3 essential tips for choosing the right mattress
We spend around a third of our lives asleep, yet buying a mattress often takes ten minutes in a noisy store. To avoid backache when you wake up in the morning, here are the key points to check before you pull out your credit card.
1. Firmness: a question of morphology
There’s a common misconception that a mattress has to be very hard on the back. It’s not true. The aim is to maintain the spine.
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Small build: Choose a soft base to avoid pressure points.
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Medium build: Firm support is ideal.
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Large: Choose very firm support to avoid the “bowl” effect.
2. Choosing the right technology
The choice of material depends on your habits and perspiration.
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Memory foam: Perfect for those who move little, it offers a protective cocoon. Be careful, it keeps you warm.
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Pocket springs: The ultimate in sleeping independence. If your partner moves, you feel nothing.
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Latex: Naturally hypoallergenic and highly breathable, this is the durable choice par excellence.
3. Never buy without testing (really)
Testing a mattress for 2 minutes with your coat on your back is pointless. Choose brands that offer a “100-night trial”. It takes about three weeks for the body to get used to new bedding, and that’s the only way to know if you’ve made the right choice.
