Upgrading from a traditional innerspring mattress is a great way to enjoy a more restful night's sleep while providing your neck and spine with much-needed support. These days, there are many different memory foam mattresses on the market, such as the popular Serta iComfort. With so many options, how can you know which is best for your needs? By asking your mattress salesperson a few simple questions, you can work your way towards a well informed decision.
1. Does the Mattress Have a Cooling Gel?
First of all, understand that memory foam mattresses are much heavier and more dense than most innerspring mattresses. As a result, memory foam mattresses can have a hard time "breathing," which can result in the trapping of body heat while you're sleeping. Fortunately, many memory foam mattress manufacturers these days inject cooling gel or cooling beads into their mattresses; this material whisks away heat and moisture, providing you with a cool and comfortable night of sleep. Make sure that the memory foam mattress you're considering has some type of cooling gel.
2. How Dense is the Memory Foam?
You'll also want to find out how dense the memory foam is, as this can have a big impact on the firmness or softness of your mattress. Generally, the more dense a memory foam mattress is, the more firm it will feel. However, if a mattress is too dense, you may experience discomfort when you sleep--not only because of the firmness but because you may end up feeling "trapped" in the high-density foam as it sinks. A mattress with less density will be softer, but will not be able to provide as much of that "floating" sensation achieved by memory foam.
Regardless of whether you prefer a more firm or soft mattress, you'll want to make sure the density number (usually noted in pounds per square feet) is openly available. If it's not, then you may want to move onto a different manufacturer.
3. Is the Memory Foam Petroleum- or Plant-Based?
Finally, understand that memory foam can be petroleum- or plant-based. Ideally, you'll want to find a plant-based mattress, as this material tends to retain less heat and is environmentally friendly. Petroleum-based memory foam mattresses, on the other hand, may be less expensive, but aren't as sustainable and tend to trap more heat as well. This isn't to say that you shouldn't buy a petroleum-based mattress (especially if you're on a budget), but you should at least be aware of the possible drawbacks of doing so.
Visit trusted stores, such as Sleep-N-Aire, to get all of your questions answered.
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