If you are on the lookout for a cheap mattress, it will only end up being cheap if you really needed to buy a new mattress in the first place; so your first step in this process is determining whether or not you really need to get a cheap mattress.

Often the fact that your cheap discount mattress needs replacing is quite obvious, your old cheap queen mattress might be sagging in the middle, making strange noises when you lie on it, the fabric might be worn in places or your coils have started to stick out from the base. If you notice any of these signs you can be pretty certain that it’s time to get your check book out, but what about if the signs are not quite so obvious, how do you then know if your bed is stealing your sleep? Take a look at these questions and it will help you decide:

1. Is your mattress uncomfortable to sleep on?

2. Do you wake up in the morning stiff or sore?

3. Are you sleeping less well than you used to on the same cheap king mattress?

4. When you apply a little pressure with your hands, does your cheap matress feel lumpy?

5. Have you had your best nights sleep in ages somewhere else (in a hotel for example)?

6. Are your mattresses more than 7 years old?

7. Do you wake up when the person who shares you bed moves in their sleep?

8. Do you wake up more tired now than when you first bought the mattress?

9. Did you buy a dirt cheap mattress last time without considering the quality, and now you regret it?

There are many reasons you might need a new mattress now. It may just be because your mattress is showing signs of age and is obviously worn out, but equally it could be because you have changed since you bought the mattress. If you have put on a good deal of weight, what was once comfortable may not be so any longer, as we get older our bodies change and so does our requirements in a cheap mattress.

If you answered yes to more than a couple of the questions above, chances are that it is time to start looking for a new cheap mattress online. Don’t put off this task, sleep is vitally important to your health, your body needs a great nights sleep to replace all the energy it has used today.

You don’t need to pay a fortune to get your self a great mattress, but you will need a little information in order to work your way through the brand names and jargon to find a cheap Sealy mattress, a cheap Simmons mattress or any quality cheap mattress to suit your needs.

There are many individual features of a mattress that can affect the comfort and quality of your sleep, that it’s easy for things to get quite confusing. Luckily though there are just 3 main points, and if you keep them in mind, it will be more than enough information to allow you to get yourself a great mattress and a great deal all in one.

~ Coil count

~ Type of coil

~ Fabric

Before I move on and talk about these 3 points I just want to talk a little about the foundation or box spring. The foundation or box spring is what supports cheap discount mattresses; a foundation is just a rigid wooden or steel frame that your mattress sits on, while a box spring is basically the same thing only it has a built-in shock absorber in the form of a spring system that will give added support.

There’s a lot of conflicting advice about whether to buy a new box spring when you buy a new mattress, the retailers will always say you should, but if your budget is tight you can probably get away without it. Your new mattress will last longer if you can make the investment though – a steel reinforced box spring is best.

Coil Count

A general rule of thumb when it comes to the number of coils in a mattress is the more springs the better. Generally speaking a mattress with 800 springs would offer much more support than one with 350 springs, although it’s not always the case, if you remember this ‘rule’ you won’t go too far wrong. You can get up to 1000 springs in a mattress, but you don’t need that many for it to be an excellent choice.

Type of coil

There are a few different types of coil springs; hour glass springs, continuous coil springing and pocket springs and each one has its pros and cons:

1. Hour-glass refers to the shape of the spring, and these springs tend to compress quite easily when the mattresses are new. Over time this type of mattress will become firmer as the coils compress, and they are not as long-lasting as other types of mattresses. You will be able to get some great deals on this type of cheap mattress.

2. Continuous springing refers to the way the coils are manufactured from a single length of wire. Because this type of spring tends to be made from thicker wire, they provide more support than the hour-glass coils, and tend to last longer as well.

3. Pocket spring derives its name from the way the spring is made. Each spring is made in its own fabric pocket and, unlike hour-glass or continuous springs, functions independently of the other springs around it. This means that as weight is applied to one part of the mattress, it is only that isolated area that moves – these mattresses are particularly good for married couples because your partner will be less affected by your movements.

Fabric

Your mattresses fabric must do 2 things; it must add comfort and must be durable enough so that the mattress lasts. You can get everything from polyester right through to genuine silk as an outer cover, they all have their merits and will be durable enough for normal use. Go with your instincts here, if it feels right it probably will be right for you.

This is intended as general advice to help you choose a new mattress, there are other factors to take in to account such as cost and comfort. Before you make your decision, it’s a good idea to sit down at your coffee table or your cane conservatory furniture, pour yourself a drink, and run through all the options you’ve read through above before you visit the store to buy. When you do eventually visit the store, if you ask the salesperson a few questions based on what I’ve outlined here, he’ll be less likely to try off-loading a substandard mattress on you simply because he will realize you know a little about what you a talking about. The best thing you can do when you are searching for a cheap mattress, is spend some time to try out each of the mattresses you are interested in.

The first thing you need to do when you are searching for a cheap mattress is research. A the very least, before you ever set foot in to a mattress store, you should know the maximum you want to spend (that should be easy), an idea of the type of mattress you are interested in – memory foam, pocket spring or pillow top etc, and you should have a enough knowledge about mattresses in general so that you can make the sales person aware that you know what you are talking about. That way they will know they have to work a bit harder for your business and they won’t just try to sell you the mattress with their highest mark-up.

