Orange County mattress: What are the types that best suit your needs?
Sleeping is a luxury, as some might call it. In this very fast paced world, everyone is always moving, running to work, beating deadlines, doing chores, seeing friends. At the end of the day, we retire to our homes, some directly to bed. Did you have good sleep? Did you have enough sleep? Did you have comfortable sleep? Having the perfect mattress contributes to a well-rested body and mind.
Below are the types of mattresses that you can find around the market. Carefully read so you know what you will buy on your next purchase.
Memory Foam
This is a polyurethane material that is sensitive to pressure and temperature. Memory foam was originally made for NASA airplane seats in the mid-1960s, then was used as cushioning to helmets and shoes, and also found its use in the medical field, and now well is known for foams and mattresses. Memory foam molds to the body in response to heat and pressure evenly distributes body weight. It then returns to its original shape once you remove the pressure.
Latex
This type of mattress is made of a more natural material compared to the memory foam as it’s made from rubber that comes from trees. They are also one of the healthiest and most eco-friendly materials you can find in mattresses and provide the most support and comfort.
Pillow top
A pillow top mattress feature additional layer of padding stitched right on top of the mattress. This layer can be made from a variety of fiber and foam materials. The pillow top produces heat and very good during a winter season. The life span may be shorter (1-3 years) because of sagging, although the severity of sagging depends on the weight of the person sleeping on it.
Hybrid Mattress
Hybrid mattresses are a combination of inner spring based mattresses and memory foam or latex. Hybrid mattresses allow sleepers to experience the best in both support and comfort.
Orthopedic
As the name suggests, Orthopedic mattresses are designed to support the joints, back, and overall body. Orthopedic mattresses have been influenced by the medical study of orthopedics which focuses on disorders or deformities of the spine and joints.
Bamboo and Organic
Made from memory foam, a bamboo mattress can help aide spinal issues causing back neck and shoulder pain by relieving pressure points. The bamboo element helps aid night time breathing and relieve allergies. If you are into the –eco-friendly side, you should try this one but it doesn’t come cheap.
Now that you’ve read about different choices for mattresses, it’s time to scout out the best store you can shop. All the types of foam I listed above can be found at a reputable Orange County mattress store.
