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Memory foam is made from something called viscoelastic foam. Memory foam mattresses<\/a> conform closely to your curves and cradle your body. In a sense, they \u201cremember\u201d your body\u2014hence the name memory foam\u2014and slowly spring back into shape once you move or get out of bed.<\/p>\nMemory foam is popular because it\u2019s good at distributing your body weight and thus easing pressure points. It\u2019s a good option for people who struggle with joint pain or body pain. These beds are available in several different firmness levels, so it is easy to find a memory foam bed with the right firmness for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n Traditional memory foam is petroleum-based, and a common complaint with memory foam is that it traps heat and off-gas. Memory foam gets warm because the material was designed to soften when in contact with heat, and its dense structure is also quite prone to trapping body heat.<\/p>\n Today, memory foam is often infused with cooling materials such as copper, graphite, or gel to offset the heat retention. We suggest searching for CertiPUR-US\u00ae certified memory foam mattresses because they don\u2019t contain harsh chemicals and won\u2019t off-gas.<\/p>\n A memory foam bed has a price range between $500 and $1500, and most memory foam beds last roughly 7 to 10 years.<\/p>\n Unlike a spring mattress\u2014which contains continuous coils\u2014hybrid beds contain individually pocketed steel coils. The coils are not connected, allowing for better support, motion isolation, and edge support. Wrapping the coils in fabric minimizes potential noise from the springs and prevents them from breaking through the mattress.<\/p>\n Rather than a pillow top from cotton or wool, a comfort layer made from foam has less motion transfer and offers more pain relief. Foam is also more durable, so it won\u2019t go flat or soft quickly.<\/p>\n As one of the pricier beds on the list, hybrid mattresses usually cost between $750 to $2500. Still, the average hybrid mattress only lasts 6 to 7 years.<\/p>\n Although innerspring mattresses<\/a> are a popular choice today, they have a low satisfaction rate. The comfort layer is too thin to relieve pressure, and the coils cause a lot of motion transfer and sagging. Innersprings are affordable, but since they don\u2019t last long, they end up costing you more money in the long run.<\/p>\n As far as quality, memory foam, hybrid, and latex mattresses reign supreme compared to innerspring mattresses.<\/p>\n An innerspring mattress can cost anywhere from $100 to $1000 based on the size of the bed. As for its lifespan, an innerspring bed lasts between 5 to 7 years.<\/p>\n Natural mattresses are typically safer for your home as they don\u2019t contain harsh chemicals that can irritate allergies. There are two types of natural latex\u2014Talalay and Dunlop\u2014and the difference between the two lies in the manufacturing process. Dunlop is cheap to produce, firm, and durable, so it\u2019s usually the support foam for latex mattresses. Talalay is soft and breathable, so it makes for a great comfort foam.<\/p>\n Both Dunlop and Talalay latex are natural products and safe for your home. You may come across synthetic and blended latex mattresses, but they aren\u2019t as durable as natural latex and contain harmful chemicals.<\/p>\n Natural latex mattresses can start as low as $700 and go up to $5000 or more. Although they are expensive, natural latex mattresses last 12 to 15 years.<\/p>\n Lots of mattresses only contain poly-foam for certain layers of their mattresses\u2014such as a base or transition layer\u2014rather than making a mattress entirely of poly-foam. Those mattresses often feature latex or memory foam as the comfort layers.<\/p>\n Sometimes, poly-foam can contain potentially harmful chemicals. As with memory foam beds, we recommend looking for a poly-foam mattress that is CertiPUR-US\u00ae certified<\/a> to ensure your bed is safe.<\/p>\n Poly-foam mattresses cost between $100 to $1200 on average. Poly-foam mattresses only last between 6 to 7 years, but modern poly-foam mattresses are becoming increasingly durable.<\/p>\n Waterbeds fell out of popularity due to their maintenance needs. The beds are heavy, prone to leaks, and are difficult to fill. While you could technically fill the water chamber outside, which seems more convenient, waterbeds weigh hundreds of pounds once they\u2019re filled.<\/p>\n Although waterbeds aren\u2019t as popular as they once were, they still exist today. Sleeping on a waterbed is therapeutic and pain-relieving. Waterbeds contain heaters, so you can heat or cool the water as needed, a benefit for pain sufferers.<\/p>\n Waterbeds have a wide range of prices, starting as little as $50 up to $2000 or more. While waterbeds can technically last 20 years, they are also prone to breaking, which shortens their lifespan dramatically.<\/p>\n See also waterbed vs air mattresses<\/a>.<\/p>\n Airbeds became popular because they\u2019re easy to transport and easy to set up\u2014you simply fill the mattress with air when needed and deflate it and tuck it away when it\u2019s not in use. Also, while cheap airbeds are popular when traveling or hosting guests, high-quality air mattresses work well as an everyday bed.