If you toss and turn at night, have difficulty sleeping and wake up stiff and sore, then it may be time to purchase a new mattress. Getting a restful nights sleep keeps you happy, healthy, and alert during the day. Choosing the right mattress is crucial for getting the comfort that you have been lacking.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for that new mattress:
Tip 1: Foam
You can find foam in either a pillow top or as a complete mattress. The foam will mold to the natural shape of your body to relieve pressure and discomfort. Quality firm foam will maintain its ability to form to your body for several years and is worth the investment.
Tip 2: No Pressure Joints
If a traditional firm mattress is more to your liking ensure that you find one with no pressure joints. Unlike the firm foam mattress that forms to our body, a traditional firm mattress requires our body to flatten to meet the mattress. No pressure joints ensure that the pressure on your body is even so that you do not wake up sore or in pain.
Tip 3: No Sagging
Haven’t we all experienced a mattress that sags or caves in over time? This is especially a problem if you share your bed with someone else. While you sleep gravity will pull the two of you toward the center of the bed creating a center sagging mattress. Look for quality materials that can adjust to the two of you individually and not as one.
Tip 4: Adjustability
If you struggle with finding a mattress that fits the needs of both you and your partner you may want to look at the many adjustable options. You can find beds that have remote controls that adjust the firmness, head and foot of the bed. Sometimes these mattresses are designed as two mattresses placed side by side to equal the size of a standard queen or king size mattress. Sometimes the mattresses are one solid queen or king size, but these tend to have less of the adjustable options.
Tip 5: Warranty
Tip 5: Warranty
Before you make your final decision, check the manufacturer’s warranty. You want to assume that you mattress will last you at least a solid 10 years to get the most out of your investment. If a manufacturer offers a warranty of less than 5 years you may want to reconsider your purchase. Make sure that you keep you original receipt and warranty in a safe place so that you have easy access if they are ever needed.
You will find many styles of mattresses to choose from and it ultimately comes down to your own personal preference. Take you time while testing the mattress in the store. Also, look for manufacturers that offer limited time money back guarantees in case your mattress is not a good fit for you once it is home.
