The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) says a good bed will last 8 – 10 years with continuous use. This time frame should be used only as a guideline because there are factors other than age that suggest that your mattress set is worn out and should be replaced. The following are some of the signs that indicate it may be time for a new mattress set :

Because mattress "loss of comfort and support" is so gradual, you may not realize that your current sleep set is not as supportive as it used to be. Experts agree that it is a good idea to replace your sleep set every 8-10 years to insure you are getting the healthful, restful sleep you deserve.

No. If you need to buy a new mattress anyway, it might be a good investment. However if you already have a good, ordinary mattress then another alternative is to think about buying a memory foam mattress pad / topper. That's what worked for me.

The memory foam mattresses sold on this website are of the highest quality in the industry. We sell them at these extremely low prices because we don't pay the overhead cost associated with a mattress showroom. Our guarantee is the best in the industry and all of our customer service representatives sleep on either our Isotonic? Mattress Set or our Extraordinaire? mattress set. So feel free to call up and ask them what they think of these products.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that the new standard may eliminate up to 75 percent of the deaths and injuries that occur annually from mattress fires.

When your baby becomes more active, when s/he begins to pull himself to a standing position or when he sits up alone it will be time to lower the mattress to prevent your little one from either climbing out or falling out.

HealthSmart™ Bed Replacement Tops are now available online. At this time, all HealthSmart™ Bed Replacement Tops available for order through the online store are produced with a single type of panel fabric. Therefore, the replacement top may not match the original top exactly.

Besides the free Allergy Armor? Ultra bedding package mentioned above, you'll get other great perks like free shipping, no sales tax, a $100 cash rebate offer, and top-notch customer service. See Why Buy a Royal-Pedic Mattress from achoo! ALLERGY? for more details.

Mattress protectors are great for, well, protecting your mattress from the dreaded drool. The bed inside each Corda-Roy's chair is not water resistant. The mattress protector is. If you want to keep the mattress cover or foam from ever becoming wet or soiled, the mattress protector is for you. If you keep it on all the time, it's great insurance against spills which can sometimes damage your foam if not caught quickly enough.

any Dormicentro® Jirón in San José, or any of the over 500 distributors nationwide. Every Jirón mattress has several markings that identify it as such. These markings go from the label, to the Jirón name printed on the fabric, to the printed plastic bag with our name on it.

Waterbed Toppers For those of us that love the feel of a waterbed, but do not like the cost of buying one, it is possible to buy a waterbed mattress topper. A waterbed mattress topper is a thinner, smaller version of a waterbed, however it fits on the top of your regular mattress. It gives anyone the ability to sleep on a waterbed, but with less hassle of having a full waterbed. Search online for a list of local stores that stock waterbed mattress toppers, and visit the store in person.

Yes, you can. However, we recommend you replace the set if you are replacing one piece. The mattress and boxspring work together as a single unit. The boxpring acts as the shock absorber for the mattress. You would not buy a new car and put old tires on it, so why would you put a new mattress on an old boxspring? Back to top

The rule became effective on July 1, 2007 and applies to all mattress sets manufactured in the United States or imported into the United States on or after that date. The standard requires that each mattress set bear a permanent label stating that the mattress complies with the standard.

All new mattresses take a while to get used to. However your body will soon adjust. It is surprising how slight changes in sleeping surface can affect your sleep. A smell of newness may affect you for a few days; even a slight difference in height may disrupt your sleeping pattern. These teething troubles are present no matter what new mattress you buy, foam or sprung. They will fade over time.

First there are physical indicators: there are visible sags and "valleys", the bed creaks, coils can be felt/are visible and there are rip and tears in the mattress surface or seams. Then there are body symptoms: back, joint and muscle pain, not feeling refreshed following a night's sleep, feeling tired/drowsy throughout the day and poor concentration.

Be sure to check the label! All Englander mattresses are made of the finest quality, new materials. They are never reconditioned or recovered. Mattresses returned to retail stores by dissatisfied customers are sent back to the manufacturers. In many states it is illegal for mattresses to be resold by the retailer.

Generally speaking, mattresses last for about 10 years unless your twins routinely use it to practice their gymnastics. After 10 years, your mattress has probably provided about 29,200 hours of service and is probably ready to be retired. Generally speaking, if one of more of these situations apply, think about getting a new mattress: The old theory was that firmer was better, but that's not really true. The best mattress for you is the one that is most comfortable for you.

You should give your new mattress at least one week before calling your sales person. You have sixty days to make a possible reselection. A stain proof mattress cover must be used during this period. If yourmattress is soiled in any way we will not be able to accept it back.