Fast Mattress Facts

It's estimated that millions of people suffer from occasional sleep problems. And about a third of these people have some form of chronic insomnia. Although a comfortable bed can't cure all sleep problems, there are certain situations where the right bed can help you sleep better.

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Mattress Life Span
Mattress Construction
Foundations
Maintaining Your Mattress
Coil Facts
Weak Edges
Zoned for Support
Foam Encased Wireless Edge
Caring for Your Mattress
Mattress Do's and Don'ts

Mattress Life Span

A mattress’ life span depends on a combination of variables that affects the length of time that a sleep set will provide optimum support and comfort. Some of these variables include:

Quality. A poor-quality mattress can deteriorate quickly, while high-quality sets can be expected to provide comfort and support for a number of years. As with other products, you usually get what you pay for.

Frequency of Use. All things being equal, a sleep set in the master bedroom that is used on a nightly, continuous basis will lose comfort more quickly than one in a guest room.

Weight. An adult who is heavy will wear out a mattress more quickly than someone who is lightweight. And because two people weigh more than one, an adult who sleeps alone will put less wear and tear on his or her mattress than a couple who sleeps together.

Care. Proper care can extend the life of a mattress. For two-sided mattresses, be sure to turn your mattress over, end to end and side to side EVERY TWO WEEKS for the first six months. After this period, turn it every two or three months.

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Mattress Construction

A mattress is made of three basic elements:

The foundation acts as a giant shock absorber, taking the normal wear and tear of nightly use. Foundations also lend added support, durability, and, in the case of adjustable beds, flexibility.

The mattress core construction varies with the type of mattress. Whether the mattress is made of springs, air, foam, or water, this middle "core" provides support for the sleeper.

The upholstery layers wrapped around the core provide surface comfort. A variety of foams and fibers are used to improve cushioning properties and enhance the support of the mattress core.

The differences between a foundation and a box spring

A foundation is basically a hard platform that rests beneath the mattress. A box spring is a coil unit that provides more resiliencies and works with the mattress. Either way, when you buy a new mattress you should also buy a new foundation or box spring.

You should buy a new box spring or foundation at the same time You buy a mattress.


If you think your mattress needs replacing, chances are the box spring or foundation is worn in much the same way as your mattress. A foundation or box spring absorbs as much as half of the total weight of the sleep set; they act as giant shock absorbers and take a lot of the wear and tear of nightly use. Remember, the components of a sleep set are designed to work together as a team.

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A good bed relieve back pain.

The Back Supporter was designed with a healthy back in mind, especially the lower back. Featuring an innerspring unit with support zones, the Back Supporter includes an extra concentration of coils in the middle third of the sleep set where your lower back is located.

Maintaining Your Mattress

After several years of wear and tear, a mattress can lose its resiliency and support in both the middle portion and the edges. Beds with a sagging middle can cause you to roll toward the center of your bed. And if you have a soft middle and you share your bed with another person, you'll tend to roll into each other. Some reasons for a sagging midsection lie within the coil unit inside your mattress.

The Coil Hard Facts

Coils provide the essence of the support you feel in a mattress. Coils can also be found in box springs as well. Remember that coil count isn't necessarily the most important aspect in a coil unit. Coil concentration and construction also play a major role. Your body weight is greatest in the midsection, shoulders, and lower back,which is why beds tend to sag in these areas. The Back Supporter by Spring Air has the answer for this dilemma with zones of support and durability, providing a greater concentration of support in the mattress and the box spring. You should also know that a foundation absorbs up to half of the sleep set's total wear, and they wear out at the same rate as the mattress. So if your mattress shows signs of sag, chances are that your box spring needs replacing too.

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Weak Edges

Older beds also typically suffer from sagging edges. This occurs after years of sitting on and sleeping near the edge of the bed. Edges that lose their firmness take away from quality sleeping space and can make it more difficult to get comfortable. If you find yourself rolling off your mattress, your bed likely suffers from weakened edges.But not all beds are prone to edge sag. Most Back Supporter mattresses offer Foam Encased Wireless Edge™, which provides an expanded usable sleeping surface and provides more comfort and support from edge to edge.

Zoned For Support

Most Back Supporter mattresses include an innerspring unit with support zones. These zones feature a greater concentration of coils (i.e. more support) in the middle of the sleep set where your body weight is the most concentrated — your shoulders, midsection, and lower back. Back Supporter sleep sets offer zoned support in the mattress. The coils are high profile, oven tempered, and stronger and taller than most ordinary coils. Vertical head-to-toe lacing creates rows of coils that are hinged to work independently. This feature enhances stability and reduces mattress motion between you and your sleeping partner.

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Foam Encased Wireless Edge™

Most Back Supporter mattresses feature the Foam Encased Wireless Edge, a unique design that adds support and durability to mattress edges, providing a superior sitting edge to prevent sagging while expanding the usable sleeping surface by up to 20%.

Taking Care of Your Mattress

Rotating and Turning NeverTurn™ One-Sided Mattress To help equalize body impressions, please rotate your mattress as part of the maintenance of the sleep product. Rotate your mattress every two weeks for the first six months. After this period, rotate it every two or three months.
Easy Steps for Rotating a NeverTurn™ Mattress
1. Push at the opposite corners A and B while your mattress is lying flat. 2. Push alternately on corners A and B to position mattress on foundation. 3. And there you are...rotated end to end.
Two-Sided Mattress Turn the mattress over, end to end and side to side EVERY TWO WEEKS for the first six months. After this period, turn it every two or three months.
1. BEGIN with your mattress lying flat. 2. ROTATE your mattress so it hangs over foundation. 3. RAISE and TURN your mattress over side to side. 4. ROTATE your mattress back into position. 5. Your Spring Air mattress is now ready for another good night's rest.

Mattress Usage Do's and Don'ts

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DO rotate your mattress occasionally to help maintain and prolong the quality/comfort of your mattress. Body impressions are caused by upholstery material compressions and are normal characteristics of premium bedding. Such body impressions indicate that the upholstery layers in your mattress are conforming to your individual body shape. Body impressions up to 1-1/2" are not considered to be a structural defect.
DO replace your old foundation when you purchase your new mattress to help provide the proper support of your new mattress.
DO use a quality bed frame to support your mattress and foundation. If you have a Queen- or King-size bed, your bed frame must have a center support that extends to the ground in order to obtain warranty protection. DO use a mattress pad to help preserve the surface quality of your mattress, especially if children use the bed.
DO NOT smoke in bed or expose your mattress to an open flame. While this mattress is manufactured, as required by federal law, to resist ignition from a lighted cigarette, it is not flame or fireproof.
DO NOT attempt to rotate the mattress by yourself. To avoid damage to the mattress or the risk of personal injury, have someone help you rotate your mattress.
DO NOT fold, bend, or stand on your mattress.
DO NOT remove the law tag label attached to the end of your mattress. This tag helps identify and establish your warranty rights.
DO NOT use dry-cleaning-type fluid of any kind on your mattress. Such chemicals will damage components of your mattress.
DO NOT place a board in between your mattress and foundation since this negates the effect/purpose of your foundation.
DO NOT allow the mattress or foundation to get soiled or in unsanitary condition. This will void the warranty.

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