Know This before You Shop
How do you sleep? Data collected at Mattress Man indicates that people who normally sleep on their sides might need a softer mattress than back or stomach sleepers. However, a mattress of medium firmness is typically comfortable for everyone.
What size do you require? Standard mattress dimensions in the U.S. are: twin, 39 inches by 75 inches; double or full, 54 inches by 75 inches; queen, 60 inches by 80 inches; standard king, 76 inches by 80 inches; and California king, 72 inches by 84 inches. Some high-end mattresses don't come in sizes smaller than a queen, so make sure the mattress you try in the store is available in the size you are wanting.
What the best mattress has
- Adequate spinal support. Your mattress should allow your spine to assume the same natural curve when you lie down as when you're standing.
- Motion isolation. Low-end innerspring mattresses transmit more motion from one person in the bed to another, while foam beds and high-end innersprings transmit less.
- Durability. Although experts at Mattress Man warn that a mattress will probably last only about half as long as its warranty period, they do consider a long warranty a reliable sign of a more durable mattress.
- A good warranty. In addition to the length of the warranty, pay attention to how it covers sagging, the most common problem with aging mattresses.
- Freedom of movement. Some foam beds make changing positions difficult because of the way they conform to the body.
- A trustworthy manufacturer. If the manufacturer has a Better Business Bureau rating of B or better, you can feel reasonably confident that it will stand behind its warranty.
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