Mattress shopping made easy: how to choose the right mattress

First published Jul 25

• Mattress
• Mattress shopping

Mattress shopping can be stressful since modern mattresses come with a barrage of unique features. You need the right mattress for back support and to sleep well at night. Thankfully, there are a few simple things you should look for to make mattress shopping easier.

Firmness

Mattresses come in soft or firm cushioning. Having a mattress that is too hard can cause muscle and joint pain. Having a mattress that is too soft will compromise back support. You need a mattress that suits your comfort level. If your partner has different support needs, many mattresses come with sides with different firmness.

Back support

Spine and posture support is important in this day and age. Soft, misshapen, or lumpy mattresses are notorious for causing back pain. Thankfully, posture support is a necessary feature of most mattresses these days. Support your back for up to 8 hours while you sleep.

Materials

There are a lot of materials that make up mattresses these days. You want to look for material that is breathable and dirt resistant. High thread counts for fabrics prevent dust mites and other pests from settling into the material. Bamboo is a natural eco-friendly material. It’s recyclable, durable and breathable material that will maintain your mattress.

Warranty

Check for mattress warranties and their conditions before investing in your mattress. It varies for each mattress manufacturer, and some require annual steam cleaning to maintain them. It’s also highly recommended that you get a box spring together with your mattress to maintain the warranty.

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