When buying a mattress, you need to put the time into researching and investigating what sort of mattress you need for your body type, how you sleep and what you find comfortable. You also need to make sure you’re getting good value for money.
To help, we’ve put together our top tips to guide you in finding the perfect mattress:
Thickness
The thicker the mattress, the higher the comfort rating, particularly if you’re a side sleeper. In thick mattresses, there are more comfort layers that will cushion you and support your pressure points, leading to fewer aches and pains, and overall comfier sleep. So, if you are susceptible to joint issues, you should be looking for mattresses with a 5”-10” thickness.
Memory Foam Material
If you’re looking for a memory foam mattress, the best quality ones will have lower density. Thick layers can cause a rise in temperature that can disrupt your sleep. When shopping, we recommend looking for one that either has layers between 3.5lb and 5lb, a gel-infused layer or is plant-based.
Motion Isolation
If you’re on the hunt for an innerspring mattress, try to avoid Bonnell and continuous coil’s as these can causes issues with movement while sleeping, leading to disrupted sleep. Instead, look for pocketed coils, or a mattress that has latex or memory foam layers as this will ensure any movement while sleeping is easy.
Firmness
One of the most confusing things about mattress shopping can be the firmness level and the difference between different manufacturer’s lingo so the best thing you can do is try out some mattresses and see how comfortable they feel.
As a general rule, those who sleep on their side should look for a mattress that’s soft-medium, those who sleep on their back should go for a medium-medium firm mattress and those who sleep on their front should choose medium firm-firm. This ensures that there’s enough cushioning available on joints that are pressured while you sleep.
The Fine Print
While making your purchase, looking through the finer details can be at the back of your mind. But, before you hand over your credit card, you’ll want to check the returns/exchange policy and the warranty that comes with your mattress, especially if you’re buying online.
When you get your mattress home and have slept on it for a night or so, it might not feel quite right, or it might not contour to your body exactly how you’d like. Therefore, you want to make sure you’ve got a period of time to try it out, otherwise, you could be emptying your wallet for something you’re not satisfied with.
The same goes for the warranty. It doesn’t matter how much detail you go into while researching, your mattress might not last as long as it should. You’ll want your manufacturer to repair, or replace, should there be any issues, so look for a long warranty period.
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