sleeping on the bed, they can have one side with a different firmness or softness or even a different elevation than the other side depending on the person's needs. The numbers of the bed refer to the firmness of the mattress.  
 
A sleep number bed review showed that people, who experienced back pain or other aches and pains in the morning, support the idea that sleeping in this type of bed has reduced their aches and pains. This bed allows a person to have a comfortable night sleep. Most aches and pains experienced by an individual are usually caused by uncomfortable sleeping habits.   
 
The disadvantage though is that the softness or hardness of the bed changes slightly with air temperature and barometric pressure. Thus, if it is raining, the mattress will feel slightly stiffer. If it is clear, the mattress will feel slightly softer.
 
Another disadvantage of this bed that people should know about is that the air mattress used with this bed will naturally lose air over time and air will need to be added to compensate this. Some surveys have shown that some sleep number bed owners have experienced frequent and significant air loss. However, this might be due to faulty air pumps and connections and not merely permeation or air loss.
 
People might also experience a trench in the middle of the bed. This is noticeable when the two chambers of the bed had very different firmness levels. This trench could undermine the bed's comfort and discourage intimate encounters among couples. 
 
Another disadvantage found during a sleep number bed review is that the price of the bed is quite high. This is due to the technology used in the bed. Consumers should not worry too much about the price as the purchase of this bed also includes a 20-year guarantee. Knowing some of the pros and cons of this bed, the decision to purchase is up to you. 

Pros and Cons - Sleep Number Bed Review

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