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After changing mattresses three times, I learned: 7 things not to do when choosing a mattress. Lessons learned from spending tens of thousands of dollars on a mattress

2024-07-31

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When buying a mattress, everyone will consider which type of mattress to buy.

Due to different mattress brands and materials, the prices can vary greatly.



For example, there are mattresses ranging from a few thousand yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. Many friends may not know how to choose.

I also have a deep understanding of mattress selection. When I buy a mattress again, I swear I will never choose these seven types of mattresses. I am not being pretentious, I am just fed up with them.

Which types of mattresses should not be bought?

1. Cheap latex mattress

It is not recommended to buy cheap latex mattresses.

In fact, latex mattresses are still very popular now, and many friends will consider latex mattresses. Some friends also leave messages asking whether latex mattresses are good.

Of course, if it is a pure natural latex mattress, it is indeed very good, but the price is very high.

Therefore, for those cheaper latex mattresses, they are generally not natural latex.



Most of these cheap latex mattresses have the following problems:

1. Basically, they are all synthetic latex.The natural latex content is very small. Some of these synthetic latex have odors, some are not environmentally friendly, and are harmful to health. It is not good to lie on it every day.

2. Latex mattresses tend to age and harden over time.In fact, for this point, everyone will see the pure latex pillow after using it for five or six years, such as yellowing, fading, and falling off.

3. The support of latex mattress is not very good.No matter which type of latex mattress you choose, you will find that it will sink when you lie on it. In fact, this is not very friendly to the spine.

Therefore, latex mattresses are generally not recommended for purchase because they are mostly synthetic and have average strength resistance.



2. Cheap coconut palm mattress

It is not recommended to buy those cheaper coconut palm mattresses.

Coconut coir mattress is also a common mattress at present, and it is filled with coconut coir.

The biggest advantage of coconut palm mattress is that it has better hardness and support.



However, due to the problem of internal filling materials, it will bring us a lot of troubles:

1. A coconut coir mattress that is too cheap will have a strong pungent smell.The harm to the human body is still relatively large, and most of these coconut palm mattresses are not environmentally friendly.

2. The mattress is easily affected by moisture.The reason is that the inner membrane of coconut palm has a high sugar content, which will breed bacteria and termites when it gets wet. This may cause itching on the back and even acne.

3. The breathability is poor and sleeping is uncomfortable.Because a lot of coconut coir is filled in very densely, the mattress is almost impossible to breathe, making people feel very uncomfortable.

Therefore, when buying coconut palm mattresses, you must buy hot-rolled ones, which are more expensive. Don't buy those that are particularly cheap.



3. Expensive mattresses

It is actually not recommended to buy expensive mattresses.

Although many of us understand the truth that you get what you pay for, is it true that expensive things are always better?

In fact, this is not the case. If you buy it at a high price, you may just be paying an IQ tax.

Some mattresses cost 4,000 to 5,000 yuan, some cost 10,000 to 20,000 yuan, and some even cost 40,000 to 50,000 yuan. So do you have to buy the most expensive one?

Why do you say that? In fact, this also depends on the processing technology and raw materials of the mattress.



For most mattresses, the general situation is as follows:

1. The production process of mattresses is basically similar.Because the structure of the mattress is generally simple. It is divided into the surface fabric layer, the middle filling layer, and the internal spring layer, which can be produced by most manufacturers.

2. The production processes and sleeping experiences of mattresses that cost several thousand yuan and tens of thousands of yuan are not much different.So, it feels like there is no difference when lying on it.

3. Mattresses also have a corresponding service life.For most mattresses, they usually start to age after about 8 years of use, becoming uncomfortable to sleep on, and generally need to be replaced.

So, when buying a mattress, it is enough to buy one that is reasonably priced. There is no need to pursue one that is too expensive because it will not bring any extra experience.



4. Mattresses under 1,000 yuan

When buying a mattress, it is not recommended to buy mattresses below 1,000 yuan.

Although I have mentioned above that it is not recommended to buy expensive mattresses, it is also not recommended to buy too cheap ones.

Because any mattress has its production costs, marketing costs, and so on.

