As we’ve begun to think more about how we can keep healthy, the amount and quality of sleep we get has become more important. This trend, along with technical innovations in mattress design and manufacture has meant that the range of mattresses available on the market has increased – which means more choice and better sleep for the consumer.

Useful mattress information

• Types of mattress – there are many types of mattress available on today’s market, and you may find it difficult to know which one is best for you. Whether you want a pocket-spring mattress, a coil-sprung mattress, a memory foam mattress or something that combines more than one manufacturing technique, you’ll certainly have plenty of choice. The wise thing to do is read up on mattress types and speak to an expert if you’re not sure which type of mattress will be best for you.

• Mattress sizes – beds now come in a wide variety of sizes, so mattresses have to as well. You must always choose a mattress that is the right size for your bed, or you will have the wrong base support underneath. Measure your bed if it’s a non-standard size; you can buy non-standard mattresses, or have one specially made for you.

• Dust mites – dust mites thrive in the conditions created by older mattresses – particularly the warmth and the moist environment that occurs when you sweat onto the mattress. Dust mite faeces can cause allergies, so you may want to opt for a hypo-allergenic mattress like the Snug memory foam range.

• Mattress usage – during your life, you will spend around 1/3 of your time in bed. That’s why it’s important to have the best mattress you can afford. In addition, don’t put off changing your mattress, as research shows that we can lose around half a pint to a full pint of sweat each night, along with a lot of dead skin cells. After a few years, your mattress simply becomes unhygienic.

• Mattress trials – many mattress manufacturers, particularly memory foam specialists, offer a trial period before you commit to buying the mattress. This is a good idea, because memory foam can feel very different at first to the mattress you’re used to sleeping on. Take advantage of the full time – don’t commit or return your mattress after the first couple of days. This is a great way to find out whether the mattress is really for you. At Snug memory foam mattresses, we offer a 30 day trial, which should help you to come to a decision about your mattress.

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.

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