Thursday, January 29, 2015

Are You Out of Love With Your Bed?

We asked the experts for tips on buying the best mattress. Here's what they said:

1. How to find your best match

The best mattress should be firm enough to support your spine comfortably, with enough padding to rise up and cushion your waist, says Scott Bautch, D.C., CEO of Allied Health Chiropractic Centers in Wisconsin, and a spokesman for the American Chiropractic Association's National Campaign to Promote Better Sleep.

Still, everyone's needs are different when it comes to comfort and sleeping without pain. And the wide variety of sizes, types and prices can be confusing.

First, determine what size you want and what your bedroom can accommodate. Here are the standard measurements: A king, 76 by 80 inches; California king, 72 by 84 inches; queen, 60 by 80 inches; full or double, 53 by 75 inches; and twin, 38 by 75 inches.

Then consider your budget. A basic, no-frills innersping mattress and box spring set can cost less than $500, but a sturdy, comfortable model will set you back $1,000-$2,000. Then there are vanity editions, like the ultra-deluxe Tempur-pedic memory foam, at a whopping $6,000. Of course, department stores frequently run sales, and chain mattress shops are often willing to haggle.

2. The first date
Mattress shopping is a lot like dating, says Alan Hedge, Ph.D., director of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University, who created mattress-selection guidelines for Cornell's School of Hotel Administration.

You can't judge how compatible a mattress will be without taking it out.



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