If you are in a market for a new market, you certainly aren’t lacking the options. There are countless mattress stores and manufacturers, all with their own products and special design or materials.

However, when you are buying a mattress, you are making an investment and a purchase which will be with you for a really long time, and it doesn’t come cheap either.

That’s why we asked mattress experts at Mattress Makers to share some tips on how to pick the right mattress for you. Here’s what they shared with us.

One Size Fits All? Not Really

You have probably seen the commercials on TV or the internet about some mattresses which are ideal for everyone. This sounds like a great idea – make one type of mattress which will suit everyone.

Sadly, the truth is far from this ideal. We sleep in so many different ways and require so many different things that it is simply not possible to have one single format which will be good for everyone.

Think About What You Need

Instead of looking for a universal ideal, focus on what you need. What is your sleeping style? Do you prefer sleeping on your back or stomach; or perhaps on your side? Is a soft mattress something you enjoy or does a more rigid sleeping surface suit you better?

Once you have established these basic ideas, you have some idea of what you are looking for. You can consult mattress makers to give you some recommendations on what kinds of mattresses fit your preferences.

Firmness is probably the first thing you should consider. Firm mattresses typically suit people who sleep on their back because they provide support. However, people sleeping on their stomach typically find these mattresses uncomfortable since they press your stomach.

Labels Can Be Useful, But Not Always

So, now that you have a rough idea of what you want, you may assume it is fairly easy. You know the hardness of the mattress you are supposed to look for. Just grab the first one you find and you’re good to go, right? Well, not really.

Even though most manufacturers use the same (or close enough) labels, the meaning of those labels can vary between the manufacturers. What one manufacturer considers semi-firm can be labeled as firm by another.

 

Always Try Out Before Buying

And here we come to the most important thing when buying a mattress – never go in blind. Even if you feel like you can trust the mattress company due to your previous experiences or recommendations, not trying out the mattress can be a huge mistake.

Remember, you will sleep on this mattress, probably for the next decade, which means that you need to be comfortable with your choice and with the sleep it provides. Proper sleep is one of the pillars of health according to many doctors and sleep experts.

Mattress Materials Matter Too

Another potentially important aspect of mattress shopping is the material your mattress is made of. Traditionally, mattresses contained spring coils inside to provide the rigidity. However, as technology got better, many different types of mattresses have been invented, including latex and memory foam.

All three types of mattresses have certain benefits and drawbacks, which means that you should probably familiarize yourself with each of them before making your decision.

Mattress shopping isn’t something people typically enjoy, not least of all because they aren’t very familiar with the topics. However, if you learn a bit about it, you may find that mattress shopping doesn’t have to be too difficult and stressful.