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Old 04-09-2011, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaGirl View Post
Just a quick FYI for what it's worth - professional movers are not allowed to transport a tempurpedic (or any visco foam) mattress vertically, MUST remain horizontal during transport. There are usually 3 layers of foam, and moving them vertically can cause them to separate or "settle", making the mattress basically worthless. Regular mattresses can travel vertically with no problem.
Thanks for the heads up, it probably saved my mattress! I'll lay it on top of the boxes and protect the TV with patio cushions and the mattress foundation
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