Finding the Perfect Fit: A Guide to Choosing the Right Mattress at Sleep EZ

Finding your perfect mattress has never been easier thanks to Sleep EZ mattress store in Tempe, Arizona. Our showroom offers clients the chance to preview, test, and explore a large variety of quality mattresses all in one place. At Sleep EZ, sleep should be easy, that’s why we’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you find your next mattress.

Key Factors in Choosing a Mattress

As individuals, we all have different sleep needs. In order to find the best mattress to fit one’s unique needs, it’s important to consider the following:

1. Find Your Desired Firmness-Mattresses range in firmness with options being soft, medium, firm, or even extra firm. The firmer the mattress the more support you will receive. Depending on your personal preference, sleep position, and any aches and pains you may be experiencing will help determine the firmness level that will best suit you.

• Soft mattresses are great for lightweight sleepers such as children or young adults—although anyone can choose a soft mattress! Because lightweight sleepers naturally don’t add too much pressure to the mattress, less firmness is needed to support their weight. Side sleepers who experience frequent pain in their hips or shoulders may also benefit from a soft mattress.
• Medium mattresses are typically more popular amongst buyers as it gives you additional support while still being softer than a firm mattress—a happy medium. Side, back, and combination sleepers can all benefit from a medium mattress as it adds enough support to keep your spine in alignment without being so firm that stress is added to your pressure points.
• Firm mattresses are typically recommended for stomach and back sleepers, as it will prevent sagging and alleviate pressure points. Because mattresses start to sag over a long period of time, firm mattresses tend to hold up longer than other firmness levels. For heavier sleepers, a firm mattress is usually recommended as it can distribute and support your weight evenly for a quality night of pain-free sleep.

1. Test Different Types of Mattresses-There are a variety of mattress structures and materials which offers different levels of comfort, price and durability:

• Innerspring-These mattresses have a base structure of steel coils. The quantity and position of coils vary by manufacturer and coils can either be encased, continuous, or in a helix shape. This affordable mattress is typically good for any sleeping position but can wear out and cause squeaks or creaks. While innerspring mattresses do offer breathability for temperature management, they do not isolate motion. This means moving and adjusting throughout the night will be felt by your sleeping partner and vice versa. 
• Memory Foam-Made from synthetic, high-density, viscoelastic foam, memory foam mattresses offer that “contoured hug” feel all night long. With a slow response time, you can get out of bed or toss and turn without disturbing your sleep partner. These mattresses tend to have a fairly long lifespan of roughly 10 years while using newer technology to address the previous issues of trapping heat. Now, majority of memory foam mattresses have cooling layers to counter the dense and heat trapping material. Memory foam does offer pressure relief and can be a good fit for side or back sleepers.
• Latex-Naturally derived from rubber trees, latex mattresses are sustainable, green, and at Sleep EZ, they are available in natural and organic options. Latex mattresses have the longest lifespan at roughly 15 years of use while providing pressure relief with a moderate contour for back, stomach, and side sleepers. Not only is movement isolated, but the natural cell structure of latex is open which promotes quality airflow and cool body temperatures throughout the night.
• Hybrid-For a lower price point, customers can get a hybrid latex mattress. These combination mattresses are typically built with innerspring coils and the buyers choice of either memory foam or latex layers. Although not as long lasting, hybrid options have a great value while providing support, comfort, and breathability thanks to the combination of materials.

1. If Applicable, Consider Your Sleep Partner-If you have a sleep partner, consider their comfort needs or look at the Sleep EZ latex mattresses that can be split into a left and right side for a more individualized experience without compromise. You may also want to consider movement isolation if you have a sleep partner and determine how important isolating your or their movement is throughout the night for a more peaceful sleep.
2. Address Additional Sleep Concerns-When purchasing a mattress, its also important to consider any other sleep concerns you may have. This will help narrow down your firmness and mattress type options. Sleeping hot, back or joint pain, and the desire for a more natural and sustainable product are just some of the common concerns that should be addressed prior to purchase.

The Sleep EZ mattress showroom in Tempe has a huge selection of mattresses to ensure everyone can find their perfect match. With bed in a box brands such as Leesa and Nectar, in addition to our top rated and completely customizable latex or hybrid mattresses, customers everywhere can find a mattress type in their desired firmness for ultimate support and easy sleep. Check out our inventory here.