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.

If your current box spring doesn't creak or sag and if the springs aren't "bouncy," perhaps you can consider using your old box spring and just purchasing a new mattress.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Cuddle Ewe Underquilt is a mattress topper. It is meant to be used on top of any type of mattress you are currently using and help enhance it make it more comfortable.

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.

Using a mattress pad with the HealthSmart™ Bed is your choice. Because the removable top is designed to trap fluids and particles so they can be washed away, a mattress pad is not necessary to protect the mattress from damage.

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.

It is required for warranty coverage by all manufacturers. With out this extra support the foundation will warp over time and not provide the proper support to the mattress. If you have ever had a bed that seems to be lower in the middle causing you to roll into the center this has happened because the box spring was

The model name label for all HealthSmart™ Beds includes the thickness designation of the top after the model name. For example - Haverville™ Luxury Firm 1X. The model name label is sewn into the lower right side of the HealthSmart™ Top. this time, Simmons manufactures HealthSmart™ Beds with a specific thickness of removable top. Higher end models will have thicker tops as part of the luxury step-up within the line.

You should know up front that although transmission of herpes is very unlikely unless there is actual close physical contact of a sexual nature, however the use of condoms and spermicides is NOT 100% effective in prevention, although they have been reported to reduce the risk.

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.