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All natural latex mattresses are nature’s gift to sleep.  An all natural latex mattress is 100% botanically derived and extremely comfortable.  It is antimicrobial, dust mite free, and resists mold and mildew.  It’s ideal for those with allergies, asthma, or those who simply want to sleep without allergens and chemicals.

A truly 100% natural latex mattress is extremely durable (look for a 20 year warranty) and can last 20 – 30 years or more.  Once you are ready for a new one, it’s 100% recyclable!

Beware the “pretenders” though.  The Benefits of Natural Latex Mattresses correctly points out that many (in fact, up to 80%) of latex mattresses sold today are not all natural, but are made synthetically using petrochemicals.  Although the makers and sellers of these synthetic latex mattresses will tell you that they are just as good as all natural latex mattresses, it’s simply not true.  These synthetic latex mattresses do not have the benefits of all natural latex, have a tendency to develop dips and sags, and do not last nearly as long as all natural latex mattresses.

We are the web’s specialty bedding experts.  To learn everything you need to know before purchasing an air bed or all natural latex mattress, go to Habitat Furnishings.

As I read articles about all natural latex mattresses (or any mattress for that matter), I am amazed at how many of the “experts” suggest that you lie down on the mattress in the showroom to make your decision.  If you slept in a warm, crowded showroom for 10 minutes at a time, this would be a good suggestion.  My question is — Who sleeps like that?

The article Choose your new mattress with yourself in mind suggests not to be afraid to try a new mattress in the showroom.  I’m sorry, but I have to disagree with that.  The only way to find out if an all natural latex mattress (or any mattress) is right for you is to try it for an extended period (at least 180 days) in your own home.  If you don’t like it, you should be able to return it and get your money back.  A retailer may charge you a return fee (look for $75 or less) to help defray shipping costs, but that’s minimal compared to the money you could be out if you get stuck with a mattress that you don’t like.

An important note:  Be sure to read the fine print and don’t go for a store credit or comfort guarantee.  These both mean that if a mattress doesn’t work for you that you don’t get your money back but have to choose a different mattress from the same store.  I have seen many people lose a lot of money and still not get the mattress they want with one of these bad options.

At Habitat Furnishings, we want you to be as informed about your mattress options as possible.  To learn everything you need to know about all natural latex mattresses and air beds, check out our site.

I came across someone asking a question about how long a latex mattress should last and they were getting ready to pay close to $5000 for it!  I can’t imagine thinking about spending that kind of money without even knowing how long something would last!  I provided what information I could and wished the person luck.

A quality all natural latex mattress should come with a 20 year warranty and last 20 – 30 years.  They are not only comfortable, but durable and long lasting too.  I hope the person who wrote “I am considering buying a latex mattress, costing close to $5000 for a king size…” does a bit more research before making that purchase. How long is the latex mattress going to last?  How long is the warranty?  Is it an all natural latex mattress?  (Unfortunately up to 80% of all latex mattresses being offered as “natural” are made synthetically using petrochemicals.)

Before buying a natural latex mattress, do some research and ask questions.  Ask if the natural latex mattress is truly 100% natural, or if there are any petrochemicals used.  If the answer you get is vague or the salesperson tries to redirect you to something else, then the latex mattress you are looking at is not likely to be a truly 100% all natural latex mattress.

At Habitat Furnishings, we want you to be as informed about your mattress choices as possible.  Check out our guides to air beds and natural latex mattresses to learn everything you need to know about your specialty mattress purchase.

Looking for a natural latex mattress or any type of new mattress?  Afraid to try something new?  Afraid you might make the wrong decision and be stuck with something you don’t want?  These are all valid concerns and the reasons you should only buy a mattress from a company that offers you an at home trial for an extended period (180 days or more) and offers a true money-back guarantee if the mattress doesn’t work for you.

Most mattress companies offer a store credit or “comfort” guarantee for their customers.  A “comfort” guarantee is just a tricky way of saying you are getting a store credit.  With both of these options (if you can call them “options”) if you do not like the mattress you purchase you can return it, but you have to pick another mattress from that store.  If they don’t have anything you like, you could be out hundreds of dollars and still not have a mattress that works for you.

Bottom line:  Before you purchase any mattress, make sure you can try it in your own home for at least 180 days and get your money back if it isn’t right for you.  Read the fine print and don’t be fooled by fancy ways of saying you are getting a store credit.

