Mattress Recommendations
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I did enough of research before recently buying a mattress and I hope that I'm not late to suggest you what I think is good. Pocketed spring construction provides excellent support and it adjusts according to the contours of your body (to some extent). If you turn around while sleeping, your partner won't be disturbed because each position on the bed is supported by a separate spring! I ended up buying an 8 inch, pocketed spring mattress from SpringAir. There is a difference of land and sky between 6 and 8 inch mattress and I suggest that you pay a little more to get at least an 8 inch one (instead of 6 or 7 inches). If you're buying a SpringAir too, ensure that it's one from the BackSupporter range. That's their best one. And there would be one such range with every player, which you should check up (not with the sales person), but on the internet, and with other people. Ensure that the mattress is neither too soft nor too hard. A very soft mattress may look good when you sit on it, but it will not provide good lumbar support and can be extremely bad for your back. Ensure that the mattress is reasonably taller than you, and wide enough to accommodate you and your partner. I'm 5.10 foot and my mattress is 6.5 foot tall and 6 foot wide. Use a good quality cot (I custom made mine with good quality wood). This is important because this supports your mattress and must be strong enough. Memory foam takes the shape of your body, and provides slightly better support than foam or latex. It is said that these ones are good for people with back ailments, but I'm not sure how great do they help. They also contain some sort of chemicals and can release a chemical odour, which is not very good. They are viscous, and can be bad for an infant, if left unattended (can choke the baby, because it cannot turn around or move easily due to the viscosity). I would not suggest memory foam. Never buy a mattress that you don't have to turn around periodically. The idea of not having to turn around the mattress may look appealing, but they won't last as long as the ones that are designed to be turned or flipped around periodically. NEVER buy one constructed with bonnel springs. Period. Ensure that the manufacturer at least gives a 10 year guarantee/warranty. Mine came with a 10 year replacement guarantee. Try and avoid pillow-top/Euro-top. They tend to inevitably sag after a year or something, rendering the extra money you spent useless. You should get a decent one starting from something like 25000 INR. M