Mattress Buying Guide

When You Need A New Mattress

• Look for signs that you need a new mattress, according to BetterSleep.org. If your mattress is five to seven years old it is possible that even a good quality mattress may begin to show signs of wear.

  Look for tears in the fabric or worn out stitching. Keep an eye out for lumps in the middle of larger beds or sags in areas where you usually lies. Prepare to buy a new mattress if you regularly wake up with stiffness, numbness and pain that may be associated with improper support while you sleep. This will be especially apparent if you sleep significantly better and with less discomfort when you sleep in a hotel or elsewhere away from your own bed.

Construction

• Be aware of the way a mattress is constructed before you buy it. Look for a specific number of coils found in the mattresses you are looking at. A higher number of coils mean more support and firmness. A less firm bed is not necessarily bad as long as you know what is comfortable to you.

  Also check the gauge of the coils. This is the thickness of the coil construction, which will also affect the support and durability.
  The materials used to construct the top of the mattress are the most important mart of the mattress when it comes to the feel of the mattress against your body, according to whatsthebest-mattress.com. While the underlying coil construction will determine how well supported you are, the decision between firm, plush and pillow top are simply how the tops are stitched and stuffed and should be a matter of preference.
  Ask your salesperson how the coils are connected to one another. Typically the more connections the coils on the interior or the mattress have, the longer the mattress will hold its shape.

New Box Springs

• Buy a new box spring with your new mattress. Of course this is optional, and you may save a little money by using your old box spring. However, older box springs do wear out. According to Whatsthebest-mattress.com, a quality mattress will last 10 years on its intended box spring, while you shouldn’t expect a new mattress to last more than four years when paired with an old box spring.

Find A Deal

• Mattress stores have the ability to make you a deal. Once you have determined what you want, don’t be afraid to ask what they can do about the price. If they will not negotiate, then simply thank them and let them know you are going to look elsewhere.

  Find shops that offer free delivery and set up and do not accept the free delivery as part of a bargain. Many reputable stores will offer this. If you are buying more than one mattress, never pay full price and look to save a considerable amount off the sticker price or at the very least go home with some nice freebies such as mattress covers, latex pillows or other items.