At Habitat Furnishings, we allow you to try your natural latex mattress or air bed for a full 180 days in your own home.  If you don’t like it, you can return it and get your money back.  All we ask is that you pay $75 (subtracted from your refund) to help with the return shipping costs.  We ship it to you for free!  To learn more, check out Habitat Furnishings.

Once again the age old question of which is best – a memory foam mattress or a natural latex mattress – is being asked.  The problem with that question is that the only thing that really matters is what is best for YOU!  In the article, Memory Foam Mattress vs Latex Mattress – Which is Best?, the author attempts to answer a question that can’t really be answered.  It’s like the “Ginger or MaryAnne” question… Both are great, but personal preference determines what is best for you.

A truly natural latex mattress is comfortable, but so is a memory foam mattress.  Both can provide comfortable sleep, but the only way to find out which is right for you is to sleep on your new mattress for at least 180 days in your own home.  If you don’t like it, you should be able to return it and get your money back.  Don’t fall for a store credit or “comfort” guarantee (tricky way of saying you are getting a store credit).  This means that if you don’t like your new mattress, you will have to buy your mattress at that particular store or lose all your money.  A real money-back guarantee means you can go to another store to find a mattress if the one you purchased doesn’t work for you.

At Habitat Furnishings we are the web’s specialty bedding experts. We want to help you select the mattress that is right for you.  Check out our detailed information on air beds and natural latex mattresses.

So you’re looking for a new mattress, maybe a specialty bed like a latex mattress or an air bed.  You hear that you can get some good deals online, but how do you choose a good online retailer?  Tips on Choosing Online Shopping Websites offers some advice on choosing an online shopping web site, but most of the information is so basic that it is simply common sense.  (Don’t shop a site where one price is listed and then another price appears when you click, for example.)

When is comes to buying specialty bedding, like an air bed or natural latex mattress, here are a few suggestions.  These suggestions are for mattress retailers, but some of them are great for any online shopping experience.

1.  Buy from a site that has information collected about it from a third party like Shopping.com or the Better Business Bureau.  A site can’t make up its own customer comments or satisfaction ratings this way.

2.  Shop at retailers who clearly spell out their return policy and guarantees.  In the case of buying a mattress, look for an in-home trial of at least 180 days and a true money-back guarantee (not a store credit or “comfort” guarantee, which is a tricky way of saying you have a store credit).  You need to be able to try your mattress at home for an extended period.

3.  Shop at retailers that are secure.  Services like McAfee Secure regularly test sites.  Make sure all your information, including credit card numbers, will be encrypted.  Check the site’s privacy and security policies.

4.  See how long and company has been in business and operating under its current name.  Name changes or a short time on the web can send up red flags.

You can make a great air bed or natural latex mattress purchase on the web.  Just make sure you do your homework first so you know you are dealing with a reputable company.  To learn more about Habitat Furnishings air beds or latex mattresses, check out our site.

You spend more than a third of your life in bed.  You spend way more time on your bed than on your sofa or any other piece of furniture.  Your mattress is one of the most important household purchases, so how can your make sure you are making the right choice?  Here’s how:

When choosing your air bed, or any other bed or mattress, it’s important to make sure you buy from a retailer with a true money-back guarantee, not a store credit or comfort guarantee, which is just a tricky way of saying store credit.  A comfort guarantee or store credit means that if you don’t like the mattress or bed you choose that you have to pick a different mattress from the same store.  You don’t ever get your money back.  Since most stores may only have one or two mattresses that you like, if you can’t find something you want at that particular store, you are out of luck and out of a lot of money.

Make sure you buy your mattress or air bed from a retailer that offers you a true money-back guarantee and at least 180 days to try your mattress in your own home.  This means that if you don’t like your mattress, you can return it and get your money back.  Some retailers may charge a return fee to recoup their shipping costs, but this is a minimal cost compared to keeping a mattress you don’t like or losing a lot of money.

At Habitat Furnishings, the web’s specialty bedding experts offering air beds and latex mattresses, we offer you 180 days to try your bed in your own home and, if you don’t like it, we’ll give you your money back.  Don’t take our word for it.  Check out our perfect 5-Star Rating on Shopping.com.