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Mattress Facts and Tips
Tricks of the Trade : Episode FLTOT-210

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Row of new beds at a bed store

  • Some mattresses have molded synthetic materials instead of coils.
  • Ticking is a woven decoration on the mattress.
  • A mattress and box spring can cost from $500-$3,000
  • When buying a mattress, test as many as possible and don't be afraid to bargain with the retailer.
  • "Big three" brand names of mattress: Sealy, Serta and Simmons.
  • Most mattresses come with a 10-year warranty.
  • Put your mattress on shock-absorbing box spring and use a strong bed frame.
  • Vacuum your mattress to keep it clean.

Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills
www.fourseasons.com
Sealy makes 565-coil mattresses exclusively for Four Seasons Hotels. Other hotels that feature customized Sealy mattresses include the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Sheraton Hotels and the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.


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