Choosing A Bed
Do's & Donts When Purchasing your Bed. When purchasing a new bed or mattress it is worthwhile remembering the below tips to ensure you get the right product to meet your needs:
Do…
shop with your partner, if the bed is for two of you;
…set aside enough time to do the job properly;
…identify what you like or dislike about your current bed;
…check what size you need and what sizes are available (know the size of your bedstead or headboard);
…lie on the beds (if it’s for two, you should try it together);
…lie on the bed in your normal sleeping position to judge how comfortable it is;
…check that the bed will match or compliment any bedroom furniture you have;
…choose a well ventilated mattress and base if you get hot in bed;
... go large! With a larger bed you are less likely to disturb a sleeping partner;
... shop for the best value not the lowest price;
…buy a base and mattress together (the two are engineered to work together);
…check that the bed will fit inside your home (and tell the retailer about potential access problems you are making allowances for);
…ensure the mattress and individual fillings meet minimum levels of fire resistance for the UK and have a UK safety label;
... ask what storage options are available;
…ask for advice and information on each bed or mattress you are interested in;
…ask for advice about payment options;
…ask for advice about delivery arrangements.
Don’t…
…be embarrassed to lie on the beds (just poking the mattress with your finger will not determine how comfortable it is);
…buy a mattress without knowing that it will fit into your home and bedroom;
... leave the shop without asking all your questions;
…be in a hurry – allow time to choose carefully;
…buy on price or comfort or design alone, all these factors need to be considered;
... be put off by the initial ‘new smell’ of a new mattress. This is quite normal and will eventually disperse by regularly airing the mattress and washing the linen.
…just replace your mattress, replace your base as well. An old base is likely to reduce the useful life of a new mattress as well as the support and comfort it can offer. It could also invalidate manufacturers’ guarantees. |
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