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Serta Ultimate 4-inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper Review

My 9th memory foam topper to buy

"This one was my ninth memory foam topper to purchase, and the second one from Overstock.com because their prices are so much better than anyplace else I have found for the quality and sizes available. I have a queen sized bed, and I was finding that the queen sized toppers locally available did not fit perfectly. The two I bought from Overstock.com were king sized and I trimmed them to fit my bed perfectly with an electric carving knife trimmed straight along the backside only. It is not hard to trim at all using an electric carving knife.

Before, I bought the Serta King Size 4-inch topper 3# density with the two free pillows. This time, I bought the Ultimate Serta 4-inch topper with the 4# density, California King Size. The only differences I can tell between the two is the odor is stronger in this last one and it seems to be thicker or sturdier because of the extra poundage of density. That extra pound of density does make a difference in quality. Febreeze or a lavender spray sprayed onto it a few times does eventually stop the chemical mustiness odor though. It takes its shape very quickly within an hour of removing it from the packaging. Spray it then on top and bottom and sides with Febreeze or The Healing Garden Lavender Spray (which is soooo wonderful to spray on your bedlinens for relaxation) and let it air out for a few hours if you can wait that long to try it. If you don't wait for the odor to air out completely, you will need to change your bedlinens every day until the odor is gone. It's not a pleasant odor at all.

I believe the higher pounds of density is what made the topper smell more, but it lays very comfortable. Owning several of these toppers is not necessary. Two of the Ultimate Serta 4-inch memory toppers is sufficient and sleeps as good as the most expensive mattress in the world. You can save a lot of money by purchasing toppers through Overstock.com. Be careful when cutting open the plastic packaging as the topper can tear easily, If it does, it will be fine once it regains its normal shape as it tends to heal itself. For me that was the hardest part, getting it out of the box, the plastic removed and up onto the bed to air out, and regain its shape. Still I got it completely done within less than an hour's time working alone. You won't be disappointed in purchasing one of these Serta 4-inch memory foam toppers with either 3# or 4# density. Just remember to buy it a size larger than what you need and trim it to fit your bed. Otherwise it will be a couple inches shorter on each side and if you don't have a headboard lengthwise it will be short three inches. You can use the piece you trim off for making pillows. Or make throw pillows out of the extra. I had one piece size 10 inches X 80 inches that I trimmed off one side which will make 4 pillows size 10 X 20 inches each, or 8 throw pillows 10X10 inches each.

Overstock.com ships your order promptly. Within a few days, much less than a week's time, I had received both orders in GA. I am very satisfied with the quality of products and shipping with Overstock.com.

I believe we all deserve the best we can afford to sleep on every night. With these prices, we all can afford the best. Sleeping on a Serta 4-inch memory foam topper is so wonderful it makes you never want to get out of bed again, and you toss and turn much less so your quality of rest is better. The memory foam conforms to your body's shape but quickly regains its own shape when you get out of bed. You never have to worry about your body leaving an imprint in the topper over a period of time at all. People have asked me about the heat factor in the summer months. The memory foam reflects your own body heat. If it should get too warm for you, all you have to do is change your position in bed and it is cool again, so the reflected body warmth is never a problem.

Memory foam also deters dust mites, so you never have them to worry about either. Give yourself a week to get used to your new memory foam topper. You will love it by then! You may never want to go on vacation again because your home bed will be so comfortable.

I do not have a regular mattress underneath these toppers, just a foundation and bed frame. If you already have a mattress set, all you will need to purchase is one Serta Ultimate 4-inch memory foam topper with 4# density. I now have 15 inches of memory foam to sleep on which is as good as it gets.

Thank you, Overstock.com, and Serta for helping people everywhere to be able to afford the best in quality at very reasonable prices."