A good mattress is crucial for falling asleep easier and waking up refreshed. However, many people approach mattress shopping the wrong way by focusing solely on measures of firmness level or sleep position, considering only the price or choosing materials and technology touted in an ad. That’s why most of them end up buying the wrong type. There is a better way to shop for a quality mattress and it takes five popular features you should look for in any design you’re about to get to make it right.
Comfort Level
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Enjoy quality sleep with comfortable mattresses with support system for proper spinal alignment be it through pocket springs, foam or independent coils. A mattress is essentially a flat fabric encasement packed with materials that provide some give when you lie down. To keep pests at bay, the oldest known mattress was filled with layers of green, leafy plants and covered with scented leaves. Although today’s mattresses have more sophisticated fillings, they all use the same layering technique.
If you’re not comfortable when you first try it, then you probably shouldn’t get it even if you think you might break into it eventually. However, it may take a month or more to sleep on a mattress to see whether it is truly comfortable for you over time. You should spend some time evaluating it. You should insist on a risk-free trial period, even if the merchant demands you to keep the plastic cover on. Ordering a mattress online without first trying it in person makes it difficult to predict whether you will enjoy it.
Some brands have their showrooms or are offered at department or mattress stores so you may test their mattresses in person. If you end up ordering a mattress online, be persistent in taking advantage of the in-home free trial. Sleep on the new mattress for a month, many companies need a minimum duration so you can assess how you feel, and set a calendar reminder for when the trial period ends. Don’t settle until you’ve found a mattress you’re truly satisfied with.
Foam Types
All foam mattresses offer a cushiony, cradling surface, but each variety of foam has a somewhat different sensation. Memory foam mattresses have curve-conforming layers. Expect to sink in this comfortable mattress slowly. However, how slowly depends on the make of the foam and the overall construction of the mattress.
Non-memory polyurethane foam mattresses have layers that cradle without the slow, contouring sink of memory foam, making them less cuddly but easier to move around in. Latex mattresses are constructed with liquid from a rubber tree plant, latex layers cushion while offering a subtly springy feel.
Last but not least, some comfort mattresses are a mix of memory- and non-memory-foam polyurethane layers.
Some mix one or both of these synthetic layers with latex. The overall feel depends on the construction of the mattress, but the top layer has the most impact on what you experience. Whether latex or memory foam bed mattresses, when shopping focus on what meets your criteria for comfort and support.
Size
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When getting the right comfort mattress size, consider the amount of space in your bedroom and who will be sleeping in the bed. The twin size is great for small children and small bedrooms, as it comfortably fits one person. Twin XL mattresses are the ideal size for growing teens and college students who appreciate the extra legroom of a twin XL, which comfortably fits one person. It’s a suitable size for a studio apartment or a cosy bedroom as well.
Often found in guest rooms, a full bed—commonly known as a double bed—offers more width than a twin but can still fit in smaller spaces. It comfortably suits one person, but it can accommodate two smaller people. The most commonly sold mattress size, a queen bed offers enough space for two people to sleep comfortably and plenty of room for a solo sleeper who likes to move around. Given its size, a bedroom of at least 10×10 feet is recommended.
On the other hand, a king-size mattress offers ample room for two people to sleep comfortably and move about throughout the night without feeling restricted. The California King is the longest of the most commonly found mattresses on the market. That makes it a great fit for taller couples who want extra legroom and can compromise on the width. Like a standard king bed, these mattresses are best suited for larger bedrooms with a minimum size of 12×12 feet.
Breathability
Some mattresses provide more airflow than others. This means less trapped heat. Innerspring models retain less heat than foam due to the coils, but how hot you sleep is ultimately determined by the overall construction of the mattress.
Stability and Support
Stability refers to a mattress’s capacity to isolate motion, allowing a sleep partner (or pet or child) on one side of the mattress to shift without disturbing a sleeper on the opposite side. Generally, foam mattresses are more stable than innerspring mattresses. A decent mattress will keep your spine aligned throughout the night, preventing you from waking up with aches.
That alignment, or support, is determined not only by the mattress but also by how it interacts with your body weight, how that weight is distributed as well as your sleeping posture. Each mattress is based on its capacity to accommodate side and back sleepers, as well as large and petite sleepers.