{"id":28641,"date":"2024-01-02T17:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T00:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepjunkie.com\/?p=28641"},"modified":"2024-01-02T17:01:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T00:01:31","slug":"how-to-test-a-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepjunkie.com\/how-to-test-a-mattress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Test a Mattress"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When purchasing a new mattress, testing it in-store before deciding is crucial. While online shopping offers convenience, nothing beats the experience of actually lying down on a mattress and getting a feel for it. This complete guide will show you how to test a mattress in a store. It’ll give you the necessary information and tools to make a smart choice.<\/span><\/p>\n Before diving into the specifics of mattress testing, let’s understand why it is essential to test a mattress in-store. While online mattress<\/a> companies offer sleep trials, certain aspects of a mattress can only be assessed through physical testing. By lying on a mattress in-store, you can evaluate its firmness, support, comfort, motion transfer, and edge support, ensuring that it meets your needs and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the critical factors to consider when testing a mattress is its firmness. Firmness describes the softness or hardness of a mattress while you’re lying down. It is a personal preference that varies from individual to individual. To test the firmness of a mattress in-store, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n Remember, mattress firmness<\/a> is subjective, and what feels comfortable to one person may not be suitable for another. By testing a mattress in-store, you can determine its firmness level and make an informed decision.<\/span><\/p>\n If a mattress offers good support and aligns your spine, it can be determined by trying it in-store or testing it at home during a sleep trial if purchased online. Remember that what feels comfy for you might not be the same for your partner.<\/span><\/p>\n The support of a mattress is vital as it affects how well your spine stays aligned and spreads your body weight evenly. A mattress lacking proper support can lead to muscle aches, back pain, stiffness, and disrupted sleep. If you’ve been experiencing any of these issues, your mattress might not give you the right support and alignment.<\/span><\/p>\n Remember, your body isn’t completely straight; it has curves. The right mattress should support these curves while maintaining your back’s alignment. Different sleep positions (back, side, or stomach) require varying levels of support in different areas.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are ways to check spinal alignment based on your sleeping position:<\/span><\/p>\n Back Sleepers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Side Sleepers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Stomach Sleepers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThe Importance of Testing a Mattress In-Store<\/span><\/h2>\n
How to Test a Mattress for Firmness<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Evaluating Support and Spinal Alignment<\/span><\/h2>\n
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