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What to look for when buying a mattress

July 9, 2012 By Rachel Newcombe 2 Comments

How to choose a mattress
Memory foam mattress

Finding the perfect mattress is very important as you will be spending quite a bit of time on it and it will play a part in ensuring you get a restful night of sleep. Therefore, when shopping for a mattress, keeping some key things in mind can help you find the best mattress to fit your needs.

There are many different kinds of mattresses to consider, so when you’re shopping, don’t rush into it and buy the first mattress you see. It’s always a good idea to try out a mattress before you buy, but many people simply lie down on it for a few seconds. Realistically, this isn’t enough time to determine the full comfort level. Sometimes a mattress can feel comfortable at first, but after a time, becomes less so.

Instead, take your time and spend some time relaxing on it. Also, if you will be sleeping with a partner on the mattress, take them with you to try it out too. You want to know how the mattress feels with both of you on it. Many mattresses feel quite differently when one person is on it versus two.

A good test is to lie on the mattress with your backs to one another to see how comfortable it is when there are two of your lying on. It’s also worth seeing how the mattress feels when your partner gets out of bed. Ideally, your comfort and sleep shouldn’t be disturbed too much when someone else moves on the mattress. If you do notice the effects of their movement, then take it into consideration as you compare mattress options.

Another thing to consider when purchasing a new mattress is size. The mattress must be long enough to comfortably accommodate your height. Taller people, usually those over 6 feet, will want to choose a mattress that is no smaller than a king size. If you’re extremely tall, then a California king mattress may be more appropriate. For a mattress for a couple, so long as their heights are less than 6 feet, a queen mattress will be perfectly adequate.

When purchasing a new mattress consider testing out one of the popular memory foam mattresses. These can be quite comfortable as well as therapeutic for some conditions. It’s always good to try to find the best memory foam mattress available.

Before you make your final decision, do your research carefully and test out plenty of mattresses to find the perfect choice for your sleeping needs.

***This post is brought to you by Memory Foam Mattress Direct***

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  1. Robinsons Beds says

    August 23, 2012 at 11:33 am

    I haev to say my memory foam mattress is fantastic for getting a good ngihts sleep. You barely feel a thing when someone gets in or out of the bed and it’s meant that I finally get a full night asleep instead of contantly being woken.

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  2. Jacob martin says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:47 am

    Selection of right mattress is important for good night’s sleep otherwise it causes serious injuries such as backache, pain, neck, shoulder and spine problems. So always prefer good quality brand mattresses for comfort.
    foam mattresses

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