Congratulations! You brought home your new mattress! There may be a few things you notice but there is no need to be alarmed.
- New Mattress Scent: All mattresses have a faint smell which is very common, very much like “new car scent.” Mattresses are immediately sealed after production before they are shipped for protection which can lock in some of the smells and be released after it is open. Consider letting the mattress air out before making the bed. While the scent may be different or unpleasant, it is not harmful and will dissipate within a couple of days.
- Support: A new mattress needs a strong foundation. If you did not purchase a foundation please be aware that improper support of your mattress will eventually cause it to sag and may invalidate your warranty. King and queen mattress sets require a bed frame with middle support.
- Give it time: Your new mattress may feel a little more firm than the one you tried in the store. It takes up to 8 weeks for your body to adjust to a new bed and for the bed to conform to your body as well.
- Body Impressions: New padding layers being to form in your body immediately which can result in body impressions. Body impressions cannot be eliminated but they can be reduced by following a monthly rotation schedule.
- Scuffs or Blemishes: You may notice small manufacturing inconsistencies with every mattress set. Small scuffs and blemishes are very common and will not affect the warranty, durability, or comfort of your mattress.
- Thicker Mattress: Today’s mattresses are built much thicker than in years past. Your new mattress set will likely be higher off the ground than your previous set and your existing sheets may not fit as well. To solve these problems, you may need a low-profile foundation (boxspring) to lower the height of your set and deep pocket sheets that are designed for thicker mattresses. Many head/footboards are height adjustable and you may wish to adjust them to accommodate the thickness of your new mattress.