Choosing a new mattress and bed isn’t an easy task. That’s why we have put together a mattress buying guide that will help you understand what the differences are between mattresses and how to choose a mattress.
This mattress buying guide and all other guides on this website are simply to help you understand the different aspects of mattresses and beds so you can go into your store or visit the mattress retailers website with the knowledge that will help you make an informed decision on how to choose a mattress.
Steps on how to choose a mattress
- First of all, identify what your own personal needs are. Are you choosing a new bed for health reasons? are you waking up with a bad back? is your current mattress simply had its day? or are you purchasing your first new mattress?
- Make sure you know what each of the main components of a mattress is. Start with Memory Foam, Latex, Pocket Springs, Bonnell/open coil, no-turn, pillowtop and box top. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of these will help you choose a mattress that will more closely suit your requirements.
- Establish what your price range is. Always try to purchase at the top of your price range or a little more. In most cases the more you spend the better you get which means the longer your mattress is going to survive your day to day life.
- When trying a mattress make sure you are on a bed that takes the pressure off your hips, shoulders and back. Also, be aware of the position of your body, is your midsection sinking in further than the rest of your body and making a V shape or do you feel that you are having to shape to the mattress? You want to feel as if your body is under the same pressure throughout and that your spine is straight.
- Make sure you try the mattress on the base you will be using at home. Even better try the foundation with the mattress and purchase it along with the mattress. Sprung bases, platform bases and slatted bases can all make the same mattress feel very different. We recommend looking through a selection of bed frames with different bases to find what might work best for you.
Shop our bed frames here. - Finally, never purchase a mattress from the back of a van or from a second-hand store. These have been cases of people purchasing old mattresses re-covering them and selling them as new and low prices. With this, you could be purchasing dead skin, sweat and even bed bugs.
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That’s it, the rest is really down to you. Now you just need to find out what feels best to you, what is supportive and what is within your budget. Follow these steps and you should be much better-informed on how to choose a mattress.
If you would like more information on purchasing a new mattress or bed, call our sleep experts now. We offer interest-free credit, free delivery and aim to beat any deal you have seen elsewhere.