Do you feel nervous when purchasing a large item online, such as a mattress? What if you choose the wrong one? What if it doesn’t feel right? What if it doesn’t fit? Can I send it back? These are all questions that make people want to avoid mattress shopping online.

Luckily, we are here to help! Dial-a-Bed wants to make your mattress shopping experience excellent whether you’re shopping online or in store. We also understand that in today’s times, online shopping has become the go-to way to shop for many South Africans because of the convenience, time-saving, and crowd-avoiding benefits it offers.

We’ve put together a “how to” guide on how to buy mattresses online that will help you get the perfect fit, the first time. We will tell you what to look for, how to measure and ultimately, how to shop for the best online mattresses like a boss!

Before you put in your credit card details, we want to make sure you’ve made the best decision about the type of bed you want. This guide will help you formulate a clearer picture of exactly what you need, so that you can make an informed buying decision. Here’s what to consider before beginning:

Consider Your Budget

Knowing your price range is the first step. It can be easy to overspend when you don't have clear boundaries of minimum and maximum spend limits. Decide on a budget that matches your lifestyle and affordability first.

Choose a Mattress Size

Mattress sizes come in single, three quarter, double, queen, king and king plus. Choosing a mattress size is not only about what you want but also what the space allows for. Make sure you measure the room to confirm if the mattress or bed type you want fits into it well.

Choose a Mattress Type

When we talk about mattress type, we mean the type of system the mattress is designed for. Do you want a memory foam mattress that is soft, plush and adaptable to your body shape, or do you want a pocketed spring system that is more supportive?

Choose a Mattress Firmness Level

When it comes to mattress firmness levels, it depends on personal choice and sometimes medical requirements. Mattresses come in a variety of comfort or firmness levels including firm, medium, and plush. If you have a back or neck issue you may require a bed that is slightly firmer, or vice versa. You need to know what you want and need for your body and sleep.

Now that you understand what kind of mattress you need, it’s time to start shopping! Dial-a-Bed online mattress sales could not be easier. Here’s how to go about it:

• Log onto our website and decide if you want to shop by size, by price, by brand or by catalogue.
• Browse through the options that come up based on your search results and make sure you read all the details on the beds you like and what they offer.
• Select the size you want and decide if you want standard length or extra length.
• Add any additional accessories like mattress protectors, pillows, and furniture to your basket should you need them.
• Please provide your delivery address when completing the sale.
• Wait for delivery to your door.

If you’re wondering why to buy a mattress online with Dial-a-Bed, consider this scenario. The bed you choose arrives and you set it up for that first night. You sleep on it, and it’s nothing like you imagined. It doesn’t feel right, you wake up achy, something’s amiss. Now, what? When you shop online at Dial-a-Bed, we offer you a 100-night comfort exchange warranty. This means that you have 100 nights to decide if the mattress is right for you. If not we will collect it and help you find a better one. Terms & conditions apply.

For a range of the most comfortable mattresses, each designed with the latest in sleep technology, and engineered to suit your unique sleep-style. Visit any of our 76 stores nationwide or shop online at www.dialabed.co.za.

1. Is it safe to buy a mattress online?

Absolutely. At Dial-a-Bed, our site is password protected as is all your financial information too.

2. How do I choose the best mattress online?

Read our blog above for more information on how to decide what kind of mattress you need, and how to get it online.

3. Why do people buy mattresses online?

When you buy online, you don’t have to deal with crowds or queues. You can also get your purchase delivered to your front door too.

4. Is it easier to buy a mattress online than to go to a physical store?

The choice is yours really! At Dial-a-Bed, we offer you both ways to experience our store.