You can also use fans to keep air moving in the room where you opened it to promote circulation. To combat that, we suggest opening your mattress in a room that’s well-ventilated. Nonetheless, it’s often accompanied by a chemical odor that can be strong enough to disturb your sleep. This might sound scary, but rest assured that researchers say off-gassing is generally harmless. During this process the mattress releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. Second, synthetic foam mattresses, which include memory foam options, are prone to off-gassing. Sleeping on a mattress immediately after unboxing won't damage it, but it won't be at its intended firmness, which might skew your initial impressions. But we recommend that you don’t sleep on it immediately for a couple of reasons.įirst, a mattress may appear solid and sleep-ready once you unfurl and unwrap it, but most mattresses need several hours to fully expand and reach their final level of firmness. After the plastic is fully removed, the bed can assume its full size in a matter of minutes. Once you pierce the final layer of plastic, your mattress will start to inflate-instantly. Let The Mattress Expand And Breathe For A Bit The guard on the bottom ensures you won’t cut the mattress, and the blade is protected so it’s tough to slice your hand, too. Both Lindsey and I have used these, and we’d suggest opting for those, over scissors, whenever you can. Scissors should suffice in most cases, but for convenience and safety some mattress brands provide credit card-sized plastic cutters to aid with the unboxing process. Learn from us: Take your time and be mindful of where the plastic ends and the mattress begins-and where your fingers begin, for that matter. Meanwhile, one of Lindsey’s former colleagues nearly cut herself while wrestling with plastic wrap on a new mattress. In my early days of mattress testing, I nearly damaged the fabric of a couple of mattresses when slicing through the plastic. It’s not only wasteful, but it can also be risky if you’re not careful. One of my least favorite things about unboxing mattresses is the excessive amount of plastic I have to wade through during setup-it seems like miles worth of the stuff. The card-sized cutters that some brands ship with their mattresses make it easier to cut through. Fortunately, most brands provide a setup sheet to guide you in correctly orienting your mattress.īe Careful Not To Cut The Mattress (Or Yourself) When Removing The Packaging This is an especially cumbersome task for larger, heavier mattresses. Otherwise, you’ll have to flip it over once it’s fully inflated. So, before puncturing the plastic of your mattress and letting it inflate, check that it’s right-side up. These can only be used in one orientation. Modern foam, latex and hybrid mattresses differ from traditional innerspring models in that they’re typically designed with a specific sequence of layers: a supportive foam or coil base, several foam or latex comfort layers, a pressure-relieving or cushioning uppermost layer and finally a top cover. Know How To Orient The Mattress Before You Puncture The Plastic This add-on usually costs between $100 and $150, but companies like Saatva and Tempur-Pedic include it free with white glove delivery of their mattresses. Brands that offer this service can also remove your existing mattress for an additional fee in most cases. To skip this entirely, you can look for a brand that offers white glove delivery, which includes unwrapping and setting up your new mattress in a room of your choice. The rest comes straight from the mattress itself-plus, when unfurled, a bed becomes more unwieldy due to the large size. Lugging around the full package is awkward, and the box and plastic wrap only account for about 10 pounds of the total weight (yes, Lindsey has weighed them before). Lindsey and I also suggest getting someone’s help removing the mattress from the box. (I personally sleep on a twin, and even so I’ve struggled with maneuvering heavy boxed twin mattresses on my own.) To avoid injury, ask a friend or family member to help you move the mattress. This is a challenging endeavor to perform solo. Mail-order mattresses are conveniently delivered right to your doorstep.but then it's up to you to haul them to your bedroom and set them up. It’s a bit of initial legwork, but it could save you from a major headache down the line.įind Someone To Help Haul Your Mattress To Its Final DestinationĪ boxed queen mattress weighs between 70 and 160 pounds, with organic latex models being the heftiest. Regardless, I suggest checking with the brand to see what frames are compatible or suggested, and which bases you should steer clear of for the sake of the warranty. If you want to put your mattress on the floor for a chic minimalist vibe, find a model that doesn’t require a frame or base to maintain its warranty.
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