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The Pros and Cons of Purple Mattresses

When it comes to mattresses, there are seemingly endless options on the market. But if you're looking for a mattress that offers the best of both worlds in terms of firmness and softness, then a Purple mattress is the way to go. Not only does a Purple mattress have the GelFlex Grid – which provides both – but it also offers simultaneous support.   At the Furniture Mall, we have a Mattress Headquarters, with tons of mattresses for you to look through, and we recently got in Purple mattress ....

Top Three Questions People Ask About Mattresses in the Store

These are the top three questions people ask about mattresses in the store: What kind of mattress lasts the longest - Memory Foam, Hybrid, or Coil?   The answer to that is really that they are all about the same in terms of longevity.  The warranty on each mattress is going to be at least 10 years.  It just depends on the body impression, of how far it would have to sink down for us to replace the mattress.  Memory foam, coil, or hybrid, are all going to be fitted to you personally and ....

How to Narrow Down Which Mattress is Right for You.

One of the most common questions we get when people walk into our mattress ring - when they're kind of overwhelmed by how many mattresses we have - is "How do you help narrow it down when there are so many options?"     Take Sleep Assessment:   One of first things we do is recommend our sleep assessment and test area.  We grab you a pillow based on whether you sleep on your side, back, or stomach.  We have three sleep test beds which are firm, medium, and soft.  From there, we're goi ....

Top Five Questions to Ask Before You Shop for a Mattress

Mattress shopping can be overwhelming.  Here are a few tips to help you save time and ensure you are on track for the perfect mattress.   How long should my mattress last?       As a rule of thumb for mattress replacement, we usually say 8 to 10 years.  Dead skin cells and bacteria get inside mattresses which is not the most hygienic situation.  Back pain, sagging, or other comfort issues are signs a new mattress may be in the works.   Generally, new mattresses will last around 1 ....

What's Your #1 Selling Mattress?

It’s one of the most frequent questions that is asked of our specialists and it's difficult to pinpoint one mattress.  Mattress choice is different for everybody and they feel different for everybody as well.     Our Best Selling Brand However, we do have a number one selling brand, Tempur-Pedic.  One of biggest reasons that Tempur-Pedic is one of our best sellers is not really about price.  The biggest reasons are durability and how well it’s going to contour to your body.     ....

Why are There so Many Price Points for Mattresses?

What is the difference between a $699, $1,299, and $3,000 mattress?  A few things... An Entry Level Mattress For example, a Sealy queen mattress for $699 will get you a standard entry-level memory foam mattress  This a great choice if you're looking for a memory foam mattress on a budget. But it’s not going to have the cooling technology or the warranty length of other higher-priced options.   A Mattress that's a Step Up How about the Sealy priced at $1,299 for a queen mattress only. ....

What are the Risks of Buying a Mattress Online?

What are the Risks of Buying a Mattress Online? Hi, welcome back.  I'm Kory Gilmore, Sleep Specialist at the Furniture Mall of Kansas.  Today we're going to be talking about why it's a gigantic gamble to buy a mattress online. #1:  You Can’t Try it Before You Buy It!   Whether it's firm, medium, or soft, just by looking online, there's so many in-betweens in there, it's really hard to get a true feel for the mattress that you're going to be looking at. #2:  It's a Huge Pain to Ship ....

Are Mattress Stores Greedy?

This is one of the most common questions we get asked and rightfully so – Tuft and Needle’s "Mattress Stores are Greedy" advertising campaign has raised the issue and question within consumers’ minds.  So now it’s our turn to tell our side of the story.   The Major Brands and Models are Price Protected Here’s the truth:  The manufacturers dictate the selling price, not the store or mattress dealer.       Price-protected means that no matter where you go across the country, ....

Review of the New Tempur-Pedic Line

Tempur-Pedic is the gold standard in mattresses.  However, sometimes the price point makes it difficult for some buyers to justify the investment.  Today we’ll be talking about the difference in the new Adapt and ProAdapt line from Tempur-Pedic and how it is opening new markets with their new Adapt Tempur-Pedic line.   A New Entry-Level Tempur-Pedic Adapt is a new entry-level Tempur-Pedic line with the standard TEMPUR memory foam.  It's at a very competitive price point and competes w ....

How Often Should I Change My Mattress?

Today we're going to be talking about one of the most common questions we get asked, and that is, "How often should we change our mattress?" It’s a great question and there are 8 key factors you should consider. Ask yourself these questions and they will inform whether or not you should be considering a new mattress. 8 KEY FACTORS: 1) Are you tossing and turning all night long, or not getting a good night's rest? 2) Are you waking with a lot of aches and pains? 3) Do you feel like you ....