When it comes to buying a new bed, choosing the RIGHT mattress could mean the difference between waking up feeling exhausted with body aches, or totally refreshed and ready to conquer the challenges of the day ahead. In this blog post we explain how to make sure that bed you spotted in the store is #ClearlyASealy and not a cheaper-quality mattress advertised as a Sealy, and we include a few other tips on how to choose a new bed.

How to make sure it’s #ClearlyASealy

When shopping for your new Sealy, it is safest to make sure you are purchasing your bed from an Authorised Sealy Retailer, and you receive an official invoice. Remember, our list of authorised retailers are on the Sealy website. Click here to view a list of Sealy retailers. If the store you’re shopping at isn’t on this list, contact us to check if that store is in fact authorised to sell Sealy mattresses.

If you visit different stores testing out the various Sealy beds, the specific models might not be an exact match. Sealy retailers choose their own bed names, so when you shop at different stores, the names will be different. Browse the Sealy website to view the full range from which retailers choose certain models to sell.

All Sealy mattresses come with a warranty, which will protect you in the unlikely event of a factory defect. Once you purchase your Sealy, visit our website to register your warranty. This is a good way to protect your investment. A warranty is your protection against defective workmanship – it is not a guarantee of product life or more important, of comfort life.

What does a Sealy warranty cover?

• A factory guarantee repair or replacement period is against faulty workmanship and faulty materials, not extending to damage caused by normal wear and tear, abuse, misuse or negligence.
• A service warranty period is the balance of the period outside of the guarantee period where the cost of repair or replacement is borne by the customer on a pro rata basis for the remainder of the service warranty period.

With so many mattress options to choose from, buying a new bed can be exhausting. As the sleep experts, we’ve rounded up some of our top tips to help you make the right decision. A good mattress should last at least eight years, so think about this as an investment in your health and take the time to find the right mattress.

You will know it’s time to buy a new bed if your current mattress is more than eight to 10 years old, is sagging in the middle, springs are sticking out or the mattress is lumpy, and you can’t get comfortable or you wake up tired with aches and pains.

Before shopping for a new bed

Before you start bed shopping, take some time to think about your sleep habits. Ask yourself these questions:

• Are you a side sleeper or do you usually sleep on your back? Your answer could help you choose the best comfort level.
• What comfort level do you prefer? Firm or plush? Or something in between?
• Do you know what type of mattress you’re currently sleeping on?
• Does your current mattress have the right comfort and support level for you?

Comfort preference is a personal choice. All Sealy mattresses, no matter what comfort you choose, offer excellent deep-down spinal support. Weight can also play a factor in choosing mattress firmness. Sealy offers an Extra Firm mattress, especially made with high density fillings and foams, to provide support for heavier people.

Before buying your new bed it’s a good idea to measure your current mattress and bed set, and the room itself, so you can be sure that your choice will actually fit the space you have available for it. If you have the space, you might want to entertain the idea of getting a bigger bed. Remember that Sealy manufactures extra length mattresses for that extra leg room!

In-store shopping for a new bed

• Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes and take your time. The only way to be sure about which mattress is right for you is to spend time on it. Don’t be shy about trying each one in order to get a feel for the differences. Take your shoes off and spend about 15 minutes lying on each mattress in your normal sleeping position, until you find the comfort and support you’ll be happy with.
• If you are sharing the bed with another person, it’s a good idea for both of you to test out the options.
• Think about pillows. You can take your favourite pillow with so you’re able to replicate your normal sleeping environment or some stores also offer pillows for you to test while trying out the bed.
• Take notes on how comfortable you are on each of mattress so you can narrow down your selection.

Before buying a new bed

Once you find the comfort level and support you like best, talk to the salesperson about the following –

• Ask about the return policy, as some retailers will sometimes offer a sleep trial. This is a period of time such as 30–90 nights where you’ll get the chance to break in the product and really decide if it’s the right long-term solution for you. This time frame varies, so be sure to find out exactly what the policy is.
• Ask how long you should expect the mattress to last and find out if there are any warranties that come with it. If so, what do they cover and for how long? Read the warranty conditions carefully.

If you’re shopping online

• Know the comfort level you prefer
• Buy from a trusted brand
• When you buy from a trusted brand like Sealy, you can trust that the brand will be around to honour warranty and guarantee conditions
• If you choose a Sealy, visit the Sealy website to make sure you are buying from an approved Sealy dealer
• Shop at a retailer you trust and are comfortable to deal with
• Pay close attention to the returns policy

Most importantly, think of your purchase as a valuable investment in yourself and your health because getting a good night’s sleep sets you up to tackle the challenges of everyday life with all the energy and enthusiasm you need.