Consumer Mattress Reviews

Consumer mattress reviews can really come in handy when you're in the market for a new bed. This section of the site is devoted to those who have something to say about their mattress and wish to help others in their purchasing decision. We want to provide a way for folks to share information and contribute advice.

Follow the links below to write a review of your mattress or to read the reviews left by other visitors to the site.

• Englander
• Hypnos
• Jamison
• King Koil
• Kingsdown
• Novaform
• Original Mattress Factory
• Sealy
• Sleep Number
• Serta
• Shifman
• Simmons
• Spring Air
• Tempurpedic
• Therapedic

Why Do People Need Consumer Mattress Reviews?

Finding the right mattress for use in your home is an important task, and you want to be sure that you get the best one you can for your money. There are a ridiculous number of different kinds of mattresses, and it can be quite hard to know which one is right for you. You need some way of learning what the different features of a certain type of mattress are, such as how long they're likely to last and what price range to expect.

Reading consumer mattress reviews can be a good way to understand the benefits or drawbacks of various construction materials and designs. They can help you get a general idea of what to look for and how to avoid common pitfalls. It's great to find mattress reviews by people who have actually used them and are willing to share their experiences with you.

There are hundreds of mattresses available in retail mattress stores, and it can be overwhelming to look at them all. It's not a good idea to go mattress shopping without first checking out some consumer mattress reviews.

How will you know which level of support to look for, which brands tend to last the longest, or which type of construction materials are suitable for people with allergies? Without any idea of the different types of mattresses, you cannot make a truly informed decision. You will end up picking whatever mattress strikes your fancy or will be sold the model that will make the salesman the highest commission. In this instance it would be unwise to let someone else make the decision for you.

Factors To Consider When Reading Consumer Mattress Reviews

When looking for a mattress, there are a few things that you should keep in mind:

Mattresses come in 5 different sizes (from smallest to largest) - single (or twin), full (or double), queen, king, and California King. You will need to decide which size you want and whether it will fit in your bedroom before you go shopping.

Mattress construction can be divided into 2 basic layers - the support layer and the comfort layer. There may be numerous different layers of material in the mattress but they can be divided into these two general zones.

The support layer is in the core and makes up the larger part of the mattress. It is usually either a frame of coiled wire springs, a thick piece of foam made from rubber latex or polyurethane, or an air filled chamber.

The comfort layer is the top layer that you actually sleep on. The materials used vary widely and can include cotton, memory foam and latex. If the mattress is double sided there will be a comfort layer on both sides so the mattress can be flipped.

At one time all mattresses were made like this but they've become somewhat rare in recent years. Manufacturers have mostly switched to one sided mattresses as a cost cutting measure but market them as "no flip". Double sided mattresses can last up to twice as long and generally receive better ratings in consumer mattress reviews.

There are 3 general comfort levels to choose from - firm, plush and pillowtop. You will see all kinds of other terms such as extra firm, ultra plush and euro box top but those are just variations on the basic three.

Main Types Found In Consumer Mattress Reviews

There are four main types of mattresses which come in the above sizes and comfort levels - traditional innerspring, latex foam, memory foam and air beds. Spring mattresses still have the largest market share by far but memory foam and latex have become quite popular and air beds are gaining consumer interest.

There are many brands that make excellent mattresses but there are a few that stand out from the rest in consumer mattress reviews such as Sealy, Serta Simmons and Tempur-Pedic. Another brand that has made a splash in the American market recently is Select Comfort. Their Sleep Number bed uses dual air chambers which allow you to adjust the firmness differently on each side of the mattress and be customized to both you and your partner.