So you have decided to take the plunge and buy a full size memory foam mattress. But what do you look for? How do you determine which one is the best for your bedroom?
This article will go into all the things you should consider as you shop around for a full size memory foam mattress. The three most important characteristics you should keep in mind are thickness, density, and quality. All of these characteristics are easy to find out as you search around, and are crucial in determining whether or not the full size memory foam mattress you're looking at will be suitable for your needs.
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Thickness
Generally speaking, you will want to aim for a mattress that is around 3 - 5 inches in thickness. Although you can find some cheaper mattresses around 2 inches, these ones are generally not adequate to provide the "full" memory foam experience.
A higher thickness value means that there is more material between your body and the base of the mattress, thus minimizing the amount of pressure on your body and providing for a more luxurious sleep. It is even more important to invest in a thicker mattress if you're a fairly large person.
Density
Another often talked about (but frequently misunderstood) characteristic is density. Memory foam mattresses come in a range of densities, and there is a lot of misinformation on what exactly the best density is.
In short, there is no "best" density for a mattress, however, a higher density (around 4 or 5 pounds) does often correlate to a more comfortable sleep. This is because a higher density mattress will provide you with more support and mold better to your body's unique characteristics.
However, there are two things that you should keep in mind if you're going to buy a higher density mattress. First, higher density mattresses tend to get very hot over the course of the night (especially if you buy a cheaper one). Be on the lookout for mattresses with improved ventilation systems (such as COOL-TEK) to ensure that the mattress is able to properly ventilate your body heat.
Secondly, higher density mattresses can often feel a bit firm. For most people, this is not a problem, as the increased firmness is also associated with increased comfort (since the mattress molds to your body). However, there are a few people out there that have a difficult time sleeping on firm mattresses. If you're one of those people, than try to opt for a more mid-range density (around 3 or 4 pounds).
Quality
Finally, not all memory foam is created equal. This is particularly the case for mattresses manufactured in foreign countries.
Always make sure that the mattress you're getting is made from 100% memory foam material. In order to cut costs (and increase densities) some companies will actually fill the mattress with "filler" material such as clay, which of course negatively influences its comfort level.
Of course, an easy way to circumvent this issue is to buy mattresses made in the US or Canada, as regulations in place ensure these ones are produced with 100% genuine materials.
Conclusion - Finding The Best Full Size Memory Foam Mattress
Finding a good quality full size memory foam mattress for your home does not need to be a difficult task. All it requires is a little advanced knowledge (as I provide you with in this article) and a little research. Before you buy a mattress, be sure to check out product reviews and customer feedback, to find out what others have to say about it.