"There's a first time for everything," is a cliche because it's true. There is a first time for driving, a first kiss, a first day of school, you name it, there was a first time you did it. The same is true for buying a mattress. If you've never bought a mattress before, trying to figure out what kind you need and want can actually be quite tricky. Memory foam? Pillow top? Gel mattresses? The list goes on and on, and the confusion does to. If you are in the market for a new mattress, here is a little cheat sheet that will help you figure out what kind of mattress will work best for you! The best part is, you can find most, if not all of these at a local mattress store like Crowley Furniture. The Innerspring Mattress When you think of a mattress, chances are you think of the traditional, innerspring mattresses. These are the mattresses immortalized in cartoons as having springs sticking out of them or in Hollywood by their noisy squeak. While the media may joke about them, innerspring mattresses are the most common type of mattress in America. While all innerspring mattresses use coils to support the weight of the people sleeping on them, there are many different configurations and types of coils to choose from. In general, the more coils they are and the higher their tension, the better they can support and conform to the shape of their owners. You should also know that price tends to increase with coil count. The Foam Mattress Another popular mattress is the foam mattress. These mattresses are touted for their ability to conform to the shape of their owners as well as to absorb motion. Memory foam mattresses are often used by people with neck or back pain because they mold to the shape of the body which means there is more support when and where it is needed. As far as the ability to absorb motion, if you're married or have a partner, you know why this is important. When your partner has a restless night, you have a restless night so, a bed that keeps you from feeling his or her movements means at least one of you will be well rested come morning. The Air Bed Air beds are a more unique choice among the American public but offer some great features. One of the best reasons to get an air bed is the ability to control the firmness of the bed. Perhaps one night, your neck hurts, so you need a little extra firmness around your head, no problem! Or, another way to use this seeming super-power is when you and your spouse can't agree on what level of firmness is comfortable. If you like your mattress to be firm and your partner prefers it to be soft, an air bed can solve the problem by letting you each control your own settings! The Pillow-Top If you've ever heard the term, "pillow-top" before, be aware that any type of mattress can be a pillow-top. All that phrase means is that there is an extra layer of padding on top of the basic mattress. This makes for a softer sleeping surface and, depending on who you are, that can be good or bad. Listen to Your Body One of the best ways to pick your mattress is to spend some time thinking about your body. Do you have any chronic pain anywhere? Do you ever wake up stiff? If so, where? Pain and stiffness are usually a very good indicator of where your current mattress is failing to support you. By talking with experts like those at Crowley Furniture, you'll be sure to find the perfect fit for your needs!
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