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How to Buy a Memory Foam Mattress. The days of counting sheep ended when a new generation
of mattresses using memory foam technology improved beauty rest. Before you buy one,
make like Goldilocks and test different models until you find one that's just right. You
will need Mattress store Salesperson and time. Step 1. Go to your local mattress store and
start trying out the mattresses. Comfort rules when you buy a memory foam mattress, so listen
to the salesman's spiel, read the labels, but above all, take time to stretch out and
see how it feels. Many people with back pain report memory foam's conforming quality allows
for better sleep. Step 2. Consider the warmth factor before buying. Memory foam mattresses
retain body heat, which may affect your comfort level. Step 3. Look at density levels, keeping
in mind that high-quality memory foam mattresses usually have a density rating of four pounds
or higher. The denser the foam the less your body will sink. Side-sleepers may especially
benefit from memory foam mattresses which enhance spine alignment. Step 4. Sniff the
mattress for chemical odors often associated with memory foam mattresses. Odors should
fade within a few weeks, if you are willing to give it the time. Step 5. Ask about hypoallergenic
or antibacterial models if you suffer from allergies. Step 6. Prepare to open the wallet
wide to purchase a memory foam mattress, expecting a high-quality queen-size mattress to run
up to $2,000. Step 7. Add a less expensive memory foam topper to an existing mattress
if you're not ready to shell out the big bucks. When you finally get that perfect mattress
or topper home, look forward to years of sweet dreams. Did you know Memory foam was designed
for NASA to improve airplane seat cushioning.