Guide to choosing a mattress

Selecting an appropriate mattress can greatly aid in getting better sleep. In today's article, I'll show you how to pick a mattress that best suits your needs.

There are many factors to consider when buying a mattress, such as type, distribution of pressure, skin microclimate, hygiene, size, firmness, edge support, long-term stability and price.

Type - There are spring mattresses, foam mattresses and air mattresses.

Spring Mattresses
In general, Spring Mattresses can be divided into two sub categories, continuous coils and individual coils. The guage of the coils determine it's thickness, which affects firmness and support. In general, thicker coils mean a firmer support. The number of coils also matter, with more expensive mattresses typically having more coils.

A firm bed is good as it provides proper support for the back while sleeping.

Foam Mattresses
A good thing about foam mattresses is that they change shape when under pressure, allowing the mattress to fit to the body's shape and distribute the body's weight evenly. This can help prevent bed sores. They are also made from materials designed to prevent allergies.

Air Mattresses
Air Mattresses are inflatable mattresses ideal for bringing outdoors. Their light weight makes them easy to clean and very portable as they can be deflated. Air mattresses come in a wide range of prices with some even more expensive than good spring mattresses.

Try to pick a mattress that best suits your needs. It's okay to spend more than what you would normally spend as this is a very important investment. You are going to spend a third of your day sleeping on this bed so make sure you pick a good one. Generally, you get what you pay for. You might want to test out your mattresses before buying them. Pick one that offers good support, does not make loud creaks and feels comfortable.

I hope this has helped you. Feel free to leave a comment. Have a good rest!