Mattress buying guides
Plain-English answers to the questions that come up when you shop for a mattress: what size fits your room, how firm is right for you, which type sleeps coolest, how long a mattress should last, when prices drop and what to do with the old one. New to mattress shopping? Start with how to choose a mattress, then use the firmness scale and size chart to narrow things down before you compare brands.
How to Choose a Mattress in 8 Steps
Learn how to choose a mattress in 8 steps: sleep position, body weight, firmness, type, cooling, partner needs, budget and return policies. Skip the guesswork
Mattress Sizes and Dimensions: The Complete US Size Chart
Mattress sizes and dimensions for every US bed, from twin to California king, plus split king and RV sizes. Size chart, room-size tips and who each fits.
Hybrid vs Memory Foam: Which Mattress Type Should You Buy?
Hybrid vs memory foam explained: what a hybrid mattress is, how each feels, and which wins for cooling, couples, edges and budget. Plus latex and innerspring.
Mattress Firmness Scale: How to Find Your Ideal Firmness
Our mattress firmness scale and chart explain what 1 to 10 really means, who medium-firm suits, and the right firmness for your sleep position and weight.
How Long Do Mattresses Last, and When Should You Replace Yours?
How long do mattresses last? Most last 6 to 10 years. See lifespan by mattress type, signs it's time to replace yours and easy ways to make it last longer.
The Best Time to Buy a Mattress: A Month-by-Month Sales Guide
When is the best time to buy a mattress? Our US sales calendar covers Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Black Friday, plus how to spot a real deal.
How to Dispose of a Mattress the Right Way
How to dispose of a mattress: donation, recycling, city bulky pickup, retailer haul-away and junk removal. Compare options, costs and what to check first.
Mattress Trial and Return Policies: What to Check Before You Buy
Compare mattress trial lengths and return policies from 90 to 365 nights, and learn the fine print to check: break-in periods, return fees and exchanges.