Tempurpedic Mattress Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put the Tempurpedic Mattress on my existing set of box springs?
This mattress is designed for use with a firm, wood, completely flat, non-spring foundation. Failure to use such a foundation with the mattress will void the Tempurpedic Mattress warranty and all other warranties, whether express or implied. Unless you currently have a firm, wood, completely flat, non-spring foundation, you should not use your existing foundation with the mattress.

Will the Tempurpedic mattress fit in my waterbed frame?
While the Tempurpedic mattress will fit, we do not recommend waterbed frames. A waterbed frame is recessed, and does not allow proper ventilation of the mattress.

How long will it take for me to adjust sleeping on the Tempurpedic Mattress?
Some people are completely comfortable on the mattress right away. Others need some time to adjust to the remarkable amount of support and unique feel of the mattress (some call it a “floating” or “light”feeling). While the mattress is still completely supporting their body, it may take longer for lightweight customers to adjust. The body-molding characteristic may not feel as dramatic as it does for heavier people. Removing the cover can help your body adjust more quickly to this new feeling of support.

My Tempurpedic Mattress feels softer than when I first bought it. Is it breaking down?
The mattress naturally undergoes an adjustment or “softening” period. Some cells may have remained closed after the manufacturing process. The mattress cells are fully opening and becoming more responsive to temperature and weight with continued use. This is normal and desirable. The softening process may occur more rapidly in the areas where you most frequently sleep, as the cells are being manipulated more regularly in those areas.

Can I use an electric blanket with my Tempurpedic Mattress?
We do not recommend using electric blankets with the Tempurpedic mattress. The exposure to direct heat over extended periods of time can cause damage to the Tempurpedic material. We suggest that if at bedtime your mattress is too cold, try turning up the bedroom thermostat for twenty to thirty minutes before going to bed. Once you are in bed, the mattress will warm up quickly in response to your body heat. If you do choose to use an electric blanket to warm your mattress before bedtime, we recommend that you turn it off after 30 minutes to avoid overexposing the Tempurpedic material to high heat.

Do: Be sure to place the mattress on our matching foundation, a platform, or other solid surface. Standard “box spring” foundations tend to break down with age, which may allow the mattress to sag and not function properly. This mattress is designed for use with a firm, wood, completely flat, non-spring foundation. Failure to use such a foundation with the mattress will void the Tempurpedic Swedish Mattress warranty and all other warranties, whether express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Unless the patient currently has a firm, wood, completely flat, non-spring foundation, they should not use their existing foundation with the mattress.

Do Not: Try to force a folded mattress to lay flat if it is delivered during very cold weather (below 50° F). The Tempurpedic Mattress may be folded with the Tempurpedic side in (the top side of the mattress) to make it easier to move. It may take a few hours, depending on the temperature of the room in which it is placed, but the mattress will naturally unfold as it warms up.

Do Not: Use an electric blanket or heating pad with our mattress. Remember that the Tempurpedic Swedish Mattress is sensitive to temperature and humidity. In rooms of 65° Fahrenheit or less, the mattress will become somewhat firmer. However, it will readily warm and respond to your body temperature when you lie on it. Prolonged contact with electric blankets or other heating devices can impair the unique properties of Tempurpedic material.

Do Not: Use a mattress pad or supplementary mattress cover of any type. To experience the full effect of the Tempurpedic material, place sheets directly over the removable cover that comes with the Tempurpedic Mattress. The allergen resistant cover provides all the protection that the mattress needs.

Do Not: Flip, turn or rotate the Tempurpedic Mattress. The 20-year limited warranty is not contingent in any way on your performing this “maintenance” that is required of most conventional mattresses.

Do Not: Use chlorine products or harsh stain removers of any kind when laundering the removable cover. We recommend a cold temperature setting for machine laundering and a cool setting for machine drying. Be careful not to “over dry” the cover. Air-drying is best. NEVER wash the Tempurpedic material!