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There are no dumb questions. They say there are no stupid questions, but don't tell the people trying to figure out whether those egg crate foam mattress toppers go on a bed point side up or down. It's a totally reasonable question, but if you look up the query online, the search results are filled with queries that all start with "dumb question, but…". There were enough questions about it, that it seems like someone needs to weigh in on this pressing matter and resolve the issue once and for all.

So, we reached out to the folks at Charles P Rogers , who have been making mattresses since and make the top-rated mattress at Consumer Reports, for their assessment of the situation. Turns out that the points on the egg crate are supposed to be pointed up. These can also cause respiration problems.

Isocyanate compounds irritate skin and are harmful to human health. Yes, you should periodically rotate your memory foam mattress head-to-foot. By rotating your mattress degrees every few months, you'll ensure the mattress wears evenly and prolong its lifespan.

There is no such thing as 'a viscoelastic. When you move or get out of bed, the ' memory ' foam returns to its original shape usually flat — this is the 'elastic' part. The design varies by manufacturer; some feature a thin memory foam layer stitched atop other materials, while others look the same on top and bottom. If unsure, press your hand into the foam ; the side that conforms to the shape the most, and slowly, is the top.

How do you get the smell out of memory foam? Set your mattress outside and let it air out for a few hours only if the odor is from an air-born smell, like smoke, or if it's a musty smell Spray the mattress all over with a mixture of 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar and let dry.

Sprinkle baking soda over the entire mattress and allow it to sit overnight. Can memory foam mattresses cause back pain? Some sleepers can still experience back pain with a memory foam mattress if their body contours to the mattress in a manner where the spine is not properly aligned. In many cases, though, a memory foam mattress may be recommended for back pain.

Can you flip a one sided mattress? Single-sided mattresses can not flipped over like traditional double-sided mattresses, because there is only padding on one side. Single-sided mattresses are less expensive than double-sided mattresses, and are sometimes preferred because they do not require regular flipping. Flip your mattress to prolong its life. Do foam mattresses sag? In truth, memory foam will always sag, if it's used long enough. Fortunately, a memory foam mattress sags less than average spring mattresses due to its high grade, flexible material.

A good memory foam mattress shouldn't sag much, which in the end would provide years of maximum comfort. How are memory foam mattresses packaged? That wisdom doesn't really work with today's foam mattresses that come rolled up in a box to your front door. Many of these new mattresses have strategically placed layers of foam on only one side, so that side must always remain up.

But what are you supposed to do when your bed starts to sag, or wear down in the spot where you sleep? Keep reading. I'll bet your first "big kid" bed used an innerspring mattress -- they have been the most popular choice of mattress for decades. Because they generally have identical padding and support on both sides of the mattress with some exceptions , you are supposed to rotate and flip them a few times per year.

Doing that ensure the mattress wears evenly on both sides so that you can get more life out of it. Read more: The 10 best pillows in , according to the internet Find the best mattress in 11 top brands compared. This was a regular practice for me with the two innerspring mattresses I've owned, and I always felt like my bed felt more comfortable and more supportive once I flipped it.

But today's innerspring mattresses from some of the top brands -- like Serta , Sealy , Beautyrest and Spring Air -- aren't designed to be flipped. They are constructed of several layers of padding on top of a base of coils, and so they should always stay right-side up.