Look for mattress bags with valves on them that you can use with the hose attachment of your vacuum.

Recycled plastic allows us to give a second life to non-biodegradable products such as PET bottles that would otherwise end up in landfill.You can use either duct tape or packing tape to reinforce the edges of the plastic bag and help secure the rolled-up mattress.

Worse yet, storing a memory foam mattress on its side for any length of time may void the manufacturer’s warranty on your mattress.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to compress your memory foam mattress down and roll it up, the same way it came from the factory? Materials Needed for Compression: To successfully compress and pack your memory foam mattress, you’ll need a plastic mattress bag that matches your mattress’s size, ratchet straps (at least three), tape for sealing, and a vacuum bag (for the valve) to assist in compression.

You’re moving to a new place, and you love your memory foam mattress so much you want to bring it with you, but a mattress is hardly something you can just pack up in a box… or is it? It may work for a pocket coil mattress, but we recommend using our VacuFlat bags only if the mattress was shipped compressed, rolled, and boxed from the factory that made it. She has written articles on changing and improving your sleep schedule, choosing the right mattress for chronic pain conditions, and finding the best pillow for you. However, we suggest unpacking your re-compressed mattress within a couple of weeks, or ideally, as soon as possible, to minimize the risk of damage.

Proper preparation, sealing, and handling are essential for successful compression and transportation. Ratchet straps can cut into the bag as you tighten them if the bag is made of thinner, inexpensive material.

This includes items such as plates, cups and plastic straws offered in our restaurants, bistros, and cafes.Verified Reviewer I bought a number of these bags- but lost the parts which screw on to seal the vacuum vent, so they are sadly unusable as vacuum bags as I can’t find the spare parts online. Her dedication to helping others improve their sleep quality is evident in her practical, evidence-based advice and tips. Your mattress should lie flat on the floor for this step as it is better for compressing your mattress evenly to prevent damage to the foam. Cut out the valve from a vacuum bag, leaving enough plastic around the valve to secure it with tape. Learning more about how we sleep has improved our focus when we discuss our mattresses, helping us articulate how we strive to increase sleep quality.