How Firm Should A Memory Foam Mattress Be?

6. May 2009

If you like the cushiony feeling of a regular mattress, but also need the back support of a firm floor, hard mat, then a memory foam bed is the perfect in between choice. A memory foam mattress contains all of the softness and body conforming capabilities of a average mattress, with all the body support of a firm mat, since memory foam obeys the contours of your spine.

Its characteristic to become pliant with warmth and firm up with coolness regulates how much support your body gets as well as which parts of your body. You will notice the best result at the more protruding parts of your body, such as ankles, knees, hips, ribs, shoulders, elbows, finding fewer muscle problems in the afternoon. You’ll find that there won’t be as much afternoon numbness - your joints will not hurt as much, as your overall circulation will be better.

Do not get the first memory foam mattress you see, remember that not all memory foam mattresses are the same : they vary in density, thickness, and overall quality. Weight range from 1.5 pounds per cubic foot to 5 lbs per cubic foot in the majority of cases, and as high as 5.6 or more for some of the premium manufacturers. Denser mattresses tend to be more expensive because more raw material goes into them, and because fabricating them requires a finer science.

Denser mattresses are firmer and respond better to those who are skinnier with some protruding limbs, while mattresses that are somewhat more thick are softer and tend to do a better job at cradling curvier body shapes. If you do not tend to turn much while sleeping, a denser mattress is ideal. For those who tussle a bit, a less heavy mattress is the better choice. Do keep in mind that your tossing and turning may not actually be your normal way of sleeping, but rather a result of bad bedding. A middle-density memory foam mattress - about 2 pounds can accommodate a spectrum of sleepers. middle -density memory foam mattresses ( 1.5 - 3.5 lbs per cubic foot) can sometimes give way and usually aren’t worth the discount.

If you’re attempting for a cheaper price on a memory foam mattress, look for a manufacturer that makes lower -density mattresses. The quality will be higher than a thicker bed, but it probably will be an improvement compared to the old bed to which you’ve subjected yourself in the past.

As memory foam mattresses have skyrocketed in acceptance, less luxurious (meaning thicker ) beds are now more common. Most common memory foam mattresses utilizes several 2 ” foundation sections with a couple inches of foam at the bottom for any size, whether its twin, full-size, king, or California king. Higher branded mattresses have a 6 ” foundation with an extra inch or two of top padding, for a more comfortable feel, and these mattresses are the most common memory foam beds. The best beds also have a 6″ base, but include extra top layering, for optimal responsiveness.

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