If you sleep better in a hotel or other bed, or you are waking up with aches and pains, then, it may be time to change your bed.
With the massive variety of beds on the market, picking the right one can be a difficult task.
So when you are looking for a new mattress or bed, consider the following factors:
- Put value and quality over price. It's obvious that there are some perfectly acceptable, lower priced beds available. However, the better the construction, the better the comfort.
- The right support and comfort is important. A mattress which is too hard or too soft will be uncomfortable as time goes by. It needs to be firm enough to support your spine in correct alignment. It also needs to conform to your body’s contours.
- Try before you buy. Lie on each one you are seriously considering for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Try different positions as you may move 40 - 60 times a night to decide whether it's a good fit. If two people will be sleeping on the mattress, both should test it to make sure there is enough space. And that bed is comfortable.
- Try not to wait 'til your bed has completely deteriorated. Research has shown that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed can rob you of up to an hour’s sleep a night. Deterioration is gradual and almost invisible and your body’s needs also change over time. As a rough guide, you should be thinking about replacing your bed after about seven years.