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Ten Steps to Choosing a Mattress
For most of us, buying wholesale bedroom furniture such as a new mattress can be a major investment, both monetarily and in terms of either improving our health or causing detriment to our sleeping patterns and spinal problems. For the sake of our bank accounts and for the sake of a good night’s rest, picking the right mattress is absolutely essential. Unfortunately, anyone who has spent any amount of time in a furniture store or other furniture outlet knows that buying a mattress can cause a lot of confusion, particularly if you are looking to score a deal.
In choosing the right kind of mattress, try to keep the following details in mind.
1.) Remember, different furniture outlets will call the same mattress by entirely different names. So if you are inclined to show a preference to a certain mattress because it has an impressive name on the display…don’t.
2.) Consider whether or not you actually need a new mattress. Signs that point towards needing a new mattress include a general lack of firmness, sagging in the middle, and in more severe cases, being able to feel the springs poking through the mattress. Another reason to buy a new mattress may be because you are currently experiencing back pain and believe that your mattress may be a culprit in that problem.
On the other hand, if you are getting a good night’s sleep, and the mattress you have is still firm and shows no sign of wear, tear, or other true need to be replaced, then resist the urge to be tempted by the infomercials detailing all the problems with your mattress that may not even exist.
3.) Decide what size you need before going into the store. Different people have different mattress needs based on their size, weight, and whether or not they toss or turn. You know your sleeping habits best, as well as those of your partner, if you have one. Don’t skimp on size, because while a larger mattress will likely cost you more, trying to cram yourself into a too small bed is going to cause more hassle than it is worth to save a few bucks.
General mattress sizes include:
Twin: 39 x 75 inches
Extra Long Twin: 39 x 80 inches
Full – 54 x 75 inches
Queen – 60 x 80 inches
King – 76x 80 inches
California King – 72 x 84 inches.
4.) Remember that the information on back pain isn’t conclusive. Many people believe that a bad mattress is a contributor or solitary cause of any number of back problems. This is thanks to the continuing infomercials trying to sell us a “Sleep Number” or other custom mattress.
However, there is very little clinical data to suggest what mattress type is actually best for different types of back pain. Some research suggests that mattresses of a medium firmness are best, which goes contrary to much of the hype.
A bad mattress will definitely make back problems worse, but there is not a magic formula that will allow you to pick a mattress that will make your back problems go away.
5.) Compare prices. Shop around. While you should never purchase a used mattress – people get rid of their mattresses for the same reasons you are shopping for a new one – you may be able to find a good deal by simply employing simple comparative shopping skills.
6.) Pay close attention to your warranty. Most mattresses come with a ten year warranty, though you can lose that warranty if only a solitary stain is on the mattress anywhere. If you are truly going to want your mattress to last ten years, make sure you get a waterproof covering to go over the mattress.
The part of the warranty that you’ll be most concerned with is whether or not you can exchange the mattress in 30 days or less if you get it home and realize it just doesn’t work and isn’t as comfortable long term as it was in the showroom.
7.) Keep in mind what you are going to use the bed for. This may sound silly, but two young and active people in a relationship are going to have different needs out of their bed than two elderly people in a relationship.
8.) Consider different types of materials that mattresses can be made out of. Most people sleep on an innerspring mattress, but you can also choose a foam, air, or water mattress. The type you choose should primarily be based on your sense of comfort level. A person who could never sleep well on a water mattress may love a foam mattress, or vice versa.
One of the tricks that mattress salesmen will try to use if you are buying an innerspring mattress is to convince you that the greater number of coils represents a greater quality. What is actually true is that the greater number of coils represents a higher price. While firmness is determined by coil number, and the average queen sized bed can have anywhere from 500-800 coils in order to be considered “firm,” you can also feel quite comfortable in a queen sized bed that has a mere 400 coils.
Common sense and your own comfort should be what you use to determine whether a bed is right for you, not the marketing ploy of coil numbers.
9.) If it doesn’t feel comfortable in the store, don’t buy it. On the other hand, know that just because it does feel comfortable in the store doesn’t guarantee that it will feel comfortable at home.
10.) Ignore your mattress salesmen as much as you would ignore a used car salesman – if not more so. It is in their best interest to try to get you to pay an outrageous price, particularly if they sense that you are ignorant about the process.
Always feel free to try to negotiate the price down. If you have a smart salesmen, they will be wiling to deal with you. Otherwise, go somewhere that has a salesperson who is willing to negotiate the price down.
Original article written by Carrie Glossmanz for AssociatedContent.com.
