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The Best Mattress Topper
We all know now that for a mattress to be able to give us proper support, it should have the right firmness. The mattress should be either too hard nor too soft; a mattress that is too hard will not conform at all to the contours of our body while a mattress that is too soft will give us the feeling of being swallowed, that constricting our movements.
However, what happens when you already have a mattress that is still good but does not have the right firmness as suggested? If you’re rich enough, you can always throw it out and buy a new one. But most of us could not readily afford to throw out something worth 700 to 1000 dollars. In that case, you might need to buy yourself a mattress pad.
A mattress topper or a mattress pad is something you put on top of your mattress. They are usually 5 centimeters high and its purpose is to give you additional comfort, additional support, or both. Before, they are made of traditional materials such as feather and wool, but now many other modern types have been added. Read this article to figure out which one is for you.
Latex mattress topper
Latex mattresses are highly recommended because they are made of natural materials, as they come from the sap of the rubber tree. It is biodegradable as well as porous so it allows your skin to breathe and does not cause you to sweat. Unlike other mattresses or mattress pads, it does not make you uncomfortable but keeps you cool even in the warmest nights.
In terms of support, latex toppers are effective in conforming to the natural contours of the body. Orthopedic support is given to the back, the shoulders and even to the limbs. Because of this, the latex mattress topper can minimize and even eliminate unwanted pressure points which cause uneven stress and tension to our body. Motion transfer is also minimized in this mattress pad.
Memory foam mattress topper
Memory foam mattresses are very popular now so so it would not come as a surprise that memory foam mattress pads would be popular too. Since memory foam mattresses can be somewhat expensive, well it is really expensive, now you can experience the comfort and support it boasts at the more affordable cost of a topper.
Aside from comfort and durability, memory foam mattress toppers are very effective in giving support to the body especially to the back and neck. It can also conform to the natural contours of the body thus reducing and eliminating pressure points. Memory foam toppers can also support all weight and is alright for all types of sleeping position.
Down mattress topper
Down toppers are usually made up of a combination of feather and goose down. Both materials are natural and hypoallergenic so you are guaranteed a distraction-free sleep. They are also very soft and luxurious to the feeling so it may not be advisable to add a down mattress pad to a mattress that is already very soft.
Instead, the down mattress pad is recommended to be added on top of very firm mattress such as innerspring and coil to add comfort and at the same time retain the support level. You can also choose densities; you may as well choose those of higher densities because those of lower densities, which feel like a big pillow, have a tendency to sag easily.
Wool mattress topper
A natural material used for the traditional topper, wool is very good for people who regularly suffer from asthma or allergies to synthetic substances because wool is hypoallergenic. A wool mattress topper is also recommended for people who have very firm mattress because it has a luxurious feeling and will balance out support and comfort.
They are also breathable and has insulating properties. This makes the wool mattress pad ideal to be added on mattresses made of a material that traps heat such as memory foam. Many people complain that lying on a memory foam mattress can get too hot but a wool mattress topper will guarantee you a more comfortable night of sleep.
Cotton mattress topper
Another mattress pad made up of traditional material is the cotton mattress topper. This is usually made with thick layers of cotton which are wrapped in cotton and then quilted again with cotton. It is comfortable and breathable and is hypoallergenic too. However, compared to the other mattress topper types, a cotton one is the least durable and tend to compress and sag with use.
