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Shopping for a new Mattress

We all know it and seem to put it off.  You need a new mattress.  Who wants to think about spending money and planning to spend an entire day shopping for a new mattress.  There are so many brands and so many stores.  Do I need a new box spring as well as a mattress?  These and many other questions make the purchase of a new mattress feel like going to the dentist.

Good news in the age of email and internet shopping for a mattress is a breeze.  Do some research before you go out shopping.

We spend a third of our lives in bed why sleep in an old saggy worn out mattress.  Our hours awake are very important.  People dont get 8 hours of sleep anymore.  Why not get a better 6 hours of sleep.  Make sure you choose your new mattress wisely as you will have to deal with it for 7 to 10 years.

When its time to go shopping wear comfortable clothes and also maybe have shoes that are easy to remove so you can get comfortable.  Plan on going to 2 stores that you have researched on-line and your satisfied with that company.  When you get to the store the salesperson will help guide you toward the best mattress for you.  Be up front with the sales person.  Tell them how much you want to spend and they will do their best to find a couple of models for you to compare.  Most sales associates want to make sure you get the right mattress and within your budget.  No sales person wants you to call them the next day after delivery and complain about the new mattress.

You want to avoid this at all costs by taking your time and laying on the mattress for 10 to 15 minutes.  Kindly ask the sales person for some time to get a feel for the mattress.  If you feel the salesperson is making you feel nervous or they are being too pushy then this may not be the place to shop.
While your at the mattress store try the lasted models on the market.  Memory Foam mattress’s have made great changes in recent years.  In fact Memory Foam makes up 25% – 30% of  San Diego Mattress Man Sales.

When shopping for a guest room or for yourself forget about the old wise tale. ” Firm mattress is good for back support.”   This is a myth and a firm mattress is not for everyone.  If your looking for a guest room mattress you may satisfy most guests with a cushion firm or a firm pillow top mattress.

So you have visited 2 stores and you have found a mattress that you like at both but one costs more than the other.  You like the more expensive mattress.  Do you settle for a cheaper mattress?  Remember this mattress will be yours for 10 years and saving 100.00 over this long period does not make much sense.  You can even ask the salesperson if they will offer a better price to help you make a decision.  Some times there are unannounced sales and you could be getting that more expensive mattress at the same price.  San Diego Mattress Man suggests that you try memory foam and pillow top mattress’s while shopping.

Wear something comfortable when shopping for a mattress