With so many mattress options to choose from, finding the perfect fit can feel like an overwhelming and stressful task. Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper and suffer from lower back or neck problems? Or perhaps you overheat during the night — in that case, the things to look for when buying a mattress are critical in ensuring you get the best night’s sleep.
What questions should you ask when buying a mattress? With so many factors to consider, the size, the firmness, the quality and the price, we’ve created the definitive guide to buying a mattress. Read through our top 12 expert tips for buying a new mattress to ensure a smooth and hassle-free process.
1. Identify your sleeping habits and seek professional advice
Some mattresses have been carefully designed to mould to your body’s natural contours and have been created to be a one-size-fits-all solution. In reality, this may not always be the ideal solution for your sleeping experience. Make sure you identify your sleeping patterns first before considering one of these options.
If you’re unsure exactly how your back or spinal cord are best situated on a mattress, reach out to your local physio to have a proper back and neck assessment. Their expertise can best support you in understanding what mattress will benefit and reduce your risk of back pain. In saying that, their medical advice won’t provide you with concrete, but their knowledge and experience is a good starting point.
It’s all about your choice and you will know what mattress feels best. This is especially true when it comes to understanding your sleeping habits, from your sleep position to how many hours you rest a night. Your sleeping preference, whether that’s back, side or stomach, can also determine the level of mattress firmness.
2. Consider a diagnostic system to match your body to the right mattress
If you opt for visiting mattress stores in person, some include diagnostic systems that help take the confusion out of picking the right mattress — especially when most mattress stores have dozens of options to choose from.
A diagnostics system is essentially a computer system with sensors that runs over the body’s measurements. The system utilises this data and determines your correct levels of postural support. Instead of trying dozens of mattresses, one of the mattress sales assistants or sleep specialists can select the mattresses that are best aligned to your data. This process will essentially show you through real-time data how to buy the best mattress for you. The system can even show you whether your ideal mattress firmness is soft, medium-firm or firm.
3. Conduct thorough research on what’s out there on the market
With so many mattresses on the market, it’s vital for you to grasp this point as part of what to know when buying a new mattress. You may come across certain brands that only make one mattress and market it in a way that is deemed as perfect for every body type and sleeper. Don’t let this fool you, as every person’s anatomy is different, and your particular sleeping style may not be best suited to a mattress marketed for all sleepers. Research what else is out there, but don’t rush this part of the process, as research can take time, especially when you’re eliminating options and going in person to test out the mattress.
4. Learn about different mattress materials
It can feel confusing when you hear different terminology on your mattress material and why certain types are preferred over others. There are more than 15 types of mattress materials available on the market. Still, the fundamental and more commonly known materials you would find at your local bed and mattress store includes innerspring, memory foam, latex, hybrid, polyfoam, water and adjustable.
Here at SwissAire we have a variety of ergonomic mattresses for you to choose from according to your needs.
Speak to our team to learn more about the differences and which type best suits you and your needs.
5. Read customer reviews
Today’s method of finding out what’s worth your buck is via online reviews. Once you have identified which mattress you’re looking to purchase, make sure you check the online reviews. Browsing through online reviews provides a level of credibility to the product or service by sharing the buyer’s journey. If you can see how the product has worked for other sleep-ridden or back pain sufferers like yourself, it can ensure a sense of security and safety, knowing that what you are purchasing has worked for others, and ideally, could work for you too.
You can check out SwissAire's reviews here to read what our clients have to say about our products and the quality of our service
6. Visit stores in person
Pictures and online reviews can only tell you so much. But by visiting brick and mortar stores, you can actually touch, see and experience whether the mattress you saw online is exactly what you envisioned. Things to look for when buying a mattress in person are firmness, quality and durability. Is it too much for what you wanted or not firm enough? Is the quality up to your standards? Test sleep is always encouraged, especially if it’s a costly purchase.
Ever wondered what an ergonomic mattress feels like and how it contours to your body? Look no further, walk in to of our stores to test it out yourself or maybe even take a nap to see the effects on our mattresses.
7. Opt for a trusted brand
The more a brand is recognised for its innovative approaches to products, customer service and reputation, the more likely you are to purchase from a trusted brand. Brands carry value when they’re reputable and have created a name for themselves in the marketplace. Of course, it doesn’t mean you should only purchase from popular mattress brands. Still, it does ease your purchasing decision and experience by knowing you’ve selected a trusted brand that has built a following and reputation for having some of the best mattresses in the market.
We assure all SwissAire clients that our products are entirely Swiss made with the highest standards and certifications.
8. Take your time
Don’t feel rushed when making your purchase, it takes time for you to decide on which mattress you will spend 1/3 of your day sleeping on. Don't judge a mattress based off what you read on the site head down to the shop to feel the product. Ensure that the mattress you are getting will give you the support that you need and meets your comfort level. Investing in a good mattress will save you time in the long run as your body attains good quality sleep and lesser spinal issues.
Consider these factors when purchasing your next mattress.
9. Read the finer printÂ
Another thing to look for when buying a mattress is the finer print. Always check if your mattress comes with a warranty. Ideally, it would be great to find a brand that provides you with several years of warranty or even a lifetime warranty. A mattress warranty should covers defects that the customer did not cause. You should also ask what is not included in the warranty, so you’re aware of all the finer details.
At SwissAire we offer transparency when it comes to our warranty providing a 10 year guarantee for more information please check our FAQ.
10. Shop with comfort in mind and enjoy your new mattress
Mattresses are here to solve your problems of poor sleep, back or neck pain and is a place to rest, dream and snooze away in peace. So, make sure you shop with comfort in mind and don’t forget to enjoy the experience! By following your easy guide to buying the best mattress for you, you’ll be able to confidently shop and purchase your dream mattress.
If you’re ready to take the plunge and purchase a mattress, look no further than our range of ergonomic mattresses with our first-class mattress material and 10-year warranty. We hope you enjoy a peaceful slumber, and if you have any questions about our SwissAire ergonomic mattresses or need help on how to buy the best mattress for you, contact our team today.