Knowledge of Mattress Types Eases Pain of Mattress Shopping

Your old mattress was good to you, but has finally given out - time to begin the selection process for a new one. You can take comfort in knowing that there will be no shortage of mattress options for you to consider. You can also start by looking at the websites of different manufacturers. You can learn the features and benefits of each of their respective mattresses. What are not likely to find however; is a non-biased comparison to other mattress types. You can always count on the salesman at the local mattress store to guide you to finding which mattress is best suited to your needs. By only relying on one marketing message, you are not likely going to be fully informed of your options. Standard marketing verbiage in any advertisement can promise comfort and support, but doesn't help your decision making. To narrow your options and minimize decision-making stress, become versed in the kind of mattresses available in stores. An explanation of the different types of mattresses can help you focus your shopping on types of mattresses that you like. Innerspring Mattress: These mattresses contain steel tempered coils that provide support based on tension of coil framework. When it comes to innerspring mattresses you can find all types of comfort and support levels. Pocket Coil Spring Mattress: Some types of mattresses take the concept a step further by individually wrapping the spring coils. Reduced motion transfer and body conformity are advantages of this type of mattress, which may help your sleep experience. The Beautyrest mattress brand was an early adopter of this technology. Foam-Based Mattresses: Instead of coil-based system, these types of mattresses are comprised entirely of a foam-based material. By conforming to your body, foam-based mattresses provide comfort and reduce transfer of motion. A common complaint of some foam-based mattresses is that they sleep hot, so look for heat dissipation features. Natural Latex Mattresses: These types of mattresses are comprised of latex rubber instead of a foam-based material. If you suffer from foam-based allergies, a latex mattress can provide similar benefits without the discomfort. Hybrid Mattresses: A hybrid mattress is a mattress that has both an innerspring and memory foam layer(s). An innerspring base with layers of various foams; give the benefits of both materials, while helping to offset the shortcomings of each. The most popular mattress brands now offer hybrid types of mattresses. Examples include Beautyrest Black mattress, Tempur-Pedic mattress and iComfort mattress. Boxed Mattresses: These types of mattresses are becoming more popular these days. This type of mattress arrives at your home in a medium box. Your rolled-up mattress fully expands once you unpack & unroll it. These types of mattresses are foam based, and offer similar benefits to foam based mattresses you find in stores. Don't forget to try out your final selections in-store, so you have a better idea of how each one will feel. If you are thinking about a boxed mattress, you may not have an in-store option to try them out. For these types of mattresses, you should at least stop by a local store and try a memory foam mattress to see if you like the style.

I hope you find the information presented here useful for making your next major life decision.