When you are plagued by sleepless nights, the problem may not be the stress you are experiencing at work or the snacks you ate while watching your evening shows, but rather the bed you are sleeping on.

You may need a new mattress if:

1.Your twin, full size, king or queen mattress is more than 7 years old;

2.You often wake up with neck, back, shoulder, or hip pain;

3.You toss and turn for more than 10-15 minutes before you fall asleep;

4.You frequently experience "dead" legs or arms when waking up;

5.Your mattress is lumpy, sagging, and shows visible signs of wear and tear;

6.You feel more comfortable when sleeping on someone else’s cot, or a bed with a queen mattress from Melbourne.

Purchasing a new mattress is a bit more complicated than buying a pair of bed sheets or pajamas. Sure, you need to know the perfect size for all of these items, but when it comes to mattresses, a few other factors will have to be taken into consideration.

1.How much space do you have for a bed in your room?

2.How many people will be sleeping on the mattress?

3.How much sleeping room is recommended per person?

4.How much money can you afford to spend?

5.How much knowledge do you have about the different types of mattresses?

6.Do you know where you could buy a queen mattress in Melbourne, if that is what you decide on?

7.Do you have transportation, in case the retailer does not deliver?

It is highly recommended by everyone who values their sleep, that you find answers to all these questions before heading to the store to try out. While researching the topic, you may even add a few questions of your own. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, write down your concerns and take them with you to the store. An experienced sales clerk should be able to clarify a few facts, and talk to you about your choices.

Like many items we use daily, a mattress come in various models and qualities. Did you know, for instance, that latex, a product frequently used in the manufacturing of mattresses, is a product extracted from the sap of rubber trees? Because of the natural elasticity of this component, a mattress made from latex foam will be much more supportive and comfortable, than one without.

Mattresses come in various standard sizes. Some manufacturers will also customize some of their products, which may end up costing a pretty penny.

Type Imperial Metric

Single Mattress 3'0" x 6'2" 92 cm x 188 cm

King Single Mattress3'6" x 6'8" 107 cm x 203 cm

Double Mattress 4'6" x 6'2" 137 cm x 188 cm

Queen Mattress 5'0" x 6'8" 153 cm x 203 cm

King Mattress 6'0" x 6'8" 183 cm x 203 cm

Lying on a mattress for a few minutes at a showroom can certainly help you eliminate certain types, but still does not give you the guarantee that you will be rested after sleeping on it for an entire night. Ask the store clerk if you can try out the Monte Carlo, Latex Royale, or Ambassador Deluxe at home for a few days. If he is hesitant, simply walk away. It is your wellbeing we are talking about, and there are certainly plenty of mattress dealers in Melbourne who will gladly grant you that wish. As the say; the customer is king!