Choosing the right mattress to buy
How do you figure out which mattress is right for you? To find the best mattress, the one best suited to you, you must first identify the type. A mattress is chosen based on your weight and height, and based on the type of comfort you are used to. For example, if you have always slept on a firm, hard spring mattress, you will find it difficult to sleep on an extremely welcoming mattress such as a medium/soft support memory foam, even if you have been advised to buy it for back problems.
| mattress types and needs |
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| Pocket springs |
| Pocket springs and Memory |
| Traditional orthopedic |
| Memory foam |
Who is a pocket spring mattress for
Technically, it is suitable for everyone, provided it offers the right support. The difference with traditional springs is that it is more ergonomic and effective, meaning it follows the natural lines of the body. However, it should always be kept in mind that it is not necessarily firmer than memory or latex mattresses, because if you need a firm mattress, you should look for pocket spring mattresses with firm support, rated 6 to 8 on a firmness scale of 1 to 10. See the firmness chart: Mattress firmness
Pocket spring and Memory mattress: when to choose it
Is a pocket spring mattress better than a traditional spring mattress? When is a memory spring mattress recommended? When a double mattress is used by a couple and their firmness requirements are not the same, for example, if he weighs a hundred kilos and loves a firm mattress and she is light, around 40/60 kg, and certainly does not want a mattress as hard as a board, the memory layer becomes functional and effective. Just choose a firm pocket spring and memory mattress, where the memory layer is only 3 or 4 cm thick, or at least not as thick as in memory mattresses without springs, where it is usually at least 6 cm, so it will certainly not affect his perception of the mattress's firmness, as his weight will negate the memory effect, while she will feel the memory effect more, being lighter, so she will have pleasant, firm, yet effective support.
Firm orthopedic mattress
If you are over 40 years old like I am, you will remember the days when a mattress had to be as hard as life, because that is what your back demands! Today we know that is not the case, an extremely firm mattress, or one without a superior level of ergonomics, in contact with the body, causes venous circulation problems, joint issues, and not least, back problems.
There are still many who prefer a tough mattress, and for them we have a selection of the best firm mattresses
Memory mattress is not the first choice
The memory mattress, if you have never tried it, does not enjoy a great reputation or good reviews. Why is the memory mattress not recommended by many who have tried it? I will explain. 90% of memory mattresses on the market are poorly made and produced without a health-focused design. While you are looking for information about mattresses, you will have received targeted ads for memory mattresses "starting from 190 euros" or thereabouts. Unfortunately, many fall for these "deals" and end up very disappointed by the support (too soft after a few months of use), the bad odor, and above all, the excessive heat of memory mattresses, which is solely due to the poor quality of the materials used.
So, do we re-evaluate the Memory foam mattress? Who is a memory mattress recommended for? Elderly people, those who are not significantly overweight, those with joint problems, those who suffer from non-severe scoliosis (support should always be assessed by a specialist), for adjustable beds, and for all those who do not like a one-piece mattress, but prefer one that is pleasantly welcoming.
