Sleep HealthYes - Olee Sleep mattresses use fiberglass as a fire barrier inside the inner cover. Here's why it's there, the health risks if it escapes, how to identify it, and what to do if you already own one.
Mattress GuidesNectar's older memory-foam mattresses (sold from 2017 through late 2023) contained a fiberglass fire barrier - and a 2026 class-action settlement now covers more than 70 affected models. Today's Nectar mattresses are fiberglass-free. Here's how to tell which one you own, what the law label looks like, and what to do if your bed is named in the settlement.
Home TipsAn updated 2026 guide to mattress brands that have used fiberglass as a fire barrier - including the California ban, how to spot it on the label, the health risks if a cover tears, and fiberglass-free brands worth buying instead.
Mattress GuidesMemory foam mattress toppers typically last 3 to 5 years. Density, thickness, body weight, and the mattress underneath shift that range from 1 year to 10. Here's how to predict yours and stretch its life.
Mattress GuidesLull says its memory foam mattress lasts 10+ years; independent reviewers see 5-10. Here's how long yours will really last, the warranty fine print, and the signs it's time to replace.
Mattress GuidesCutting a mattress for disposal, downsizing, or transport is doable at home - if you use the right tool for the layer you're cutting. Here's the safe step-by-step for foam, hybrid, and spring beds, plus the safety gear you should not skip.
Home TipsIt depends on the model. Beautyrest mattresses use SIMGARD (Kevlar plus cellulose) - no fiberglass. The cheaper Simmons memory-foam tight-tops sold at Costco, Home Depot, and Amazon do contain a fiberglass fire sock. Here is which is which and how to verify on the law tag.
Home TipsMilliard officially says no. Here's how to verify the fire barrier on the model you own, what to do if you're unsure, and how Milliard compares to brands that have been caught using fiberglass.
Home TipsAn air mattress doesn't have to mean a rough night. Here's how to add a topper, anchor the sheets, dial in inflation, and turn a vinyl bed into something you'll actually want to sleep on.
Mattress GuidesA practical, size-by-size guide to replacing bed slats from twin through king, plus the plywood swap, kit pricing, a fix for slats stuck in plastic holders, and the cure for squeaky and falling slats.
Mattress GuidesMemory foam mattress feels too soft? Here are 8 proven ways to make it firmer - toppers, plywood, frame upgrades, room temperature, and more - plus how to match firmness to your sleep position and when it is time to replace the mattress.
Home TipsA practical, no-panic plan for clearing ants from your bed: strip and wash bedding, vacuum the mattress, break the scent trail, set baits, and create a barrier so they don't come back.