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The online mattress industry is booming. Buying a mattress online is more popular now than ever before, but it’s still a new process for many people.

Because you only need a new mattress every 7-10 years, it’s pretty likely that you’ve never had the opportunity to buy a mattress online before. Now, there are hundreds of options available that you can order with the click of a button and have it show up at your doorstep.

So how do you buy a mattress online without actually trying it out in person? Don’t worry — it’s easier than it sounds. We’ll explain everything you should know about buying a mattress online and help you decide if buying an online mattress is a good option for you.

Woman Shopping For Mattress Online

Should You Buy A Mattress Online?

Buying a mattress online can be intimidating, especially for the first time. Although it may seem like too big of a purchase to make online, there are actually a ton of great benefits when you purchase a mattress on the internet.

Pros

  • Save money. When you shop online vs in-stores, you cut out the cost of the middleman. You’ll be able to get a high-quality mattress for a fraction of the price by purchasing from a direct-to-consumer, online mattress company.
  • Shop conveniently online. No need to carve out time to drive across town and hit up your local mattress or furniture store. Instead, you can shop from the convenience of your home. Plus, you don’t have to deal with a pushy salesperson trying to push products at you to make a commission.
  • Browse an unlimited selection. There are hundreds of online mattress companies to browse online. You can truly do unlimited comparison shopping, unlike the experience you’d have in a store.

Cons

  • You don’t “try before you buy.” You won’t get the experience of actually feeling and laying down on a mattress before you charge your credit card, which makes some people nervous. Luckily, many online mattress companies offer generous sleep trial periods with free returns (more on that later).
  • Browsing on your own may be overwhelming. Sure, you don’t have to deal with a pushy salesperson, but you may actually want someone to talk you through the options. Some online mattress companies have great customer service and chat functions to fill those gaps, but some may offer a lackluster customer experience.

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Steps To Buying A Mattress Online

If you decide buying an online mattress is right for you, here’s the steps you can take.

1. Start By Researching

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t know much about mattresses. Or maybe you think there’s not much to know. It’s just a mattress, right? Aren’t they just a one-size-fits-all product?

Surprisingly, there are a lot of distinguishing factors between mattresses, and depending on your sleep type, body type, and other conditions/preferences, some mattresses will be much better for you than others.

Some of the main factors to look into include:

  • Which type of mattress (i.e. memory foam, innerspring, latex, hybrid) will be best for you based on your sleeping position?
  • Which type of mattress will be best for your body type?
  • Do you need a mattress with certain cooling factors?
  • Do you need a mattress with certain qualities that are good for pain relief (i.e. pressure relief, spine alignment)

You can learn all this and more by checking out our full mattress buying guide.