Memory Foam Buying Guide

Memory foam is beginning to become very popular online! The problem is that there are sellers out there that aren't honest with customers. Here are things to look for when purchasing memory foam products!

1. Density is the most important thing to look for when purchasing memory foam products. The words pound or lbs. should be after any number that is used to describe a memory foam product. Some sellers (mainly on Ebay) are saying that their item is 5.0 or 6.0, they are not measuring density but they are measuring the weight of 2 cubic feet of memory foam. The actual density is between 2.5 and 3.0 lbs. The lowest grade recommended for bedding products is 4.0 lbs. Otherwise the memory foam will not last long and will not provide proper support.
2. If a memory foam item is priced very low, there is probably a reason for it. Unless you are buying a used item, a memory foam mattress topper or overlay should cost more than $25 or $30. It is one thing to find a deal and another to get ripped off and be stuck with a product that doesn't do what you thought it would.
3. Be wary of any mattress that has less than 2 inches of memory foam. Any less than 2 inches is not enough to give you the luxurious feel of memory foam. Stomach sleepers need at least 2 inches of memory foam and back or side sleepers need at least 3 or 4 inches of memory foam for the best support.

The tricks above are stealing money from people everyday. Make sure you can trust the company you are spending your hard-earned money with.

The steps below will help you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to memory foam products.

1. Do your research! Check as many sites as possible when looking for the right memory foam item for you. Check shopping sites like amazon.com, shopping.com, and overstock.com. Check auction sites like ebay.com, ioffer.com, bidville.com, and isurfauctions.com. Compare prices and make sure to ask questions if you get confused.
2. Be aware of what you like and what you don't! Check your local furniture stores for Tempurpedic mattresses and see if you like how they feel. Tempurpedic uses a 5.3 lb. density memory foam. Doctors and Chiropractors recommend a 4.0 lb. memory foam because it is softer, but still gives good support. You need to know what you want when you go into a buying situation.
3. Make sure you know the density of the item you are buying. Don't jump at a cheap price and end up with junk.
4. Check the Warranty! Tempurpedic offers a 10 year warranty on all of their beds. Any company that offers less is not worth buying from. If they don't believe in their product, you shouldn't either.
5. Check the trial! All memory foam companies should offer a trial period. If there is a trial of less than 30 days, don't buy from them!

Thank you for reading our guide to memory foam products and take a look around www.memoryfoamfurniture.com and let us know what you think!