If you’re in the market for a new mattress, there are a few things you should know before buying the first mattress you come across. Be sure you know what kind of mattress you want when you go shopping.

1) First, you need to know a little about mattress construction. With the prices of mattresses, you want one that will hold up over several years of use. Mattresses that are more expensive will have thicker padding, more coils and a cushion sewn into the mattress. The ticking may be made of damask.

2) Durability doesn’t seem to be affected by coil count and how they are configured. When you see the sagging in your old mattress, that is due to the padding, not the coils. If you want more durability in your new mattress, look for one with thick, quality padding.

3) The next consideration you need to make when buying a mattress is firmness. Is it consistently firm all the way across? Is it comfortable?

4) The next decision you need to make is what type of mattress you want. Innerspring mattresses are the ones most of us are familiar with… they have coiled steel springs and padding to fill them out. Today you can also find mattresses made of something called memory foam as well as the older alternative mattresses like waterbeds, featherbeds and futons.

5) Before you shop, you should know what size of mattress you want. Most beds are in one of several basic sizes: twin, double, queen, California king and king. You’ll want to check your potential purchase for softness. If the mattress is not soft enough where your body is in contact with the springs, you will not sleep well, and you’ll be sore in the morning. Does it support you well?

6) If the mattress is too soft, your spine will not get enough support during the night and you’ll wake up in pain. Don’t be afraid to look at the fabric on the mattress. If they have sheets on the mattress, lift up a corner. Are the seams good or is the fabric pulling? What about the quality of the fabric?

7) The least expensive mattresses will use a vinyl fabric as the outer layer. More expensive mattresses will use polyester or a poly-cotton blend. Take a look at the quilted top, if it has one. Usually these are filled with foam. Does the mattress have handles on it for easier handling?

Learn what to look for and use it when you shop. If you’re shopping in local stores, be on your toes. Mattress salesmen have a reputation for being similar to used car salesmen. They may use different terminology, or other tactics to keep you from doing any comparison shopping.

Mattresses are also available online, sometimes for significant discounts. But online, you can’t try the mattress, and you may or may not have trouble with a return if you need one. If you arm yourself with the right information, you should be able to get a mattress that you are happy with.

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