The gang over at Engineered Sleep implore you to do one thing when searching for better sleep: lay down. We queried the company’s owners about the next mattress to buy for your home, vacation home and for all-season comfort.
How can I sleep longer?
Sleep environment is super important. Light, airflow and noise are all contributing factors. And, if there are two people in the same bed – size matters! You will be shocked how much space “sizing up” can add and how it can improve your sleep quality. If you are in a Queen-size bed, make the jump to a King. What keeps me from sleeping well?
The big hitters are pressure points in the hips or shoulders, acid reflux, sleep apnea, back pain and feeling warm. An adjustable bed can help with sleep apnea and acid reflux, as well as back pain in some cases. Memory foam does a great job of relieving pressure points but can sometimes sleep hot. Latex sleeps cool and is more responsive than memory foam; it has less of a slow, sinking feeling. There are multiple solutions for each sleep issue and that is why it is important to find a mattress source you can trust.
What firmness should I sleep on?
This is important because, whether you have had this mattress for three years or 20 years, your body has become accustomed to the way it sleeps. Whether you loved your old mattress or not, it is very helpful to know when choosing a new mattress. The tendency, if you didn’t love your old mattress, is to “overcorrect” and make a drastic change.
The most common reason people get a new mattress is because they are currently sleeping in a “hole” or a “big dip”. The tendency is to then get a firmer mattress, and in most cases, it ends up not being comfortable.
Should I shop or research online?
It is a great idea to research online and your search may even lead you to buy online, but if you can find a mattress manufacturer close by, then go there first. Buying directly from a manufacturer means avoiding all the marketing and product confusion in the industry, and you’ll get the best value for your money. Manufacturers are the most knowledgeable source about mattress construction for the type of sleep you are aiming for.
You can buy the most expensive mattress, but if the feel is not correct you will not enjoy it. Figuring out the correct firmness is why retail mattress shopping will never completely go away, it simply helps to lay on it.
Our Expert:
Davis Orders
Davis Orders is the Sales and Marketing Director at Engineered Sleep Mattress Company. Go to engineeredsleep.com to learn more about the local company and its products.
