The Mattress Buying Checklist: Everything to Consider Before You Pay

Getting the right mattress could mean the difference between waking up refreshed and energized or waking up regretting your decision. In a world full of mattress brands that promise the most comfortable mattress, the best mattress for sleeping, the perfect mattress that caters to your specific needs, sometimes making a decision can become overwhelming. That's why we have got you a comprehensive mattress buying checklist that will help you to get to your perfect bed mattress. And if you are looking for trusted comfort and quality in the UAE, you have come to the right place. 

As a market leader with more than 60 years, Kurlon is now in the UAE, offering a wide range of premium mattresses. Use the guide to identify what matters to you when it comes to a mattress. And then navigate your way to the Kurlon mattress that is made for your specific requirements. 

Understand your sleeping needs.

The first step to getting to your perfect mattress is to understand your sleeping needs. It is only when you evaluate your preference that you narrow down your options for a bed mattress. And the best way to find out your sleeping needs is to understand your sleeping position. Sleeping position tells you which mattress will be the perfect one for you. 

• Side sleepers: these types of sleepers have their entire body weight on either side of the body, creating pressure points in their shoulder and lower back areas. These two parts of the body need support while sleeping, and also to have their backs aligned. Such sleepers should sleep on a soft mattress, as it will ensure body contouring, giving pressure point relief to these areas. 

• Stomach sleepers: such sleepers create pressure points on the stomach area that may adversely affect the lumbar area of their backs. The best type of bed mattress for them is a firm mattress. It will not only give support to the body but will also keep the spine aligned. 

• Back sleepers: these types of sleepers have their entire body weight equally distributed throughout their body. The perfect mattress for them is a firm mattress that takes care of the spinal alignment of the body. 

Choose the right mattress type. 

Now that you know which firmness level will suit you the best, it is important to know what bed mattress options you have across various categories. 

• Memory foam mattress: this technology of bed mattresses comes directly from NASA. What was once used in the spacecraft has now been introduced in the mattress industry as a body contouring foam. This home provides the best body contouring, especially to the body’s pressure points. While the firmness level of the mattress may vary depending on the combinations of foams used in the mattress, a memory foam generally makes up a soft mattress or a medium firm feel mattress. This type of mattress is best suited for side sleepers and back sleepers. 

• Coir mattress: this type of mattress has been around for quite some time because of its temperature regulation feature and provides a robust base to the mattress. A coir mattress is generally firm to medium firm in feel. This type of bed mattress is best suited for back and stomach sleepers. 

• Spring mattress: This type of mattress is known for its motion isolation feature. The firmness level of this mattress can vary depending on the combination of materials used to make up the mattress. However, this type of bed mattress is great for spinal alignment as it gives elevated support to the body. This is the best type of mattress for people sharing a bed. 

• Latex foam mattress: this is the most versatile bed mattress that you can ever have. It is made up of both natural and synthetic materials. Natural latex foam is derived from rubber sap, and the synthetic is chemically manufactured in industries. This type of mattress has excellent breathability and resilience. It gives some medium firm feel to the mattress and is great for back as well as side sleepers. Along with that, it facilitates air flow through the mattress, regulating the temperature, which is crucial especially in warm places like the UAE. 

Know the size of your required mattress 

While choosing a mattress for sleeping, it is important that you take the dimensions of the mattress as accurately as possible. If you already have a bed frame, then measuring the size using amazing tape before you go out to choose your mattress is very important. However, if this is the first time you are buying a mattress, then it is important that you take the 1:3 ratio into consideration. The ratio says that the size of the bed mattress or the bed frame should be one-third of the size of the room. This allows for a lot of space to move around and makes room for other essential furniture like a dresser, nightstands, a wardrobe, a study table, etc.

Check breathability and hygiene.

It is often observed that the UAE’s warm climate makes heat retention a major concern especially during the summer season. Places with such climate conditions make it difficult to have a cool sleep. In such cases a bed mattress with a proper air ventilation system or breathable foams becomes a necessity. 

Hygiene is another important factor when it comes to buying a brand-new mattress. Since mattresses are tightly knit materials, the chances of them attracting dust particles and moisture are very high. It is important that the mattress is infused with hypoallergenic materials or is equipped with anti-dust mite technology and anti-microbial covers. This makes the bed mattress safe, especially for those who are prone to respiratory problems and children.

Understand its warranty and trial period 

Buying a mattress is not just an expense but an investment. And investment in your sleep quality, which ensures your productivity during the day. So before buying a bad mattress, you must take its warranty period into consideration. The longer the warranty period, the more reliable the bed mattress is. When you visit Kurlon's UAE site, you will find many products that have a warranty period ranging from 10 years to 20 years. 

Along with that, the trial period should also be taken into consideration. If the bed mattress that you are committing to is not the one that takes care of your specific sleeping requirements, then you have the right to return it and get the one made for you. As far as Kurlon UAE is concerned, we offer easy return and exchange within ten calendar days from the date of purchase. This is enough time for a person to test a mattress and understand whether it is the one for them or not.

Conclusion

A bed mattress is not really a piece of furniture, but your daily recharge station. So, before you make a choice of a mattress for sleeping you must be well equipped with all the necessary knowledge of mattresses. Use this guide as a checklist and tick off the pointers as you go forward to find your perfect mattress. And whether you are upgrading a bedroom or shopping for your family members in the UAE, remember Kurlon has all the types of mattresses that you would ever need. With its experience, innovation, and a long lineup, Kurlon is in the UAE to help you sleep deeply and comfortably.