Preserving the Foam’s Shape

Memory foam mattress pads normally are shipped rolled and compressed. When you receive your mattress pad, you’ll want to unroll it onto your mattress and leave it flat for a few hours before you start using it so that it has time to decompress. To ensure your topper wears evenly, you’ll want to rotate it 180 degrees every few months. Needless to say, if you use your memory foam topper on a futon or folding sleeper sofa bed, you should remove it during the daytime. Rolling it loosely is preferable to folding it during storage or transport. The degree to which the foam loses it ability to expand will depend on its density. Note that if you are extremely heavy then memory foam is probably not an ideal product for you, and you should probably look to more conventional foam pads.

Other Considerations

Cleaning your memory foam should be unnecessary with normal use. Never soak or immerse memory foam with liquids of any kind, as the porous foam will lock in the moisture which will change its memory properties. Cleaning should only be done with a damp cloth. If accidents are a danger, use a waterproof cover. During summer months you can use a cotton pad to make the foam feel cooler and prevent perspiration from reaching the foam. Leave the covers off in the morning to allow dampness to evaporate.

Memory foam overlays should always be used on a solid surface to preserve their longevity. They should never be used on a sagging mattress, which will work against the posture enhancing properties of the memory foam. If your mattress is old, you might consider buying a complete memory foam mattress rather than spending money separately on a mattress pad.

Latex

Latex mattresses are composed of soft, rubbery foam. It is often the preferred solution for those seeking an “organic” sleeping option since latex is derived from natural, biodegradable tree rubber, although there is an extra-supple “Talalay” option which is created using synthetic processes. While latex mattresses and mattress pads provide a soft cushioning experience, they are also very resilient, and can add extra support to a soft mattress. Latex is soft, buy springy and retains it shape very well, outlasting conventional coil spring mattresses and never requiring flipping.

Memory Foam

Memory foam is porous, like latex, but more solid and not springy to the touch. It is always composed of synthetic, petroleum-based foam, although some also include plant-based components. Memory foam’s main characteristic is it’s heat-activated compression properties. When it comes into contact with body warmth and pressure, it melts away creating a solid-feeling cradle and eliminating pressure points, thus reducing pressure-related joint discomfort and improving circulation. Additionally its ability to retain heat provides added comfort for arthritic and elderly sleepers. These properties often make it the preferred choice for those with sleep problems related to chronic pain.
While it feels solid, memory foam lacks the resilience of latex, and is therefore not ideal as a topper for sagging mattresses.

Similar in Many Ways

Despite their different compositions, they are both considered to be hypoallergenic, due to their resistance to dust mites and microbes, and they are both durable sleeping surfaces. They are sometimes even combined into a single mattress to utilize the unique benefits of each product, and one manufacturer has attempted to give memory properties to latex, using their own formula.

5 lb. Density Memory Foam Mattress Topper 4 inches Thick California King Size

Price: $399.99

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VITAlity Memory Foam topper pads by VITA conform to your body’s shape and provide a comfortable and restful night’s sleep. By reducing discomfort, they also reduce tossing and turning. Their visco elastic foam is five times denser than standard foam, giving you an affordably restful night’s sleep with savings above comparable brands advertised nationally.

5lb Density Memory Foam Topper by VitaFoam

• Five pound visco elastic foam provides for the highest degree of support. Simply place the foam under your sheets – no need for any additional cover.
• The world’s largest foam manufacturer VITA has trademarked their visco elastic foam as “VITAlity”.
• All flat mattress toppers have additional length and width which provides additional memory foam surface area, ensuring that there is no gap in you mattress coverage.
• You can rely on one more inch in width and 2 more inches in length, at least 10 percent thicker than any other flat memory foam pad.
• Color will be either blue or white depending on availability.
• Cal King Size – 72″ x 84″ x 4″ Thick.

5 lb. Density Memory Foam Mattress Topper 4 inches Thick Full Size

Price: $288.99

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VITAlity Memory Foam topper pads by VITA conform to your body’s shape and provide a comfortable and restful night’s sleep. By reducing discomfort, they also reduce tossing and turning. Their visco elastic foam is five times denser than standard foam, giving you an affordably restful night’s sleep with savings above comparable brands advertised nationally.

5lb Density Memory Foam Topper by VitaFoam

• Five pound visco elastic foam provides for the highest degree of support. Simply place the foam under your sheets – no need for any additional cover.
• The world’s largest foam manufacturer VITA has trademarked their visco elastic foam as “VITAlity”.
• All flat mattress toppers have additional length and width which provides additional memory foam surface area, ensuring that there is no gap in you mattress coverage.
• You can rely on one more inch in width and 2 more inches in length, at least 10 percent thicker than any other flat memory foam pad.
• Color will be either blue or white depending on availability.
• Full Size – 54″ x 74″ x 4″ Thick.

5 lb. Density Memory Foam Mattress Topper 4 inches Thick Full XL Size

Price: $288.99

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VITAlity Memory Foam topper pads by VITA conform to your body’s shape and provide a comfortable and restful night’s sleep. By reducing discomfort, they also reduce tossing and turning. Their visco elastic foam is five times denser than standard foam, giving you an affordably restful night’s sleep with savings above comparable brands advertised nationally.

