Waking up with stiffness and pain? Looking to upgrade your mattress and improve the quality of your sleep? Or maybe you’ve just moved to a new place and could do with a change?
These are just some of the many reasons why you would consider getting a new mattress. But when is it time to do away with your old mattress and invest in a new one? How long are mattresses meant to last us for?
There are a few ways to find out if it’s time to get a new mattress. The first thing you can do is to inspect your mattress for signs of deterioration that could comprise the mattress’ functionality, such as sagging, rips and even stains. If you’ve been waking up with stiffness, aches or pain, your old mattress might very well be the culprit and it might be time to consider a replacement.
With continual use, industry professionals agree that a well-made mattress is meant to last around 10 years. Most mattress brands like Emma or myBed offer at least a 10 year warranty on their mattresses. But if you are experiencing any discomfort, replacing your mattress before then is necessary to prevent the quality of your sleep from suffering.
How does the Mattress in a Box work? Buying a mattress online without trying it first may seem a bit risky. But since most Mattress in a Box brands offer you the chance to return the mattress for a full refund within a trial period of 100-120 days, you can rest assured that you won’t get stuck paying for something that makes you uncomfortable.
An additional advantage to this trial period is that Mattress in a Box brands give you the opportunity to try the mattress out for at least 3-4 weeks. This gives your body ample time to adjust to sleeping on a new surface.
Another major advantage of a Mattress in a Box is its price. But what about the quality of the mattress in comparison? As many Kiwi Mattress in a Box companies will tell you, the money they’ve saved from selling directly to their customers and skipping on showrooms and ‘pushy’ salespeople allows them to offer their products at a much lower price than traditional retailers. So you don’t need to worry that the decrease in price comes at the expense of quality. Given the rampant markup in the mattress industry, you are getting a similar if not better product at a relatively fairer price. A good quality queen in New Zealand should cost you around $800-$1,000. With seasonal sales and discounts given online, you can still hope to buy the mattress for a much lower price – all from the comfort of your own home!
Mattress in a Box companies also provide free delivery and shipping so your mattress can be delivered straight to your doorstep without additional charges. Given the size and weight of the average mattress, this provides much needed convenience.
Nevertheless, not all Mattress in a Box companies are made equal. Despite sharing common advantages, they do differ in what they have to offer. These can include aspects such as their mattress features, the conditions of their trial & return policy and their warranty length.
Get an overview of the best mattresses available in New Zealand in 2020 using our handy mattress comparison table to find out which mattress suits your needs best. You can read our in-depth reviews for more detail.
