Do you find buying a mattress a lunatic job ? Well do not be hassled! Help is here. Be sure of what you are looking for. Keep the following points in mind to make a sound investment for sound sleep .

SHOULD A MATTRESS BE FIRM OR SOFT FOR ME ?

Doctors may recommend hard beds for those with back problems; but beware! A healthy person may develop back aches on hard beds , since they do not support upper contours of your body. A good mattress will evenly support all the pressure points with more support in the lumber and thigh areas than in the shoulders, hips and lower leg areas.

TIP: Never compare the mattress by sitting , walking or just pressing the mattress. Just make your self as comfortable as you want to be while you are asleep. So lie down at every angle and try to feel the support & comfort for at least 5-10 minutes.

WHY ARE BRANDS ALWAYS SO CONFUSING ?

First get the basic information about the mattress you are paying for. Also check if the compression levels of the mattress conform to your body needs. this would help you distinguish between brands and comfort levels.

TIP: Always remember: Greater the number of springs, greater is the comfort.

I STILL GET RESTLESS ON MY NEW MATTRESS ! PLEASE HELP.

Your bedroom is your refuge. The bedroom environment you create can make a difference in how well you sleep. Is your bedroom ready for a night of restful sleep?

TIP: Pay attention to these factors: Noise, Light Level, Temperature, Humidity,Security, Clocks, Decor and Cleanliness, Nightclothes, Bed Sheets, Pillow Talk, Pillow Test etc.

MY PARTNER'S EACH MOVEMENT DISTURBS MY SLEEP EASILY AND SPILLS MY CUP OF COFFEE, EVEN ON A KING SIZE BED, PLEASE HELP !

Don't waste your money on an unnecessarily large mattress. Look for a mattress which provides movement isolation & better compression but is not hard and jumpy.

TIP: Lesser the waist of the spring more hard & jumpy would be the mattress. More the waist of the spring more is the compression and comfort.

WHAT KIND OF MATTRESS IS RECOMMENDED FOR BACK ACHES ?

For best spinal posture a mattress which gives balanced support for areas of more weight & that of less weight is important. Do not fall in for a mattress which offers zonal compression. Since you do not know when you might move out of the right zone in your sleep & when your child might sleep in your place .Look for one which offers more points of adjustments to your body contours and weight, no matter where on the mattress you lie.

TIP: More the number of springs better is the adjustment of the mattress to your body curves.

HOW DO I KNOW THAT I AM NOT BEING CHEATED ON THE NAME OF A SPRING MATTRESS?

Compare the number of the springs in the mattress (Don't be fooled by the number of springs in a mattress & those in the foundation ) . Work out the cost per spring. Lesser the springs lower should be the cost of the mattress.

TIP: Don't pay more for less.