How To Get Custom Mattress Firmness That’s Adjustable For Each Person?

It’s not a secret that we are all created in our own unique body design. We are all human beings but we didn’t come out of the womb with the same tastes. Whether it’s the food you like to eat, your taste in clothing, or the mattress we sleep on, it’s likely that if you share a mattress, what ever one person enjoys for comfort the other most likely will not. Hard, medium, or soft perhaps something in between how can we possibly get all of these unique comfort levels for each to sleep? Savvy Rest, Land and Sky, and other bed makers heard the question have listened to consumers that demand comfort on their respective sides of the bed. Each sleeper can now have Individual Adjustable Mattress Firmness and this is not an air or waterbed.

Each Individual Sleep Gets Three 3 Inches Layers

We don’t agree on our mattress, how can we build one that has a unique feel for each of us?

Quotes from customers:

“My husband likes it firm and I prefer it soft”

“We never agree on mattress firmness”

“My wife likes it firmer and I like it softer”

These unique custom mattresses are essentially like having 2 individual beds side-by-side with the look of one and are typically available in king and queen sizes. They consist of a top and a bottom that are made with one big durable luxurious mattress cover that can be unzipped and removed leaving a suite case like cavity for the bottom portion of the cover. Inside the cover somewhere between two to three solid 1piece 3” layers of latex foam rubber are placed which can be rearranged and arranged to achieve the ideal firmness. Each layer  lies upon the other. Firmness of each layer can be the same or different helping to create customizable support and exact comfort that is just perfect for you and yours.

Two different firmness levels in the same mattress

Speaking of you and yours, Individual Adjustable Mattress Firmness can be customized by selecting split layers of latex foam rubber instead of solid one piece layers. This gives each sleeper the unique opportunity to build the mattress of their dreams. If you are a person that likes the bed soft and your partner wouldn’t have anything but a bed that is as hard as a rock we think you are guaranteed to find the correct firmness  and support each of your bodies needs.

I wonder how many people consider donating a used mattress as a recycling option?

While recycling mattresses reduces and repurposes mattress content, donation through reuse helps the environment and helps others. If you are thinking about buying a new bed or maybe you already did perhaps a dilemma has begun, what in the world are you going to do with your old mattress and boxspring? Landfills, waste disposal companies often charge an arm and a leg to dispose of them or only have convenient pick up times that serve them and besides that it really does seem senseless to throw it to the curb.  Which brings us to mattress donation, donating a mattress and box spring is a great way to protect the environment and help someone out, but where and who can you give it too?

Donating a Used Mattress

Goodwill, Savers, and Salvation Army are some of the first places people turn to when they are thinking about donating a mattress set. While these are perhaps the more obvious choices there are certainly others. Additional avenues for donating bedding could include local church’s and religious organizationss or community group. They are commonly known for helping out individuals or families that are in need of such items and will frequently accept them if allowed to do so. Another donation avenue is to contact local thrift stores, food pantries, or shelters. In some of these cases they may not have a facility large enough to store items as large as a king size mattress and boxspring but we have seen situations where organizations will accept a phone number in order to contact you when a need arises for your bed.

Which ever method you choose to donate understand that laws can vary state by state and we encourage you to abide by any or all of them. Check out websites and make sure of all current rules of places like Goodwill or Savers etc. It is best to contact your local locations, but don’t be shocked if they are unable to accept used mattress or boxsprings donations. Because they don’t have the tools to prep them for legal resale as a source of their revenue they may have to refuse your offering.

When donating your used mattress set be honest in your posting or to the organization that is going to accept it.

Recipients don’t want someone else’s bugs, stains, or  worn and torn bed. When posting online include pictures that show the beds shape which will help to increase interest. Craigslist.org, Freecycle.org, and Backpage.com are all websites where mattress sets can be offered to those looking for them for free. Finally don’t forget to mention the availability of a free mattress to family, friends, and coworkers. Commonly they need or know someone that needs your old mattress set as a way to get off the floor or the sofa.  Although they may not be considered a donation other possible ways to give a bed away could be as close as your local university campus, posting a flyer on local bulletin boards in grocery stores or other highly trafficked areas.

