The Best Mattress To Buy for a Good Night's Sleep

If you want a new bed, you’ll want to answer the following questions before starting your search. There are high pressured sales involved with mattress shopping, so you need to be prepared and have an idea of what you want and need before shopping.

• Do You Need a New Mattress? – A good mattress should last between 7 and 10 years before you need to replace it. You can help your mattress last longer with reasonable care, such as by keeping it covered, buying the right type for your size and use, and ensuring it’s right for your sleep position. If your mattress isn’t very old and nothing has changed about your condition, your mattress may be fine.

• What is Your Budget? – A good mattress will cost between 800 and several thousand dollars. You can find a decent long-lasting mattress at the low-end prices, but you’ll see it much longer-lasting if you go up to 2000 dollars for your budget. So it’s best to figure out what you want and then wait for a sale.

• What Type of Materials and Manufacturing Process Do You Prefer? – Manufacturing anything creates a lot of waste, so you want to ensure that good practices are used for your mattress before choosing the companies to pick from.

• What is Your Sleep Position? – When looking at mattresses, the information about that mattress will let you know what type of sleep position the mattress is best for. Most mattress stores now have quizzes online to help guide you toward the right mattress.

• Do You Have a Back Problem? – If you have back problems, you need to talk to your doctor about the best mattress to use for your condition. Most people with lower spine issues prefer a harder mattress over a soft plush one due to the added support.

• How is Your Overall Health? – If you have other health issues, you may want to consider buying an adjustable bed that will help you get in and out of it and rest in different positions.

• How Old Are You? – If you’re approaching your elder years, this is the time to splurge on an adjustable mattress that can take you into your final years without having to buy or rent a hospital bed in the future. That may sound depressing, but this is part of life and an essential aspect of keeping your life high-quality.

• How Much Do You Weigh? – If you are overweight or obese, look at the mattress info for weight limits. There are mattresses designed for heavy people that will make all the difference in your comfort level. 

• How Many People (and pets) Will Be in The Bed Every Night – It also matters a great deal how many bodies will be in the bed. If you don’t have room, everyone will be uncomfortable, and if it’s not designed right, one of you may be sleeping up on a mountain while the other is in a ditch due to uneven distribution of weight.

Many people have had a lot of luck buying beds through the mail that are much more comfortable than the traditional type of mattress and box spring set up. Since most of them allow for testing in your own home and returning if it’s not suitable for you, it’s worth a try. The bed for you is the one that enables you to sleep every night without thinking about your mattress.