Despite the long hours that are spent using it, very little attention is paid while choosing a mattress that suits us. Out in a store to pick it, one usually ends up sparing little thought or no thought on whether it serves the purpose in a right way or not.
This is the fact that Anand Nichani, Director Polyflex India which is partners for Magniflex Luxury Mattress in the country seeks to point out in his ‘Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Right Mattress and Pillow’.
He says that one tends to assume that soft, fluffy and ‘comfortable looking’ are the best. But to feel well rested when you wake up the next day there are some important factors that need to be kept in mind while selecting a mattress that will ensure 100 per cent rest for our body and soul. Here are some guidelines as suggested by Mr.Nichani.
Selection of mattress
The perception of comfort and support is personal. Buying a good mattress is very important considering the impact of bad sleep on our day activities, it is therefore necessary to buy a mattress with both optimal cushioning and support. As mattress is a durable product, buying a good mattress which last long should also be considered, the mattress should not sag within few years of usage.
Though comfort and support is personal, it is generally defined by one’s lifestyle and body weight. The mattress, in order to be proportionate to our body and to offer 100 per cent of all its comfort quality, must be 20 cm longer than us and at least 160 cm wide if sleeping in two. Each one of us has specific and different requirements, so mattresses should be of a general ergonomic characteristic that guarantees support of independent weights and gives equal support to all parts of the body. Purchase mattresses from stores and companies that are trustworthy. Look for brands with long standing international or national experience. Also, consider the customer service offered by the mattress store, such as delivery options, customisation of mattress to any size or shape and last but not the least, the brand’s warranty policy. Good quality foam mattresses especially that are made of memory foam, distribute body weight evenly, giving complete cushioning and support you require during sleep. Pressure points are completely reduced i.e. Zero Pressure Points, thus reducing the tossing and turning, the leading cause of a poor night's sleep, with a memory foam mattress. Pure foam mattress have a lot of breathability which reduces sweating on the mattress, hence, your sleep is comfortable and undisturbed.
Buy a mattress that has a long life. Although cheap mattresses are a great deal now, they may be more expensive in the long run because you'll have to buy a new one sooner. Ask for mattresses with at least 10 years warranty, even against sagging.
Selection of pillow
Temperature changes, long periods sitting in front of the computer and little physical activity can bring our body to be more and more subject to cervical, lumbar and posture pain. An incorrect and prolonged position during the night can cause or bring about pain and discomfort. The perception of comfort is personal, but there are some rules valid for everybody.
A good pillow should support the neck and cushion the head in order to guarantee greater comfort during rest. It should give comfort and it should regains its original shape after you have used it.
