Mattress Myths EXPOSED

At The Mattress Company, we get a lot of, let's call them, DIFFERENT, questions. We went through out favorite and came up with a top 5. We also took some time and came up with what we feel are easy answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.

• I have a bad back, so I need a really firm mattress.

Not necessarily,  although you do need a firm support system (innerspring). A mattress that is too hard can put too much pressure on your shoulders and hips. This pressure can lead to tossing and turning, numbness, and restless sleep.

• Pillowtop mattresses don't last as long as regular mattresses.

Not really. With the new high quality materials found in today's bedding, a pillowtop will last as long, if not longer, than a mattress made just 10 years ago. These new materials also conform to your body's shape, helping you get a more restful night's sleep.

• The more coils, the better, right?

Nope. It is important to have a quality spring system, but coil counts can be misleading. While the number of coils is important, what you should also look for is the guage of steel used to make the coils, as well as quality materials, manufacturer, and boxspring construction.

• I just need the mattress, boxsprings don't wear out.

Wrong. A majority of the time, a mattress fails because of a faulty boxspring. Today's mattresses are designed to be used on a different kind of foundation than mattress made 10 years ago. The mattress and foundation are designed to work together as a sleep system.

• I can't sleep on this mattress, I'm allergic to latex foam.

Maybe, but the FDA monitors complaints for allergic reactions to latex. There hasn't been a single complaint stemming from the natural latex found in mattresses. In addition, latex mattresses are resistant to dust mites, mold and mildew, which is great for people suffering from asthma.