This video shows how to fold and roll up a memory foam mattress (it’s a similar process for a mattress with pocket coils). It is a very interesting process that not a lot of people think about when they purchase a memory foam mattress.

For those looking for a tutorial on how to do this at home – they are unfortunately out of luck. It’s not possible to fit a mattress back in that little box without one of these big fancy machines.

For those looking to return a mattress, they should make sure to contact the company from where they purchased it – most of the time they don’t expect the person to actually return the mattress, but rather will arrange for someone to come pick it up from someone’s house for recycling or donation.

Thanks to Brentwood Home for letting me see the factory and take this footage!

Joe Auer

Joe Auer is the editor of Mattress Clarity. He mainly focuses on mattress reviews and oversees the content across the site. He likes things simple and takes a straightforward, objective approach to his reviews. Joe has personally tested nearly 250 mattresses and always recommends people do their research before buying a new bed. He has been testing mattresses for over 5 years now, so he knows a thing or two when it comes to mattress selection. He has been cited as an authority in the industry by a number of large publications. When he isn't testing sleep products, he enjoys working out, reading both fiction and non-fiction, and playing classical piano. He enjoys traveling as well, and not just to test out hotel mattresses! Joe has an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and an MBA from Columbia University.

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