Is it time for a new mattress?
Based on the average age of the bedding in most homes, the answer is probably “Yes.” Over the years the public has become convinced that if a mattress has a 20-year warranty, they HAVE to sleep on it for 20 years. This is not wise - the “comfort life” of most mattresses is ten to twelve years - so don’t wait until you’re losing sleep to replace your old one. Remember one more thing - while you may sleep better and be more comfortable on a new mattress - a new bed cannot cure physical problems. If you have a bad back -and many of us do - a new bed won’t cure it. Don’t expect a mattress to perform miracles.
We mentioned a 20-year warranty in the previous section. Let’s talk about warranties for a few minutes. First of all, warranties cover defects in materials and workmanship. You may find one or two brands out there with a “sleep guarantee” or “comfort guarantee” but they are few and far between. If you CAN send back an uncomfortable bed, there is likely to be a fee which can be as much as two or three hundred dollars. For the finest mattresses in Winston-Salem come to Bowen!
Most major brands stick to the “defect” requirement for the warranty to apply and there are strict guidelines as to what comprises a defect. Loose threads and seams usually aren’t covered. Bedding with insufficient support from the bed itself is not covered. (Stains invalidate warranties too, so be sure to use a quality mattress cover.) Broken springs or loose components inside the bed are covered. The most common complaint about mattresses is the dreaded “body impression.” Before we go any further, please understand that all mattresses -other than “memory foam” ones - are going to get SOME degree of impression on the sleep surface.
Just as a new pair of shoes conforms to your feet, a new mattress must conform to your body. Those layers of padding which provide comfort must “settle” with use. A bed that is too hard to conform to your body cannot give proper support and therefore can’t be comfortable. Bedding manufacturers recognize that EXCESSIVE body impressions - permanent ones over an inch and a half deep- do constitute defects. Want to test your bed? Stretch a string with weighted ends over your mattress and measure the distance from the string to the surface of the bed, but not in a low spot n in the quilting. If it’s over 1.5 inches, you may have a warranty claim.
Okay…you’ve checked your bed and it doesn’t have a “covered” impression. You don’t rest well, you toss and turn, your back hurts in the morning. Time for a new one…but where do you go? The guys selling them out of a truck on the side of the road are a bad bet…you’ll get what you paid for - a cheap bed -and they’ll be long gone when it caves in. The big boxes have brand names at good prices, but you won’t get any help with the selection and you’ll have to figure out how to get it home…and get rid of the old one. That's where we come in. We carry the finest Sealy, Posturepedic and Tempurpedic mattresses in Winston-Salem.
Your best bet for the right mattress is a reputable retailer - one who carries good merchandise and stands behind it after the sale. Odds are that you’ll find qualified, trained sales associates who can help you make the right choice. Read the warranty card before you buy so there are no surprises later. You don’t have to pay a fortune, but money spent on the right mattress and foundation is an investment in your health. There is very little more important to our well-being than a good night’s sleep. Browse our mattresses below by clicking on one of the brands.
Finally, a good merchant will not only help you select the right sleep surface; normally they will provide delivery and setup for free or at a reasonable price. They’ll usually carry away the old bedding for you - and in the course of the delivery they can check your bed to be sure it provides sufficient support for your new bedding. Pleasant dreams!
