Frequently Asked Questions

Mattresses

Why are separate mattresses recommended for double beds?

There are both technical and practical reasons for separate mattresses. First, if there is a significant weight difference between the two individuals, it is important that each person has a mattress appropriate for his or her body weight. In addition, in a single mattress, the movement of one sleeper often affects the resting of the other. This problem is eliminated with the use of separate mattresses. It is also more convenient for each partner to have independent control of head, back and footrest positions. Finally, the bed frame prevents the mattresses from slipping apart, so the center division is unnoticeable.

Is it uncomfortable to use two mattresses on a queen or king-sized bed?

On the contrary, the personalized bed can be achived with two mattresses. The bed frame prevents the mattresses from slipping apart, making the division between mattresses undetectable while permitting you to enjoy all the advantages described above.

Do separate mattresses need separate sheets?

It depends on the model of the slat base. On models where only the headrest is adjustable, both mattresses can be covered with a single sheet. If one or both slat bases feature mechanically or electrically adjustable headrest, backrest and footrest, separate sheets are recommended for greater versatility. A single comforter could be used in either case.

Can I use a single mattress with two slat bases?

If the reasons listed in the first question do not affect your preferences, you may choose to use a single mattress. If the members of the couple have similar body weights, the same type of mattress would be appropriate for both. A single mattress could be used if they don't mind keeping the bed in one position for both individuals. Of course, they would no longer have the option of raising the backrest of one slat base for reading or watching television while keeping the other in the flat position for sleeping. Finally, it takes two people to flip a large mattress each week, while one person can handle the narrower mattresses alone.

What is the guarantee on these products? How long do they last?

The mattresses and bases are both guaranteed for 10 years. With
appropriate and careful use, the slat bases can last for many more years. The Star-Flex and Mobi-Flex can last up to 20 or 30 years. The same is true of the Moon-Flex. The life span of a mattress may be prolonged to 12 or 14 years with appropriate maintenance (turning it over once a week.) However, it should not be kept any longer than that. After 10 years a mattress has become saturated with the toxins eliminated through the normal perspiration of the sleeping body. For the same reason, it is unsanitary for parents to pass their old mattresses on to their children.

Does the mattress prevent the slat base from adjusting to the spine?

Not at all. Confort Suizo mattresses are compatible with the slat bases, and are designed to work together with the base, providing appropriate orthopedic back support. In fact, the mattresses accentuate the effect of the slat base.

Why should I use a mattress pad under the mattress?

A pad placed under the mattress protects against the continual friction between the mattress and the slats. Our pads are made of a specially designed material that does not inhibit air circulation to the mattress.

How can I protect my mattress?

A protective mattress pad will protect your mattress from spilled liquids, perspiration stains, and children's or pets' accidents. The 100% cotton pad absorbs liquid and prevents it from passing into the mattress during the night. Of course, a soiled pad must be removed, washed and replaced in the morning.

Can the natural materials in the mattress cause allergic reactions?

The natural materials contained in the mattresses undergo sophisticated treatments to make them appropriate for household use, and are chemically treated to prevent most allergic reactions. However, those with strong allergies to natural materials (statistically less than 5%) may select one of our synthetic mattresses.

Does "orthopedic" mean a mattress is hard?

Orthopedic means "related to orthopedics." Orthopedics is defined as "the branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of deformities, diseases, and injuries of the bones, joints, muscles, etc." (Webster's New World Dictionary)
The term "orthopedic" has been misused, especially with sleep-related products, because it has come to be used as a synonym for "hard." This is due to historic records of the medieval practice of putting boards under mattresses.

An orthopedic mattress, in the correct sense of the word, is one that permits the skeletal system, joints, muscles, etc. to lie at perfect rest, without pressure points that damage the natural state of the body, causing pain or forcing muscles to contract.

In this sense, ALL of our mattresses are orthopedic, although they do differ according to the individual's body weight. A mattress suitable for a small, light person is not the same as one designed for a person with greater body weight. The important thing is that a mattress be right for your body: it must not be so soft that it yields completely to your body weight, or so hard that it leaves a space beneath the lordosis when you lie down.

Our integrated slat base and mattress systems are personalized beds that adapt perfectly to your body. There are different options for each body type and medical or physical condition.

Does a polyurethane mattress make the bed too hot?

No. Confort Suizo's mattresses are made with special materials to regulate temperature and control moisture. They also include ventilation channels that expel moisture and absorb fresh air, allowing the mattress to breathe throughout the night.

Do polyurethane mattresses tend to "cave in" after a while?

That depends on the quality of the polyurethane. If poor quality material is used, the mattress probably will cave in.
Confort Suizo's mattresses use only the highest quality materials. You can check the quality by comparing the density per cubic meter of the polyurethane used in different mattresses. Our mattresses are also reinforced at the midsection, where the body's weight is concentrated and where the mattress receives the heaviest use. These measures prevent the product from caving in. Remember that it is important to take proper care of your mattress by turning it over at least once a week, flipping it from side to side one week and from end to end the next.

Does polyurethane pose any danger of toxicity?

Not at all. Confort Suizo mattresses are manufactured using strict quality controls. They are sold on the European market, meaning that they also comply with all current European Union and Swiss environmental and health standards.
Our manufacturing process is chlorofluorocarbon-free.

Should mattresses be vacuumed to eliminate mites?

Vacuuming a mattress does not eliminate mites, since these parasites have tiny "claws" that permit them to hold on to a mattress just as they do on human skin. Washing, brushing, rubbing and vacuuming are all ineffective; the mites remain on the mattress.
Confort Suizo mattresses inhibit the rapid reproduction of these parasites. Still, the best known way to get rid of them is to starve them. That is why Confort Suizo uses advanced technology to provide firm back support in a lightweight mattress. The mattress is easy to turn over once a week, removing the mites from their food supply.

How can I clean the mattress if, for example, a child wets the bed?

The best way to treat this problem is to prevent it. Confort Suizo offers mattress pads for this purpose. If a child wets the bed, the pad prevents urine from filtering into the mattress. In the morning, the pad can be removed, washed and replaced on the bed, preventing odors, stains and deterioration of the product.

Why should mattresses be turned each week?

Any mattress anywhere in the world should be turned over at least once a week for hygienic reasons and to prolong the life of the product.
Why do we change our clothes each day, even if they are not soiled? We do it because the body eliminates toxins through perspiration. Our bodies continue to perspire at night, as well as sloughing off tiny particles of skin. These substances accumulate on the surface of the mattress, creating a paradise for mites, which in turn produce allergies and asthma. Turning the mattress over once a week removes the skin residue, starving the mites. This assures that the surface where you spend eight hours or more each night remains clean. At the same time, you are taking care of the mattress. Turning it from side to side one week and from end to end the next allows it to wear uniformly in all areas, just as it was designed to do.

Can a Confort Suizo mattress be used with a bed base made by another company?

It is not recommended. Our mattresses and slat bases are designed to work as a single product, with each item accentuating the advantages of the other. For example, the mattress is designed to regulate temperature and moisture. If it is placed on a plywood base, the lack of air circulation prevents it from performing these functions. If it is placed on inflexible slats, its structure, which is designed to respond to flexible slats, will be unable to adapt to the body and provide fully orthopedic back support.