[quote=“Phoenix” post=35342]Hi Surfnsun,
[quote]So I currently have a queen sized I-comfort foam mattress. I paid $2500 for it about a year and half ago. It was fine, but lately I’ve been sleeping really warm and not getting a good nights sleep.
So I’m thinking it might be time to go back to a traditional mattress to help with the heat issues. I’m also going with a king size bed. I think the extra room might help and I’ll feel better knowing I’m not waking up my gf whenever I toss and turn. I’ve been a light sleeper because of my job. I’m a Firefighter and we have to wake up to the sound of tones. So now I wake up pretty easily. I’m hoping this new mattress helps me get a better nights sleep.[/quote]
While it sounds like you have more reasons than just temperature regulation alone for wanting to replace your mattress … post #2 here has more information about the factors that can affect sleeping temperature and in some cased any temperature issues can be corrected by changing your mattress protector, sheets, or bedding.
[quote]Anyway, back on point. I went to a local mattress store and I’ve found two beds that are quite comfy. Both are Airloom. First there’s the Hybrid Bamboo Savannah Plush Super Pillowtop for $3300. The other is the Organic Cotton Starbrook Luxe Pillow Top for $4800. I love the feel of the Starbroook, but it seems like a steep price to pay.
I’m open to any input here! What should I be checking out? Are these quality beds? It’s hard to justify the extra cost associated with the second bed, although it does feel better… [/quote]
The first place I would start your research is the tutorial post here which has all the basic information, steps, and guidelines you will need to make the best possible choices … and know how and why to avoid the worst ones.
Outside of careful and objective testing to make sure a mattress is a good match for you in terms of PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and Personal preferences) the most important part of any mattress purchase is making sure you know the specifics of all the materials and components inside any mattress you are considering (see this article). Without this information there is no way to assess the quality/durability of a mattress, identify any weak links in its construction, or make meaningful comparisons with other mattresses in terms of quality and value. I certainly wouldn’t be considering a mattress in the price range you are looking at unless there was a compelling reason to purchase it and there were clear differences between it and other similar quality mattresses based on the parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you. There are some very high quality choices that may be just as suitable for you in much lower price ranges and I certainly wouldn’t assume that a higher priced mattress uses higher quality materials, is more durable, or is more suitable for you than another mattress in a lower budget range.
If you let me know your city or zip code I’d be happy to link you to the forum list that includes the better options or possibilities I’m aware of in your area.
Phoenix[/quote]
Zipcode here is 94947. I’d definitely appreciate the help.