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Futon Mattress FAQ's, Care and Policies
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So, you thought picking out the right futon mattress would be easy huh? Here is some information that we hope will help you make a decision about which futon mattress will best fit your needs.
90% of all futon mattresses or frames sold are full size. In a sofa position, the back of the queen frame and mattress stick up about 6" higher than a full, and can look strange, unless you are a very tall person, then you'll love it. They are also a little more difficult to operate than full size futons.
First of all, here are the standard sizes
of Futon Mattresses. These sizes may vary depending on the
manufacturer.
Remember, we can also make any custom size or shape you need.
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Our
return policy and Warranty on Futon
Mattresses is as follows. There is a 1
to 10 year warranty on most Futon
Mattresses. Futon mattress sales
are final, there is no trial period and
there are no returns or exchanges. See
the actual product description for the
exact warranty on that item.
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Twin Size 39" X 75" |
Full Size 54" X 75" |
Queen Size 60" X 80" |
Chair & Ottoman
28" X 54" & 28" X 21" |
Queen Loveseat & Ottoman
60" X 60" & 20" X 60" |
Twin Chair & Ottoman
39" X 54" & 39" X 21" |
Love Seat & Ottoman
54" X 54" & 54" X 21" |
California King
72" X 84" |
Eastern King
78" X 80" |
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Making Futons is not like performing Brain Surgery. If you know the thicknesses and qualities of the Cotton, Foam, Polyester, Wool, Steel Springs, or other ingredients used inside the futon, the level of compression, as well as the Casing used, the tufting that holds it all together, and the method of manufacturing, you could compare the quality, comfort, and value of any futon mattress.
When you go to your local futon or bedding store, you can't really tell which futons are best by sitting, or lying on them for 5 minutes, and what one person thinks is too firm, might be just right for someone else. Most Sales people just want to make as much profit as possible, and don't really care if you end up not happy with what you purchased. We've even found that most sales people don't even know what's in the futons they are selling, or who they are made by.
The Best way to find out which futons are best is to ask your friends, or family what they own, where they bought it, and if they have been happy or unhappy with it. Or talk to our very knowledgeable & honest sales people, tell them your requirements, and preferences, and they'll point you in the right direction, and help you make a good decision.
The quality and cost of the futon you will purchase most likely will depend on what you are going to use your futon for, and your budget. Although more and more people are using futons for their living rooms and dens, the main use is still spare rooms. You want your guests to be comfortable, but most people probably wouldn't want to buy the most expensive futon for that type of use. We've found the for the most part, people prefer a firm futon with a little give in it for sleeping, and a softer, plusher one for everyday sitting as a sofa.
Most Futon Mattresses are made with 8, 9 or even 10 inches of cotton, and foam, and tufted without compression to maximize profit. They are nice and soft when you buy them, but after very little use they flatten down quickly, depending on how often it's used, and how heavy the user is. Higher quality futons are typically made with higher qualities of foam, Polyester, and cotton, and compressed tightly so they don't change drastically in thickness or comfort for many years.
Our most popular
futon mattress by far, is the Otis Haley 110. It fits the bill
for being not too firm, and not too soft. It's made with 14"
of
different
combinations of highly resilient foam and fiber and compressed to 8"
to create an "inside out" force against the mattress ticking that is
necessary for proper and comfortable support, whether sitting or
sleeping. It's not too
hard and not too soft, and is so comfortable that it will allow you
to settle in for a good movie, book, or a great nights sleep.
There are several high quality Futon manufacturers out there. Otis is our top pick for either Cotton & Foam blends, or All Foam Futons, Gold Bond, and Wolf also make excellent conventional cotton, or cotton and foam futon mattresses.
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How to Break in or Level out a Futon Mattress made with
Cotton. | | A cotton or cotton blend futon
mattress is like a baseball glove. It needs to be broken in.
You do this by flipping and rotating the futon mattress every night for
the first 2 weeks or so, and then once a week for another month or so.
After than you'll need to rotate the mattress every month so that you
are using the entire surface of the futon mattress. If you sleep
in one spot and never rotate the futon mattress it will develop dips or
sags which can be corrected by the following steps. Occasionally futon
mattresses made with cotton, or cotton, foam and other ingredients can
develop lumps or bumps or become uneven. It is not unusual for
them to not be level even when they are brand new, due to the nature of
cotton batting and the way they may have been vacuum packed or shipped.
The cotton in your futon mattress is made of layers of felted, or
pressed together pieces of shredded and separated cotton. Here are
several steps you can take to level out the futon mattress.
Place the futon mattress on the floor or on a flat surface.
Step around on the futon mattress with a clean pair of socks trying
to hit the high spots as much as possible. Do this for about
30 minutes each night. This is also very good exercise which
will help you sleep better.
Next, roll up the futon mattress starting from the thicker side in
the direction of the thinner side and then sit on the rolled up mattress
yourself, or with a friend and kind of bounce on it for a while.
Then, flip the futon mattress to the direction where you'll be
sleeping on the thicker side and before going to sleep roll your body
back and forth several times before going to sleep.
Repeat this procedure for several days or for a week or two until the
problem is corrected.
If needed, you can also beat the high spots of the futon mattress
with a 2 X 4 to level it out.
To freshen and rejuvenate your futon mattress, drape it over a couple
of chairs on a warm dry summer day to air it out. | |
If you have any questions, please call us toll free at 1-480-833-1363 |
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