Mattress Info

What Makes a Mattress?

Wondering about all the parts that make a whole mattress? Well, look no further...

Support System

Mattress support can come in the form of innerspring coils or a foam core.

• Differences in Available Coil Systems
• What are Pocketed Springs
• About Fire Resistant Mattresses
• 1-Sided vs. 2-Sided Mattress
• What is a Core
• What is Mattress Density
• What is a Hybrid Mattress
• What is a Mattress Coil Gauge

Comfort Foams

Memory foam, latex foam, gel foam, and more demystified.

• What is Memory Foam
• What is Latex
• Differences in Mattress Foams
• What are Dunlop and Talalay
• What is Hi-Density Foam
• What is Hi-Resiliency Foam
• What is Swedish Foam
• What is Tempur Material
• What is Recovery Time

Other

• What is Quilting?
• What is Tufting?
• Mattress Glossary

Types of Mattresses

Discover what makes each type of mattress unique it its own special way.

• When to Upgrade to a King
• Difference Between King and Cal King
• Memory Foam Mattress Types
• About Hotel Mattresses
• What Type of Mattresses Do Hotels Use?
• What is a Waterbed?
• What is an Air Mattress?
• What is a No-Flip Mattress?
• Visco Elastic Memory Foam

Comfort Levels

By now you've probably seen the words, "Plush", Firm", and "Pillowtop". Learn what's different about them each.

• Difference in Pillow and Euro Top
• Truth About Firm Mattresses
• Support vs. Comfort
• Difference in Plush
• Difference in Firm
• Will a Firm Mattress Hurt Your Back?
• Will a Soft Mattress Hurt Your Back?
• Are Foam Mattresses Better than Innerspring Mattresses
• The Comfortable Choice

Mattress Care

Mattresses can be an expensive investment, so it's important to take the necessary steps to make them last longer.

• Benefits of Mattress Protectors
• Prorated and Non-Prorated Warranties
• Dust Mites and Mattresses
• How to Clean Your Mattress
• The Best Ways to Protect Your Mattress
• What to Look For in a Good Mattress Warranty
• The Type of Box Spring You Should Use
• Make Your Mattress Softer
• When to Buy a New Mattress
• How to Sanitize Your Mattress
• Protecting Yourself While Sleeping
• Breaking in a New Mattress

Mattress Foundations

The base of support under your mattress can be just as important as what's inside.

• What is a Box Spring?
• What is a Foundation?
• What is a Low Profile Box Spring?
• What are Box Spring and Foundation Alternatives?
• Do You Need a Box Spring with your Mattress?
• What Type of Mattress and Box Spring for Platform Bed?
• When You Should Buy a New Box Spring/Foundation
• The Difference Between a Divided King and a Split King Adjustable Base
• Bedding Glossary
• Adjustable Base Guide

Mattress Accessories

Mattresses require a few things for optimal use, like sheets and pillows.

• Bedding Glossary