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What You Need
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How to Choose a Mattress?
Sleeping on a mattress is very helpful as it provides the required
comfort for a good night’s sleep. At the same time, if you have a wrong
mattress then you could have backache, spine problems and muscle pain.
The main thing while purchasing a mattress is to feel comfortable. The
mattress should also provide back support and help the spine rest during
the night. Nowadays, there are lots of mattresses in the market to
choose from.
According to many people the hard the mattress the more it would be
beneficial to your back. But, this is a myth, according to the American
Chiropractic Association. While purchasing a mattress the surface of the
mattress should be consistent all over the mattress. In some mattress,
the body weight could leave an impression on the mattress, so it is
advised to turn or rotate the mattress every 3 months.
If you have body pain and feel sleepless, then it is the right time to
change your mattress. Most of the mattress manufacturers advertise that
the mattress will last for 10 plus years, but that is not right, it
needs to be changed when you feel uncomfortable and are unable to have a
good night’s sleep. Beware of advertisers who try to market their
mattresses with wrong claims. It is advised that you buy a mattress,
which is certified by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). These
mattresses would help the spine and aid in getting a good night’s sleep.
Is a Mattress
Important?
| Consumer Reports compares shopping for
mattresses to buying a car. This is true to some extent, but
keep in mind that most people buy a car, and keep it for five to
seven years. A good mattress however can last anywhere from
8-25 years. You also spend close to a third of your life
sleeping, and hopefully you do not spend near that much time
driving. A good mattress can make a substantial difference in
your quality of sleep.
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How Long Should My
Mattress Last?
| The length of time a mattress will last can
vary greatly depending on the type. A top quality innerspring
mattress (mattress with springs) will offer the same comfort and
support as it did when new for about eight to eleven years.
Foam mattresses however have been known to last much longer, and
some latex foam mattresses often last past 25 years.
The Warranty on a mattress is a good way to judge the
approximate time the mattress should last, but beware; a
pro-rated warranty will not always last as long as the warranty
time indicated. (Example: A mattress with a 10 year non
pro-rated warranty will usually last longer than a mattress with
a 15 year pro-rated warranty) Pro-rated means that the
manufacturer will not replace the mattress free of charge, but
will pay a portion of the replacement cost. |
Why Are Mattresses So
Thick These Days?
| Because of recent advances in padding and foam
technology, it is possible to combine a large amount of padding
with a firm, supportive spring unit, and still have the padding
and quilting to hold up. As a result, mattresses have become
much thicker. In the decades before, if you combined large
amounts of the foam with a good, solid spring unit, the padding
would pack down relatively quickly, leaving a mattress with a
large body impression. But today with the new types of open
cell foams, large amounts of padding can change the feel of the
mattress, but not the support attained by the springs below.
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