Donating furniture like mattresses to a tax exempt organization or charity can have tax benefits. First you will need to make sure they qualify in order to justify your deduction. You will need to determine the fair market value and document it. The document showing proof of your charitable offering is a receipt that you will be able to give to the IRS when you file your taxes that not only benefit you but assist and help those in need.

If your first thought was ick, gross, or there is no way in hell I would ever buy a used mattress then we’d be in agreement. Perhaps there is a place for used mattresses and those that want to sell one.

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Most legitimate mattress and furniture stores don’t sell used mattresses.There are a few that know enforcement of existing laws is lax at best bearing in mind it’s illegal in most states to sell one unless it has been properly cleaned and sanitized. Which is why most won’t bother with taking them in on trade buying them back considering their nasty, the health risks involved, virtually no recycling options available and stores are able to buy brand new ones for wholesale cost.

To the best of my knowledge the same laws do not apply to individuals wanting to sell their mattress. If you are one of those people that wouldn’t mind picking up a few extra bucks to put towards your new bed purchase we’re hear to help.

Where to sell a used mattress and boxspring?

• Craigs List,
• Backpage.com
• Newspaper classifieds
• Word of mouth (Tell friends, family, and co-workers)
• Post signs in high traffic areas
• Advertise on community billboards

Require local pick up only or charge for delivery. Only accept cash or Paypal as payment absolutely positively no checks or money orders to avoid online scams. You can sell your used mattress by means of a subdivision, garage, or yard sale do expect to get far less for it than by the other methods.

How to sell a used mattress and box spring?

Go the extra mile to make the old mattress marketable. People don’t want dirty or stained mattresses and they don’t want to see urine, blood, or perspiration stains or smell. They usually do not want one that is torn, lumpy or sagging badly, but if yours still has a little life in it then there will be a buyer for your old bed. No matter what you paid for it new, just remember  to “Price the Mattress Set Right” because most people are not willing to pay more than a 100-200 dollars. Remember, your idea was to throw it away so any money is better than no money.

Tips and Good selling points to promote if they apply.

• Consider having it professionally cleaned and sanitized if your bed is in pristine condition
• Include that it was used in a non smoking environment
• Mention that you do not have pets
• Tell the consumer it was vacuumed regularly
• Indicate that a mattress pad or protector was always used and was cleaned frequently
• Include multiple photos showing the condition of the mattress set (This is a must)
• Make sure your ad includes the original price paid including sales tax to establish a base line for negotiations.
• Brand names appeal to buyers and they are more secure with them so if you have a used Sealy, Serta, Tempur Pedic or Simmons it’s possible to get a few extra dollars of value.
• Include free delivery if you have the means to do so. Maybe even pad the price with a few extra dollars to cover your time and vehicle expense.

While many of us scoff at the idea of purchasing a bed used know that there are people less fortunate than us that would love to simply have a mattress to sleep on and can’t afford a new one. While the extra cash would be nice, you could help out your fellow man or woman and give it away for free via the same avenues mentioned above.

The best repair for this type of situation is a good ounce of prevention…

 which we will discuss in a moment, but the truth is many beds never have enough support to begin with and especially when larger people are using them.  Cracking, breaking, or splitting out are common failure in wood rails with down hooks. These down hooks slide down into vertical slots where horizontal receiving pins are located within both the footboard and headboard.  The failure comes when too much weight is applied to the side rails.  Another possible failure can be where the receiving pins in the headboard or footboard  are not encapsulated by enough wood and fail, in either case repair is usually not an option.

