Guides When Buying Your Next Mattress

by brian yalung on Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Normally, the practice of replacing mattress may take some time. They are expected to last for quite a number of years especially if not used. But just in case you do plan to replace your mattress soon, here are some buying guides.

Things to look for:

  • Multiple layers of fiber filling. These are cooler and more comfortable than foam.
  • A double-sided mattress that can be flipped for use on both sides.
  • An innerspring system that is supple yet provides strong support.
  • Brass eyelets and vents on the borders which — along with the innerspring system — help the mattress breathe for a cooler, cleaner sleep.
  • A box spring built with steel coils. This flexibility relieves pressure and enhances support and comfort. Avoid rigid platform construction.
  • Put the mattress to this physical test.

  • Lie down.
  • If two people share the bed, mattress-test together.
  • Let your body tell you what’s comfortable now. Your needs may have changed since you last bought a mattress.
  • Size is an aspect of comfort. Choose a mattress that allows for free, easy movement.
  • Comfort is personal. Firm is not necessarily better.
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    • To be remembered there are also multiple types of mattresses available.

      There are basically five standard types of mattresses. Adjustable mattresses are used for hospital-type beds. While adjustable beds can be invaluable for health issues for many people, the cost may be prohibitive to the average shopper.

      Air mattresses, aside from the camping variety, are brands like Sleep Number. While these are a premium mattress, and therefore much more expensive type, they still have decent performance. Air mattress systems are relatively new so the realistic longevity of the mattresses is still a bit in question. The thing to watch out for is compressor issues unrelated to the feel of the mattress.

      Premium foam brands, such as Tempurpedic, also earn high marks but may be far too hot in feel to the average consumer. Visco memory foam is very conforming but lacks any type of breathabilty and is therefore known for being warm. Probably better used in the northern states and not so much in warmer climates. A good alternative to visco is latex mattresses. Completely "green" mattresses that are 100% bio-degradable. You can find latex made by most of the name brand companies.

      Innerspring mattresses are probably what you grew up using. There are numerous brands of innerspring mattresses, ranging from poor to excellent quality. Stick with the name brands as they spend a goodly amount of resources on research and development. Try to look for the "4 S's", which are Sealy, Simmons, Serta, and Spring Air. Most premium name brands that utilize visco memory foam also use cotton layers for breathability on top of the mattress. This keeps the conformability of the visco while providing a cooler sleep surface.

      Water beds are largely an item of the past and may be difficult to get service on or even to find in today’s market. At one time though they were one of America's largest sellers.

      A wide variety of these mattresses can be found in abundance at regular retail location throughout metropolitan areas like Los Angeles.
    • Here are some quick and dirty guides to buying a new mattress:

      1) The salesman is there to answer your questions. Don’t ask him to suggest a bed. He will suggest what he wants to sell you and not what you should buy.

      2) IMHO Get a name brand. It isn’t that there aren’t a number of good non-name brands, but name brands have spent literally millions on research and development of products for healthful sleep.

      3) NEVER ever EVER pay what the tag says. ALWAYS ask for a discount! ALWAYS! They CAN and WILL give it to you.

      4) If you can buy from a name brand discount or liquidation center. You will generally speaking save from 50%-80% off retail…not suggested retail…

      5) ALWAYS lay down on a mattress. Don’t sit on it. Sitting on a mattress to try it out is like test driving a car by simply turning the key…it tells you nothing! You need to see the way the mattress interacts with your body. A salesman can not tell you which bed feels best you you! If we are talking premium line name brand matts…they’ll all be pretty good. Get the one you like the FEEL of.

      That should help…
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