Things To Consider When Buying Bed Mattresses
Bed mattresses are extremely personal decisions and are often the first major purchase of an adult's life. There are several things one has to consider when you find yourself in need of a bed--many that most people don't even realize.
Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, you must understand what makes you comfortable. If you've slept on hard mattresses all your life, you may think that's what you like. Try the ultra-soft pillow top, just to make sure. You may surprise yourself.
Make sure to do this before you even enter the store. Ask a friend if you can take a nap at their house, or take note when you go to hotels what the beds are like and how well you sleep. Merely lying on the mattress at the store while a salesperson lurks over you is not going to give you an accurate opinion.
Also know that, though mattresses are extremely expensive, it may be better to save for a nice one than to buy a cheapie to 'tide you over.' A nice mattress an box spring (ranging anywhere from $500-$5,000) will last you a lifetime and will give you excellent support for your back and joints. Why buy a cheap mattress if you'll just have to replace it in a few years? And why buy a cheap mattress if they have been proven to lead to health problems? This is one instance in a consumer's life where quality REALLY counts.
Size is the other key issue. Partnerships must decide on the bed together and must both know how much space they require and like. Look at the actual difference in inches between bed sizes. It helps to both know the number of inches AND to see the difference in person.
A few-inch upgrade could cost hundreds more, but those few inches may be all that is separating a couple from total comfort. Some hate the wide space of a king-sized bed, others need its room to sprawl. The important thing is to understand your own body and its needs.
Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, you must understand what makes you comfortable. If you've slept on hard mattresses all your life, you may think that's what you like. Try the ultra-soft pillow top, just to make sure. You may surprise yourself.
Make sure to do this before you even enter the store. Ask a friend if you can take a nap at their house, or take note when you go to hotels what the beds are like and how well you sleep. Merely lying on the mattress at the store while a salesperson lurks over you is not going to give you an accurate opinion.
Also know that, though mattresses are extremely expensive, it may be better to save for a nice one than to buy a cheapie to 'tide you over.' A nice mattress an box spring (ranging anywhere from $500-$5,000) will last you a lifetime and will give you excellent support for your back and joints. Why buy a cheap mattress if you'll just have to replace it in a few years? And why buy a cheap mattress if they have been proven to lead to health problems? This is one instance in a consumer's life where quality REALLY counts.
Size is the other key issue. Partnerships must decide on the bed together and must both know how much space they require and like. Look at the actual difference in inches between bed sizes. It helps to both know the number of inches AND to see the difference in person.
A few-inch upgrade could cost hundreds more, but those few inches may be all that is separating a couple from total comfort. Some hate the wide space of a king-sized bed, others need its room to sprawl. The important thing is to understand your own body and its needs.
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