Mattresses

Buying a new mattress is not a one-size-fits-all situation, so it’s essential to evaluate your individual needs. If you have a history of back pain or sleep problems, you may want a free trial period to help you make sure you’re comfortable with your new mattress.

Here are some major factors you will want to consider when choosing a mattress.

Your Room Size

The amount of space available to you should be considered. A larger mattress will take up more space, so plan accordingly and ensure there is plenty of space in your bedroom for your mattress.

Below are the mattress sizes in square inches and square feet.

Twin: 2,925 sq. in./20.3 sq. ft.

Twin XL: 3,120 sq. in./21.7 sq. ft.

Full: 4,050 sq. in./28.1 sq. ft.

Queen: 4,800 sq. in./33.3 sq. ft.

King: 6,080 sq. in./42.2 sq. ft.

California King: 6,048 sq. in./42 sq. ft.

Your Body Size

You should take your height and width into consideration when choosing a mattress. A typical twin mattress is 75 inches tall, while a twin XL is 80 inches tall. If an individual is taller than six feet two inches, a twin mattress is probably not for them. Instead, it’s best to go with the XL, full, queen, or king bed—all of which can accommodate someone who is up to 6 feet 7 inches.

Those that are taller than 7 feet should opt for a California king bed. For those who want more space on either side of their body, a full, queen, or king bed will be the most comfortable.

Your Budget

The amount of money you are willing to spend on a mattress can also help you choose the right size. Buying a mattress that meets both your size needs and your financial needs is key.

Still unsure? Check out our Mattress Size Comparison Guide.

Casper mattresses are designed to work on a firm, solid surface like our foundation, platform, or adjustable bed frame. Having the correct support ensures the performance and longevity of memory foam mattresses.

For slatted frames, we recommend using bed slats that are flat (not bowed), wooden, and no more than 4 inches apart.

Casper mattresses are designed to support you no matter what position you sleep in! Our Zoned Support™ Technology works to offer support to the areas that need it most, with varying zones of softness and firmness at the right body touch points to keep your spine aligned. Whether you consider yourself to be a side, stomach, or back sleeper, we've got you covered.

We do! For those who aren’t familiar, a split king basically means the frame comes in two parts. With an adjustable base, the two parts are able to work separately or sync together — so you can use the base with two twin XL mattresses or a single king mattress.

Our Cal king adjustable base is also split, but can only be used with our Cal king sized mattress.

The “One” is the firmest mattress in our collection. It is an all-foam mattress made with Breath Flex Foam, Align Memory Foam, and a Casper Core for those seeking the best memory foam mattress experience at an affordable price. The One is firmer than our previous value model, The Casper.

The Snow Max and Dream Max are both considered Medium-Plush hybrid mattresses. The Snow Max is made of entirely memory foam and will contour to the shape of your body, while the Dream Max is a combination of the more responsive Flex Foam and Memory Foam that is more luxurious and responsive than Snow Max providing the ultimate comfort.

From Casper Labs, our most advanced solution to nighttime overheating combines HeatDelete™ Bands, Phase Change Material, and a cooling Snow Cover to keep you comfortably cool from the moment you crawl into bed.

Zone Support™ is engineered to keep your spine in ergonomic alignment by providing support where your body needs it most, with firmer foam under the hips, waist, and lower back. Zoned Support Max™ combines our firmer center foam with a second layer of precisely cut channels to cradle the natural curve of your body while adding support to your hips, waist, and lower back for the ultimate ergonomic relief with our hybrid memory foam design.

A mattress in a box is a mattress that’s compressed in an air-sealed bag and rolled tight so that it can fit into a box that’s easier to maneuver than a traditional mattress. Allowing you the flexibility and convenience of picking your mattress online and having it easily delivered to your door.

When you receive the mattress, all you’ll need to do is pull it out of its packaging, lay it flat on your bed frame or floor, and let it expand.

Foam and hybrid mattresses can be slept on almost right away but may take up to 48 hours to expand fully. Our Snow mattresses are primarily made with memory foam and can take up to 72 hours to expand fully.

A hybrid mattress combines the pressure relief of foam with the sturdy feel of resilient springs for added support and bounce.

Memory foam is a synthetic material known for its use in bed mattresses (although it’s also used in bedding, shoes, and furniture). Its soft, durable, and heat-wicking abilities provide support for aching joints and have made it popular with sleepers of all body types and sleep styles.

The protection plan covers stains, rips, and tears from any single incident. This includes spilling coffee in bed, ink stains, and common accidents from children and pets. There’s no deductible and no limit on the number of claims you can make. That means that no matter how many times you move, or how many times you have breakfast in bed, you’ll be covered.

Use Protection

Using a mattress protector is a no-brainer to guard against dirt, spills, and normal wear and tear. We developed a water resistent mattress protector that conforms through the sides to keep it pristine. The best part? It won’t compromise the comfort of your bed.

Give It a Bath

While we don’t recommend trying to wash it yourself, there are plenty of professionals out there who can get the job done. We recommend contacting your local mattress cleaning service and scheduling a convenient home visit.

Keep It Smelling Fresh

To keep odors in check, air out the mattress by freeing it from the sheets and opening a few windows. For serious smell situations, consider sprinkling baking soda on the cover, then vacuuming it away before putting the sheets back on.

Keep Out Dust with Fitted Sheets

Use fitted sheets to protect your mattress from dust, dirt, and dead skin. This will help keep your allergies at bay and ensure that dust mites don’t find a new home.

Rotate Your Mattress

Along with regular cleaning, periodically rotate your mattress head-to-foot (180°) every six months to make sure it wears evenly. There’s no need to flip a Casper mattress — each layer is strategically designed for your comfort and not to be flipped.

If your old mattress is on the way out but you're not sure what to do with it, we've got some ideas! Did you know that your old mattress can be recycled? Before disposing of your mattress, look into your state's policies for mattress removal, as that will be the most environmentally friendly option. If you are not able to recycle it, consider donating your mattress and any accessories like a mattress topper or box spring to a local charitable organization so that your mattress can go to someone in need. Other options include reselling it, repurposing it, or throwing it away responsibly.

For more information, read our guide on how to dispose of a mattress.

As our Casper mattresses are not considered medical devices, we always recommend consulting with your medical professional regarding your specific needs. Every medical condition is unique in nature, but we’ve had many, many Casper mattress customers report relief in back pain!

Feel free to browse our reviews to find other sleepers with similar medical concerns to find the best mattress for you.

A foundation ensures that mattresses sleep like they should. Some older box springs or foundations don’t provide a solid surface, causing mattresses to be affected from the breaks in support. A strong and level foundation helps mattresses to perform at their peak for a decade or more, no matter what kind of bed frame they sit on.

Casper foundations and mattresses are the perfect pair. We spent over a year developing the Casper foundation, so its design has the same considerations as our mattresses and is designed to have the right support for all of our mattresses.