Before you rush into buying a new mattress for your bedstead, you should get to know the types of mattresses available in the market.
Spring. The comfort, support and durability of a mattress depend on the number of springs or coils, their shape, the gauge of wire used, the number of turns in each spring and the distribution of the springs.
Waterbeds. Make sure it’s full enough to give good body support. If you are not sleeping alone, look for a design that minimizes disturbance from movement. It’s cozy in cool weather and cool in warm weather.
Foam. High grade foam scores well for comfort and durability.
Latex. Natural rubber mattresses can be very expensive and also need an expensive flexible slat base. One made of good quality pure latex can be expected to last 20 to 25 years. This may be a good option for allergy sufferers because it’s less likely to harbor mould and dust mites.
Futon. This is basically a big cushion filled with fluffed-up cotton, wool or artificial fibers. It must be turned regularly to avoid mildew. It’s harder than most other mattresses and may better suit people with a light build as it won’t adapt to your curves and bumps so readily.
Memory Foam. Developed by NASA 30 years ago, it’s made from polyurethane. It “remembers” your shape for a while after you’ve moved – hence “memory foam”.
