North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

If you’re in the market for a new bed or mattress, it can be difficult to know where to begin.  With so many manufacturers, products, and promises for the best night’s sleep you’ve ever had, where’s a conscientious consumer to begin?

If you’ve had your current mattress for ten years or more, it’s time for a replacement.  The average mattress begins to deteriorate considerably after ten years, so it’s wise to replace an older bed as soon as possible.

Apart from age, other indicators that you could be ready for a new bed include waking up with pain in your neck or back, fitful or inconsistent sleep, waking up tired, or rolling toward the middle of the mattress unintentionally.

Any obvious damage to your mattress—such as tears in the cover, springs poking through the surface, feeling springs when you lie down, or creaks or pops when you move on the mattress—are all signs that your bed has reached its limit.

Think about what you like and what you hate about your current bed.  Do you wish it was softer?  Would you prefer a firmer bed?  Is it too large or too small?  Is the headboard outdated?  Make a list of your likes and dislikes; this will make it easier to compare new beds.

Generally speaking, the more expensive a mattress is the better its quality.  High end mattresses have more filling, better padding, more support, superior construction, and significantly more durability.  Spend as much as you can afford and consider financing options from a trusted retailer.