As you spend one-third of your life sleeping, investing in a mattress that offers ultimate comfort should be top priority. But choosing from the wide variety of choices can seem daunting.
Department stores typically offer a wider selection, but their salespeople tend to be less knowledgeable than at mattress specialty stores and therefore bargain hunting may require some serious haggling.
Consider Your Sleeping Position
The ideal mattress depends on your sleeping position, weight and other considerations. When shopping for the ideal mattress for yourself, keep these considerations in mind: comfort, durability and any issues or concerns (like back pain or being disturbed during the night by your partner). Here’s how you can choose one!
An adjustable mattress that contours to your natural sleeping position can help prevent body aches and improve your restful night’s rest. These types of mattresses are recommended for side sleepers, back sleepers, stomach sleepers and stomach sleepers – you’ll be sure to find this kind of model among innerspring, memory foam and latex models.
Your next decision should involve selecting a firmness level. Most mattresses use a 10-point scale with 1 being softest and 10 being firmest – soft mattresses will conform closely to your body, while firmer models will offer more support.
Personal preferences in terms of feel and materials play a large part in selecting a mattress. While some prefer traditional innerspring mattresses for their traditional feel, others favor memory foam’s responsiveness or hybrid mattresses with multiple materials (innerspring plus gel or copper for cooling and pressure relief).
Before buying online mattresses, it’s essential that you research their return and warranty policies thoroughly. Many online mattress brands offer free returns and at least 100 nights’ trial period so you can determine whether it fits you properly.
If the environment is at the forefront of your mind, choose a mattress made of sustainable or renewable materials. Additionally, review customer feedback about the manufacturer to gain more insight into its business practices and customer support; don’t be intimidated into asking about shipping methods as you don’t want a mattress that has strong odors or becomes dirty upon delivery; also be sure it meets flammability standards that can be found either on its label or FAQ section of its website.
Know Your Body Type
Before purchasing a mattress, make sure it suits your body type. For example, back sleepers should opt for firm mattresses while soft ones can lead to misalignment of spine and pain throughout your back. When shopping for side sleeping options, a medium feel may work best.
If you suffer from back problems or tend to transfer motion from your partner, considering purchasing a memory foam mattress equipped with built-in or phase-change fabrics to help dissipate heat may be beneficial. These mattresses can conform to your body’s contours while remaining cooler than traditional innerspring options.
At first, it is wise to review a mattress’s material composition and manufacturing processes before purchasing one. You can typically locate this information online; but doing some digging could reveal additional insight. Warranty information may reveal additional insights; for instance, whether or not a 10-year guarantee exists and what kind of frame or base it’s designed for (setting it up on an inappropriate type may void the guarantee).
When shopping in stores, spend some time trying out mattresses that match your preferred style. Many companies provide generous free trial periods as well as tools like questionnaires or body scanning to narrow down options. Prices for most mattresses can usually be found online before visiting the store, while sales tend to take place from March until May (typically).
When shopping online for mattresses, pay attention to reviews. While you should take these with a grain of salt, patterns in customer complaints can provide crucial indicators; for instance if many people complain about getting too hot while sleeping on it. Also watch for its coil count or gauge, which measures how thick its metal coils are and may impact support and durability; typically higher numbers indicate more robust mattresses that will provide you with restful nights of restful rest.
Know Your Budget
Before shopping for mattresses, it’s wise to set a budget. Prices of mattresses can differ dramatically; whether shopping online, in store or brick and mortar there are various ways you can narrow down your choices to those within your price range. Many mattress companies host sales throughout the year to coincide with federal holidays as well as popular shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday – this might help!
Tips from experts:
It is wise to select a mattress company with a generous trial period and return policy, read customer reviews on different models, as well as keep in mind that just because many others like it does not guarantee you will too.
One important consideration when searching for a mattress is choosing between foam, spring and hybrid options. Foam offers firm support while spring/hybrid mattresses may provide more of a softer surface feel.
As you shop around for mattresses, pay special attention to the coil gauge. A mattress with coils with an 11 to 15 gauge is considered soft.
If your budget is tight, consider local discount retailers or online mattress sellers that sell directly to consumers and can offer cheaper mattresses due to cutting out the middleman. In addition to offering discounts, many of these businesses also provide free shipping and in-home setup services.
Another way to save money when purchasing a mattress is buying used or second-hand beds. Used or second-hand mattresses may cost as much as 40 percent less than brand new models while providing equivalent comfort – just keep in mind that you might need to replace one sooner due to wear-and-tear damage.
Take a Test Run
Sleep on it to find out whether or not it suits you! That is why many online mattress retailers provide generous trial periods.
Before purchasing, it’s also wise to try out mattresses in-store in order to ensure a purchase that suits your sleeping needs and comfort preferences. Doing this may help prevent unnecessary purchases that don’t meet those standards.
Though it can be challenging to get a true understanding of a mattress from reading reviews or photos alone, many retailers provide customer service and helpful tools in-store that can assist shoppers in selecting their ideal mattress. Some stores employ knowledgeable staff members that can answer questions or make personalized suggestions while other use questionnaires to narrow their search process for new mattresses.
If you can’t shop directly, most major mattress manufacturers have websites with in-depth descriptions of their products, including materials used and features. You can also review a company’s return policy and warranty coverage; while warranties usually cover any sagging, indentations or damage that occurs over time, these tend to be harder to prove than trial periods or money-back guarantees.
Before making your final choice, always consult with a physician or physical therapist on which mattress would best meet your needs. This may be especially crucial if you suffer from back or neck conditions that necessitate correct spinal alignment.
Selecting a new mattress can seem like a daunting task, but keep this in mind: choosing a good bed will have lasting impacts on both your health and well-being. So take the time to select one that will allow for restful nights – you’ll thank us later.