<\/p>\n Air mattresses generally cost between $50 to $450 depending on the quality and size of the bed. Most air beds come with an air pump, but if not, a simple air pump costs between $10 to $100. Air beds usually last 5 to 10 years depending on how well you care for them.<\/p>\n Sleeping on a memory foam mattress should not make your back hurt unless you\u2019re on the wrong firmness for your sleeping position. If you are experiencing back pain when sleeping on a memory foam mattress, it\u2019s unlikely due to the type of mattress you have. Rather than the type of mattress, it\u2019s more likely the mattress is the wrong firmness for you\u2014too soft or too firm\u2014sagging, low-quality, overly thin, or paired with an incompatible frame.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t No, the type of mattress you have plays no part in its firmness level. Although mattresses have different feels, this isn\u2019t the same as their firmness levels.<\/p>\n All types of mattresses come in a variety of firmnesses ranging from extra-soft to extra-firm. Waterbeds and airbeds don\u2019t come in a variety of firmnesses. Instead, adjusting their firmnesses comes down to the amount of water or air you add to the beds.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Choosing the best mattress type for you comes down to your personal preferences, so there\u2019s no one best mattress.<\/p>\n The best mattress<\/a> for you will depend on your budget and what you need from your bed. If you need more bounce and breathability, we suggest looking into a hybrid or latex bed. However, if you want lots of pressure and pain relief, try out a memory foam or latex bed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Hotels commonly have mattresses custom-made for their rooms. Hotels often feature memory foam mattresses, innerspring mattresses, and hybrid mattresses, but this varies from hotel to hotel.<\/p>\n With this in mind, it\u2019s not just the mattress that makes hotel beds feel so great. They use high-quality bedding<\/a>, pillows<\/a>, blankets, and sometimes even plush mattress toppers. At hotels, the staff washes the sheets and blankets between every guest, and they regularly clean the mattress and pillows.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPros of Memory Foam<\/h3>\n
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Hybrid<\/h2>\n
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Hybrid mattresses<\/a> contain pocketed coils and at least three inches of comfort foam, the most common are latex and memory foam hybrids<\/a>. The coil layer improves air circulation throughout the mattress while the cushioning comfort layers ease pressure points.<\/p>\nPros of Hybrids<\/h3>\n
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Innerspring<\/h2>\n
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Traditional innerspring mattresses have existed since the 1800s and are still popular today. They contain a continuous steel coil support system (all the coils are connected to each other), while the top layer\u2014a pillow top or Euro top<\/a>\u2014is made from materials such as foam, cotton, wool, or down. Innerspring mattresses are responsive and cool, but they do sag quickly because of the coil layer.<\/p>\nPros of Innersprings<\/h3>\n
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Latex<\/h2>\n
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Latex foam is an all-natural mattress option made from the sap of rubber trees. The result is a buoyant, breathable, and pressure-relieving bed. Latex is similar to memory foam<\/a> in that it contours closely to relieve pressure points.<\/p>\nPros of Latex<\/h3>\n
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Poly-Foam<\/h2>\n
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Poly-foam, or polyurethane foam, is a name encompassing many different types of synthetic foams. Many mattress companies develop proprietary blends of poly-foam, allowing brands to offer high-quality mattresses at a reasonable price. These proprietary foams are cool, pressure-relieving, and supportive, like memory foam or latex.<\/p>\nPros of Poly-Foam<\/h3>\n
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Waterbed<\/h2>\n
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Although waterbeds seem like a relic of the 80s, they\u2019ve existed for thousands of years in different forms. The waterbeds you know today are vinyl mattresses filled with water. Of course, you\u2019re not just resting on a cold vinyl bag. The mattresses have soft mattress covers and look like any regular mattress.<\/p>\nPros of Waterbed<\/h3>\n
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Airbed<\/h2>\n
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Airbeds are blow-up mattresses, but they\u2019re not all low-quality. Air mattresses are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bags full of air. Still, high-quality air beds look no different than a regular mattress and some even contain foam layers for extra support.<\/p>\nPros of Airbed<\/h3>\n
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Does memory foam make your back hurt?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Does the type of mattress impact firmness?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
What type of mattress is best?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
What type of mattresses do 5-star hotels use?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
What is an adjustable bed?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t