How to choose the right mattress

The desire to feel a perfectly rested and slept person requires careful attention to the selection of an orthopedic mattress. A huge range of products, which are filled with ordinary and online stores, leads buyers to more confusion than making the only correct decision.

The question of purchasing the most suitable product in terms of characteristics worries many consumers. The prepared review will help you understand the differences between models with different fillings and different degrees of rigidity.

Selecting the firmness of the mattress

This is one of the fundamental characteristics of an orthopedic mattress . A person’s full rest and well-being largely depends on his rigidity. For a comfortable stay, medium-hard mattresses are considered the best option, but the choice remains individual.

• ncreased rigidityFirm mattresses are recommended for diseases of the spine, osteochondrosis. The filler can be materials such as compacted polyurethane foam, struttofiber, coconut fibers, composites. As a result, the surface is not soft, does not provide comfort for sleeping, but in case of problems with the spine, it will ideally support diseased or damaged vertebrae. Sleeping on such mattresses is also indicated for people with excellent health, but those over 50 should be careful when choosing a mattress that is too hard . In any case, hard mattresses are quite specific products that are chosen either because of their love for hard sleeping surfaces, or because of medical prescriptions.
• Medium hardnessThe most recommended hardness for a healthy person of average build and height. In inexpensive mattresses, to provide medium hardness padding, composite materials such as struttofiber, artificial latex, polyurethane foam with characteristic orthopedic qualities are used, for more expensive mattresses, a combination of natural latex and coconut coir, as well as memorix. Such mattresses with medium firmness are in great demand.
• Low rigidityTo provide mattresses with low firmness, manufacturers use polyurethane foam and natural latex layers. Natural latex filler is referred to as orthopedic stuffing, and polyurethane foam is not suitable for sleeping overweight people. Often soft and moderately soft mattresses are chosen for the elderly, as well as for children aged 8-15 years.

Recommendation: To clarify the firmness of the mattress, you should use the accompanying passport, which indicates the weight supported by the product. It will be convenient for a thin person to sleep on a soft model, and for those who have extra pounds, it is advisable to opt for a more rigid version.

Choosing the size and height of the mattress

The comfort of rest largely depends on the height of the mattress. In addition, this factor is also important aesthetically. The thinnest are mattresses up to 14 cm thick, such mattresses are usually designed for children or infrequent seasonal use. Experts say that thin models can negatively affect health, harm the spine with a significant weight of the sleeper. For adults, the following height guidelines are suitable as the main mattress for constant use :

• When choosing a mattress for adults, you should select products with a thickness of 14-30 cm.
• If you buy a springless monolithic mattress, then its thickness can be 14-16cm minimum.
• High-quality mattresses with independent spring units are made at least 18-19 cm thick. Anything less is super-cheap options with thin filling.
• Manufacturers also offer models with multi-layer filling, which provides more convenience and comfort. Elite mattresses can have a thickness of 24 to 40 cm.
• The standard value for the height of an orthopedic mattress for an adult is a range of 19-23 cm