Returns by item · Checked October 13, 2026
Mattress return policies and sleep trials compared
Most mattress brands give a sleep trial, but many make you wait 21 to 30 nights before you can return, and some charge pickup fees. Here is how the trials compare, from each company’s own policy.
| Store | Time to return | The rule | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nectar | 365 days | 365-night trial; no returns of opened mattresses in the first 30 days | Shop |
| Saatva | 365 days | 365-night trial, no minimum; $99 pickup fee on returns | Shop |
| Casper | 100 days | 100-night trial; returns from night 30 to 100, free pickup | Shop |
| Living Spaces | 100 days | One exchange within a 100-day trial after 30 nights, $199 fee; no refunds | Shop |
| Purple | 100 days | 100-night trial after at least 21 nights; refund minus transportation | Shop |
| Wayfair | 100 days | Wayfair advertises a 100-night free trial on all mattresses | Shop |
| Amazon | 90 days | Mattresses (not crib mattresses): 90 days | Shop |
| IKEA | 90 days | One exchange within 90 days (exchange, not refund) | Shop |
| Tempur-Pedic | 90 days | 90-night trial after at least 30 nights; refund minus return shipping | Shop |
| Ashley | No fixed limit | Mattresses: covered by the maker’s warranty, not returnable as such | Shop |
| Raymour & Flanigan | No fixed limit | No returns once delivery is accepted | Shop |
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Tips before you buy
- Check the product page: many stores print the item’s own return window there.
- Keep the box, accessories and receipt until the window closes.
- Use our return-by date calculator to get your last day and a calendar reminder.
Frequently asked questions
Which store gives the longest mattress and sleep trials return window?
Nectar: 365-night trial; no returns of opened mattresses in the first 30 days.
Which store gives the shortest?
Tempur-Pedic: 90-night trial after at least 30 nights; refund minus return shipping.
Every rule comes from the store’s own policy, checked October 13, 2026. Sources are on each store page.