5 top mattress-buying tips 19 Jun 2014 Do you wake up feeling tired, stiff or achy? Does your mattress sag or is it lumpy in places? Do you sleep better in a hotel or a friend’s house? Is your mattress older than 10 years? If your answer to any of the above questions is yes, then you should consider investing in a new mattress. Choose the mattress that provides adequate support, meets your standards for comfort and allows you to get a good nights sleep. Anton Odendaal from Rochester says investing in a good quality mattress is an essential part of maintaining your health and wellbeing. “Getting enough sleep is as important to your overall health as proper nutrition and exercise. Acquiring enough rest boosts your immune system, promotes healing, positively influences your overall mental wellbeing and helps you to learn and reduces stress. Your mattress is the most important piece of furniture in your home and the one item that has a direct impact upon the amount and the quality of sleep you get every day.” He says choose the mattress that provides adequate support, meets your standards for comfort and allows you to get a good nights sleep. However, that being said, with such a wide variety to select from, deciding on which one best serves your needs is not always that easy. Anton provides his top mattress-buying tips: 1. Choose quality Quality is a crucial factor when looking at mattresses – since they are used so frequently, you need to choose one that is as durable as possible. Anton says the quality of a mattress is inherent and generally hidden. As a result, the best possible way to determine the quality is to investigate who manufactures it and how. It is also a good idea to take your partner mattress shopping with you in order to find something that is comfortable for both of you. Another sign to look for when determining quality includes what kind of guarantee the mattress in question comes with, and whether it has been sufficiently tested. “Most manufacturers will be more than willing to inform buyers of the testing that has been undertaken on their particular range of mattresses.” 2. Find the best deal Mattresses tend to be pricey, and because they need to be replaced every 10 or so years, it is important to shop around and do your research in order to find the best deal you can. The old adage of ‘getting what you pay for’ is usually true, however, it is possible to invest in a top quality high-end mattress without breaking the bank. 3. Suitable support When looking for a mattress it is crucial to consider the amount of support it offers, and to select the correct support for your particular needs. Most are available in three different comfort levels, namely soft, medium and hard. If a mattress is too soft for you, it will not offer you enough support, which can be devastating for your back. While one that is too firm will be uncomfortable as it won’t offer any ‘give’ under your body weight, which can be just as bad for your back. “To choose the right mattress for your needs, it is essential to understand what your particular requirements are. Since everyone is different, the best way to determine this is to try it out. Lie on it for at least 15 minutes to determine if you are comfortable with the kind of support it offers. It is also a good idea to take your partner mattress shopping with you in order to find something that is comfortable for the both of you,” advises Anton. 4. What’s on the inside counts Quality is a crucial factor when looking at mattresses – since they are used so frequently, you need to choose one that is as durable as possible. Looking at the type of coil used in the mattress can also give one an idea of the amount of support it offers. Newly developed pocket coils tend to offer more support when compared to traditional, old-fashioned Bonnel innersprings. Anton says individually-wrapped pocket coils are currently the most popular coil support system on the market. And it is easy to understand why – they provide individualised comfort by perfectly contouring to your body. They also do not transfer motion, so you can sleep undisturbed even if your partner moves or gets up during the course of the night. 5. Topping it off Today, it is possible to reap the benefits of innovative new mattress technology without having to spend a fortune. This is achieved by the addition of customisable top layers. “Selecting which top layer you prefer allows for supreme customisation and optimum individualised comfort and luxury,” he says, “each kind of top layer has its benefits.” “Sleeping well ensures that you are feeling your best and performing at optimum levels throughout the day. It affects how you feel emotionally, your relationships, your productivity and your quality of life. Your choice of mattress plays a vital role in the time spent sleeping and the quality of that sleep. Anton says your body appreciates a comfortable and supportive mattress, and it will be sure to reward you if you oblige it - so be sure to choose the best quality and most comfortable one you can afford.
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:09:43 +0000
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