If mattresses are more than 7 years old.
If you wake up with hip, back and shoulder pain.
If you spend more than 15 minutes tossing and turning before you can sleep.
If you wake up with cramps or 'dead' arms and legs.
If it is lumpy or sagging, and shows signs of wear.
Other mattresses on less used beds are more comfortable.
To buy a new one, you will need to consider the following factors:
Size: Deciding what size Mattress you will need for your bed is simple …show more content…
However, new technologies have come up with 'hybrid' mattresses, combining two or more types of material for extra comfort and durability, like: Innerspring, Memory Foam or Visco Elastic, Waterbed, Air Chamber, and Intelli-gel mattresses.
Price vs. Value: When you are buying new one, look for best-value mattresses and not least expensive mattresses. Inexpensive mattresses will probably cost you less up front, but you will spend more money on future chiropractor costs. Again, expensive mattresses are not necessarily the best quality mattresses providing right comfort and support.
Partner Preference: Always take your partner along to buy a mattress. What may be comfortable for you may not be comfortable for your partner. Also, keep in mind additional factors like back problems, hip aches, tailbone pain, and other medical problems, not necessarily caused due to sleeping on defective or old mattresses.
Comfort: When you find a Mattress that suits your requirements and budget, lay down on it for a few minutes. Some mattresses take time to adjust to your body completely, and lying down will give you an idea of how comfortable and supportive it is. If you move too quickly between beds, you will be missing what each material has to