If there is one piece of furniture you need to take the time over in order to get right it is your bed; in particular your mattress. Given that you spend around a third of your life in bed it makes sense to take the time to find one that is comfortable and is built to last. A good night’s sleep is just as important as the right food and getting enough exercise. Without good quality sleep it is impossible for someone to function properly and enjoy a long and active life. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you to choose from the hundreds of mattresses that are available and buy the right one for you.
You do not necessarily need a specialist mattress
Unless you have specific health issues such as a bad back or a bed bug allergy you do not have to buy a special medical mattress. However, if you do have a bad back you really should consider spending the extra money on buying an orthopaedic mattress. Doing so should ensure that you get a good night’s sleep and help to reduce your back pain during the day.
If you suffer from dust or mite allergies it is wise to consider buying a hyper-allergic mattress. You will still have to clean it on a regular basis, but there should be a far lower level of dust and bugs in your mattress, which should keep your allergies at bay.
Invest in your mattress
Bearing in mind that most people spend at least seven hours per night asleep it makes sense to spend a little extra and buy a good quality mattress. It is important to resist the temptation of buying a cheap and insufficient alternative.
Regardless of the type of mattress you buy, it will take a few months for your body to get used to sleeping on the new one. If you buy a cheap mattress you will have to change it every few years, which means several uncomfortable months of sleep while you get used to the new one. On the other hand, if you buy a good quality mattress it will last for decades, so you will only have to get used to two or three new mattresses in your lifetime.
The health benefits of a good mattress
Studies show that people who sleep on good quality mattresses suffer from fewer back issues. They sleep better, which in itself brings health benefits.
Buy from the right place
If the quality of your mattress is important to you then look for a well-established brand – ideally one which has a good track record and known for specialising in the production of good quality mattresses.
However, you also have to be careful about where you buy your mattress. Because they are high ticket items there are a lot of forgers out there who turn out cheap mattresses sporting copies of the top brands labels. For this reason it is important to buy your mattress from a source you can trust. If you buy it from a department store rather than a market stall you are far more likely to be buying a high quality mattress that is genuinely made to a high standard.