The Best Qualities in a Mattress

Innerspring

• Innerspring mattresses are the most common type available, ranging from tight-top to pillow-top and euro-top. The cushioning can be soft, plush or firm. With so many choices, variety is one of the best qualities about innerspring mattresses; there is one to fit virtually everyone. They offer a familiar sleeping surface, allowing you to sleep comfortably without adjusting to a new bed. Many innerspring mattress options are available for every budget, whether affordable or luxurious.

Memory Foam

• If you want to improve back, hip and shoulder pain, arthritis and muscle aches, select a memory foam mattress. They don't make a lot of noise when you move around as innerspring mattresses often do. They are ideal for people looking for a mattress that absorbs the motion of their sleeping partner. Good quality, dense foam will last for 20 years or more, so even though they are expensive, they are a good value for the money.

Latex

• Latex mattresses are rather new on the market and are gaining popularity. The best qualities latex can offer include the ability to conform to every curve of your body. People suffering from back pain, arthritis, poor circulation and insomnia find significant improvement in their aches and more restful sleep after sleeping on a latex mattress. Natural latex is dust mite, mold and mildew resistant, so allergy sufferers prefer latex over other types of mattresses. Natural latex comes from the rubber tree, a renewable resource.

Adjustable Air

• A favorite choice for people looking for a renewable core that can be refilled every night, adjustable air mattresses return the bed to the optimum comfort level for you. The level of support can be adjusted depending on how soft or firm you would like your mattress each night. Adjustable air beds are ideal for couples who prefer different firmness levels, which ensures both people will sleep comfortably every night.

Water Beds

• While water beds reached their height in popularity during the 1980s, they have seen a number of advancements in technology of late, especially minimizing the waves felt on the surface. Water beds are ideal for people who have pain from pressure points. The cool water will keep you cool in the summer and, with a heater, will keep you warm in the winter. They are also hypo-allergenic for people who are allergic to dust mites.