If I stored this in a vaccum space saver bag for travel, would that affect the mattress at all?
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Mega, I don't know for sure, but I think that wouldn't work well. It pretty much has a form to it and is shipped that way in a box that surrounds the mattress in it's entirety. I suspect the mattress would not reconfirm to it's original shape if you attempted to vacuum pack it.
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its a big bag. u put in a sleeping bag, ur storage would be reduced. if i were u, i will try to secure both the bag and pad externally.
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Yes other reviewers are correct, there are small holes in this bag. I can't give an exact answer as I'm not a medical professional but I would think it should give some protection. Bed bugs have to be brought in from an outside source so if you are storing a mattress and don't already have bed bugs you should be safe. If you do currently have bed bugs I would not trust this bag and I would consult an exterminator who knows what they're doing.
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I keep mine in the travel trailor which is not heated or air conditioned all the time. the contants is dried items and contants dry packets to elimates mosture only after you openned it will that start to become a factor. hope this helps answer your question G Allen
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You should be fine. The mattress is designed to be stored compressed. I would imagine that if it is stored for an extremely lengthy period, the time to achieve the real shape might be a little longer. It only took mine a couple of hours. I unpacked it the night I received it.
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Yes and no...it looked even from the top, but pulled in the sides when tightened. Over a period of time in the tightened position it might damage the mattresses.
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I don't seen any reason why the type of mattress you are putting it on should make any difference. Sounds like your mattress may be having some memory lapses (or you would not be considering this item), and this might be just the thing to restore it.
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It stores well. I keep mine bundled under my pack where a tent or sleeping bag could go. That said, if I were to do it over again I would get an inflatable mat because I sleep most often on my side, and this mat provides nearly no support for that. May as well be sleeping on the ground, it is just an insulator.
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We will pack it by using bubble cushion and other stuffs to make it very firm and safe. So you don't need to worry about it.
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I'm not sure why not -- most any solid flat surface should be ok. Of course, if the surface it's on flexes or dips it may have some effect on how the mattress feels and responds to pressure, but I wouldn't think it would necessarily be a "bad" thing to do.
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The mattress is which my mattress cover is placed on is not a memory foam mattress. Therefore I can't answer the question properly.
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The problem with those is that they originally come "compressed". Once you rip open the bag and the pouch, they inflate to 2.5 time the size and weight, and can't go back. I'm afraid it would be like moving a regular mattress! I had the same problem as you, once, with a king size foam mattress, from a different manufacturer. The master bedroom was on the 2nd floor, and the staircase narrow and sinuous/winding. We had to lift it up thru the outside wall of the house and bring it in thru the window!
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The mattress is not vacuum sealed but it does have a protective plastic bag so it's clean. It is not like some of the 'foam' mattresses that come all compressed where you have to let it uncompress--it's already ready to go. I agree with the other reviewer that the box is kind of big BUT it is not heavy; the bedroom I wanted the bed for is upstairs and I was able to get the box up the stairs by myself. We've been very happy with the bed.
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I would assume if room was a proper temperature, shouldn't be a problem. Also, mattress buffers. Of course, if in a basement or cold room, could be an issue, I guess.
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This is a big plastic bag with all the good points of being a plastic bag and the bad points of being a big plastic bag. The bag worked well for our purpose - keeping the mattress clean and dry during the move... but the mattress & foundation were fairly light so handling them through the plastic was not too tough. Despite our care, we did suffer a couple of small tears but nothing too dramatic. I would be concerned using any big plastic bag on something big and heavy as there is nothing to grab while moving the item... but then again, i don't move enough big items regularly... so perhaps someone with a better skill set and more experience would be more successful. This is a big plastic bag with all the good points of being a plastic bag and the bad points of being a big plastic bag. The bag worked well for our purpose - keeping the mattress clean and dry during the move... but the mattress & foundation were fairly light so handling them through the plastic was not too tough. Despite our care, we did suffer a couple of small tears but nothing too dramatic. I would be concerned using any big plastic bag on something big and heavy as there is nothing to grab while moving the item... but then again, i don't move enough big items regularly... so perhaps... » Read More This is a big plastic bag with all the good points of being a plastic bag and the bad points of being a big plastic bag. The bag worked well for our purpose - keeping the mattress clean and dry during the move... but the mattress & foundation were fairly light so handling them through the plastic was not too tough. Despite our care, we did suffer a couple of small tears but nothing too dramatic. I would be concerned using any big plastic bag on something big and heavy as there is nothing to grab while moving the item... but then again, i don't move enough big items regularly... so perhaps someone with a better skill set and more experience would be more successful. « Show Less
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I think the flooring under the mattress might be a factor. If it's carpeted with great padding, I'd say go for it. BUT, if it's a wood or tile floor, the cold may permeate the mattress. Our mattress came in a big duffle bag but we can't get the mattress to go back into it. When we are not using it, it goes into two bags, one from each end!
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It sure does compress, and does so well. I've had no problems doing so. My sleeping bag doesn't occupy the whole sack, so I either add clothes or seal it at is.