6 Buyers Tips for Egg Crate Mattress Pads

Before you buy an egg crate mattress pad, here are 6 important tips to consider.

1. Buy long before you need to use - The best time to buy an egg-crate mattress pad is not when you need to use it. You should ideally buy it long before you need it because it might take a while to setup. Eggcrate mattress pads usually come rolled-up in packages and compressed. Once you remove the package, you need to let it air for a while so it expands to its original size.

Another reason to buy early is that it may need airing to let go of some of the chemical smell that some often have.

2. Measure the thickness - Thickness is important because any mattress pad you get needs to be able to support your weight. The heavier you are, the thicker you want it to be. They usually come in 2", 3", and 4" thickness but you may be able to find other sizes.

An important point to note is that, often the thickness advertised measures the entire pad (including the heights of the cones), and not just the base. Many people have been disappointed after they bought one thinking they were getting a base that thick.

3. Examine the Cones (or bumps) - The cones (or bumps) are the projections that give egg-crate mattress toppers their unique look and feel. The best ones have thick broad-based cones that can support an adults weight. Avoid toppers that cones that are long and thin, and look more like pines. They often don't last very long before being compressed.

4. Look for good return policies and Long Warranties - Be careful when you buy. Look for good return policies and warranties. Some have good return policies while others do not accept returns of opened packages, or returns after 5 to 10 days. Clarify this before you make your purchase. Equally important is the warranty. You should ideally look for warranties that go long enough to protect you. However, the mattress pads with the better warranties often cost more so you may have to pay more to enjoy this.

5. Buy from a Store - You can tell from the points above that it is better to buy from a store. How else would you be able to do all the above. Buying from a store helps you make better buying decisions after you have considered the important factors. But, sometimes stores may run out of supplies especially during some seasons. In that case, buying online is the next best option, but still consider the points above.

6. Read the reviews first, if you must buy online - Finally, if for any reason you decide to buy online, read the reviews from previous customers before you buy. A good place to find reliable reviews is Amazon.

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