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The Essentials Of Buying A New Bed 

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A good bed is a fundamental requirement for your wellbeing. For most of us, a bed is also a long-term investment. Like all investments, it should enhance your quality of life. 

Treat the purchase of your mattress and base as seriously as if you are buying a new car.  

Choosing the Right Mattress

Making the appropriate decision is the difference between whether or not you get a good night’s sleep. The quality of your mattress set determines whether or not you awake well rested. Sleep quality affects the health of both your body and mind. Feeling refreshed first thing in the morning sets the tone for your day, every day. Your mood and productivity depend on it. It is, therefore, crucial to take the required time to pick the mattress that is perfect for you. 

Do Your Research

Your needs are unique, and there is a mattress that is ideal for you. Modern advances in technology extend to mattress design as well. Take into consideration whether or not you have a specific requirement or preference. Do you prefer a very firm mattress? Are you particularly tall? Do you need a bed that comes with anti-allergy features? 

It is imperative that you do your research. In this way, you will be well equipped to decide on the mattress that best fits your unique list of criteria. There is a great variety of beds on the market. The unprepared person can experience overwhelm. Arming yourself with the requisite information before you go shopping will ease your decision-making process.  

Where to Shop

If you are well prepared, you will already have a brand and a model or two in mind. Choose a reputable store that specialises in mattresses as opposed to bargain buys. Your focus ought to be quality and durability if you wish your investment to stand the test of time. It is best to buy a well-known brand with a history of years of technological research.

If you shop online, make sure that the online store has a 100 day Comfort Trial and Cancellation policy.

If you have a partner, it is naturally best to view the available choices together. Ensure that you are both clued up as to the relevant terminology. Knowing what you are looking for is what matters first and foremost. Understanding what the salesperson is talking about is another distinct advantage.

Test Your Mattress in Person

Do you already know without a doubt which set will provide the perfect nightly rest for you? Unless that is the case, it is best not to shop online. It is ideal to scrutinise and test the benefits of your options first hand.  

Feel free to take all the time you need in the store. Lie down on the bed in your favourite sleeping positions. Ascertain whether the firmness and bounce are to your liking. Be prepared to pay a bit extra for a bed that provides more of what works for you.  

The Return Policy

TAscertain whether or not the plan includes a full refund. If this is not the case, then you would be expected to exchange your mattress for another one in the store. 
Make sure that the return policy includes a good seven days of home use in case you do need to return the bed.

Check the Warranty

A good quality mattress generally comes with a 10-year warranty. A comprehensive warranty means you have access to either a full-replacement warranty or a non-prorated warranty. Your warranty will cover manufacturing faults only.

Safeguarding Your Investment

Now that you have painstakingly made your choice it is vital to take care of your new bed.

Turn the mattress as per the instructions and keep it correctly covered. To provide maximum protection for your mattress be sure to purchase a waterproof mattress cover from The Mattress Warehouse.  Air it every three months or clean it with a specialised vacuum cleaner. Looking after your bed means it will continue to look after you for years to come.

Be Confident

You now have years of well-supported sleep ahead of you. You can be secure in the knowledge that you have made a significant investment that will provide you with many positive returns.

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