Mattress Shopping? Not Without Knowing These 4 Things

You spend more time sleeping than you do most anything else during your lifetime. So, you can see how important it is to have a mattress that helps you sleep well, is comfortable, and doesn’t cause you back or neck pain.

If it’s time to buy a new mattress and go mattress shopping, you want to plan your shopping strategy, so you make the right investment in your health and wellness. The last thing you want to do is walk into a mattress store or visit an online store unprepared. If you do, you’ll most likely find yourself so overwhelmed you leave without making this important purchase.

To help you be as prepared as possible, if you’re mattress shopping, you don’t want to do it without knowing these four things.

#1: Measure Your Bedroom

This is especially important if you’re considering buying a bigger mattress than you currently have.

First, get your tape measure and write down the measurements of your current mattress. Next, if you’re getting a larger bed and mattress, measure out this space in your bedroom to make sure you have enough room for a new bed and mattress.

Generally speaking, you want to keep at least three feet of space on two sides of your mattress. This creates the most comfortable bedroom for relaxing and sleeping.

Finally, measure your doorways and hallways to make sure you can maneuver your new bed and mattress into your home.

#2: Set a Budget

You know the old adage, “You get what you pay for.” This is also true when mattress shopping.

Remember that a new mattress is an investment in your sleep quality. A new mattress can affect how you feel each day.

You’ll find with hundreds of brands and price points to choose from that your options are limitless. This is why it helps to set a budget that you can afford.

You can find a comfortable mattress at every price point. It can help you narrow down your choices, though, by first setting a budget. Here’s what you can expect in the following price categories.

• A budget mattress is usually around $600 and less. You’ll find many great choices at these price points that offer great comfort and support.
• The next range is about $600-$1200. This is a very broad range, and you’ll find that most mattresses fall somewhere in this category. You can find many options to fit your needs, your sleeping style, and your budget.
• The next range is $1200 and up. In this range, you can spend up to $10,000. These mattresses come with extra bells and whistles, they may be ultra-supportive, have cooling features, and dual layer innersprings. On the very high end, you can find thick mattresses with multiple layers and extra enhanced support.

Do consider stretching your budget a little when choosing a new mattress. After all, this is where you spend a great deal of your life. Do the math and see what the cost of the mattress is per month spread out over about eight years.

#3: Identify Sleep Positions

The next thing you want to do is identify all of your sleep positions. Do this for your sleeping partner as well. Think about what position you sleep in most often. This is important when determining how soft or firm you want your mattress.

Consider the following:

• Side sleepers are usually most comfortable on soft to medium firm mattresses. Why? These mattresses hug your hips and side and keep you from pressing on your joints.
• Back and stomach sleepers will usually find medium to firm mattresses as the most comfortable. A firm bed keeps your back and spine properly supported and aligned.
• If you’re a combination sleeper, lean toward the position you find yourself in most often.

If you and your partner have different sleep positions, you’ll want to tell this to your salesperson so they can lead you to the right mattress.

#4: Read Customer Reviews

Finally, before you go shopping, check out the reviews of your chosen mattress store as well as some of the mattresses you want to look at.

This will further help you narrow down your choices as you head out on your mattress shopping journey.

Final Thoughts

Now that you have four mattress shopping tips, it’s time to go shopping.

If you’re purchasing a mattress in person, be sure and lay down on the mattress. If you’re shopping online, check out the return policy as many companies allow you to try out the mattress for a certain number of days.

Above all, do your research and be prepared before going mattress shopping. It will help you stay focused while you wade through your many choices.

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