I bought a mattress in a box...

puppykickr

Android Expert
I've never watched any, but if you're expecting a snake-pops-out-of-a-can effect, don't! As I understand it, the mattress unrolls flat, then you leave it for X hours/days and it slowly puffs up to its actual size.

So what kind did you end up buying, DPB?

My ol'lady got one like that from BigLots for about half to two-thirds of what it would normally be.

It took about 10-12 hours to take shape, and was fully formed in about 24.

We have been using it for 4-5 years now, and it still seems fine.
Her box spring and frame sucks, but that is another story.
 

dontpanicbobby

100% That Guy
Thread starter
I've never watched any, but if you're expecting a snake-pops-out-of-a-can effect, don't! As I understand it, the mattress unrolls flat, then you leave it for X hours/days and it slowly puffs up to its actual size.

So what kind did you end up buying, DPB?
I went with Allswell after reading a Good Housekeeping magazine review. I guess this is one time I should read the instructions before using it. I had no idea there is a puffup period.
 

puppykickr

Android Expert
I went with Allswell after reading a Good Housekeeping magazine review. I guess this is one time I should read the instructions before using it. I had no idea there is a puffup period.

Yeah, they compress the bejesus out of those things- so much so that it takes multiple hours or even days for them to regain their proper proportions,
 
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