Mattress Topper Quick Primer

Memory foam mattress toppers, also called bed toppers, are made in varying thicknesses and densities. The most common memory foam toppers are in the area of 2-inches in thickness. Premium toppers are 3-inches to 4-inches thick and are made of a denser material than the less expensive ones. Toppers of the highest density construction provide the best support and should, under normal use, last many years. What follows are a few quick tips and facts about memory foam toppers...

-- Never place a mattress pad on top of your mattress topper because memory foam responds to, and utilizes your body's temperature to accommodate your unique form and shape. Consequently, anything you place between your body and the temperature-sensitive foam will profoundly diminish the way your topper feels and the comfort its designed to yield.

-- Toppers of inexpensive, low density construction will bounce back and recover from your body's weight for a period of about 10- to 12- months. Eventually, they will begin to flatten out and show body impressions.

-- If your mattress is wearing out and degrading, or if you place your memory foam mattress topper onto a box spring base, the topper is going to sink in the same places and to the degree your mattress and box spring sinks... this defeats the purpose of the topper and you will not realize its benefits or comfort.

-- Memory foam provides it's soothing comfort only when it does all the giving from the top down and is firmly and rigidly supported at the bottom. A platform bed of solid wood construction makes an ideal base for a memory foam mattress.