Mattress Matters
Wendy Cox, general manager at The Home Center in Moses Lake, stands next to a line of mattresses. The only way to know what mattress is best for you is to go to the store and try them out, she said.
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A line of mattresses at Moore Furniture in Ephrata. The mattresses are manufactured in Washington, manager Matt Moore said, which improves both availability and accountability.
A sample of the memory foam found inside some mattresses. Memory foam molds itself to the sleeper’s body more than spring mattresses and may meet some consumers needs better than other mattress types.
Mattresses that use springs, like the sample shown here, have more resilience than foam mattresses, and also better air flow to disperse body heat. Some consumers may find that a spring mattress supports them better than other options. It's often a matter of personal preference - not just cost.
COLUMBIA BASIN — The trick to buying a mattress is simple, according to local furniture dealers: Know what you want.
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