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We’ve all been there. You walk into a mattress store with a firm budget in mind, but as soon as you start talking to the salesman, that number starts to go up. Next thing you know, you’re walking out of the store with a wallet that is way lighter than it was when you walked […]

Lots of mattress brands advertise their products’ cooling capabilities. But the word “cooling” can be misleading (sometimes intentionally). Ethan explains why cooling mattresses are nothing more than a marketing gimmick in today’s video. He also gives you a list of mattress types and features you should look for if you’re a hot sleeper. Related articles

You’ve seen all the mattress brands advertising their “free” return policies. But behind this seemingly too-good-to-be-true claim is a depressing reality: a difficult returns process, required mattress donations but no one will accept them, overflowing landfills, and more. Ethan explains the problems associated with free mattress returns in today’s video. Related articles and videos

Ethan explains the so-called ‘First Night Effect’, the documented reason why it’s hard to fall asleep anywhere other than in your own bed. This effect also explains why it’s so hard to fall asleep on a new mattress you just bought. Related articles and videos

If you’ve ever looked closely at your mattress tag, you may have seen the phrase “Do Not Remove Cover”. It turns out that some mattress brands are using fiberglass as a fire barrier, and if you remove the cover the shards may leak out and cause serious harm to your health and property. Ethan explains