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Friday, August 14, 2009
Is a Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Worth the Cost?
Visco memory foam or visco elastic memory foam mattresses are popular options, especially for people that toss and turn at night trying to find a comfortable position to sleep in. They are advertised as a salvation for people with back problems because they help align the spine. But are they really any better than a quality spring mattress supported on a good box spring?
There are so many choices in mattress construction these days that it is very confusing for the consumer. Since we spend one third of our lives in bed, assuming we get eight hours of sleep a night, a mattress is an important decision. Getting proper rest is essential to overall good health so it makes sense that a comfortable mattress should allow you to sleep comfortably so that you wake up well rested. But is a memory foam mattress really going to improve your sleep comfort that much? It is difficult to say for sure. I am not going to try to sell you on any particular mattress style. Instead I hope to educate you and point out the advantages as well as the disadvantages of a visco elastic memory foam mattress.
Are they really that much more expensive?
All styles of mattresses from spring, to air, water and even memory foam come in a wide range of quality, comfort and price. But memory foam mattresses tend to cost more than most traditional coil-spring mattresses. One reason is the material is expensive to manufacture, and there is less competition among manufacturers. A quality memory foam mattress can be expected to out last a spring mattress because it will not sag or get lumpy. Also the polyurethane memory foam is resistant to dust mites that accumulate in a fabric/spring constructed mattress. Dust mites are a common source of allergies as well. So when you consider the total cost of mattress ownership over the live of a mattress the memory foam mattress may not really cost more even if it costs a little more upfront.
Organic vs.Synthetic Foam
Another thing to consider is that the visco elastic memory foam mattress material is a synthetic petroleum based product that may release even a low level of volatile compounds over time. While they are considered non-toxic (if manufactured in the US) do you really want to sleep on a synthetic material? Many people are choosing organic foods to avoid exposure to low levels of pesticides even though the levels are considered non-toxic by the food industry and government regulators.
An all-natural foam alternative is latex foam mattresses. So this is something you might consider if you want a foam mattress. Unless you have a latex allergy there are also considered hypo-allergenic. Of course a traditional mattress made with organic cotton fabric and stuffing is an other option the heath conscious mattress shopper might consider.
We will explore these questions and more in upcoming posts. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment.
There are so many choices in mattress construction these days that it is very confusing for the consumer. Since we spend one third of our lives in bed, assuming we get eight hours of sleep a night, a mattress is an important decision. Getting proper rest is essential to overall good health so it makes sense that a comfortable mattress should allow you to sleep comfortably so that you wake up well rested. But is a memory foam mattress really going to improve your sleep comfort that much? It is difficult to say for sure. I am not going to try to sell you on any particular mattress style. Instead I hope to educate you and point out the advantages as well as the disadvantages of a visco elastic memory foam mattress.
Are they really that much more expensive?
All styles of mattresses from spring, to air, water and even memory foam come in a wide range of quality, comfort and price. But memory foam mattresses tend to cost more than most traditional coil-spring mattresses. One reason is the material is expensive to manufacture, and there is less competition among manufacturers. A quality memory foam mattress can be expected to out last a spring mattress because it will not sag or get lumpy. Also the polyurethane memory foam is resistant to dust mites that accumulate in a fabric/spring constructed mattress. Dust mites are a common source of allergies as well. So when you consider the total cost of mattress ownership over the live of a mattress the memory foam mattress may not really cost more even if it costs a little more upfront.
Organic vs.Synthetic Foam
Another thing to consider is that the visco elastic memory foam mattress material is a synthetic petroleum based product that may release even a low level of volatile compounds over time. While they are considered non-toxic (if manufactured in the US) do you really want to sleep on a synthetic material? Many people are choosing organic foods to avoid exposure to low levels of pesticides even though the levels are considered non-toxic by the food industry and government regulators.
An all-natural foam alternative is latex foam mattresses. So this is something you might consider if you want a foam mattress. Unless you have a latex allergy there are also considered hypo-allergenic. Of course a traditional mattress made with organic cotton fabric and stuffing is an other option the heath conscious mattress shopper might consider.
We will explore these questions and more in upcoming posts. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment.
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