What Do I Need to Know Before Buying a Mattress?

Types

• Types of traditional mattresses include spring beds, memory foam beds, water beds, and air beds. You can also find mattresses that feature controls that allow you to adjust the firmness and position of your bed.
  
  

Size

• Sizes of mattresses include twin, full, queen and king. You can also find twin and full mattresses that are extra long. A twin bed measures 39 inches in width and 75 inches in length, and a California king-size bed measures 72 inches in width and 84 inches in length.
  
  

Testing

• Before purchasing a mattress, you should lie on the floor model to ensure that your body is comfortably supported. If another person shares your bed, have that person test the mattress with you.
  
  

Considerations

• Before purchasing a mattress, you need to ensure it will fit comfortably in your bedroom so you have enough room to access your dresser. If you have an existing bed frame and bed spring, you need to buy the same size mattress you had previously.