Several reviews by experts have been done to find the best mattress with maximum qualities as humans spend an average of one-third of their life on bed. To differentiate between different high and low prices mattress, several parameters have to be kept in mind. Parameters like mattress should not sag easily, distribute equal body pressure, proper ventilation and air passage to keep it cool and warm according to the present weather, hypoallergenic, mildew and mite resistant, no-flip design, edge support, proper coiling, and the most important parameter for providing rating is comfort and rest that can be provided to the body. Although most reviews done are not successful as comfort is a parameter which varies from person to person and does not have defined standards.
Hence determining the best mattress is a big time issue. Mattresses according to consumer reports have been given rating. There are innerspring and foam mattress used now mostly. From Innerspring mattress, Sealy posturepedic mattress with coils in continuous arrangement is better for single and heavier sleeper than pocketed coils as it helps the body to align easily providing stability and support. Simmons Beautyrest line has been recommended for couples as it reduces the transfer of movement to the other sleeping partner due to its pocketed coils and adequate edge support.
Biggest disadvantage of innerspring mattress is that it has to be replaced within 8-10 years as they sag. Foam mattress like tempurpedic mattresses are also a good choice as they provide support to spinal cord, legs, shoulders, hip and waist. Memory foam mattress and latex mattress are also available. As foam is synthetic substance, it is prepared by suspending gas in solid; it has many properties like insects and mite resistant, good ventilation, aligns to the contour of body, can be easily washed, does not require to be flipped occasionally and is durable also.
There are several controversies regarding foam mattress as comfort varies person to person, different people have different suggestions about foam mattress. As foam reacts to room temperature and traps heat, it can be firm during winters while some reviews suggest that foam have holes hence provide good air passage thereby keeping it cool in summers and warm in winters. Foam mattresses do not require flipping. Several brands are available in the market but it is advisable that more than brand what matters is quality, anatomy of mattress, construction, durability and comfort level provided by them.
