Mattress Sets: Tips for Making a Smart Purchase
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The quality of the sleep you get has an impact on nearly every aspect of waking life as well, from metabolism to cognitive functioning to basic motor skills, not to mention posture and spinal health. All of this dictates that the mattress you sleep on is perhaps one of the most crucial possessions in anyone’s life
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Biologically speaking, there are few elements to life more universal than the process of sleep. The average person spends about one third of each day, and therefore one third of her entire life, sleeping. The quality of the sleep you get has an impact on nearly every aspect of waking life as well, from metabolism to cognitive functioning to basic motor skills, not to mention posture and spinal health. All of this dictates that the mattress you sleep on is perhaps one of the most crucial possessions in anyone’s life.
Over time, mattresses have come a long way, from giant feather-stuffed pillows to the standard box spring style to the intricate scientifically designed high end mattresses offered today. Before you pick out your next mattress, be sure to brush up on the basics of what’s available and what is most important to falling asleep easily and staying asleep all night long.
Size
One very basic yet important element of your new mattress is its size. If it seems like your sleep may be affected by a need for more room, it may be a good idea to consider moving up a step in bed size. However, when it comes to mattresses, bigger is not always better. Before dropping some extra cash into a larger bed, consider spending a bit more on construction, which can have a big impact on the comfort of you and your partner.
Many newer mattresses feature isolated pocket construction, meaning that each spring works independently to cradle your body at pressure points without affecting the spring around it. This type of construction eliminates the “valley” effect when sleeping with a partner, which can throw your own body out of alignment and result in back pain or a general inability to sleep well.
Materials and Construction
One alternative to a mattress with isolated coil technology is memory foam. Though memory foam was once solely derived from petroleum products, memory foam made from biodegradable materials are available and becoming increasingly popular in this environmentally conscious culture.
Nestling your body atop millions of microscopic air bubbles, memory foam conforms to your body according to its weight and shape, offering one of the most supportive types of rest you can get. However, many people pass on memory foam mattresses because they prefer the bounce and feel of a more traditionally built mattress.
Traditional spring based mattresses are still the most popular types and whether this popularity is based on tradition or comfort is your choice to make. These mattresses, as opposed to memory foam models, have the benefits of lots of bells and whistles designed to further enhance your nightly rest.
While isolated springs are an important feature to look for, some mattresses also offer special materials designed to regulate temperatures for a more consistent sleeping experience. Featherbeds, extra padding atop the main mattress to provide another layer of softness, represent another popular trend as well. While some buyers tend to identify with enjoying either a firmer or softer mattress, in term of health, these factors take a back seat to support, or the ability to support your body evenly so that pressure points are more or less eliminated allowing a more complete rest.
Warranties and Quality Assurance
Of course, an important aspect of any major purchase is reliability and workmanship. It’s a good idea to do lots of shopping around before settling on a particular model as well as comparing warranties. Specifically, be on the lookout for prorated warranties. This means that the manufacturer will take the purchase date of the mattress into consideration before making repairs or replacements, charging the buyer a percentage of the total cost based on the mattress’s age.
A non prorated warranty ensures that the mattress company will replace or repair your mattress free of charge in the event of defects as long as the warranty still applies. A long lasting, inclusive warranty reflects a manufacturer’s confidence in its product and protects the buyer completely in the case of problems. Serta’s ten year non prorated warranty for all its Perfect Sleeper mattresses set a high industry standard for quality and customer assurance.
Additionally, name-brand recognition can be a telling sign of a mattress’s quality. In general, companies with names that ring a bell enjoy such fame for a reason. The input of friends, family and consumer advocates can also be invaluable tools on your search. Remember to take online feedback with a grain of salt as it is often impossible to verify the impartiality of reviewers.
When shopping for your next mattress, whether online or at a dealer, make your best effort to test it in person before making a purchase. After all, your body can offer the most unbiased feedback available. Take your time on your search and don’t be afraid to splurge and you’ll be resting easy in no time.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Mattress Sets: Tips for Making a Smart Purchase_14754.aspx
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Author Resource :
Matt Hawking is a freelance writer who writes about a variety of products including mattress sets.
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Keywords :
Mattress Sets,
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Home and Family
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Interior Design
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