Always take a notebook with you when you go mattress shopping, you can note down the details of each mattress you look at, and refer back to where you found it. It also helps focus the sales person’s mind so that they know you are serious about this. And remember, every price you get quoted first is negotiable – don’t be shy about this aspect of your purchase, the sales person will expect you to haggle.

Never buy a cheap mattress in the first store you visit, and don’t be frightened to tell the sales person that they are more expensive than other stores you have been to. A good sales person will never give you their best price straight off, if they did, they wouldn’t be able to lower the price to get your business, and don’t forget, they will expect to have to do that!

Try shopping alone, if you can get a good deal on a cheap mattress but then say you will need to get your partner to try the mattress first, the sales person will often offer you an even sweeter deal just to get you to buy while you are there – they hate you leaving the store because most people never go back. If they offer you a better deal and you still want your partner to try the mattress, tell them a time when you will be back and they should still honor the better price they’ve given you.

Before you start to negotiate on price, check out delivery charges, as these are sometimes inflated after a deal has been struck to claw back some margin. But there’s no point haggling over the price until you made your final decision on your mattress brand, model and style. If you do, you risk ending up making your decision based on the deal on offer rather than the comfort of the mattress you’ve chosen – this mattress is a big investment and you will have it for a long time, so comfort should always be the deciding factor.

If you follow these tips and are persistent, you can save yourself hundreds on find yourself a new cheap mattress. One final tip, always be prepared to walk out of the store if you can’t get the deal you want, the last thing the sales person wants is to lose a deal because they won’t earn any commission if you do.

If you’ve found yourself a really great deal on a cheap mattress, you will want it to last for as long as possible. There are a number of simple steps you can take to ensure your new mattress stays in tip top shape for many years to come:

1. Unwrap your new mattress as soon as it is delivered. Mattresses don’t like moisture and if you leave it covered for any length of time it can get damp and start to rot.

2. Protect your new mattress with covers – buy yourself a washable mattress cover to help protect your investment form stains. It will add to the cost initially, but will pay for itself many times over in the long run. Mattress covers are also good if you suffer from allergies.

3. Don’t use plastic sheets or covers to protect your new mattress, this will prevent air circulating around the mattress and can lead to condensation and even rot.

4. Give your new mattress some air – it’s not pleasant to think about, but we all sweat at night. For that reason you should throw your bedding back every morning to allow your mattress to breathe and allow the perspiration to dissipate.

5. Rotate and flip your new mattress regularly – Every time you change your bedding you should rotate or flip your mattress, this prevents excess wear on one surface and helps the filling settle evenly when it is new.

6. Remember your last rotation or flip – a good way to remember the position your mattress was in the last time you flipped it is to number each corner of your new mattress with a marker pen. So you would mark 1 and 2 on diagonally opposite corners of one side, flip your mattress over and write 3 and 4 in the same places on the other side. This way all you need to do is make sure the next number is in the top or bottom left hand corner each time you flip or rotate the mattress.

7. Every so often it makes good sense to vacuum your new mattress; this will remove any dust or debris.

8. Don’t let the kids bounce on your new mattress – if they keep doing it, buy them a trampoline!

A good new cheap mattress can last you for up to ten years or more. If you follow these few simple tips, will keep your new cheap mattress in good shape and it will serve you well for many years to come.

A good night’s sleep is as essential to you as a good diet and regular exercise. Without it, you are more likely to get stressed, be irritable, have a weakened immune system and lack concentration throughout the day. If you have bought yourself a brand new cheap mattress, got yourself some new flannel sheets, and you are still not sleeping well, you need to make some other changes.

Whatever reason you are missing out on a good night’s, there are some changes you can make that will help you get the best nights sleep possible. Here are some tips to help you maintain a healthy sleep cycle as recommended by The Better Sleep Council:

1. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even at weekends if possible – that way your body ‘learns’ when it should be asleep and when it should be awake.

2. Develop a relaxing bedtime routine for your self – this might include soaking in a hot bath or hot tub, reading a book or listening to some relaxing music.

3. At night your bedroom should be quiet, dark, cool and comfortable for you to get a good night’s rest, so try to create an environment that is conducive to sleep.

4. Your bedroom should be for sleep or sex only – don’t take work related reading to bed with you, and take the television or computer out of the bedroom all together.

5. Don’t eat within 2 hours of your regular bedtime – if you eat too late at night, your body doesn’t have time to digest the food and this can disturb your sleep.

6. Regular exercise is crucial to your overall well-being, and can help you to sleep better. Try to finish your exercise routine at least 2 or 3 hours before your regular bedtime.

7. Avoid stimulants close to your bedtime – Alcohol, nicotine or caffeine can contribute to poor sleep patterns. Nicotine and caffeine (in the guise of coffee, tea or chocolate) can keep you awake or disrupt your sleep, and if you drink alcohol before bedtime, the chances are you will need the bathroom in the middle of the night.

8. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillow.

Some of these points might not apply to you, but if you can make one or two changes it could have a dramatic effect on your sleeping pattern. If you follow these simple tips and get yourself a good quality cheap mattress, there should be nothing to prevent you sleeping like a baby – and speaking of babies, don’t forget your children, they need a good quality mattress as well and if you combine that with a car bed, you’ll make bedtime fun as well as restful and comfortable.

Thank you for visiting The Cheap Mattress Review. We have set out to organize as much information as possible that will help you to learn more about choosing the best mattress to suit your needs.

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