Memory Foam Mattress (24 Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. Are Memory Foam Mattresses good for combination sleepers?

Combination sleepers prefer sleeping in different positions throughout the night. Therefore, a medium-firm Memory Foam Mattress shall work for a combination sleeper of average weight.

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To keep their spine upright, stomach sleepers need a firmer mattress. As memory foam is softer, it may not provide enough support for stomach sleepers. A firmer Memory Foam Mattress, on the other hand, could work for a stomach sleeper of ordinary weight.

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Light and average-weight back sleepers will benefit the most from Memory Foam Mattresses. It allows their hips to sink gently into the mattress, reducing pressure spots. Memory Foam Mattresses, on the other hand, may be a little softer for heavy sleepers.

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Side sleepers like a softer mattress that allows their shoulders and hips to sink in. As memory foam is a soft substance, it fulfills the objective of preventing pressure build-up around the shoulder and hip areas.

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Being a soft material, Memory Foam Mattresses conform to your body more easily and cradle the pressure points. This is why you get a sinking-in sensation while lying on a Memory Foam Mattress.

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Memory foams are softer in nature. They allow your body to sink in the mattress, thereby, reducing the chances of pressure build-ups. It wraps around your body and alleviates the pressure points.

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Yes. Memory Foam Mattresses are a good choice for people who share their bed as these mattresses absorb motion transfer quite well. It prevents the impact while you are moving to the other side of the bed.

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Memory Foam Mattresses absorb motion transfer better than any other type of bed. Therefore, if you move frequently at night, and do not wish to disturb your partner, opt for a Memory Foam Mattress. It shall absorb the motion and your partner won’t feel it when you move.

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Step by step guide to store a Memory Foam Mattress:

  • Clean the mattress
  • Roll it
  • Wrap the mattress
  • Seal the opening of the case
  • Transport carefully

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The main difference between memory foam and gel memory foam is its role in temperature control. Gel Memory Foam Mattresses contain a cooling gel that keeps you cool.

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Memory foam that has been injected with gel micro beads is known as gel-infused memory foam. Gel Memory Foam Mattresses efficiently absorb heat from your body while sleeping, making it easier to sleep for people who get too hot at night.

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Different ways to make a Memory Foam Mattress firmer:

  • By using a mattress topper
  • Using a mattress protector
  • Adding plywood board for support
  • Checking and replacing your foundation
  • Changing your box spring
  • Lowering the temperature of the room
  • Placing the mattress on the floor
  • Making the mattress breathe
  • Flattening your bedding
  • Replacing worn out layers

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Yes, you can safely bend or fold your Memory Foam Mattress to accommodate a move. Typically, these types of mattresses have layers of foam. Those layers are either glued together or stacked without adhesives.

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No, you cannot flip your Memory Foam Mattress. They are designed to be ‘no-turn’ mattresses. So, turning it is a big no.

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Yes, Memory Foam Mattresses are the best for relieving back pain. They conform to your body providing pressure-point relief, reducing aches. The viscoelastic foam forms to the natural curvature of your spine, promoting lumbar support. Better lumbar support relieves lower back pain, the most common type of back pain.

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Most Memory Foam Mattresses are 100% non-toxic and safe. It may pose a problem for certain folks, such as those who suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions and are sensitive to smell.

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Memory Foam is so named because it conforms to your body and responds to heat and pressure, then gently bounces back when the pressure is removed… On a Memory Foam Mattress, the sleeper may feel as if he or she is sleeping in the mattress rather than on top of it. In the year 1966, NASA came up with this concept. Its goal was to make airplane cushions more secure. For business uses, it is now very common among mattress manufacturers. Polyurethane is a polymer that is used to make Memory Foam Mattresses. It’s generally denser than other foam mattresses (it’s made up of a layer of memory foam plus a layer of support foam), thus it’s more supportive and long-lasting. However, it has a proclivity for retaining body heat, making it unsuitable for hot sleepers.

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Memory Foam Mattresses are made solely of foam and have a plusher feel. Hybrid Mattresses combine foam layers and coils and create a bouncier variant, with more support.

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Memory foam is dense and filled with disconnected air bubbles, limiting airflow. When the foam is compressed while you sleep, air bubbles are displaced. This limits space for airflow and makes you feel hot.

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Although they’re made up of several chemicals, memory foams are not necessarily toxic. The companies pass their mattresses through several tests to ensure they’re safe for the users. There are also many hypoallergenic and organic mattress options available if you wish to sleep on something totally chemical-free and nature friendly.

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No, placing a Memory Foam Mattress on a box spring might cause sagging. It is better to use a foundation instead, if you have a Memory Foam Mattress.

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Pros: relieving pressure, reducing pain, improving sleep quality, good support and spinal alignment.

Cons: heat retention, cost, not waterproof, stuck in feeling, off-grassing and odor, heavy/difficult to move.

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A quality Memory Foam Mattress can last from 10 to 15 years with the right care, which includes regular rotating and cleaning.

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There are three main types of memory foam:

  • Traditional
  • Open-cell
  • Gel

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