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How do I best store a memory foam mattress topper

Nelson — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:05:08 -0800

How do I best store a memory foam mattress topper? Can I keep it folded, rolled, or otherwise compressed? I bought an inexpensive memory foam mattress topper for our foldout couch, for when guests come. (King size, 2 inch thick, 2.5 pounds / cubic foot density). I only need to use it every few months, so I want to store it in my garage. However, it's huge. Also it is a magnet for dirt. How do I store it out of the way?

I'd like to store it relatively tightly rolled up, or maybe folded. I don't have any place to store it flat and laid out. Is it OK to store memory foam compressed, or after a month of sitting folded / tightly rolled will it now remember that new shape?

get me into a love sac knock off

nadawi — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:01:30 -0800

Looking for the perfect bean bag chair - without out the sticker shock of the love sac so - we have a huge open living room that is a tv, computer, old school gaming, library, and fireplace staring place all at once. a couch seems too rigged for the space planning and we're the lounging type anyway. i'm looking for something that's comfortable, easy to maintain, not prohibitively hard to clean, and is worth the price. any help?

I found these (made by praxis) at overstock. They're the ones i'm leaning towards, but i can't find any info on them besides on overstock. anyone have one? pictures of non models in them? do they live up to the overwhelmingly good reviews?

i also found this one (company called jaxx) after some googling.

there's of course the ever popular love sac, which, while fun to say, seems a little on the spendy side.

i've also read this thread, but mozai seemed to be after a different feel.

i'm looking for suggestions on these products or to be pointed to things you've tried and liked (or hated) that i didn't list here.

Tempurpedic vs. Memory Foam

wetpaint — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:53:05 -0800

The topic has been covered here before, but the answer to this specific question remains elusive: Is there a difference between expensive Tempurpedic mattresses and the generic memory foam ones? We found a Leeds Mattresses brand mattress ($1299) and a Tempurpedic ($3499) that felt pretty similar as far as comfort in the store, but the salesman swore up and down that the house brand mattress wouldn't be as durable or comfortable in the long run. They both have 5 pound viscoelastic memory foam. Does anyone have experience with the Leeds brand of memory foam (the manufacturer is Leader) or with Tempurpedic versus generic? Sorry for the sort-of repeat question, except it's not really --though mattresses and memory get a lot of play on Ask MeFi, I didn't find anything current that could answer this question. Google turns up a bunch of conflicting information. Consumer Reports charges for their info (recurring billing -- argh!) I'm hoping for some up-to-date, cutting edge mattress insight! Thanks :)

Good uses for an old memory foam mattress topper?

ShootTheMoon — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:54:47 -0800

I have an old 3" memory foam full size mattress topper laying out in my garage. Looking for some DIY projects or ideas as to what I can do with this foam, as opposed to tossing it out or trying to sell on craigslist. The only idea I have so far is to chop it up and convert it into a pet bed. I am not sure what material I could use though, as my dog has, in the past, chosen to pee on new pet beds, and I dont think pee and memory foam would mix well. Any ideas?

Is it even safe to throw away the stuff, or should it be recycled?

Just the topper?

zazerr — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:16:32 -0800

Can I sleep on just a memory foam mattress topper? Other suggestions for cheap-o temporary furnishing? I've just moved to Helena, Montana to work for a political campaign (one guess which), and I'm living in a very nice but unfurnished house. Craigslist isn't very developed out here, and we don't have tons of free time to drive around Montana picking up stuff anyway. I've checked out the thrift stores, but they're pretty picked over.

1) I'm tired of sleeping on an air mattress. I've slept on a memory foam mattress before, which I liked, though wished it was much firmer. Has anyone slept on just a memory foam mattress topper on the floor? Any reasons this won't work out for me?

2) Any other suggestions for very cheap, interesting furnishing? As we're only here for four months, it pains me to spend real money. I bought some beach chairs, but we would love something that could function like a couch. A table or two might be nice as well. Ordering online is, of course, fine, but we do have a Home Depot, a Walmart, and a Target. The house is very large and empty, so out-there ideas on use of space are encouraged.

What is the real risk of mattress offgassing?

Badmichelle — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 06:23:33 -0800

What do I really need to know about mattresses and offgassing? I'm in the process of buying a new mattress, and am getting very confused about the whole "offgassing" issue. There are lots of sites that say one should only buy organic/natural latex mattresses, but those sites all seem to be actually selling such mattresses (they well may believe it to be true, but I suspect they are also biased).

Is there any such thing as an independent, relatively objective article about the safety of mattresses (in particular, memory-foam mattresses)?

I have a two-year old, and am expecting another baby in April. I'm a little alarmed by articles citing all the chemicals that are found in breast milk. I'm realize there's no way to avoid exposure, but if I can make a wise mattress decision, it would make me happy.

Can you help me buy a memory foam mattress topper

willnot — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:50:45 -0800

Memory Foam Mattress Toppers - assuming the density, thickness and size are all the same is there any difference from brand to brand? Also, I've heard they can trap heat. Do they get uncomfortably warm, or are there other things I should think about before purchasing? I'm trying to research the purchase of one of these toppers. I know that often they aren't full size. I know that 4 or 5 pounds of density will be better than lower density stuff that will start to get dents over time. Beyond that, if I found a mattress that was full size, 2 inches thick and 4 pounds in density, is there any other difference in terms of brand or should I go with whatever is cheapest from store to store?

Finally, does anybody have any experience with Healthy Foundations or Foam Order.com? Are there any other good, inexpensive sites I should be looking at? I know overstock has them, and probably for less, but they looked inferior.

Are Tempurpedic foam mattresses worth buying?

bluno — Sat, 01 May 2004 19:07:56 -0800

I need a new mattress. While shopping around, I tried one of those TemPurpedic, Swedish foam mattersses. They are about 4x more than I would ever expect to pay for a bed, but i am tempted. Anyone have any experience/advice/tips on these? Worth it or not? Any cheaper alternatives?

Tell me about memory-foam mattresses.

Peter H — Mon, 29 Mar 2004 09:07:01 -0800

Those memory-foam mattress things. Tempurpedic and the knock offs you can find in other shops. I've noticed some cost as low as $400, scroll down to the bottom (beware, it's an awful site) with the Tempurpedic running about $1800 for a fullsize. There are other knockoffs (one by Sealy i think) but I can't find a link. And what's with the latex beds? Consumers! REPORT! thanks. I have a friend whose life was changed by these things. I worry it's a fad, like the waterbed but I've heard good things. I have two questions. 1) go Tempurpedic or try something else? 2) for those with one, what is sex like on them?