How to prevent wood rails from cracking or splitting

The way to prevent such an issue is with supports like the ones offered from Glideaway MFG. If the wood side rails are new or still in good condition we use their BB8 steel cross supports they utilize heavy angle iron and have multiple adjustable legs in king or queen sizes. With enough feet and proper installation such a support is strong enough to hold even a soft sided waterbed one of the heaviest beds sold. For everyday use under average weight couples and lighter weight loads we recommend their G-FORCE support system which utilizes less steel and fewer feet. Both systems span the width of wood rails and lay where wood slats typically go. They screw firmly into place and help take load weight off of the down hooks and tranfer it to the floor safely and effectively.

What if my wood side rails have been lost or cannot be fixed?

It happens to the best of us and yes they do get lost especially in the case of moving companies. In the case of queen size beds we replace the wood rails with Glideaways all steel frame system.  They call it their 62CS hook rails with an adjustable center support. It literally replaces the need for wood rails which are often covered by bedding and bed skirts anyway. Steel side rails and universal down hooks replace the wooden sides. The strong center support bar with adjustable feet keeps wide boxsprings supported properly and meets all warranty requirements.  

For twin and full size models we use Glideaways number one for beds that have a headboard and footboard. These use the same rolled steel frame as the queen previously mentioned but not center supporting legs. Instead it utilizes a connecting wire that keeps the rails from spreading and looking like an old whiskey barrel.

If you choose to not use specialty frames as mentioned above and instead use wood slats this can be done. However we recommend that you utilize wooden board cut a minimum of 1”x 4”. In addition add at least a vertical center support from the center of each slat going down to the floor, this will act as a leg and offer strength that will keep the box spring from sagging. Repeat on each of the 5 slats.

Can the wood side rails be repaired?

Repairing solid wood or laminated side rails can be a hit or a miss undertaking and it is one that we do not recommend attempting. Have this done by a professional. We have seen people glue or scab the broken / cracked area only to have it fail or fall and do more damage to the bed.

As a whole mattress warranties are very similar from one brand to another but do not assume that they are all the same. First and foremost is to read the warranty card that comes with a new mattress. The reason being is that all Mattress and Boxspring Must Have Proper Support and the warranty card explains what is and what is not covered. You do not want your boxspring to sag or break prematurely only to find that you were required to have center support from the beginning.

Queen Support Spanning The Width

Today most boxsprings are not springy; they are rigid and non-yielding and go by the name foundation. Old time boxsprings may not provide adequate support for todays’ mattress because they give where they are not supposed too causing the mattress to appear as if it is sagging when it may just be an issue of a non-supportive foundation.

If foundations supports mattresses what supports foundations?

Order of Support from the bottom up: Frame, Box Spring, and Mattress. These three functional pieces work together to make up the bed. The frame regularly made of steel provides inflexible center support and in addition to support around the outer edges of the boxspring making the frame the key component base structure. The support needs to run the length of the boxspring or foundation which ever is being used and should also span the width. Sizes that require center support in order to comply with warranties are:

• Queen
• Split queen
• Eastern king
• California king size

Do I need a special bed frame?

King Support That Is Running Bed Length

There is not industry standard that is required but most will utilize heavy-duty tempered steel that is angled in an L-shape which is of equal length ranging from 1.25 to 1.5 this is sometimes called angle iron. Heavier angle iron is used to construct bridges and buildings, while lighter angle iron still very very strong is used for an assortment applications including heavy duty bed frames some of which are even adjustable. These steel pieces come together to frame up the sturdy wooden frame of the boxspring. Then steel supports are added to span either the width or length of the boxspring. There are feet added to give addition structural support to the frame and wide spans found on the larger size beds we mentioned earlier.

Why use a bed frame, do I need it?

The purpose of a Bed Frame is threefold:

* To elevate and raise the boxspring and mattress’ height and get it off of the floor. This will make the bed easier to get in and out of.

* To connect the headboard or headboard and footboard too

* To offer a solid structure for the boxspring to sit upon while still offering support so the entire system cannot sag.

Most of the traditional beds in the USA require a frame as a connector for the headboard or both headboard and footboard such as the four-poster bed. Where as other parts of the world like Japan don’t use a box spring nor do they need a one because the mattress maybe a futon mattress and is placed directly on the floor or on a platform.