We all want to sleep soundly and wake up refreshed and rested in the morning. The right mattress plays a crucial role in this! But which mattress is right for me? What you need to look out for:
How often should you invest in new mattresses?
For hygiene reasons, after eight years, but after twelve years at the latest, the quality of the mattress is also gone. And: After ten years, the tension in slatted frames decreases and they should be replaced.
Which mattress is the ideal material?
Cold foam has become very popular. It is easy to incorporate different lying zones with different mattress firmness levels and, unlike spring mattresses, it is metal-free. Latex may be natural, but it is heavy, bulky and poorly ventilated.
How thick should the mattress be?
20 centimeters is a good measure. The head, shoulders and hips should be able to displace enough material. The mattress should therefore not be too hard or too soft, depending on your body weight.
Which mattresses have sensible lying zones?
For double beds, there are now partner mattresses with two individual cores in one cover: for female pelvises, for example, the lumbar vertebrae are supported. For men, broad shoulders are balanced out.
What should be considered with bed bases?
In addition to simple slatted constructions, there are now also intelligent solutions that support the spine, such as plate frames or slatted bases.
Are box-spring beds a better choice?
Not necessarily. These complete beds offer a comfortable lying surface with two mattresses on top of each other. But many people do not tolerate the metal springs in them well.
Which mattresses on the Internet can help?
None, at best they provide very rough guidelines. They are no substitute for a detailed consultation with a measurement, which can only be obtained from a good specialist retailer. This will help you find the right mattress 99 percent of the time - but without a specialist you will be 100 percent wrong.
How do I find a good bed store?
A good indicator is certification from the "Campaign for Healthier Backs", the "AGR seal". At least one to 1.5 hours per person should be scheduled for the consultation and customers should be able to be measured.