5lb Density Memory Foam Topper by VitaFoam

• Five pound visco elastic foam provides for the highest degree of support. Simply place the foam under your sheets – no need for any additional cover.
• The world’s largest foam manufacturer VITA has trademarked their visco elastic foam as “VITAlity”.
• All flat mattress toppers have additional length and width which provides additional memory foam surface area, ensuring that there is no gap in you mattress coverage.
• You can rely on one more inch in width and 2 more inches in length, at least 10 percent thicker than any other flat memory foam pad.
• Color will be either blue or white depending on availability.
• Full XL – 54″ x 80″ x 4″ Thick.

5 lb. Density Memory Foam Mattress Topper 4 inches Thick King Size

Price: $399.99

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VITAlity Memory Foam topper pads by VITA conform to your body’s shape and provide a comfortable and restful night’s sleep. By reducing discomfort, they also reduce tossing and turning. Their visco elastic foam is five times denser than standard foam, giving you an affordably restful night’s sleep with savings above comparable brands advertised nationally.

5lb Density Memory Foam Topper by VitaFoam

• Five pound visco elastic foam provides for the highest degree of support. Simply place the foam under your sheets – no need for any additional cover.
• The world’s largest foam manufacturer VITA has trademarked their visco elastic foam as “VITAlity”.
• All flat mattress toppers have additional length and width which provides additional memory foam surface area, ensuring that there is no gap in you mattress coverage.
• You can rely on one more inch in width and 2 more inches in length, at least 10 percent thicker than any other flat memory foam pad.
• Color will be either blue or white depending on availability.
• King Size – 76″ x 80″ x 4″ Thick.

5 lb. Density Memory Foam Mattress Topper 4 inches Thick Queen Size

Price: $446.49

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VITAlity Memory Foam topper pads by VITA conform to your body’s shape and provide a comfortable and restful night’s sleep. By reducing discomfort, they also reduce tossing and turning. Their visco elastic foam is five times denser than standard foam, giving you an affordably restful night’s sleep with savings above comparable brands advertised nationally.

5lb Density Memory Foam Topper by VitaFoam

• Five pound visco elastic foam provides for the highest degree of support. Simply place the foam under your sheets – no need for any additional cover.
• The world’s largest foam manufacturer VITA has trademarked their visco elastic foam as “VITAlity”.
• All flat mattress toppers have additional length and width which provides additional memory foam surface area, ensuring that there is no gap in you mattress coverage.
• You can rely on one more inch in width and 2 more inches in length, at least 10 percent thicker than any other flat memory foam pad.
• Color will be either blue or white depending on availability.
• Queen Size – 60″ x 80″ x 4″ Thick.

5 lb. Density Memory Foam Mattress Topper 4 inches Thick Twin Size

Price: $211.99

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VITAlity Memory Foam topper pads by VITA conform to your body’s shape and provide a comfortable and restful night’s sleep. By reducing discomfort, they also reduce tossing and turning. Their visco elastic foam is five times denser than standard foam, giving you an affordably restful night’s sleep with savings above comparable brands advertised nationally.

5lb Density Memory Foam Topper by VitaFoam

• Five pound visco elastic foam provides for the highest degree of support. Simply place the foam under your sheets – no need for any additional cover.
• The world’s largest foam manufacturer VITA has trademarked their visco elastic foam as “VITAlity”.
• All flat mattress toppers have additional length and width which provides additional memory foam surface area, ensuring that there is no gap in you mattress coverage.
• You can rely on one more inch in width and 2 more inches in length, at least 10 percent thicker than any other flat memory foam pad.
• Color will be either blue or white depending on availability.
• Twin Size – 38″ x 74″ x 4″ Thick.

5 lb. Density Memory Foam Mattress Pad 4 inches Thick Twin XL Size

Price: $211.99

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VITAlity Memory Foam topper pads by VITA conform to your body’s shape and provide a comfortable and restful night’s sleep. By reducing discomfort, they also reduce tossing and turning. Their visco elastic foam is five times denser than standard foam, giving you an affordably restful night’s sleep with savings above comparable brands advertised nationally.

5lb Density Memory Foam Topper by VitaFoam

• Five pound visco elastic foam provides for the highest degree of support. Simply place the foam under your sheets – no need for any additional cover.
• The world’s largest foam manufacturer VITA has trademarked their visco elastic foam as “VITAlity”.
• All flat mattress toppers have additional length and width which provides additional memory foam surface area, ensuring that there is no gap in you mattress coverage.
• You can rely on one more inch in width and 2 more inches in length, at least 10 percent thicker than any other flat memory foam pad.
• Color will be either blue or white depending on availability.
• Twin XL Size – 38″ x 80″ x 4″ Thick.

The importance of Posture

Maintaining a good posture throughout the night can help to reduce back and muscle pains. Chiropractic medicine traces a number of health problems to the alignment of the spine, due to the close relationship between the spine and the nervous system. Since our spines are curved, it is important to have a sleeping surface that can flex and adjust to fit us.

Memory foam reacts to body temperature and conforms to your shape.

While standard mattresses can yield to the heavier parts of your body, such as the hips and shoulders, they do not yield as well to lighter areas, leading to poor sleeping positions. Pressure points develop and you find yourself growing more uncomfortable during the course of the night. You begin to shift position and your sleep is often disturbed as a result.

The Benefits of Memory Foam

The contouring effect of memory foam allows for a tailor-made sleeping surface which supports and maintains your orthopedic health. Benefits of proper sleeping posture increase over time, improving your overall wellness. The cushioning foam discourages movement during sleep, maintaining a healthy sleeping position and a more restful night. In addition your weight is better distributed on a memory foam surface, with fewer pressure points, allowing for better circulation and less joint discomfort. The benefits for people with chronic pain and arthritis are easy to see.