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Tips and Tricks to Replace a Foam Mattress

September 8, 2021 by · Leave a Comment 

If it’s time to update your home with some new furniture or accessories, this may be a great time to think about replacing your foam mattress. Though foam is a durable product, at times you will want to replace it. If you are wondering how you can tell when it needs replacing, there are a few methods of checking.

One thing that we often neglect during winter is changing out the bedding. Though you may change your sheets every few weeks, how long has it been since you washed the quilts and comforters? It’s important to do this as you prepare for summer. If you pack things away dirty, then that dirt gets embedded in the fabrics.

If you think you may need to replace a foam mattress, begin by feeling of the foam to see if it is still spongy. Next, smell of the foam to see if it has an odor. Foam that is used outdoors or in a camper or boat will just naturally wear out quicker. For those who own a camper, it may be a good idea to replace a foam mattress or foam cushions every two years. Outdoor furniture that is Justify uncovered during the winter will also need new foam inserts every year or so.

Your Foam mattress can be replaced entirely or you can simply buy a new foam topper for the mattress. Check out The Foam Factory for all types of foam in every size. Unusual shapes and sizes are not a problem.

 

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Quality Cushion Filling Material for the Perfect RV DIY Project

March 14, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

Quality Cushion Filling Material for the Perfect RV DIY ProjectWritten by: The Foam Factory

RV’s are one of the most popular vehicles on the market. It allows you the opportunity to travel in comfort and enjoy the pleasure of sleeping in your own bed and cooking your own food.

A couple of the important factors for having maximum comfort are having your rv cushions and mattresses in good condition. Over time these items become lumpy or shapeless, which makes it important to find the right fillings for replacement.

While fiberfill is shown for cushion filling, in reality this material will not stand up to the rigid life of RV living. It does not provide the constant support that is shown in other products of this kind.

One of the most popular inserts for rv bedding is latex foam. This material can be cut to shape or size, which makes it easy to re-store your comfort items to their original condition. Another option is Marine Foam Polyurethane, which is available in a thickness of 1″ to 3″. This foam is available in sheets 48″ wide and 72″ long and can be cut to size.

Both latex and polyurethane fillers are available in soft, medium, firm and extra firm. This makes it possible to make a selection that will not only provide comfort but will provide excellent support, regardless of the user’s weight, and will provide the pinpointed support necessary.

Replacing an RV’s pillow or mattress filling will provide an elasticity that will adjust instantly to your body’s requirements. This can add to the joy of RV living.