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Buying a mattress

Are you tossing and turning night after night? Are you not getting the deep, restful sleep you need because you can't seem to get comfortable? If so, then it may be time to buy a new sleep set. Remember, the average person spends roughly 33% of their life sleeping. So getting a quality sleep set is one of the most important investments you can make.

Buying a mattress
Good Quality

Support

  • Minimum number of coils (400 - 500)
  • Thicker gauge of coils somewhat makes up for lack of coils

Comfort

  • Upholstery is usually thin and sometimes loose
  • Very few layers of upholstery separate you from the coils
  • Mattresses in this category rarely offer "plush" tops

Durability

  • Limited due to materials used and number of coils (5 -8 years)
Better Quality

Support

  • More coils than ”good” offers greater support

Comfort

  • Comfort Upholstery is thick enough to ensure that you will not feel the coils
  • More layers of upholstery offer greater choices of surface feel
  • Full range of comfort levels available (extra firm to plush)

Durability

  • 8-10 years
Best Quality

Support

  • High number of coils (600-700)
  • The gauge of coils is tuned to fit the bed and support level

Comfort

  • Many layers of upholstery
  • Full range of comfort levels (extra firm to plush)
  • Mattresses in this category rarely offer "plush" tops

Durability

  • 10-12 years