Are you looking for a mattress with excellent quality for your bedroom? Many bed manufacturers claim new products like the memory foam gel mattress are of good quality because of their benefits such as comfort and body heat regulation. But how do you determine the features of a bed to say it is a great one?
In general, you cannot tell if a brand is better than another. The quality of a mattress all boils down on what is most comfortable to you. According to Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center associate professor of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery Arya Nick Shamie, a good bed should support your body to maintain proper alignment during your sleep. In this article, you can find the different types of beds and the features of a great mattress..
Types of Mattresses
There are plenty of beddings you can buy in the market based on your needs and budget. The quality of your sleep is paramount, so buy a mattress you are most comfortable with to achieve this. Here are some of the bed types you can choose:
Latex Mattress – This type of bed provides different levels of plushness and firmness. As its name suggests, it is made of latex foam, which has a natural resistance to dust mites and molds.
Memory Foam Mattress – If you are a side sleeper, this bed is right for you because it offers excellent support and comfort. This mattress can also conform to your body as you sleep.
Memory foam gel mattress–This type of bed contains a gel layer infused to the foam for better feel, comfort, and heat dissipation ability. The mattress offers benefits like motion isolation, conformity to your body, and body heat regulation. Memory foam variations include air, charcoal, copper and more.
Innerspring Mattress – Manufacturers use coil springs to provide bounce and support in this type of bed.
Air Bed – In this type of mattress, the primary support is a chamber filled with air. Experts recommend this bed for back sleepers.
Water Bed – This type of mattress uses a chamber of water as primary support. The chamber is padded with upholstery materials like fibers and foam to control the movement of water.
Qualities of a Good Mattress
When you are buying a bed, you surely wish it can last many, many years, and provide you a comfortable sleep. Here are some of the features of a good quality mattress:
Comfort – A good bed should be convenient for you to ensure you will achieve a rejuvenating sleep.
Durability – A mattress of good quality should be durable so you can enjoy it for many years. However, the longevity of a bed also depends on how you use it. Take good care of your bedding to ensure it will last for years.
User-friendly – One way to determine the user-friendliness of a bed is if you can sleep comfortably in any position. Another way is if you share your bed with someone, it should have ‘movement isolation’ capabilities.
Lightweight – This quality is beneficial when you are changing bed sheets or when you move your mattress to a different position.
Whatever type of mattress you decide to purchase, you should look for the characteristics of a quality bedding to get your money’s worth. Also, make sure you are comfortable sleeping in it before you take it home.
