There's nothing like sleeping in your own bed. It's why people avoid hotels and hospitals. Your own bed in your own home should be the place where you find the most rest. 

But this theory falls apart if you have a bad mattress. Then your nightly sleep transforms from blissful sleep to a restless nightmare. You wake up with creaky joints, a crick in your neck, and an ache in your back, all because you do not have a good mattress. 

Your mattress plays a key role in the quality of sleep you receive. In fact, some would argue it is better than melatonin. 

Keep reading to learn about the role a good mattress plays in getting a good night's sleep and maintaining general good health. 

Sleep Matters

No one would argue that sleep does not matter. After all, we all feel better when we get a full night of deep sleep. Yet often we do not take into account how much it matters. 

Experts estimate that more than 70 million people suffer from insomnia in the United States. This means that every night, approximately one out of every eight people in the United States goes to bed knowing they will be up in the middle of the night. 

Poor sleep can cause more than irritation in the morning. It also weakens your immune system and compromises your mental health. 

Historically, experts looked at sleeping problems as a symptom of mental health problems, saying the mental illness caused a sleep disorder.

Now, though, experts are beginning to believe that sleeping disorders may actually be a contributing factor in mental health problems. Psychiatrists have even noticed that treating a sleep disorder will alleviate the symptoms of concurrent mental health problems. 

Experts have begun to focus their treatments on teaching clients about sleep hygiene. If you establish a routine, sleep in a cool and dim room, and use your bed only for sleep and sex, then you may experience better sleep. A good mattress plays a critical role in good sleep hygiene. 

What Makes a Good Mattress?

If you're looking for the perfect mattress, begin with a medium-firm mattress. A mattress with adjustable firmness earns bonus points for you because it recognizes that not all bodies are made the same. Different people need different levels of firmness. 

Regardless of if you're choosing basic memory foam that decreases the pain caused by stiff joints or latex foam that resists a sinking-in feeling, the key to a good mattress lies with the user. You need to find the mattress that works best for you. 

In general, a good mattress should not be too warm, and it should support the healthy curve of your spine. You also need to be able to afford it. 

Mattress Types Make a Difference

The type of mattress you select matters as well as the density and warmth. You have three basic choices of mattresses: innerspring, foam, and hybrid. Additionally, if you select a foam mattress you can select from polyurethane, natural latex, and synthetic latex. 

Foam Mattresses

Foam mattresses consist of all foam materials. They do not have any metal springs in them. They consist of latex foam, polyfoam, memory foam, and other types of foam. 

Foam mattresses typically last 8 to 10 years. Gel foam will last a bit longer. 

Latex Mattresses

Latex mattresses are a combination of either springs or reflex foam with latex foam. It creates a cooler supportive and durable sleep surface than traditional foam. 

Furthermore, it is typically more durable than other foam mattresses, lasting up to 25 years. 

Hybrid Mattresses

Hybrid mattresses combine steel coils with foam and textiles. As a result, you have a comfortable mattress both immediately and over time. 

A hybrid mattress will last longer than a basic foam mattress as well because of the inner spring. Hybrid mattresses typically last anywhere from 7 to 10 years. 

Innerspring Mattresses

An innerspring mattress is a traditional mattress. It consists of a system of metal coils wrapped in fabric. The coils add support to the mattress. 

Low-quality innerspring mattresses only last about five years. Good quality springs, however, will last much longer. So if you go with an innerspring mattress, spend the money unless you want to replace your mattress a few years down the road. 

Innerspring mattresses last approximately 5 to 6 years. 

Air Mattress

Airbeds do not contour to your body quite as latex or memory foam does. They do, however, come with adjustable features. Thus, you can adjust the bed to the firmness you need. 

Furthermore, many air mattresses come with dual controls. Thus you can have your side of the bed firm while your sleeping partner keeps theirs softer. 

Air mattresses do not tend to last as long as foam mattresses. They're prone to pinhole leaks and imperceptible problems. At most, you can hope for an air mattress to last 8 years. 

Invest In a Good Mattress

When you invest in a good mattress, you invest in a good night's sleep. You're investing in your physical health in that sleep boosts your immune system. You're investing in your mental health in that you will see it improve with more rest. 

Are you looking for a new mattress? If so, contact us. We are a family-owned factory-direct mattress company that offers organic, natural, and certified luxury products both online and in showrooms across the United States. 

We sell exceptionally comfortable mattresses free of the chemicals you find in modern-day mattresses. We believe so much in our product that we offer a lifetime warranty. We know you cannot determine a mattress's fit in just a single day, thus we also offer a 100-night trial along with free returns and exchanges.

We have showrooms in California, Arizona, Washington, Texas, New York, Minnesota, and Illinois. Give us a call today so we can help you get back to sleep.