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Oopsie Daisy

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21. Interesting that you mentioned the box-spring platform... I'm considering tossing this one and *

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 12:17 PM

Apr 1

* replacing it with one that's shorter. I've been using the same box springs for 20 years. They're protected and structurally in good shape, HOWEVER, they were made to go with the original mattress that was about 4" thinner than the ones I can find now.

This makes my bed just a little too high to get in/out of easily. I'd considered a small step-up platform, but I'm sure I'd trip over it in the night. --- After this mattress arrives (on Friday) I'll re-visit the idea of getting a shorter box-spring platform.

I see them on Amazon for a reasonable price as a DIY "tinkertoy" or "erector-set" assembly process. If I can assemble an Ikea bookshelf and small wardrobe, then I'm sure I can assemble a new metal box-spring frame.

Yes, allergens do accumulate over the years. I have all my bedding (box springs, mattress, pillows) protected with removable and washable covers. This is in addition to the skirt, mattress pad, and pillow cases! Everything beneath these protectors are as clean as they day they arrived! --- Besides the health aspects, I think of it as an investment that I want to protect.

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I dislike mattress-shopping almost as much as used-car shopping! [View all] Oopsie Daisy Mar 30 OP

I know and I have to get a new one in the next couple of months. sinkingfeeling Mar 30 #1

I bought a "Pleasant" mattress a few years ago CountAllVotes Mar 30 #2

And.... why do they have to be a foot thick .. or more? Sheets don't fit and try getting into one. Srkdqltr Mar 30 #3

You must have very old sheets. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 30 #4

Everything i have is decades old. Srkdqltr Mar 30 #7

Consider purchasing new sheets. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 30 #10

Of course, silly me , i didn't think of that. Srkdqltr Mar 30 #11

Fitted sheets.... IcyPeas Mar 31 #13

I hear ya! It's a team-effort here too. Oopsie Daisy Mar 31 #15

I recommend Costco Mosby Mar 30 #5

Thank you! That is exactly what we just did! Oopsie Daisy Mar 30 #8

One of my concerns was the foam mattress would be hot Mosby Mar 30 #9

The mattress that's arriving soon is compatible with an adjustable bed platform... Oopsie Daisy Mar 31 #14

The problem with buying online matresses is LogDog75 Mar 30 #6

I read all the reviews online for foam mattresses womanofthehills Mar 31 #12

They are almost 100% commission. I've never heard of a return policy underpants Mar 31 #16

Great observation... in many states it's illegal to re-sell a used mattress (other than as a private transaction). Oopsie Daisy Mar 31 #17

Bed bugs Richmond VA underpants Mar 31 #18

Interesting stats. I wonder if there's a correlation. Oopsie Daisy Mar 31 #19

I had very good luck buying from Sealy online. I got their Posturepedic coil spring mattress. Hotler Apr 1 #20

Interesting that you mentioned the box-spring platform... I'm considering tossing this one and * Oopsie Daisy Apr 1 #21

Hi Oopsie! Have you come across any mattresses that have good, firm side support? Ziggysmom Apr 1 #22

I know what you mean! Oopsie Daisy Apr 1 #23

The last time I bought one, I went to one of our advertisers jmowreader Apr 3 #24