Spring and summer are a good time to change the mattress, that elemental object for health that we do not always take into account as it deserves. There are many hours that we spend lying on it, and a good rest is essential for our physical and mental state, so its acquisition should take us a while to avoid making a mistake.
Today we give you some tips to buy a mattress. Do not forget to take them into account, in addition to evaluating the budget you have to do it, one of the fundamental points but not the only one.
Personal characteristics
Although everyone looks at brands or recommends certain models or materials, don’t forget that the choice of mattress is something very personal and not always the most suitable for some is for others. After all, there are many physical characteristics that differentiate us.
For example, in the event that we are allergic, we should consider acquiring a mattress that has a special design in the foaming of the layers, against mites and fungi. Similarly, age and body weight is a conditioning factor of the mattress we need, so do not forget to take it into account.
Mattress firmness level
The firmness of the mattresses for platform bed frame find three levels: soft, medium and firm or firmly soft, medium soft, very hard or extra hard. You should try which one you are most comfortable with and best suits your health. Those of greater hardness usually provide better rest to those people who exceed 90 kilos of weight, and are also the most recommended for those who usually sleep on their backs.
Mattress size
If you consider that you have always slept alone in a 90 by 190 cm bed, if you plan to purchase a double mattress, to rest in that equivalent space for two, you would have to choose a measure of 180 by 200 centimeters. You don’t need to be very strict either, a size of 150 by 190 also gives very good results. Or maybe you only need a single bed mattress as well.
However, keep in mind the size of the base of your bed, since you must purchase a mattress suitable for it or take advantage of acquiring a better mattress if you plan to go from the standard width, and more common years ago, from 135 to one higher. To choose the length of the mattress do not forget that the healthy thing is that it allows you to lie down without hanging your feet, so that they are about 10 or 15 centimeters. In any case, for the bedding, don’t worry. Both in hypermarkets and in major home clothing stores, you will find measures for any of them.
Mattress materials
If you consider that you have always slept alone in a 90 by 190 cm bed , if you plan to purchase a double mattress, to rest in that equivalent space for two, you would have to choose a measure of 180 by 200 centimeters. You don’t need to be very strict either, a size of 150 by 190 also gives very good results.
However, keep in mind the size of the base of your bed, since you must purchase a mattress suitable for it or take advantage of acquiring a better mattress if you plan to go from the standard width, and more common years ago, from 135 to one higher. To choose the length of the mattress do not forget that the healthy thing is that it allows you to lie down without hanging your feet, so that they are about 10 or 15 centimeters. In any case, for the bedding, don’t worry. Both in hypermarkets and in major home clothing stores, you will find measures for any of them.
When to change the mattress
If there is something common in all cases, it is the recommended to change the mattress every 10 years, both for reasons of hygiene and for comfort. When the mattress is in poor condition, you will sleep poorly, it will cause muscle pain and you will get irritable and feeling that you have not rested.
Pillow and base
There is one detail that we cannot ignore. It won’t do for you to buy the most comfortable and best materials mattress on the market if the base of your bed is a mess or if your pillow is destroying your neck. The whole set must ensure you a proper rest so do not underestimate the importance of these other elements of the set.
When you go to buy the mattress, check the base that it needs to see if it can fit the one you have. Think that mattresses with HR foam core can rest on non-breathable bases and that most pocket springs should not rest on slatted bed bases.