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Unless you are sleeping under a rock, you’ve probably used a mattress at some point in your life. Beds have become a staple for most bedrooms in the USA, and they are often taken for granted, with little thought going into the materials and methods used to make them.
If you own an older mattress, or perhaps you got a hand-me-down mattress from an older sibling growing up, then you probably have some experience sleeping on an innerspring mattress. Innerspring mattresses are the traditional mattress that we all think of when someone says mattress.
The bouncy, sometimes cartoonishly lumpy mattress with the metal innerspring coils has graced bedrooms, tv shows, movies, cartoons, and all forms of media, becoming the de facto icon for sleeping surfaces. However, you may be surprised to learn that most modern mattresses are a bit different.
What makes innerspring beds different from the flashy new style mattresses being pedaled in mattress stores and across the internet? Is an innerspring mattress better or worse for your preferred sleep position? What are the pros and cons of the innerspring mattress?
At Furniture Fair, we’ve sold our fair share of mattresses, adjustable bases, mattress protectors, and other sleep accessories forover 55 years. We want to share some of our expertise with you to be more informed about mattresses and better prepared to shop with confidence.
If you are interested in learning more about the pros and cons of innerspring mattresses, keep reading. Your journey toward the perfect mattress may be on article closer to the end.
Let’s look at a few of the pros of innerspring mattresses and why one might be right for you. We will be looking at the potential sleep benefits and the materials that usually make an innerspring mattress.
If you are used to sleeping on an old-school innerspring mattress, the newer mattress designs may not feel like you remember. Innerspring mattresses have been around for years and offer that traditional feeling that you know and love.
Innerspring mattresses are the oldest, most commonly used mattress design out of thethree most common mattress types. Innerspring mattresses use a metal wire system combined with springs to create a support frame covered in fabric with cushioning material used on top of the mattress for extra support.
Compared to hybrid and memory foam mattresses, the innerspring mattress has a quilted, smoother-feeling top that usually comes in levels like, pillow top, plush, medium, or luxury firm. If you like the comfort and smooth feel and want to keep that feeling, then an innerspring mattress might be right for you.
Like the above topic, the lack of memory foam on an innerspring mattress depends entirely on your preferences. For some, the feeling of memory foam isn’t as comfortable as an innerspring mattress’s feeling.
Memory foam is a fabulous supportive material, but it is not for everyone. Memory foam can feel a bit more abrasive than standard mattress support materials, and cheaper memory foam can retain body heat which can beuncomfortable for hot sleepers.
Traditional mattresses tend to be more comfortable for back sleepers, while side sleepers tend to enjoy the relief of body pressure points that memory foam offers.
If you are a hot sleeper or if memory foam makes you feel uncomfortable, your best bet for a better night’s sleep may be an old-school innerspring mattress.
If you aren’t sure which one you like, visit a showroom near you or take Furniture Fair’sbedMATCH rest test to determine which mattress is best for your preferences and yourpreferred sleep position.
Another pro that many people like about innerspring mattresses is that the smoother surface and spring base made from steel coils make motion a bit less effort than other mattress types.
If you don’t like the motion transfer that memory foam provides, then the innerspring coil system might be for you.
In addition to more effortless movement, the pocket coil spring base offers support across the entire wireframe and spring system while also providing support for the body.
When combined with anadjustable base bed system, you will have the maximum support for your sleep experience.
If you hate that sinking feeling that some mattresses give you, an individually wrapped pocket coil frame might offer you some firmer support. The best way to test a mattress that you are looking at is to try one out in person at a mattress showroom.
Because an innerspring mattress is such a classic design, you are pretty much guaranteed to find one that willfit within your budget. Whilefinancing furniture may not be as difficult as many people think, knowing you can find an innerspring mattress atthe price you are looking to spend is a great bonus.
Remember that just because a mattress is a good deal does not mean it will last long. Cheaper beds will not last long as higher-priced beds will. Know thelongevity of your mattress at theprice point so that your bed lives up to your expectations.
Alright, now that you know the positive aspects of an innerspring mattress, let’s take a look at a few drawbacks you should consider before making a purchase. The best way to avoid regretting your mattress purchase is to know the potential cons and test it out in person.
The lack of memory foam comfort layers can be a drawback for anyone who prefers the feel and support of a memory foam mattress such asNectar orTempur-pedic. Innerspring mattresses have a very traditional feel.
If you like thecooling features or joint-supporting feeling of memory foam, then an innerspring mattress might not be best for your needs.
Consider trying a hybrid mattress if you prefer the support of both an innerspring and memory foam in your mattress. Hybrid mattresses contain both traditional mattress elements and modern memory foam mattresses, creating a unique blend of old-school and modern comfort available in all firmness options.
If you grew up watching cartoons or jumping on your parent’s queen-size bed, you’ve probably experienced the idea of a broken spring. Innerspring mattresses are prone to having springs break if too much pressure is applied or from gradual wear over time.
Contrary to what you may have thought, your parents weren’t miserable fun-crushers; they simply wanted their mattress to last longer, which meant no jumping time for you. If you have a little jumping gremlin of your own, maybe consider a mattress that doesn’t use innersprings.
This drawback mostly depends on the good, better, best ranking of the mattress you are looking to purchase. Because innerspring mattresses have been around for so long, there are many types available at varying quality levels.
Some innerspring mattresses use lesser quality materials to cut costs and maximize profit. A lower quality mattresswill be cheaper, but will not have the samelongevity as a mattress that uses better materials.
Keep in mind that if the price seems too good to be true, you may be sacrificing the mattress’s quality.
Now that you know the pros and cons of an innerspring mattress, you will be better prepared to decide whether one is right for your needs. Keep the information in this article in mind when the time comes to make a purchase.
Remember, innerspring mattresses have a very traditional feel, style, lack of memory foam padding, spring bases, and available at multiple price points. If you don’t like the feeling of memory foam, then an innerspring mattress may be your better option.
Avoid innerspring mattresses if you like memory foam’s support or if you want a mattress that won’t have breakable springs. Keep in mind that if the price seems way too good, then the quality may not be up to a good mattress’s standards.
If you are looking to enhance your bedroom with a new mattress or new furniture, consider Furniture Fair. We have been in business for over 50 years, and we have a wide variety of mattresses and we even carry sleeper sofas.
Visit us online for mattress reviews and ratings from every brand we carry. We have over 11 locations throughout the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Louisville areas, and we offer a wide variety of delivery options, including curbside delivery!
Visit us today and find out more about the innerspring mattress options available for you.
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