How to choose a good mattress

How to choose a good mattress

According to studies, the average person spends one-third of their life sleeping. Therefore, a good mattress that provides a good night’s rest is extremely important for your overall health and well-being. During sleep, the body repairs itself and makes you feel refreshed and energized during the day. In this blog post, we will explore how to choose a good mattress that can help you get a good night’s sleep so that you can have a great day the next morning.

The wrong mattress can leave you feeling sore and irritable, but choosing the best mattress for your needs will provide you with better sleep and help you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day instead of being stressed and tired.

We explain the different types of mattresses, the best mattress for different sleep positions, what to look for when buying a mattress, where to buy your new mattress, and if you need to replace your mattress.

Things to look for while choosing a mattress

  1. Size – This has already been done for you if you have personally tried all of the mattresses in a store.
  2. Firmness – if you sleep in one or two positions, then the firmness of the mattress will be less important to you.
  3. Your sleep position – side sleepers generally need a softer mattress than back or stomach sleepers.
  4. Your preferred mattress type – supportive, medium, or soft
  5. Age – generally, paying attention to the age of your body will determine whether you should purchase a firmer or softer mattress

Recently I came across a mattress we bought ourselves, and now I can confidently write good and bad about it.


The Sleep Company Patented SmartGRID Orthopedic Mattress 5 Inch Medium Firm King Size Mattress for Extra Back Support

SmartGRID Orthopedic Mattress is designed as a high-quality, premium mattress for high performance and comfort. The SmartGRID mattress is a unique orthopaedic mattress designed to provide full body support while reducing pressure and friction. It has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of SORMS and RSTS and is highly recommended by many chiropractors. In addition, the unique orthopaedic mattress can be easily adjusted to the most comfortable position for your unique body type.

  • The SmartGRID orthopaedic mattress consists of 2 rows of SmartGRIDs that provide contouring and pressure relief. The innovative SmartGRID technology allows for greater flexibility and movement, providing more comfort and support to your spine.
  • The Sleep Company’s patented Dynamic Response Foam provides extra deep contouring and pressure relief. This foam responds to your body’s natural movement, adjusting to your body’s natural curves and movements, providing unparalleled comfort and support.
  • The Sleep Company’s patented Dynamic Response Foam responds to your body’s natural movement, adjusting to any body type and providing unparalleled comfort and support.
  • This mattress is CertiPUR-US Certified. This certification ensures its durability and performance.

Reasons to Buy:

  • SmartGRID Technology
  • Easy to maintain
  • Proprietary SmartGRID Technology to provide conforming support to the natural curvature of the spine
  • Latex-free, ILD of 10
  • Breathable
  • 5 Inch Medium Firm
  • 20 Year Warranty
    Reasons to Avoid:
  • None

Who this mattress is for

This mattress is designed for the whole family (two adults and two kids). It is both soft and breathable. It will keep you comfortable all night long.