subject: The Features of a Memory Foam Mattress [print this page] The Features of a Memory Foam Mattress The Features of a Memory Foam Mattress
Recently, the memory foam mattress has become enormously popular. Not only do they last longer than traditional mattresses, but they are also more comfortable. But, memory foam mattresses are not all made equal and if you are thinking about a memory foam mattress for yourself, you need to do a little research to determine if memory foam mattress is the correct choice for you. Memory foam conforms around your body in a unique way and reduces the pressure on certain parts of your body. In addition it will compress and then springs back into its shape that it was originally in. Unlike other foam products, memory foam is sensitive to temperature which means that at higher temperatures it is elastic but at lower temperatures it is firm. The most famous brand or memory foam mattresses today of the numerous brands that are available is the Tempurpedic. But there are numerous other memory foam mattresses that are currently available but most are of lesser quality. The one way that memory foam mattresses are different is how dense they are. The denser they are the more the pressure is relieved on the joints. Another factor of the memory foam mattress is firmness. This is stated by the mattress's load deflection (LD) rating. A high quality foam mattress should ideally have a rating that is somewhere between 10 and 14. Another factor of the memory foam mattress is the thickness of the foam. The best range for the thickness of the memory foam is usually somewhere between 2.5" and 6.5". A memory foam mattress has numerous advantages. Memory foam will help to alleviate pains and aches in the morning by relieving the pressure points on the body. In addition, since they are made from a denser material they will usually last longer than a regular mattress. A memory foam mattress will provide a better quality of sleep because the memory foam will conform to the body and eliminate tossing and turning in order to get comfortable while trying to sleep. Although memory foam mattresses maintain their popularity, their heat sensitivity can be a problem for some users. Some people find the memory foam mattress as hard as a rock when they first get into bed during the winter months because the foam hardens in the cold. In addition, because the foam traps heat, some people think that too hot ion the summer months. One way to fix a mattress that is too hot is to make a second layer between the mattress and yourself through the use of a mattress topper over the memory foam. When you buy a memory foam mattress, you should consider a company that will offer a trial period so that you can try the mattress out first.
