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3 Best Mattresses -
The World's Easiest Memory Foam Mattress Guide

Find the best mattresses, best rated mattresses, best memory foam mattresses or tempurpedic mattresses with one easy question...

There are only two things that really matter in a mattress; your comfort and whether you can afford the darn thing. You know what your budget is. If you can't afford a quality foam mattress, you might be happier with one of the best memory roam mattress toppers on an inexpensive inner spring mattress.

Unfortunately you can't try every memory foam mattress out there to find the best memory foam mattresses. And company specs and descriptions are far too confusing to base a decision on. So the Maniac has done your mattress shopping homework for you.

This best rated mattresses list summarizes thousands of online mattress comments from numerous discussion groups and forums plus consumer review publications. For comparison purposes, all of the best mattresses listed below are queen size. They all meet the requirements of 16 CFR Part 1633-Federal flammability (open flame) standards. And you can buy all of them right now, with no waiting.

See, I told you this would be easy.

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Best Mattresses Under 300 USD

Sorry. There really aren't any. Buying a queen memory foam matress under $300 is risky. Quality is erratic. Even if you buy the best mattresses brand and model with many positive reviews there's a good chance you may be just unlucky and get the bed with memory foam mattress problems. Make sure that you have read and can live with the terms of the warranty.

The Maniac's advice? Keep your old inner spring mattress (if not too saggy) and put a quality memory foam topper or pad on it. Or buy a smaller mattress.

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Best Mattresses Under 500 USD

Sleep Innovations 12-inch Sure Temp Memory Foam Mattress
Rated 4.5 out of 5 Over 74% of people who bought this mattress gave it their highest rating.

This bed can fool you. It's made by Sleep Innovations, the manufacturer of the popular Novaform Costco bed, but its actually LESS expensive! And its VERY popular. It feels almost too soft when you sit on it. But once you stretch out in a sleeping position it feels fairly firm. This factor, together with the great price point makes it one of the best mattresses you can buy online.

The 2.5 inch memory foam top layer is very breathable. Unlike earlier generations of foam that slept too 'hot', the 'SureTemp' technology ensures that most people stay at a comfortable temperature all night. And the 9.5 inch base foam provides slightly flexing support so you don't bottom out on your bedframe.

One drawback is that the mattress cover is fairly fragile and not removable or washable. Buy a good mattress cover to protect your investment.

What Buyers Like:
• The PRICE! You pay a quarter of the price of a queen mattress from the industry leader.
• Very small chemical odor that typically disappears within two days for most people
• Made in the USA. And if you need help their phone support people aren't outsourced overseas.

Check for frequent sales on these best mattresses. The Memory Foam Maniac's seen reductions up to 32% off regular price.

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LUCID by LinenSpa 10" Memory Foam Mattress
Rated 4.6 out of 5 It earned the highest rating from more than 67% of buyers.

This is a newer model memory foam bed, so it doesn't have as many reviews as some others. But don't let that turn you off this bed. The percentage of buyers that love this bed is extremely high.

LUCID structure:
• 2.5 inches of 3.0lb density memory foam
• 7.5 inches of base foam
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• 10 inches high

The LUCID is also a very firm memory foam mattress. But the top visco elastic foam layer adds a plush, comfortable feel. Many buyers with back and neck problems have been surprised by the great sleep that they've been having on this inexpensive bed. However if you like a softer bed, or you're larger framed you may find that you'd be more comfortable with another bed that has a couple more inches of 4 or 5 pound density foam.

What Buyers Like:
• Price - Almost too cheap!
• Zip off removable, washable velour cover
• 20 year warranty
• The 'new mattress' smell (if any) dissipates within a couple of days

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Bodipedic 10-inch Queen-size Memory Foam Mattress
Rated 4.6 out of 5 More than 74% of those that have bought one gave it the highest possible score.

This bed is a godsend for many people with chronic health problems whose incomes have been hurt by their health conditions. If you've got fibromyalgia, back or hip pain you can afford this memory foam bed and it just may help you live better all day long.

With 3 inches of 3 pound density temperature sensitive memory foam on top of a 7 inch base of standard urethane foam it is not the most luxurious visco foam bed on the market. And those who are taller or just bigger may be happier with a thicker or denser memory foam layer. But its one of the best mattresses because it's a great value for the price and provides many buyers with comfortable, pressure point free sleep for years.

Only 2% of buyers had significant complaints about this memory foam bed, which is amazing for such an inexpensive mattress. Comments about the bed sagging or losing it's 'memory' after a couple of years were the most serious, but not the most common. The most common were complaints about the 'new bed smell' lingering for a couple of weeks or more. Also in this group were people who felt the bed was either too soft or too firm.

If you're worried about any of these problems spend an extra $49 and get the extended 10 year warranty.

What Buyers Like:
• Price - Amazing value. Watch for periodic coupons and sales
• Somewhat firm, but supportive feel that conforms to your sleeping contours.
• 20 year manufacturer's warranty

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Best Mattresses Under 1000 USD

Queen Celebrity 13-Inch Pillow Top w/5.5" Memory Foam Mattress
Rated 4.4 out of 5 Almost 72% of those who bought gave it the highest ratings possible.

