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Getting a restful night’s sleep can be difficult if your mattress is old, sagging, and uncomfortable. Because the replacement is an investment, you want to be sure you’re getting a model that fits your preferences and sleep style. The guide below offers three tips for helping you find the perfect fit when you visit a mattress store.

How to Test a Mattress Before You Buy It

1. Keep the Common Mattress Types in Mind

While a mattress store employee can help you find the type you’re looking for, it helps to know some terminology before you go shopping. Innerspring mattresses are just what the name implies—cushioned with springs inside. Memory foam mattresses are made of soft foam that molds to your body’s shape when you lie down. A hybrid mattress uses springs in the base layer and tops the mattress with latex or memory foam.

2. Get Comfortable

mattress storeIt might feel strange at first, but any good mattress store will let you test one by lying down as you normally would. Find the position you naturally sleep in and lie there for a few minutes. Is it too firm? Does it give too much? Roll side to side, and if you’ll be sharing the bed with a partner, have them test it alongside you. You should devote at least 10-15 minutes to testing each mattress, giving your body time to fully experience it.

3. Ask About Trial Periods

An in-store test can help you narrow down your options, but you won’t really know whether a mattress is a fit until you’ve had the chance to sleep on it for a few nights. When you choose a mattress store, ask whether they have a return policy or not. Many sellers will allow you to use a mattress for a trial period, anywhere from a few weeks to 90 days. If you’re not satisfied, returning it is as easy as paying a minor restocking fee.

 

Ready to find the mattress of your dreams? Visit America’s Mattress in Middletown, NY, for a premium selection of memory foam, hybrid, and innerspring mattresses. Their helpful staff will guide you as you search. Learn more about their inventory online, and call (845) 342-6749 to speak to a team member and ask questions. 

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