We can never say it enough: a restful sleep begins with good bedding. In terms of mattresses, the choice is vast: foam, spring, latex, firm or soft mattress … It’s up to you to find the mattress that will make you fall into the arms of Morpheus. Complete guide to choose well and buy your mattress according to your box spring, weight and expectations.
Do not associate any box spring with any mattress. Choosing a good mattress is essential for quality sleep. To take advantage of all its qualities, it must be compatible with the box spring, but the choice in the matter is vast: spring mattress, latex mattress, foam mattress, with or without memory memory … All options are possible for tailor -made sleeping.
Know that there are still some large differences between the three large families of mattresses. The foam mattress, for example, allows you to choose between different levels of firmness; The latex mattress is the champion of sleeping independence, while the spring mattress allows optimal ventilation.
Latex mattress
Often, they combine firmness and soft thanks to the cells that compose it. Latex has many advantages, including a great ability to deform without being damaged in time. In order to ensure the quality and longevity of your mattress, opt for a mattress with the mention “100 % latex”.
Foam and memory mattress
Three types of foams are used: polyurethane foam (which has different densities, generally used for entry -level mattresses), high -resilience polyurethane (elastic properties, comfort and holding over time) and memory foam that allows the mattress to take the exact shape of your body to give a sensation of lightness and reduce compression points. Favor this type of mattress if, for example, you tend to be hot during your sleep.
Spring mattress
This type of mattress offers good ventilation. Depending on the type of spring, this comfortable mattress has a long service life and perfect independence in sleeping.
Soft, firm, very firm or ergonomic: it’s not just a matter of taste. A mattress Adapted, both flexible and firm, will suit the morphology, weight and sleeping habits of the sleeper, by providing him with support from all parts of the body. A too firm mattress is as bad for the back as a mattress too flexible because it makes the spine suffer. As for the too soft mattress, it does not support the body enough: the shoulders, the pelvis sink and the column is not aligned. In addition, an overly soft bed hinders frequent position changes during sleep.
Note, there are no universal standards of hardness. Therefore, what is presented by a brand as a very firm mattress will not necessarily be for another bedding brand. Only solution: Try your mattress.
- For a large or overweight person, it will be better to choose a relatively firm mattress to ensure good body support.
- A fine or small person can choose a more flexible mattress, however.
Contrary to popular belief, a mattress Farm is not always the best choice, especially if you suffer from recurring back pain (which could then get worse). Do not hesitate to test your mattress before buying, even if you shop on the internet (go to the store beforehand). Some manufacturers or traders even offer trial periods of up to 30 days!
Other mattress selection criteria
L’Mattress thickness should be taken into account: below 15 cm thick, you may touch the box spring by turning around in the bed. Not very pleasant! A high amount of garnishing will guarantee greater comfort for users. Likewise, a large -dimensional mattress will offer you a greater sleeping independence, and therefore decrease the risk of clashes with your spouse during the night. If you are often affected by allergies, there are Antiacarian and antibacterial mattresses Designed for you.
The mattress is up to date
If you are tired of the timeless white cotton mattress, there are now mattresses that come out of the ordinary: lively shades, mismatched stitching, striped, two -color, brilliant … The mattresses are adorned with new attires to brighten up your room. At the top of technology, there are also hybrid mattresses combining the advantages of all foams, to obtain the almost perfect mattress: thermoregulant, ventilated, hypoallergenic, even air conditioning, the new mattress offer healthy sleep in a healthy room.
To choose the right mattress, but also your box spring, it is important to test them beforehand – and of course to try them together if you are two. To do this, touch a mattress To appreciate his softness or his firmness is not enough: in the exhibition store, Lie and go back, as in full sleep, at least 15 minutes. There are also some tips for knowing if the bedding tested is right for you: lying on your back, try to pass a hand between your back and the mattress. If you get there, it means that the mattress is too firm. Conversely, if you press your elbow there and sinks, the mattress is not firm enough. Indeed, it is important that the column remains straight when you are lying on the side, if it twists in one direction or another, the mattress is too firm enough. And do not hesitate to test the bedding for two if necessary, in order to verify the sleeping independence, an essential criterion of choice.
If your mattress is over ten years old, you have back pain when you wake up and your body shape is visible on your mattress, know that it is high time to renew your bedding. On average, bedding professionals adviseBuy a mattress and a box spring from the same brand every ten yearsso that everything is a homogeneous whole. However if your box spring is recent and well suited to your needs, a slightly lower quality mattress may be enough. On the contrary, if your box spring is with fixed slats or cross -crosses, bet more on the mattress. Likewise, you should not sleep regularly on a mattress placed directly on the floor. He will wear out much faster and will be poorly ventilated.
You should also know that changing bedding is a Hygiene question. On average, a person evacuates 173 liters of water per year during his sleep. The materials that fulfilled their filter role for ten years lose their effectiveness beyond this period.
You have to be vigilant during the first months of use, because the flexible filling materials must stabilize to marry the shape of your body. To accelerate their stabilization, you can Turn the head and foot mattress every two weeks in the first months, then once every three months. Some mattresses are air conditioned, generally garnished with wool on the winter face, cotton or foam on the summer side, do not forget Return them in early October and April. In addition, it is advisable to protect your mattress with a washable alse. It can also be interesting, when you change the sheets, to vacuum the mattress, to get rid of dust, deposits and mites. You can also beat it to ventilate it. And think, when you turn it over, to do it withdrawn but also to do it, and to do it regularly.
Do not forget the pillows, bans, duvets and bed linen which contribute largely to make us spend a good night.
Pillows and bans
75 % of French people use a pillow. Yet if you sleep on your back, it is not recommended. The good pillow must be of good quality and well used to avoid heavy head sensations and torticollis in the morning. He must support the cervical vertebrae and distribute the weight of the head, whatever the position during sleep. The good alignment of the head and neck promotes muscle relaxation and blood circulation. Should it take it soft or firm? It all depends on your morphology and your favorite position: a firm pillow if you sleep on the side, more flexible if you sleep on your back. To avoid the twists of the neck, opt for pillows and bolts that are not very bulky and malleable, which will marry the shape of the neck by supporting it slightly, or for a box spring with a headrest acting as a pillow.
Duvet or sheets and blanket
The duvet does not promote good air circulation and we sweat more, but some like this big heat. People with circulation problems will prefer an old-fashioned bed linen, that is to say sheets and cover. Whoever is, prefer natural fiber materials to those synthetic.