Almost all buyers agree. This is a five star luxury memory foam mattress at a one star price. Commenters compare it favorably to the (recently discontinued) Tempurpedic CelebrityBed. A current comparison would be to the AlluraBed Tempurpedic model which is also a 13" pillow top and retails close to $4,000.

The construction of this memory foam mattress is:
• 3.5" memory foam (pillow top within mattress cover)
• 2.0" memory foam on mattress
• 2.0" dual air flow foam
• 2.0" dual air flow foam
• 3.5" base foam
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• 13" Total Height

One thing to remember is that you cannot wash the removable, zippered cotton mattress cover that comes with this bed because memory foam is sewn into a gusset for the pillow top layer. So purchase a separate waterproof mattress cover

What Buyers Like:
• Great Price - similar to Tempurpedic AlluraBed model that costs 5 times as much
• Quality materials - 5.3 pound, 20 ILD memory foam isn't cheap and will be supportive and conform to your body for many years.
• Especially good for people who are tall or weigh more. You will not 'bottom out' with 5 full inches of cushy high density memory foam.

The Celebrity by Dynasty Mattresses makes the best mattresses list because of its outstanding balance of luxury, quality materials and great price.

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Queen 12" Thick Therapeutic Memory Foam Mattress with 5" 5LB Viscoelastic Memory Foam
Rated 4.4 out of 5 Over 64% of buyers gave it the highest rating.

This bed could have made the best mattresses list because many people like the firm yet comfortable sleeping surface, the 10 year warranty and the 120 day in home trial period. And they really appreciate the low price.

But the real reason that why its on this best mattresses list is that it has a removable, washable, 4 way zipper cover. Call me silly, but I feel that a mattress should have a cover that I can wash, otherwise it just feels dirty. And this mattress saves me the expense of buying an additional cover.

What Buyers Like:
• Once again PRICE!
• Great value - 5 inches of 5lb density visco foam over 7 inch base foam. Very thick and dense memory foam for this price range
• Especially good for tall or bigger people who otherwise might 'bottom out' on a thinner memory foam layer.
• Zipper cover is removable and washable

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NovaForm Queen size Pure Comfort Deluxe

This is the same one you see in Costco. But you don't have to break your back dragging it through those crowded Costco parking lots and struggling to fling it into your car. Have it delivered!

The NovaForm memory foam mattress by Sleep Innovations has gotten a lot of positive buzz. Sometimes it's misspelled as nova foam. But any way you write it, it's comfortable and very affordable. Specially formulated foam ensures a temperature neutral sleeping experience. This earns this NovaForm memory foam mattress a place among the very best memory foam mattresses.

Dislikes: There have been some reports of sagging after 4 or 5 years and a small number of odor problems associated with this mattress. The fact that there are so few complaints is unusual for mattresses priced below $1,000. That makes it a best rated mattress.

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Best Mattresses Over 1000 USD

The DeluxeBed by Tempur-Pedic^TM $2,400+

The Tempur-Pedic DeluxeBed comes very close to mattress heaven. It's at the top of the heap of our list of best mattresses. It's the most popular, best rated mattress of all the Tempurpedic mattresses.

One of the things the Maniac liked best was the new softer, more instantly cushy feel. That's because most of the first inch of memory foam has a lower ILD. No initial 'hard' feeling at all, even at cool temperatures.

The total of 4" of quality memory foam is even enough for us larger side sleepers.

It's delivered and set up for you.

It doesn't have a fancy quilted pillow top. And it's not built so high that you have to reach down with the tips of your toes to find the ground. It's just quality memory foam bliss that you know will last for years and years which makes it one of the best memory foam mattresses you can buy.

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Healthy Foundations - 10" Memory Foam Mattress around $1,200

The Maniac stopped counting positive online comments for this entry in the best rated mattresses list at three hundred. It's a bit softer and less supportive than Tempurpedic mattresses, but many people really like the feel of sleeping on this bed.

Few odor problems were reported. This is unusual in a vacuum packed memory foam mattress at this low price point.

Not only does this memory foam mattress get kudos for comfort, but Healthy Foundations gets high praise for its customer support. They have a 365 day return guarantee that they do honor. All these factors make this one of the best mattresses you can buy.

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The Classic 8 by Essentia
Priced around $2,500.

Looking for a real natural memory foam mattress without toxic ingredients or synthetic chemical outgassing? Then the Classic 8 is for you.

Essentia's petroleum free memory foam is a healthy alternative to conventional memory foam beds. It's made with latex tree sap and organic essential oils, plant extracts and water are added to produce a high quality 5.5 pound density product with a classic memory foam feel.

Yes. These beds are expensive. But for those with chemical sensitivites or people who truly want to sleep on a natural, but luxurious product, these are truly the most comfortable and best mattresses available.

What Buyers Like:
• Luxurious comfort
• Allergy and dust mite free
• 80% more breathable than traditional memory foam
• 20 year warranty
• It's biodegradable!

Check the link for the store nearest you. Walk in and try one out. Or just call 888-764-4116. Please tell them that you heard about them from the Memory Foam Maniac.

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Also check out Best Memory Foam Mattresses Reviews - Compare Amazon, Overstock and Consumer Reports Best Rated Mattress Picks

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