What are the differences between mattresses and how to choose the right one for you?
Sleep is an integral part of human life. Good sleep is the key to physical and mental activity, a good mood and a successful day. The sleeping place, particularly the mattress, plays a crucial role in this. How to choose the right mattress when there are so many different types and kinds on sale? Therefore, we developed a guide to choosing the right mattress, where you will learn about the different types of mattresses available on the market, making it easier to decide which one is best for you.Mattresses can be divided by their degree of hardness, design and filling. We will look at the first two types of classification. According to the degree of hardness, mattresses are divided into soft, medium-hard and hard. Usually, the degree of hardness is measured on a 5-point scale, where 1 is soft and 5 is hard. The choice of mattress hardness will depend on many factors, such as height, weight, age, health, lifestyle, and personal preferences. Of course, the last factor will have the greatest influence, but the standard recommendations are as follows:
Depending on age, you should gradually move from a hard mattress to a soft one. Children under three years old need a hard mattress, preschoolers and primary school children will benefit from sleeping on a mattress with medium or moderate hardness. The same hardness is suitable for young people. Elderly people should consider soft mattresses. As for the body weight of an adult, as it increases, a harder mattress will be needed. People weighing up to 60 kg can sleep on a soft mattress. If your weight exceeds 90 kg, then sleeping on a hard mattress will be more comfortable. If you have health problems, such as scoliosis or osteochondrosis, you should consult a specialist who will advise you to choose the right mattress hardness.
The mattress design is divided into spring or springless. Spring-type mattresses are equipped with a spring block, which can consist of dependent or independent springs. There are different types of spring blocks, for example, "Bonnel", "Multi Bonnel", Pocket Spring and others. The difference lies in the number of springs themselves and the technology of their connections.
A dependent spring block has intertwined springs. The most common is the Bonnel spring block. This type of mattress is loved by customers due to its quality characteristics and a very friendly price. An example of this type of spring block are Alfa Bonnell mattresses. Due to the technology of connecting the springs, all adjacent springs are subject to load, due to which, over the years, the surface of the mattress may sag. This problem will not arise when choosing a mattress with an independent type of springs.
An independent spring block received this name because each spring is placed in its own independent "cup" or "package". Such a mattress will have a greater orthopedic effect due to the fact that each spring absorbs the load locally, which allows it to more accurately repeat the shape of the human body. Sleeping on such a mattress will be more comfortable, and the mattress will not sag over time. A pleasant bonus is also that such a mattress will not creak. An example of a mattress with an independent spring block will be mattresses from the Relax Pocket, Dandy, Tango Pocket, Alfa Pocket and Organza series.
The last type of mattresses by design is a springless mattress. Latex, highly elastic foam, coconut fiber can be used as the basis for such mattresses. This mattress has many advantages. The springless type of mattresses does not have a frame around the perimeter, as a result of which its entire surface will be uniform. This type of mattress is well suited for people with allergies, since the mattress filler does not have voids where dust can accumulate. In addition, latex is well ventilated and allows moisture to pass through, minimizing the occurrence of fungus, mold and other microorganisms. However, such a mattress will be harder. Examples of this type are Santi, Eterno, Katarina and Soft Roll mattresses.
Springless mattresses also include top mattresses or mattress toppers. With its help, you can adjust the hardness of the existing mattress if you cannot buy a new one, or when you want to make sleeping on the guest sofa more pleasant. A mattress topper with a coconut layer, such as Tart or Lofoten mini, will especially help to make the bed harder, and a latex-based top mattress, such as Laura 2, will soften the sleeping area.
Having familiarized yourself with the different types and kinds of mattresses and having understood their differences, it is much easier to choose which mattress is best suited to your needs. As a starting point, you should take your age and weight. This will help determine the firmness of the mattress. The orthopedic properties and service life will depend on the mattress design. It is important to evaluate for yourself which qualities are more important, the price factor will also play a role here. A mattress with an independent Pocket spring block of medium firmness will be the best option for a young and adult person. If there are no injuries or other diseases of the spine, then you can choose a mattress based on your own preferences.
Go to the mattress section to find your new companion for healthy and quality sleep - Mattresses. Here you can find various types of mattresses by type of design, including a separate category with mattresses for children, and the filter function will help you choose a mattress according to the desired degree of firmness.