How to Tell If You Have a Good Mattress
According to the truism, humans in industrialized societies spend nearly a third of their lives in bed. Sleep is essential to good health, and a high quality mattress is one way of ensuring a restful night's sleep. A good mattress set can be quite expensive. Nonetheless, it is a worthwhile investment which will provide you with many years of comfort and relaxation. Follow some suggestions to learn what features to look for when trying to select a good mattress. Does this Spark an idea?
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Look at the mattress. Does the stitching appear tight? Is the ticking substantial? Poor workmanship is a dead giveaway for a poor quality mattress. Does it appear shopworn or frayed? Many cheap mattresses are actually old stock and may have dirt, stains, discoloration or sagging from long periods of storage. Dust mites may have also taken residence in the mattress.
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Lie down on the mattress. A good mattress will have a bit of "give" and show a slight impression of your body when you get up. This is because high quality mattresses, even those designed to be firm, are manufactured for comfort.
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Check number and gauge of coils. More coils with lower gauge generally means that the mattress is of better quality than a mattress with fewer coils and higher gauge. Very expensive mattresses may have well in excess of 1000 coils, depending on the size. The minimum specs for a good mattress are 300 coils for a full-size bed, 375 for a queen-size mattress and 450 for a king-size mattress. Twin mattresses may have as few as 216 to 250 coils and still be acceptable in quality.
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Check the thickness of the mattress. The innerspring of the mattress should be at least nine inches thick. Choose a mattress with comfort layers manufactured from latex with coconut fiber for the insulating pad. Avoid wool; it can grow mold which can trigger asthma attacks if it becomes damp.
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Tips & Warnings
Shop sales and be willing to bargain. A good mattress is expensive, but you can save some money with a smart approach.
Stick with a brand name mattress for a better warranty and replacement policy.
Independent coil mattresses are much more likely to allow a partner to get out of bed without disturbing the other partner.
Good mattresses have a warranty of at least 10 years.
Buy your mattress from a store which specializes in mattress sales. Mattresses manufactured for department stores, even major brands, are often constructed to meet lower specifications to meet discount price points.
Purchase a mattress cover. Even the slightest stain on a mattress will void the warranty.
Bargain mattresses are no bargain if they sag after only a few years and prevent you from getting a good night's sleep.
Think twice about purchasing a mattress without a box spring. Sets are manufactured to be used together. If you have a good box spring and want to keep it, however, match the new mattress carefully.
