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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