There are so many memory foam manufacturers out there these days that the selection is huge. With such a large selection though, there comes high quality and low quality mattresses. This article will talk about what you should look for when buying a memory foam mattress.
The problem with low quality memory foam mattresses is because its made out of cheap materials. The memory foam is low density and is layered with other cheaper foam materials. It won’t last and this inexpensive material will give way and wear out fast.
When you’re shopping for memory foam mattresses, you’ll notice that there are two types that you can buy. You can buy the whole memory foam mattress or you can opt for a mattress topper which is just layer of foam over top your existing mattress. With a whole mattress, you want to be aware of two factors: comfort and durability.
With a memory foam mattress topper, however, the comfort aspect is more important because when it wears out, it can easily be replaced. It will usually last 4 to 5 years at a 4 lb density rating. You want to make sure it is comfortable because you’re not buying the whole mattress.
When you buy a memory foam mattress or pad, you have to be aware of the density of the memory foam. No matter what the sales person says, here’s what you have to keep in mind. It costs more to make denser foam simply because of the materials going into it but denser foam does not necessarily mean more comfort.
All that density means is how much the foam weighs. So a 3 pound desnity foam simply means that a cubic foot of foam would weigh 3 pounds. A cubic foot is measured by one foot in length, width and height.
Furthermore, denser foams tend to have more of that unique memory foam mattress feeling. The feeling of it conforming to your body and giving way to your weight. The less dense foams don’t have enough thickness and support to provide this feeling.
When you’re looking to buy a memory foam bed, the minimum memory foam density you should even consider is 4 pounds for the memory foam mattress pads and for the bed versions, 3.2 to 3.4 pound densities.
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