Knowing how to return a mattress can make the process a whole lot smoother if your new bed doesn't deliver the comfort and support of the year's best mattresses . But how do you return a mattress?

The good news is that most mattresses can be returned for a refund or a replacement, and we're here to clue you up on the specifics of a mattress's return process. And with the Black Friday mattress sales fast approaching, what better time to learn how to return a mattress?

So, read on to learn more about mattress returns, including the five simple steps for returning a mattress quickly and efficiently, whether you bought your new from a retailer or direct from a sleep brand in this month's mattress sales .

How to return a mattress in 5 easy steps

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