Can I use electric blanket with memory foam mattress.

Rev

I know this is the 'I wanna' board, but since I have no idea where best to put this. Figured I'd try here since I want some information. Mods please move if there's a more appropriate place.

Title says it all really. I have googled, some sites say yes, some say no. So thought I'd ask for advice.

Tim_Deegan

Rev wrote: »

I know this is the 'I wanna' board, but since I have no idea where best to put this. Figured I'd try here since I want some information. Mods please move if there's a more appropriate place.

Title says it all really. I have googled, some sites say yes, some say no. So thought I'd ask for advice.

NO, NO and NO. Never use an electric blanket with memory foam.

To start with memory foam uses your body heat to react with it. This makes it soften and mould to your body. The memory foam that isn't in contact with your body will be slightly cooler, so will stay firmer. This is how memory foam gives excellent support. The heat from an electric blanket can also damage the memory foam.

Memory foam has a warmer touch than traditional mattresses, so you don't really get that cold feeling when you get into bed. If you do then try a flanlette sheet. Or you could buy a mattress with a climate control fabric like Climasmart or Outlast.

Rev

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

NO, NO and NO. Never use an electric blanket with memory foam.

To start with memory foam uses your body heat to react with it. This makes it soften and mould to your body. The memory foam that isn't in contact with your body will be slightly cooler, so will stay firmer. This is how memory foam gives excellent support. The heat from an electric blanket can also damage the memory foam.

Memory foam has a warmer touch than traditional mattresses, so you don't really get that cold feeling when you get into bed. If you do then try a flanlette sheet. Or you could buy a mattress with a climate control fabric like Climasmart or Outlast.

Cheers Tim.

I already have the mattress, pocket springs with memory foam. I haven't used the electric blanket at all with it yet as I wasn't sure you could/should. But it's damn freezing getting into bed in this weather lol. I've tried the flannelette sheet, which makes it a little less cold getting into bed, but I always seems to take an age for me to warm up once in bed.

Ah well, I'm sure I'll survive.

Again, thanks.