Soft, Medium or Firm Mattress – Which Do You Need? Part Two

As we mentioned in part one, selecting a mattress based on firmness as the key deciding factor can be difficult. So in this post, we will aim to uncover a more effective method.

Know Precisely What It Is You Want?

The first step of finding your perfect mattress is to understand exactly what it is that you want. The aforementioned confusion between mattress firmness and support means that this isn’t always straightforward. The good news though, is that your support requirements are defined by your weight, so the decision is made for you.

Firmness, however, is a factor that you can influence with your choice of upholstery. A softer upholstery material, such as wool, generally results in a softer mattress. While for those with a preference for a firmer feel, a foam filled mattress may be a better option.

There Is No Consistent Metric

Because of the variables in weight, firmness, comfort, personal preference combined with the variables within a mattress construction it is virtually impossible to arm yourself with a consistent metric that will provide you with a gauge / characteristic that a retailer can understand objectively.

A mattress selection is highly individual and therefore the best approach has got to be to go into a bed store and try the available beds. That way you will be able to identify what feels best to you, irrespective of the number of springs, or types of construction. If the bed feels right to you then the likelihood is that it is aligned to your personal profile.

Consider Your Budget

As we have discussed elsewhere on the blog, finding the best mattress for you really boils down to getting the most out of your budget. You should try to find the mattress with the best components that you can get for your money. This way you stand the best chance of getting a supportive, long lasting and economic sleeping solution.

Should this mattress happen to be one with a slightly firmer set up than you would ordinarily opt for, you can help to soften the blow with a mattress topper – a topic you can read more about here.

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