The Bedroom Archives: The Benefits and Pitfalls of Each Mattress Types
You must pick the ideal mattress that will suit your lifestyle and sleeping habits best. When we think about resting, we often imagine ourselves lying on the bed, just enjoying its softness and comfort. You can enjoy the luxury of relaxation if you get a mattress that caters to your needs.
There is no specific brand that sells the perfect mattress. Keep in mind that only you can decide if a particular mattress type is the one that is perfect for you, and the only way to determine if the mattress is indeed the perfect one is if it provides the comfort and quality that you want.
Various mattress types are available for you to choose from, and they have all these benefits for you as a sleeper. But, of course, not without any slight disadvantages. So, here’s a list of the mattress types with their perks, their drawbacks, and alternative solutions that you should consider before buying.
Innerspring Mattress
Also known as coil mattresses, these are beds built with steel coils that get compressed when you put a weight on them to support your body. In basic terms, the more coils there are the greater comfort and quality.
Benefits
First, innerspring mattresses are one of the least expensive types available in the market. And what is the best mattress if not affordable, right? These mattresses are also firm and can support your body due to the coils. And innerspring beds do not retain heat as the air can flow through the springs.
Pitfalls
The coils of the innerspring beds are distinctively poor in longevity compared to the other mattresses. Aside from that, the springs can emit squeaking noise, and it can get louder over time. And because the coils are bound to one another, you can feel movements in the entire bed.
Alternatives
An encased coil mattress is the solution to the noise and movement in the traditional innerspring beds. Since the fabric wraps the coils, it creates less noise and increases the ability to absorb motion.
Memory Foam Mattresses
NASA invented the memory foam for the safety improvement of their aircraft cushions. Nowadays, memory foam mattresses are known for the sinking sensation once you lie on them. This sensation is because the mattress takes upon the body’s shape and slowly bounces back after.
Benefits
Unlike coil beds, memory foam mattresses are very quiet. And because it conforms to your unique sleeping posture, memory foam beds can reduce body aches. In addition, the dense foam isolates movement, which is helpful if you share a bed with a restless sleeper.
Pitfalls
If you are prone to feel hot in your sleep, a memory foam bed may make you even warmer. Because of submerging into the foam and the foam’s thickness, memory foam limits the airflow and absorbs your body’s heat.
Alternatives
Gel mattresses are the improvement of memory foam beds. And because the gel in the foam reduces the absorption of heat, this upgrade makes gel-infused memory foam mattresses relatively cooler for you to sleep.
Latex Mattresses
Latex mattresses are comparable to memory foam mattresses such that they contour and relieve pressure points, although latex mattresses are way firmer, more bouncy, and cooler to sleep.
Benefits
Besides being firmer, bouncier, and cooler, latex mattresses can also last for a long time. Moreover, this mattress is the most durable on this entire list. And because latex beds mold to the shape of the sleeper with stable support, it is suitable for people with back pain.
Pitfalls
Alas, the latex mattress’ durability has a cost. This mattress type is one of the costly options. And moving latex mattresses can be a struggle because they are cumbersome to move. If you purchase a latex mattress, you will have to release the pungent smell before using the mattress.
Alternatives
Fortunately, there is a solution to the strong synthetic odor of latex mattresses. There are plant-based latex beds, and since it’s natural latex, it does not off-gas other smell of chemicals, unlike synthetic latex.
Hybrid Mattresses
Hybrid mattresses are the combined elements from more than one of the other mattress types. For example, the popular hybrid type is a combination of innerspring mattresses with a memory foam layer. In addition, hybrid beds can be those with multiple types of foam, latex plus foam, and others.
Benefits
Hybrid mattresses have the most options. Regardless of what you prefer, you will find a bed that suits your style. You can enjoy both support and comfort by combining supportive base layers, such as innerspring, with soft upper layers, such as memory foam.
Pitfalls
A high-quality hybrid mattress is expensive. Its longevity will also depend on the customization. For example, if the base is innerspring, the wearing out of the coils may be of concern. However, there are no alternatives but to consider your body and sleeping conditions when you customize a hybrid bed.
Takeaway
Now that you have made it to the end of the guide make sure you think of all these factors as you purchase your new mattress. Go forth, with the help of this list; hopefully, you can pick the perfect mattress.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
