Set Your Budget<\/h2>\n
A quality mattress is a long-term purchase that should last you at least 7 to 8 years. However, does that mean you have to buy an expensive luxury mattress to get your money\u2019s worth? No, you can still find many excellent mattresses for under $1000<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are mattresses available at all price points:<\/p>\n Factors that affect how much a mattress costs<\/a> include:<\/p>\n There are hundreds if not thousands of mattresses out there, but only a few different types of mattresses<\/a>. We recommend focusing on the five main types. They are memory foam, latex, innerspring, hybrid, and airbed.<\/p>\n Older memory foam mattresses had two issues\u2014slow response times and heat retention. When a mattress is slow to respond to your movements, you may feel stuck in the mattress. Many modern memory foam mattresses<\/a> take only seconds to react to your actions.<\/p>\n To offset heat retention, manufacturers add conductive materials such as cooling gels, copper, ceramic beads, graphite, and charcoal. See also:<\/p>\n Replacing petrochemicals during production with plant-based substitutes also improves the mattress\u2019s breathability.<\/p>\n The lifespan of a memory foam mattress depends on its quality. The average memory foam mattress lasts 7 to 8 years. High-quality memory foam mattresses may last 10 or more years.<\/p>\n Latex mattresses<\/a> There are two processes to produce natural latex from rubber tree sap. Dunlop latex is 100 percent natural with no additives. Talalay latex is softer and more expensive since manufacturers add polyurethane fillers.<\/p>\n Synthetic latex is an option if you have a latex allergy, as the material is made from chemical compounds. However, synthetic latex has a much shorter lifespan than a natural latex mattress. Natural or organic latex mattresses<\/a> can last 15 or more years.<\/p>\n Bonnell coils are hourglass-shaped and common in basic innerspring mattresses<\/a>. Manufacturers use offset coils, which are also hourglass-shaped but have hinged tops and bottoms for better contouring, in higher-end innersprings. Continuous coils are a row of coils made with a single wire, and while they are durable, they do not conform as well as other coil setups.<\/p>\n Innerspring mattresses often have a short lifespan, lasting no more than 5 or 6 years. When the coils wear out, it compromises the bed\u2019s support and comfort.<\/p>\n Authentic hybrid mattresses contain at least 2 to 3 inches of foam on top of a pocketed coil setup. Pocketed coils reduce motion transfer. Each coil is wrapped in fabric so it can react individually to movement.<\/p>\n Hybrids contain a mix of high-quality materials. This is why they have higher prices than an innerspring or memory foam mattress. Many customers find a higher price fair since hybrids tend to sleep cooler than a foam mattress while providing more pressure point relief than an innerspring.<\/p>\n SEE ALSO:<\/strong> Hybrid Mattress Buying Guide<\/a><\/p>\n Airbeds typically have a foam comfort layer supported by an air bladder. You may add or remove air with a remote or through an app. Included smart technology can track your breathing, heartbeat, movements, and more to gauge how well you slept.<\/p>\n Airbeds may be the most expensive type of mattress on the market since they contain many electronic features.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/p>\nDecide on a Mattress Type<\/h2>\n
Memory Foam<\/h3>\n
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Memory foam\u2019s name comes from the brief impression of an object that lingers after the object\u2019s removed. It yields to heat and pressure, which is why the material contours to your body.<\/p>\n\n
Latex<\/h3>\n
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<\/a> have at least one comfort layer of latex. Some are 100% latex. Less expensive models may have supportive poly-foam base layers.<\/p>\nInnerspring<\/h3>\n
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Innersprings may be the most widely available type of mattress. They usually have one or two poly-foam layers for comfort, supported by inner coils. The coils\u2019 configurations affect how motion is transferred.<\/p>\nHybrid<\/h3>\n
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Hybrid mattresses<\/a> usually blend a coil support system with a foam comfort layer. However, you may see some companies labeling mattresses with a mix of different foams \u201chybrids\u201d for marketing purposes.<\/p>\nAirbed<\/h3>\n
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When we discuss quality airbeds, we don\u2019t mean the inexpensive blow-up mattresses you might keep on hand as a mattress for guests<\/a>. No, we\u2019re talking about the latest smart mattresses that offer an adjustable air filling so that you can customize your comfort.<\/p>\nPick a Mattress Size<\/h2>\n
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Mattresses can be soft, medium, and firm, with variations in between. If you sleep on a mattress that\u2019s too soft or too firm for you, you\u2019ll likely misalign your spine. Your mattress should push against your body enough to offset your weight while remaining soft enough to mold to your body\u2019s curves.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/eachnight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1327315_ENHowOftentoReplaceaMattress_032322-300x152.jpg\")
No matter how well-made, all mattresses eventually wear down and become uncomfortable. Even a perfect mattress will need replacing someday.<\/p>\n