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A good mattress can mean the difference between sleep and grumpiness. Wanting to make sure you don't get cranky, Slumberland offers you these quick tips for selecting a mattress.

1. Warranty. Make certain that the mattress has a good warranty. And be sure to ask about proration. The proration is the percentage of the original purchase price the mattress manufacturer will refund if the mattress is defective, usually a certain percentage for each year you own the mattress.

2. Side support. Check the support on the outer edges of the mattress. The sides of the mattress should provide as much support as the middle. To check, roll from the center of the bed to the sides and back.

3. Ticking. Check the ticking (outside cover) fabric. The ideal fabric should be cotton blends or damask. Don't buy a mattress if the cover is made of vinyl or polyester. The fabric will not “breathe” and will be uncomfortable in warm weather.

4. Coil count. The coil count for a quality mattress should start at 300 for a full or standard mattress, 375 for a queen and 450 for a king-size mattress. A higher coil count means a higher-quality mattress.

5. Size. Make certain you are comfortable with the size of bed you choose.

Remember:

•A twin extra-long is 39 in wide and 80 in long
•A regular twin or single bed is 39 in wide and 75 in long
•A full, standard or double bed is 54 in wide and 75 in long
•A queen mattress is 60 in wide and 80 in long
•A regular king is 76 in wide and 80 in long

We take pride in providing a focused selection of mattresses and home furnishings that understand the way you really live. Good-looking furniture that's easy to love, easy to maintain and, best of all, easy on the pocketbook.

Slumberland. Furniture that lives the way you do.

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