Mattress Facts and Common Questions.
What is an Innerspring Mattress?
Innerspring mattresses have wire coils as the support structure. There are actually five different types of coil systems used in mattresses. So not all innerspring mattress are the same. At BedPlanet.Com our mattress expert picks and chooses the innerspring mattresses we sell on this site. We only sell mattress makes and models that are the best value for the dollar and have proven themselves as solid long lasting products.
What is a Memory Foam Mattress?
Memory foam was developed in 1966 under a contract by NASA to improve the safety of aircraft cushions. It is now being used in many products including high quality mattresses. Mattresses with memory foam are supportive, and responds to your body's pressure and temperature. It molds to the curves in your body, providing proper orthopedic support along your shoulders, spine, hips, and legs. This contouring support improves circulation while sleeping, which reduces tossing and turning, and gives you a deeper, more restful night sleep.
What is a Latex Mattress?
Latex is a naturally derived biodegradable product. Latex comes from the rubber tree. There are many benefits to using Latex in mattresses. Latex is hypo-allergenic, and breathes to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Bacteria, mildew, and mold cannot live in latex foam. Latex foam is much more resistant to dust mites and bacteria than ordinary mattresses. But the main reason people buy latex is it provides a great long lasting consistent sleeping surface.
What is a Gel Mattress
Mattresses with gel, whether infused into foam or layered on top of the mattress, can help to reduce heat retention for a cooler sleep surface. Because of its springy responsiveness, gel is also great at conforming to the curves of your body.
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