I bought a used sleeper sofa. I left it outside until I had time to vacuum it thoroughly and it was rained on. Luckily, I had vacuumed the cushions and had moved them indoors. I wanted to remove the mattress to minimize the possibility of the metal mechanism rusting. I cannot do it, and I did not find anything helpful by an Internet search. The mattress has a fabric sleeve and a wire passes through it. The wire is held by a spring to the frame. I tried using a combination adjustable wrench/vise grip tool to get a hold on the spring, but I did not have the strength to stretch it. I also tried using a flat screwdriver as a lever against another spring, but this merely allowed the spring to compress and I still could not remove it. I did find some instructions on removing the sleeper mechanism, but I think it would be too heavy for me to lift it with the mattress still attached. Right now, the sofa is still outside and I have covered it with flattened cardboard boxes to provide some protection from more rain. The only other idea I have right now is to try to find more cardboard, open the sleeper and shove it between the frame and the mattress. At least this would make rust stains on the mattress less likely. I am home alone, do not drive a car and I am a 20 minute walk away from any store. This is why I am not running out to buy a tarp.

Hey, I just bought a Staples Sonada chair ([url]https://www.staples.com/Staples-Sonada-Bonded-Leather-Managers-Chair-Fixed-Arm-Black/product_1678440[/url]) on sale for $100+ off the MSRP. Unfortunately, they did not have one on display so I wasn't able to try it in the store. I like it and it's comfortable, but it doesn't recline back as easily as I would like (to lounge...). The tilt tension knob is loosened all the way but I still have to use my legs to press against the floor to lean back even a little bit. Anyone know how the tensioner works? Can I take off the plastic knob safely and modify some screw length or something so the chair tilts back more freely? The chair is comfortable enough and I'm not going to go through the hassle of trying to return it, but it'd be nice if I could tweak this one thing. Thanks!