2 Sided Mattresses

Do not purchase a one-sided mattress if you can afford another couple of hundred dollars for a two-sided mattress. In my opinion, there are two reasons to buy a two-sided mattress. One is the obvious....you have two sides that you can rotate regularly. Number two, the mattress will last at least 50% longer than a one-sided mattress. I think the extra investment that you pay for a two-sided mattress will prove itself.
Be sure your mattress measures at least 15"-16" thick. Also, pick up one side of the mattress to test the weight. If it's as light as a feather and easy to pick up, it's best that you leave it alone. Look for the heaviest mattress and you will probably be pleased with that mattress for years to come. The reason for that is obvious. If there is very little padding inside the "fancy quilt" chances are it will not last very long. A heavier mattress will have 2-3 times the amount of padding inside and should last AT LEAST twice as long as the "feather-light" mattress.
When I was a young boy growing up, my father had a mattress factory and mattresses were made mostly with cotton. Then came along polyurethane foam in all sorts of "flavors". Years later, different versions of memory foam were used to make mattresses and of course, we can't forget about latex mattresses which were being used during World War II and is still being used all over the world.
I think shopping for a mattress has to be one of the most confusing purchases that we will ever make. Of course, being in the business for over 25 years, I have the advantage of knowing what works and what does not work. One is that I would never purchase a one-sided mattress if there was a two-sided mattress available, as I mentioned in the beginning of this blog.
My intentions here are honestly to help you make a good decision on your mattress purchase and I just want you to know that if you will follow these few simple guidelines, you will not be disappointed wherever you buy your mattress. Of course, if you want me to help you, I will be glad to pass on any other knowledge that I may have that will help you make a decision that you can feel confident about.