Is your mattress destined for the dumpster?

As a San Diego mattress store we get asked all the time for tips on how to buy a mattress.  So much of what to look for when are shopping for a mattress depends on your personal preference so we created a really quick guide to hopefully help a little.  The best way of course is to sleep on your mattress for at least 15mins and in the position you typically sleep in. Don't worry we aren't watching you.... ;)

If You Want
A Firm, Traditional Mattress
Invest In: An Innerspring Mattress
What Is It: Inside are springs -- tempered steel coils -- and layers of upholstery on either side to cushion you. Some come with cushy “pillow tops” for a thin layer of comfy fluff. They come attached (it’s almost like having a comforter that’s sewn to your mattress) or can be purchased separately. You’ll probably need to buy fitted sheets marked “deep”. The pillow top can potentially add several inches to your mattress’ depth and a normal-sized fitted sheet may slip off.

If You Want

A Mattress that Cradles Your Body
Invest In: A Foam Mattress
What Is It: This isn't the flimsy foam you'd find on a college dorm bed. New deluxe styles are made of solid foam, sometimes in just one piece -- or a multilayer combo.

If You WantSupport without a sinking feeling
Invest In: Latex
What is it: Rubber based material that comes from a tropical tree with air infused to create large open cells. Made to provide balance of pressure relief, support & durability.

If Your Current Mattress Is Fine
But It Could Be Comfier
Invest In: Memory Foam
What Is It: This cushy foam sits on top of a normal foam mattress. Developed by NASA in the '70s to provide comfort to astronauts during takeoff and landing, it molds to your body depending on your temperature (the more heat you emit, the softer is becomes).

But again, you have to try them to really know what you want. Our beds are always open ;)