At first, I really liked this bed lounge. It seemed clean and durable.
However, today, after owning this bed lounge only 3 months, I am very disappointed. I washed both the exterior cover and the interior cover. Both covers are made to fit so tightly on the bed lounge frame, that they both were ruined when I tried to put them back on the bed lounge after washing.
The interior mesh cover, the part that goes directly over the foam frame, is so small and so tight fitting, that it literally ripped into two pieces when I tried to zipper it back onto the bed lounge frame.
In addition, the exterior cover is also much too small and tight fitting. The zipper on the exterior cover always had problems zipping up. It would often take many attempts to zip up the exterior cover, or the zipper would lose its grip on one side of the teeth, and I would have to back track and re zip parts over and over.
This time, the zipper finally broke, completely detaching from one half of the zipper teeth, so that the exterior cover can no longer be zipped up.
This bed lounge is definitely not worth $150. In my experience, it only lasted three months, until its structural flaws made it obsolete. The covers need to be made much larger so that they can be easily removed, washed, and zipped back on to the frame without falling apart.
Update November 22, 2010:
I contacted BedLounge through Amazon. They have agreed to provide replacement covers for both the internal mesh cover and the external cotton cover. They advised me that the internal mesh cover should not be removed. I am confused by this, because the internal mesh cover has a zipper on it, implying it is removable/washable. But I will follow their advice and not remove it. Also, BedLounge advised me to wash the cotton outer cover in cold water. I did that, so I know that's not the problem. They also recommended air drying instead of using a drying machine. This is the only change I could make in my washing routine. BedLounge did respond promptly, within one day, to my e-mail through Amazon. So far, their customer service has been good in trying to resolve this. I will update this if and when I receive the new covers.
Update December 3,2010:
I received the new covers from BedLounge, both external and internal, for free, as promised. I will post further comment after seeing how the covers work.
Update December 7, 2010
I washed the external cover in cold water and air dried. I placed the internal mesh cover on the bedlounge without washing. While it was very generous of BedLounge to provide free replacements, even after washing in cold water and air drying the external cover, it is still unnecessarily tight. I tried to get my mom to help me put the external cover onto the bedlounge, and she couldn't figure it out. You have to be an experienced pro to get the cover on without tearing it or ripping the zipper in half.
I'm sorry BedLounge, I do appreciate the new cover and I will use it as long as it holds up, I just don't expect the external cover to last very long. Given how tight it is, something is going to rip.
I've owned this product for over a year now and for most of that time, it's sat as an ornamental piece on my sofa. Simply put, it's no good as a backrest as it's not sturdy enough to lend back support to even a child. The only thing you'll get from buying this product is a backache. You're better off investing your money in a whole new sofa instead of on this overpriced piece of junk.
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I've had my bed lounger for over 10 years and it's still like new, so the construction is sturdy and solid! It even survived Hurricane Katrina! I too had a problem with drying the cover and it shrinking but I learned not to do that. I just purchased another cover. Problem solved. I was bedridden for years so this bed rest was a life saver for me. I used it every day to prop me up to watch TV, to use my laptop, to read and even to sleep. I like to insert a fluffy pillow behind my back to make it softer. Even though I'm healed now, I still use my bed lounger in the evenings after work to relax. I highly recommend this product. Ten years ago, I didn't pay quite that much for it but I'm getting ready to buy one for my best friend who is suffering from Fibromyalgia, the same illness that held me hostage in the bed years ago.
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I received the BedLounge as a gift. Tried it for several days and found it was not for me. Too bulky and made my back and neck hurt horribly, no matter how I changed the configuration. Honestly don't see the value in buying this for $$ when pillows can do the same thing, and be more easily moved around. While buying direct from BedLounge aka cequal has a 60 day return policy, if you purchase through another vendor, BedLounge/cequal does not allow them this...only a 30 day return policy. So do not buy through another vendor unless you are aware of this! It is not stated on the attached tags that the return policies are so different, even though it ships direct from the maker, so very misleading. Mine is going on eBay but I doubt anyone will pay to ship the darn thing, it is so bulky and heavy (part of what I hated about it)...then we will explore flammability just to dispose of it! The dump will charge me to take it and I've already paid enough (in pain and annoyance) for this "gift!"
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The Bed Lounge is just what I needed when I came home from the hospital. I could not sleep on my stomach or side for 4 weeks. Although I do not need it for the same purpose, I still use it just when sitting up in bed.
The picture shows a yellow color, but the actual color is a most beautiful dark gold which looks like it's made by gold threads. Amazingly gorgeous and silky, I recommend for a royal night sleep.
