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What Is Your Folding Mattress Budget?

Folding mattresses are very comfortable and also they are very comfortable. These mattresses are

designed in such a way that they are easy to transport and also they can take very little space

when they are stored. These mattresses are suitable for travelling and they are also suitable

camping. The average price of folding mattress is $75 to $100. When it comes to sleeping

comfort is an aspect that should be considered. The cost of the mattress should also be

considered. In many occasions folding mattress helps the person to save on space and it is more

convenient for camping or when the person is traveling (Mileva-Seitz et al., 2017).

Is The Mattress Made From Polyfoam Or Memory Foam?

Folding mattress is always made Memory foam. This material makes the mattress to be light and

therefore they can be moved from one place to another. This also enables the mattress to be

stored more easily. There are also folding mattress which are made from compressed air and they

are mostly used for camping purposes. The memory form which is also called the viscoelastic

polyurethane foam is mainly used in the manufacturing of the folding mattress. This is because it

has ability to soften when comes into contact with the body. Memory foam conforms more

closely compared to the poly foam. Folding mattresses which are made from memory foam are

expensive compared to the one which are made from the polyfoams.

What Kind Of Mattress Cover Is Included?

If someone is planning to go camping or to use mattress outdoors, the mattress usually comes

with a waterproof cover. This cover is also antibacterial. Some of the covers can be removed

while others cannot be removed. The mattress whose cover cannot be removed are easy to clean
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compared to the other covers. The covers which are removed usually come in different sizes and

options. The buyer is the one to decide and they also have different thickness. The cover is soft

and it is pleasant to touch, but this not sufficient to protect it. The covers are too wide, but they

have a good length.

How Many Folds Does The Mattress Have?

The number of folds that the mattress has depends on the preferences of the person. Some people

prefer tri-fold or while others prefer the fold mattresses. Some people prefer fold mattresses

which are flatter and uniform. This is because they find it more comfortable compared to the rest.

The Tri-fold mattress enables one to have a comfortable night. Fold mattress with Tri-folds also

accommodates all the sleeping needs of the person.

How Thick Is The Mattress?

These mattresses usually come with the different thickness. A thicker mattress is more

comfortable and soft. A thin mattress is easy to transport from one place to another. Most of the

folding mattresses are 4 inch in thickness and they are designed for custom body support.

Thicker mattresses are more comfortable and they provide more comfort by preventing you to

sink down to the floor. Most foldable mattresses come in three standard thicknesses: 4 inch, 6

inch, and 8 inch (Austin et al., 2017).

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What Mattress Size Do You Need?

Some mattress sizes like the King and California king are not common because of their big sizes.

Some models like the Twin, Full and the queen usually comes with the folding models. Folding

mattresses usually comes in small sizes and they are most appropriate for use by kids and for

camping. They can also move from one place to another more easily. These small folding

mattresses are limited in their number because they don’t have a high customer demand (Moon

et al., 2018).

What Are The Dimensions When The Mattress Is Folded Up?

The size of the mattress when it is folded is important in determining how the mattress will be

stored. A bigger mattress would take more space compared to the small mattress. A smaller

mattress can also be moved from one place to another. When a mattress is folded it will be three

times high and this usually depends on the number of the folds. A twin sized mattress can stand

at the length of 76x 39 inches when it is folded. This is mainly suitable for the kids. A queen size

folded mattress can stand at a height of 80 x 61 and this is mainly suitable for married couples

(Maged et al., 2018).

How Much Does The Mattress Weigh?

All the folding mattress are light but some weigh more than others. A heavier mattress is difficult

to transport and it cannot be stored properly. Most of the folding mattresses usually weigh 10 to

15 pounds but some weigh up to 30 pounds and most of these mattresses don’t have the handles.

Sleep Master Memory Foam 3 Inch Tri-Fold Comfort Ma most of the time comes in a standard

twin size (Austin et al., 2017).

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What Are Your Firmness Preferences?

The firmness of the folding usually varies depending on the model. Customers prefer 8-inch

mattress than the 6-inch model this is mainly a thicker mattress is more comfortable compared to

the other mattresses. some Foldable can be folded to make a chair and they can be used while

watching TV. Kids like using the foldable mattresses as playing mats. The mattresses usually

come with covers and they can easily be washed either by hand or by machine. The folding

mattresses are also less expensive than the folding mattresses. This willy mainly helps to save on

money. A thicker mattress contains more foam and it is more comfortable. Thicker mattresses

should be purchased because it will offer more comfort (Austin et al., 2017).

Does The Mattress Come With A Warranty?

The warranties that are given to the folding mattresses varies from one brand to another. Some

come with warranties up to five tears or even longer. Some folding mattress don’t have

warranties at all. When purchasing a new folding mattress, it is important to understand the

conditions of the warranty. When buying a mattress, you should ensure that the seller gives you a

written warranty. This written warranty will help to repair or replace the defective the defective

products. Written warranties usually provide coverage for given period of time (Mileva-Seitz et

al., 2017).
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