Your mattress can contribute to all sorts of back and neck aches. But a simple change like buying a new, supportive, firm mattress can make all the difference to the quality of sleep you get. And better quality sleep means better quality waking time. Everyone's goal is a comfortable night's sleep that leaves us feeling refreshed and rested, where we feel the strains and stresses of the day dissipate as we sink into a deep sleep. A poor mattress will get in your way, leaving you stiff and sore, and even causing disrupted sleep patterns.
A comfortable and supportive mattress
Beds should not be treated flippantly – they are after all places where we spend a huge amount of our lives. And beds are places where momentous things can happen in terms of dreaming up big ideas, working through anxieties, bonding with your partner, conceiving a child, and in many cases, our beds are even where we die. And yet, many people don't consider the quality of their mattress. Your mattress should not sag, a good mattress is flat and firm (but not so hard it creates pressure points on your shoulders or hips).
Caring for your mattress
Once you've invested in a good mattress, how you care for it can help its durability and firmness. It's advised that you frequently turn a mattress, no matter how cumbersome a job – it will help the mattress last longer. A good mattress is an investment, so treat it like one. Memory foam mattresses are fantastic – designed and developed for the space programme – the memory foam mattress is the ultimate in support and comfort. Although these can be expensive, you can compromise with memory foam toppers – but the general rule of thumb is you should invest in the best quality mattress and beds you can afford that you find comfortable – something that is often a personal preference.
Beds – A Justified Expense
A quality mattress and beds can be very expensive, although consider you spend a third of your life on your mattress and you should reconsider the investment. If you do the maths, we spend around 25 years in bed, so spending a couple of grand on a good mattress and bed works out at just 50p a night. Just as good quality clothes, investing in a good quality mattress will make financial sense in the long run with comfort and durability, making sure you get a good night's sleep.
Snug memory foam mattresses are designed and manufactured with your best night’s sleep in mind. All the mattresses are available online and direct from Snug only and our aim is to give you the best-performing mattresses and the best customer service available. Our memory foam mattresses are hypo-allergenic, temperature sensitive and come complete with 5 or 15 year guarantees. You can shop online straight away, or call us on 0800 0277017 if you need help with anything.