Buying A Memory Foam Mattress Topper
What is memory foam? Well no doubt everyone has heard of this amazing product. Memory Foam is the ultimate in sleeping comfort. The latex polyurethane foam conforms to the shape of your body while you sleep, providing the best comfort possible. It is temperature sensitive, and distributes pressure according to body heat and weight. If you are considering buying a memory foam mattress topper, then there are a few things you should look for while comparing products.
When comparing your memory foam mattress topper, it is important to know about density. You want a mattress topper with a density of 5lbs or more for best quality. In consumer tests with cheaper, lower density memory foam mattress toppers, the quality of the product wasn’t as good as a higher density topper. The product also doesn’t last as long as it should. Ones with a density of less than 5lbs should be avoided.
The mattress topper should be put on a mattress that is still in good shape. Buying a topper for a mattress that is old and sagging is a waste of money. The problem with poor quality mattress upon which to place your mattress topper should be obvious. Because the underlying mattress is in poor condition there is a good chance the topper won’t improve its comfort that much. These mattress toppers are actually meant to go on hard surfaces, so a sagging mattress will put more wear on it causing it to break down sooner. It would be a shame to go to the expense of purchasing a memory foam mattress topper and then not get the desired benefit from it.
So what you want to look for when shopping is a memory foam mattress topper with a density of no less than 5lbs, and preferably at least 3 inch thickness. These mattress toppers usually come in 2, 3, and 4 inch thickness. The thicker the topper, the longer it will last and the more comfortable it will be to sleep on.
With memory foam mattress, only the top 3 inches of it is memory foam. The rest of the mattress is polyurethane foam for firm support. So it doesn’t make sense to buy a memory foam mattress, when a mattress topper does the same job. Here are a couple of examples of good quality memory foam mattress toppers, backed by a 10 year warranty these are made to last.
Serta Ultimate 4 inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Prices start at $ 179.00
4 star rating
4 inch thick mattress topper with 4 lb density
Hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial.
Sensus 5lb Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Rated “Best Overall” by The Wall Street Journal March 24, 2006
Manufactured by Foamex with Variable Pressure Foaming (VPF)
Foamex backs Sensus with a 10-year warranty
Sample pricing :
Sensus 5lb 3” Double/Full $260.00
Sensus 5lb 3” Queen $315.00
Sensus 5lb 3” King $359.00
