Best type of mattress

Emuchops

Im confused! In desperate need of a new kingsize mattress but there seems to be so many types -memory foam, pocket sprung etc. Can anyone recommend a good "all rounder"-we have no back problems or special requirements-thanks. PS our base is the wooden slatted type and our current one is a Silentnight-about 7 years old.

Browntoa

I'd trundle round some of the warehouses like bensons/dreams etc and try some out (taking earplugs to dodge the sales patter)

then once you find something you like look round online for the best deal

Chris25

the memory foam ones are really comfortable but make you very warm as they hold the heat of your body. My mum has a combined foam with sprung centre one that she loves - this also holds the heat but not as much as ones that are all foam.

kazzieg

i always had a sprung mattress then decided i wanted a new bed. Splashed out on a superking with a memory foam mattress and i wouldnt go back to a spring mattress ever again.

photome

kazzieg wrote: »

i always had a sprung mattress then decided i wanted a new bed. Splashed out on a superking with a memory foam mattress and i wouldnt go back to a spring mattress ever again.

But how long have you had it, will the foam last as long as you want it to?

I have had a sleepeezeee pocket sprung for 12 years it is still ok but we thought we ought to be replacing it, just been and got another pocket sprung 1400 springs £700 ish kingsize...hope it lasts just as long

ailuro2

I LOVE my bed- it's a superking size, with the most expensive choice of mattress that was available- on a weekly basis, me and DH both agree it's the best £900 we ever spent- you spend a third of your life in bed, so take your time finding one you want- for us, going super king size from king size made all the difference- that extra foot keeps things a lot cooler in summer, and gives us room to wriggle in our sleep without disturbing each other

We didn't fancy memory foam mattresses because they can be quite warm where your body is against them. That's just my opinion though. go for what you like, and don't be shy about lying on beds in the position you go to sleep in- we don't all just lie straight out on our backs.:j Do draw the line at turning up in your nightwear and having a nap though!

DazedByTheLight

Alternatively you could buy a memory foam mattress topper. This goes on top of your regular mattress so offers the spring/foam combination. We got a 2" from Ebay for around £30 but general prices seem closer to £50.

kazzieg

kazzieg wrote: »

i always had a sprung mattress then decided i wanted a new bed. Splashed out on a superking with a memory foam mattress and i wouldnt go back to a spring mattress ever again.

Only had it since july but its got a 15 yr guarantee with it. Everything from the foam sagging to the cover ripping.

cam101

We were asking very similar things 6 months ago, having no idea really what sort to buy. We went up from double to king, and from sprung to pocket sprung. The pocket sprung is really comfortable- in our old one you could feel the springs like a xylophone! This one, if one of you rolls over, it doesn't affect the other person, whereas on old style spring mattresses you kind of sink in!

We laid on so many beds, listened to so much salesman stuff- but it was worth it as we now have the right bed for us.

Ps. personally I thought memory foam was awful, although I have a memory foam pillow which was a great investment.

Steve_xx

I reckon individual pocket sprung mattresses are the best. This due to the springs not being linked in the traditional mesh format. The advantage is that the springs support the individual better and they mould to the individual and there is no tendency to roll towards the middle of the bed.

There are many variations in these types of bed, ie some have more individual pockets springs than others, and some incorporate some memory foam. There is a school of thought that suggests that too many individual springs, though generally more expensive, result in weaker individual springs. So maybe 1000 to 1400 springs in a king size mattress would be considered enough.

I'm not a big fan of memory foam. Mainly because like polystyrene it is a petro-chemical derivative and I feel a bit concerned that the product may over a period of time deteriorate and thus may give off toxic fumes.

Bedsite.co.uk is a good site and you can purchase via Quidco which will rebate you 7%. There are other coupon websites available that might allow the use of a promo code to reduce your purchase further.

SHEILA54

My brother bought a memory foam topper for £150 but it has only lasted 18 months!