A – No, a foam mattress will not make you perspire any more than a spring mattress will. Polyurethane foam is open-celled (breathable) and does not retain excess heat or cold.

Q – I have a bad back. Do I need a firm mattress to make my back feel better?

A – People very often confuse the words firm and hard. A hard mattress will not help a bad back. Our bodies have a curved shape to them. The mattress you sleep on should give at your shoulders and hips and fill in the hollows. The sign of a good mattress is, “when you lie on your side, your spine should be straight.” Most people, unless they are very heavy, only require a medium firm mattress.

Q – Do I need a quilted cover on my foam mattress?

A – A quilted cover is not necessary on a foam mattress. Conventional spring mattresses require quilted covers because some padding is needed between you and the metal springs. All a quilted cover would do for a foam mattress is make it more expensive. Quilted covers cause problems for allergy sufferers because the quilted material is the ideal area for dust mites to live.

Q – My partner and I have a problem sleeping in the same bed because he tosses and turns all night and keeps me awake in the process. Will a foam mattress help?

A – All foam mattresses are like the “Bowling Ball Mattress” advertised on national TV by the big name spring mattress manufacturers. There is virtually no motion transfer from one side of a foam mattress to the other. Both of you will get a good night’s sleep “together”!

Q – My partner and I always seem to roll to the center of the spring mattress on our bed. Will a foam mattress allow the same thing to happen?

A – No, it will not happen on a foam mattress. Each person sleeping on a foam mattress is individually supported.

Q – What is considered orthopedic foam?

A – Visco-cell (memory) foam and polyurethane foam that is convoluted (egg crated) are considered orthopedic products. Visco-cell foam has special properties that make it sensitive to heat and pressure. When you lie on it, it conforms to the shape of your body, eliminating pressure points. Convoluted or egg-crate foam acts like a pillow-top making a firm mattress softer to lie on. Many people with Fibromialgia and Scoliosis find that one of these products can give them much sought-after relief when trying to sleep.

Q – I have a round bed. Can I get a foam mattress to replace the existing one?

A – Many people have odd sized mattress requirements. A foam mattress can be made to any size or shape.