The Right Mattress

Getting a great night’s sleep comes down to what you are sleeping on, and to be fair a new bedstead is only half the battle, the other half is what mattress to choose.

Now plenty of beds get a mattress bundle with it these days, but unless you are paying a premium it’s probably going to be a very standard sprung mattress. Why? Well simply because it is the cheapest type available and if you feel you are getting a mattress and a bed for a cheap price, you feel you are getting a bargain. The problem is a good bedstead with a poor mattress isn’t bargain at all; it’s just a recipe for sleepless nights and back ache.

The typical cheap sprung mattress (or open sprung mattress) is easy to spot. It looks cheap, feels very light and feels hollow and you can feel and hear the springs creaking as you lay on it, not to the extent the springs are sticking into you (though some really cheap mattresses may fall into this category), but it just feels uncomfortable. Many describe them as feeling unstable and like being on a rocking boat; you never seem to settle in the centre and it feels like its constantly trying to push you to an over the edges.

So what are the alternatives? Well there are many different types of mattresses available on the market today so let’s point out a few.

Pocket Sprung Mattresses
Often considered the industry standard these days, pocket sprung mattresses feel quite firm compared to other mattress types and this is because they provide excellent support and stability, this doesn’t make them any less comfortable, but if you are looking for something cosier you may need to look into other mattress types.

Memory Foam Mattresses
Memory Foam Mattresses are made to alter to the shape and contour of your boy as you sleep, making them one of the most comfortable mattress types available. The comfort that a memory foam mattress can provide is almost second to none, though some people find them a little strange to get used to as you feel like you are sinking into them, and this can lead to you feeling a bit warmer in hot weather. These are definitely one of the top end mattress types

Combination Memory Foam Mattresses
Also known as Pillow Top Mattresses the mattresses comprise of a pocket springs with layers of memory foam incorporated together into one mattress. It gives a degree of both mattresses benefits with the spring unit allowing air to circulate through the mattress and the memory foam contouring to the shape of your body and typically combination mattresses tend to be a little cooler than ones made of pure memory foam. These are often considered the pinnacle of mattress comfort and the prices reflect this.

Orthopaedic Mattresses
To b fair the term Orthopaedic can be applied to any mattress type, the only real difference is that those designated as orthopaedic are always designed to be firmer than a standard mattress of the same type and provide more support for those with back problems or other joint problems; they are also often taller to make getting up out of bed easier, and are commonly bundled with divan style beds as again these are taller in nature to make getting in and out of bed easier.

So there’s a quick summary of some of the best types of mattress for a good night’s sleep, and if you are planning on getting a quality bed, surely you want to ensure the mattress is going to be good to you as well?

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