Picking out a bed frame is easy; all you have to do is decide which one looks most suitable for the room you have in mind, and how many people are going to sleep in it. However, when you are picking out a mattress, you need to be careful and keep a number of factors in mind like size, support, type, price and personal choice.
When you buy a mattress, you are making an investment for many years. You will not want to go wrong with either its appeal or its quality, and most certainly will want to avoid physical discomfort. Therefore, when you are picking out Mattresses for your bed, you would want to be sure that you have selected the right one.
Single Bed Mattress
The big question is: How do I know if the one I pick is right for me? Identifying the right comfort mattress is easy by following these simple steps:
Size: There are several different sizes to choose from -
Crib: 28"x52" (Ideal for babies)
Single Twin: 39"x75" (Ideal for children between 5 and 10 years)
Double Full: 54"x75" (Ideal for older children between 11 and 15 years)
Long Twin: 36"x80" (Ideal for adults)
Queen: 60"x80" (Ideal for adults, and has enough extra room)
Kind Size: 76"x80" (Ideal for adults, and has enough extra room)
Firmness: Firmness is determined differently for different types of Mattresses. For an Innerspring one, the number of coils inside will determine the firmness. Firm innersprings have 312 coils, extra firm 522 coils and super firm 1000 coils that are suitable for thin to average and heavy to extra heavy people, respectively.
The firmness of a Latex mattress depends on the Initial Load Deflection, or density. A medium firmness latex has average ILD of 25, firm 31 and extra firm mattress 35. Extra firm latex Mattresses are most suitable for people who like hard beds and have high body density.
Types: Innerspring, Latex, Memory Foam and Waterbed are the four main types of them.
Innersprings have an inner layer of coils, which is covered with upholstery and is designed to support the body or 'lift' it up. A latex mattress also has coils and a core of latex foam that takes the shape of the body relieving pressure, and providing comfort. Memory foams or Visco elastics are created entirely of foam that moulds itself to the body, allows you to sink in, absorbs movement and supports the spinal cord. Waterbeds have alternating layers of water and air that control movement and help reduce backaches.
Personal Preference: Ones you buy will ultimately depend on your personal choice. Maybe you want a hard bed to reduce back pain or a soft bed that you can sink in. Whatever you choose, buy quality stuff. Your aim should be to buy a best-value mattress and not an expensive or inexpensive one.