The Pros And Cons To A Memory Foam Mattress
If you’re on the edge of getting a new mattress, these pros and cons of a memory foam mattress will help you make an informed decision.
The past few years have seen amazing expansion within the mattress industry. Both technological advancements and a shift to predominantly online sales are key reasons for this growth.
The days of huge mattress showrooms are over. Now, a mattress can be compactly boxed and delivered effortlessly to your door.
Since manufacturers are now able to sell these directly through their websites, costs have dropped considerably.
Offering a wide variety of models, each accommodating for different sleepers and with various luxuries, there is no better time to buy a mattress.
Part of this shift in the industry is a change in popularity. Whereas the innerspring, or coil, was once ubiquitous, the home favorite is now memory foam.
As glowing reviews increase for the mattresses with memory foam, they, in turn, decrease for the spring models.
Why Get A Memory Foam Mattress?
If you remain unaware of why people may be turning to visco-elastic support or are considering your own memory foam mattress, here are the pros to help you understand the appeal.
1. Offers Great Support
One of the major benefits of memory foam is its ability to support each part of the body evenly. The mattress contours to the shape of your body, adapting to each point of pressure.
2. Comfortable
No matter what position you prefer or are required to sleep in, the visco-elastic properties of the foam will comfort you. This is a huge advantage over an innerspring mattress that, due to their rigid design, impress their own shape upon your body.
3. Compact
Part of the reason mattress companies have been able to transfer so easily to online sales is the ability to compact and ship foam mattresses so well.
4. Robust
They are incredibly robust and have the potential to see little deterioration.
5. Durable And Offering Extended Guarantee
Many foam mattresses come with generous warranties offered by the manufacturer, often over ten years, because of the confidence in their lasting durability.
6. Keeps The Movement Local
Memory foam is also extremely effective at localizing movement. So, for instance, if you or your partner tend to fidget through the night, the movement will not transfer as easily to the other sleeper, which means a more restful night.
Cons Of Getting A Memory Foam Mattress
Here are the two reasons a memory foam mattress might not be the best option for you:
1. It Can Heat Up
One of the main initial criticisms of memory foam mattresses is the potential heat build-up.
Due to the nature of the foam, as it molds around your body, body heat is kept very close to the sleeper. This means that if you are prone to being hot during the night a memory foam mattress may exacerbate the issue.
However, recent developments, such as gel-infused top layers of foam, have shown that this is easily remedied.
If you are concerned about sleeping hot, speak to manufacturers about your options as memory foam mattresses are now well equipped to dissipate heat.
2. The Plastic Smell
The nature of plastic and foam, especially the type of polyether used in memory foam mattresses, is the initial smell.
In some cases, the mattress is packaged soon after production, which means that, upon unboxing, you will experience a strong smell of plastic.
This, however, is a relatively minor inconvenience and will disappear within a couple of days.
This article is not intended to influence you in any way to get a memory foam mattress, but just to showcase its benefits and drawbacks. Hopefully, this mini-guide will help you make a smart choice when it comes to your night comfort.
