What to consider before buying a mattress?

The decision to buy a mattress is very important and you should be very careful when choosing the ideal one, since a good or bad decision can have a huge influence on the quality of your sleep, the positive or the negative. This decision also needs to take into account certain personal and individual characteristics.

The criteria you should consider before choosing the mattress with which you will sleep in the coming years are as follows:

1. Mattress Sizes

The best mattress is the one in which you feel best after you sleep. In this context, the size of the mattress may be more important than you think. The mattress needs to be large enough to allow you to stretch.

2. Zones Mattresses and hardnesses

A mattress has to be firm but adaptable, it should provide adequate support to the body, but without exerting pressure on it.

3. Point of elasticity

The point of elasticity means the ability of a mattress to adapt to small transfer areas, which respond with elasticity only in the direct areas.

In addition, it is one of the main factors in determining the comfort level of various types of mattresses, being able to adapt to the surfaces of bodies individually.

4. Aeration and permeability of the mattress

At the time of choosing the new mattress, it is also important to consider its aeration ability and permeability.

Foam mattresses offer much higher thermal insulation than spring mattresses, and are suitable for people who cool more easily.

For people who perspire a lot, spring mattresses are the most appropriate because of the multiple channels of air that the spring structures provide inside the mattress.
In addition, good aeration and permeability of the mattress eliminates a moist environment that will reduce the likelihood of mold development.

5. Soft, medium or firm?

The right mattress will be the one where you feel comfortable and offer you the support you need to get a good night's sleep. This will be the mattress on which you wake up invigorated and rejuvenated.

6. Lifetime and maintenance

A quality mattress should last between 7 and 10 years before being replaced.

Mattresses 100% foam and latex should last between 5 to 7 years, depending on the manufacturer, the quality of the bedding and the type of use.

These are approximate values since there are many factors that can affect the shelf life of a mattress. Always keep in mind that the fact that a mattress can be in good condition does not mean that it is still offering you the best comfort.

The choice of bed base is also a very important factor when purchasing the new mattress since it has a direct influence on the comfort of it.

A new mattress should be rotated once a month for the first six months and once every two to three months thereafter. Exceptions to NOFLIP mattresses, which due to their construction, do not require this kind of care.

It is also recommended to air, clean or brush the mattress regularly.

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