Frequently Asked Questions

When should I replace my mattress?

1. You bought your current mattress over eight years ago.
2. You wake up feeling more tired than when you went to bed.
3. The couch feels more comfortable than your bed.
4. Your mattress "looks" like a hand me down (or actually is).
5. You wake with aches and pains every morning.
6. You need pillows between your legs to get comfortable.
7. You see lumps, dips and valleys in your mattress.

Do I need both the mattress and foundation on a platform bed?

Today, more than ever, many people use just a mattress on a platform bed. The one sided ...... that is best for you. Alternatively, a low profile foundation can be used to support your mattress and keep the modern look of the platform bed.

Do I Need to Buy a Box Spring/Foundation?

It is strongly recommended that you purchase a box spring/foundation that is specially designed to match your new mattress. A mattress and foundation are engineered to work together as a set, and the foundation takes a lot of the nightly wear and tear, and contributes to the beds overall comfort and support. Putting a new mattress on an old foundation, pairing it with a foundation it wasn't designed to work with, or adding a board between the mattress and foundation will impede comfort and reduce the useful life of your new mattress. It may also affect the manufacturer's warranty.

How much should I spend on a new sleep set?

Mattress prices range greatly: for example, a brand name Queen set could range from $249 - $7,000. A good night's sleep is one of the best investments you can make, so you should buy the best mattress you can afford. Keep in mind that most of us spend as much as one-third (1/3) of our time in bed. Your investment will cost just pennies per night over the next ten years! In fact, a $2000 sleep set costs less than 28 cents per night (based on a full 20-year warranty).

How long should my bedding last?

Just as with prices, the quality and life of your set can vary. We recommend you buy the highest quality bedding you can afford. You should replace the old bedding when you feel it is no longer providing the support you need. Today's mattresses have some of the most highly advanced materials and features and are designed to last and offer outstanding comfort and support for many years to come.

What role does the mattress play in higher quality sleep?

Considering we toss and turn an average of 60 - 90 times per night while sleeping, the quality of the mattress is quite important. Some people wake up from sleep because the body is actually fighting the mattress and trying to conform to it; The problem is that your mattress should conform to yoy, not the other way around. Here at Chubby's Mattress, we provide mattresses that will give our customers nothing short of the best quality, healthiest sleep, support and comfort! All at Comfortable prices.