How to Select the Right New Mattress
1. Get enough rest first - Shop when you are well rested so you will make the best possible decision. According to a number of studies, sleep deprivation causes attention lapses, slower recall and poor concentration.
2. Know yourself – In the sea of mattresses that you may see in a retail store, there are basically three comfort preferences: pillowtop, plush and firm. Once you know which "feel" you prefer, you will have effectively eliminated two-thirds of the mattresses in the store. This gives you the chance to concentrate on the mattresses that really will be comfortable for you.
3. Buy from a retailer you trust – When shopping for a mattress, go only to retailers that you trust and learn what you will get with your purchase. Additional buying incentives often include free delivery and removing your current mattress from your home.
4. Put price in perspective – Mattress buying is arguably the most important decision you will make in furnishing your home, as you and your family will spend close to 1/3 of your lives sleeping on your mattresses. The average buying cycle for a mattress today is between eight and 10 years. For a mattress that costs $1,000, this comes out to approximately three cents a day. Aim to buy the best mattress you can for the money.
5. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes – Try out the mattresses with the comfort feel that you most want—pillowtop, plush or firm. Lie on the bed; turn back and forth as you would if you were going to sleep. Shop with your partner to be sure that you both like the comfort feel of the mattress.
6. Consider your space – Fifteen years ago, twin and full size mattresses were the most popular sizes sold at retail, but not any more. People are realizing that they need more room when they sleep. As a result, queen mattresses have become the best seller, and more and more couples are buying king mattresses as well. Make sure that your mattress will give you plenty of room to stretch out.
7. Invest in a safer mattress – Whether they realize it or not, consumers today can choose to buy safer mattresses. A select number of mattresses offer fire resistance protection.
1. Get enough rest first - Shop when you are well rested so you will make the best possible decision. According to a number of studies, sleep deprivation causes attention lapses, slower recall and poor concentration.
2. Know yourself – In the sea of mattresses that you may see in a retail store, there are basically three comfort preferences: pillowtop, plush and firm. Once you know which "feel" you prefer, you will have effectively eliminated two-thirds of the mattresses in the store. This gives you the chance to concentrate on the mattresses that really will be comfortable for you.
3. Buy from a retailer you trust – When shopping for a mattress, go only to retailers that you trust and learn what you will get with your purchase. Additional buying incentives often include free delivery and removing your current mattress from your home.
4. Put price in perspective – Mattress buying is arguably the most important decision you will make in furnishing your home, as you and your family will spend close to 1/3 of your lives sleeping on your mattresses. The average buying cycle for a mattress today is between eight and 10 years. For a mattress that costs $1,000, this comes out to approximately three cents a day. Aim to buy the best mattress you can for the money.
5. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes – Try out the mattresses with the comfort feel that you most want—pillowtop, plush or firm. Lie on the bed; turn back and forth as you would if you were going to sleep. Shop with your partner to be sure that you both like the comfort feel of the mattress.
6. Consider your space – Fifteen years ago, twin and full size mattresses were the most popular sizes sold at retail, but not any more. People are realizing that they need more room when they sleep. As a result, queen mattresses have become the best seller, and more and more couples are buying king mattresses as well. Make sure that your mattress will give you plenty of room to stretch out.
7. Invest in a safer mattress – Whether they realize it or not, consumers today can choose to buy safer mattresses. A select number of mattresses offer fire resistance protection.