The final price of the mattress we buy is the sum of all these costs, plus the corresponding profit.



Regardless of the type of mattress, it basically requires a corresponding production process to produce:

1. The price of raw materials.For example, a mattress is divided into the surface material, the filling material, and the spring structure material. The price of these raw materials added up to several hundred yuan.

2. Production costs.We need to assemble these materials for producing mattresses through machines to form the final mattress. This still requires workers to produce them, and the cost is at least one or two hundred yuan.

3. Finally, there is the cost of marketing.You need to rent a store and do advertising, and all of these combined will cost several hundred yuan.

Therefore, there must be something fishy about mattresses priced below 1,000 yuan, either they are cutting corners or have other problems, so try not to buy them.



5. Compressed mattress

When buying compressed mattresses, try to avoid them.

I have always believed that this type of compressed mattress is just a temporary mattress and cannot be used as a regular mattress at home.

Compressed mattresses, in appearance, are similar to sponge and latex mattresses.

When we buy them, the compressed mattresses are compressed together. After a package is delivered to our home, it unfolds and automatically absorbs air to form a mattress.



Then, this kind of mattress must have the following problems:

1. The hardness is far from enough.No matter which type of compression mattress, it is soft. It is extremely uncomfortable to lie on it, and it is very bad for the cervical spine over time.

2. Easy to deform.Because it is a compressed mattress, it will expand only after encountering air. Therefore, when we lie on it for a long time, this kind of mattress will be deformed.

3. Easy to age.Many compressed mattresses, generally after two or three years of use, you will find that they may become hard. In fact, this is because the surface of the material has changed, which is a sign of aging.

Therefore, for home mattresses, you must avoid this type of compressed mattress unless it is purchased for temporary use.



6. Mattresses that are too soft or too hard

When buying a mattress, also avoid mattresses that are too soft or too hard.

It is not recommended to buy mattresses that are too soft or too hard, regardless of the material or brand.

Because we buy mattresses to make it comfortable to lie on them. A mattress that is too soft or too hard will not be very comfortable.

Because of these different softness and hardness, the feelings they bring to the human body are different.



If the mattress is too soft or too hard, it will cause the following problems:

1. A mattress that is too soft can cause the spine to deform.Over time, it is extremely harmful to the body. Some friends feel back pain while sleeping, and this is actually the reason.

2. The mattress is too hard and it is uncomfortable to sleep on it.The comfort level at this time is also relatively poor, especially when sleeping on a hard mattress, it is better to sleep directly on the bed board.

3. A mattress that is too soft or too hard does not take into account the support for the human body and cannot achieve a comfortable support area.It will make it difficult for us to get enough rest and feel physically tired.

Therefore, in order to achieve a good sleep and a more comfortable experience, you should actually consider a mattress with moderate hardness and softness.



7. No-name mattresses

When choosing a mattress, it is not recommended to buy those mattresses from unknown brands.

Because there are many prices for mattresses on the market, ranging from a few hundred yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. There are even some that cost more than 100,000 or 200,000 yuan.

As for those expensive ones, there is really no need for us to buy them and there is no need to waste money.

However, it is also not recommended to buy those particularly cheap and unknown brand mattresses.



Because many unknown brand mattresses have the following problems:

1. The materials used are not environmentally friendly.Because we lie on the mattress every day, if the mattress is not environmentally friendly, all the pollutants will be absorbed into our body, which is very harmful to the body.

2. Poor quality.The most typical manifestation is that after a period of time, the mattress will start to split and the filling layer inside will be exposed. Some places may even collapse.

3. It is difficult to guarantee the quality of mattresses of unknown brands.For problems like the one mentioned above, it is difficult for us to find the corresponding place to protect our rights, and in the end we can only change the mattress.

Therefore, when buying a mattress, you should not buy those unknown brands, and you must not be greedy for cheapness. Try to buy a branded one with a moderate price.



When choosing a mattress, you must lie on it and try it out yourself, focusing on the softness and hardness. Then, smell it, touch it, and finally make a decision.

The 7 types of mattresses shared in this article are actually not recommended for you to buy. If you can avoid these mattresses, you can basically choose a mattress that suits you.

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