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What to look for when buying a new mattress
Have you always wondered if there is a perfect mattress for you and what to look for when choosing your new mattress? When buying a mattress, there are a few things you should consider beforehand. First of all, you should know what it may depend on to determine which type of mattress is right for you. The selection criteria include, for example, your usual sleeping position or also your typical behaviour during sleep and your movements. For example, to start the day refreshed and without back pain, you should make sure that your spine stays nice and straight during the night. Before you buy your new, inexpensive yet high-quality mattress in our online shop, we will inform you about what is important.
Which mattress suits you best
The firmness level of a mattress determines how resilient it is under the pressure and weight of the body. The choice of the right level of firmness should be made primarily on the basis of your own body weight. It is also possible to choose the right mattress according to body size. But the sleeping position is also important when buying a mattress. There are a total of seven firmness levels for mattresses:
- Level 1 – Extra Soft
- Level 2-3 – Soft
- Level 4 – Medium Soft
- Level 5 – Medium
- Level 6 – Medium Firm
- Level 7-9 – Firm
- Level 9-10 – Extra Firm
Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 are suitable for people weighing less than 130 lbs. Levels 4, 5 and 6 are suitable for people weighing between 130 and 230 lbs. Levels 6, 7-8 and 9-10 are suitable for people weighing over 100 lbs. Determining the right level of firmness is particularly important because it ensures that you lie in the best position at night. In this way, you can avoid a curvature of the spine during sleep and, in the worst case, discomfort.
What types of mattresses are there and how do they differ
In the innerspring mattress, as the name suggests, the core of the mattress consists of springs of different strengths. When buying a new mattress, the spring strength should again be chosen according to the weight load and body size, but also according to your own lying position. Overall, this type of mattress tends to be harder. This is another reason why innerspring mattresses are often the slightly cheaper choice. So if you prefer a harder lying surface and like to sleep on your stomach or back, you should buy an innerspring mattress. If you like to lie on your stomach or back, but turn a lot during sleep and also don't like an overly hard lying surface, opt for a pocket spring mattress. Depending on how many springs per square metre are distributed over the surface, this variant can be somewhat softer and give more than a conventional innerspring mattress. This type of mattress is also ideal for people who sweat a little more at night and/or have a heavier weight load.
You don't like to sink too deeply into your mattress, but you move around a lot at night and tend to have a restless sleep? Then a cold foam mattress is probably the best choice for you. This type of mattress is mainly used with a medium to soft firmness level. Due to its consistency, this mattress is lighter and is also suitable for motorised slatted frames, for example. A visco foam mattress is the perfect choice for quiet side sleepers who want an almost weightless sleeping experience. If you suffer from back problems and do not sweat too much during sleep, you should choose this mattress. It consists of a cold foam core with a visco foam layer and can also be combined with adjustable slatted frames. If you want a pressure-relieving lying feeling and want to sink comfortably into the mattress, a gel foam mattress is right for you. The usual firmness level for this type of mattress is rather soft to medium-hard. This variant is also well suited for people with shoulder and back problems.
How best to care for a mattress
If you let your mattress air out for about half an hour after getting up, you are doing it a big favour. To ensure that your mattress serves you well for longer, you should protect it particularly well from harmful influences, such as moisture. You should also turn the mattress regularly and protect the surface with a fine-pored fitted sheet if you want to avoid time-consuming cleaning. In this way, you are already making a big contribution to the topic of mattress care.
Also discover our other products for the best sleeping comfort. In our online shop you will not only find high-quality and affordable mattresses, but also comfortable pillows and cosy blankets. A matching mattress protector from our range will also protect your new mattress from dirt, sweat or dust. Take your time and look around at your leisure. Whichever mattress you choose, you are sure to find what you are looking for at ok-living. And so that you don't have to do without the best sleeping comfort when travelling, you will also find practical travel mattresses in our shop. Buy your new mattress today and have it conveniently delivered to your home.