1. Go To a Reputable Store
Many stores sell mattresses. For the best selection, service and prices,
however, visit your local sleep specialty store. A knowledgeable
salesperson can guide you through the often confusing maze of available
options
A reputable specialist will also offer a wide variety of benefits
such as free delivery, installation of your new bed, removal and
disposal of your old bed. If you are made to feel at ease when trying
out beds, you have probably found the right place for you to buy.
2. Lie Down
When your salesperson shows you a mattress, lie down on it. Sitting on
the edge of the bed or testing it with your hands offers no indication
of the comfort or support of the bed. Lie down from head to foot and
move into the position in which you usually sleep. Use a pillow if you
sleep with one. Take several minutes to get a feel for the support and
comfort the bed is providing. Close your eyes to block out any
distracting stimuli.
If you are a side sleeper, make sure the mattress offers enough
cushioning for your shoulders and hips. Too hard a surface causes
buildup of pressure points. This restricted circulation leads to more
tossing and turning and less restful sleep. If you sleep with a partner,
bring him/her with you so you can both try the mattress.
Avoid looking at too many different mattresses; this can cause
confusion. Look to your salesperson as the expert who can help you make
an informed decision.
3. Buy the Best Mattress Set You Can Afford
The technological advances in the mattress industry have been astounding
in the past 10 years. If you haven’t shopped for a mattress lately,
you will be impressed and perhaps a bit surprised at the selection of
comforts, the span of qualities and the range of prices.
Start by trying out the best that the store has to offer. If it is
comfortable, supportive and affordable, you have found your bed. Keep
looking until you are satisfied and buy the best quality you can afford.
Remember, you will spend a third of your life on this new bed. The
benefits you receive from a good night’s sleep will affect the way you
look, feel and perform in life.
4. Don’t Forget the Accessories
Once you have selected your new mattress and box spring, make sure you
have the right accessories for them. A new sleep set should be placed on
a sturdy bed frame, one with a center support if you are buying full,
queen or king size bedding.
A mattress pad should be used to protect the mattress and keep it
clean for years of good use. As with sheets, the higher the thread
count, the better the pad.
Throw out those dusty old pillows! Proper spinal alignment while
sleeping includes the right support for your head and neck. Try various
pillows on the mattress you’ve selected and choose one that supports
you comfortably. |
