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How did you sleep last night? If you woke up with aches and pains, it could be a sign that your mattress is no longer providing the support your body needs. You spend around a third of your life in bed, so when it comes to choosing a new mattress, you want to get it right! Whether you opt for the support of memory foam or the additional comfy cushioning of mattress toppers, the best mattress is the one that matches how you usually sleep, be that on your side, back or front.
Essential for a good night's sleep, a high quality mattress can help you feel refreshed and ready to live the other two-thirds of your life - when you’re awake! - to its fullest. Whether your bed is a King, Queen, or anywhere else in the bedding monarchy, Appliances Online has the perfect mattress for you.
Mattress & Bedding Buying Tips
Crucial to maintaining proper back health and enabling a good night's sleep, your choice of mattress and bed base is an important one. But with a plethora of options, it can be hard to settle on the right mattress.
Let’s break down some of the more common options to assist you in selecting the right new mattress and bed frame for your room.
Size
Many factors can affect the mattress size you want or need. The size of your bedroom can constrain you to a smaller bed size, your height may require you to find one with a longer length, you may need a larger model because you share the bed, or you may have other bedroom furniture to work around. Below is a handy chart displaying the dimensions of the different size options:
Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|
92cm x 188cm | |
92cm x 203cm | |
107cm x 203cm | |
138 x 188cm | |
153cm x 203cm | |
183 x 203cm | |
203cm x 203cm |
Firmness
Mattress firmness is the measure of how soft a mattress is when you lie on it. A comfortable mattress firmness is important because it factors into the quality of your rest. What’s more, the firmness of different mattresses can be ideal for different types of sleepers, making it easier to enjoy high-quality sleep.
Stomach Sleepers
If you prefer to sleep on your stomach, a Firm mattress may be your best option, as the additional support helps keep your spine aligned.
Back Sleepers
Are you most comfortable sleeping on your back? If so, a Medium mattress may be optimal as it provides the necessary support for your spine, while maximising comfort.
Side Sleepers
Soft or Plush mattresses are an excellent choice for side sleepers as they contour to the curves of your body and provide support while you sleep.
Combination sleepers
Combination sleepers change positions throughout the night. A Medium mattress is a versatile option, providing both adequate support and comfort layers for pressure points in various sleeping positions.
Some mattresses pair the inherent firmness with additional materials and technologies to provide superior comfort. The Domino range from A.H. Beard utilises some additional inclusions for their mattresses:
- Comfort Foams: Provides body-conforming comfort and pressure relief to minimise tossing and turning.
- Gel-Infused Memory Foam: Conforms to the contours of the body to help relieve pressure.
- Conforma Support System: Features zoned areas of firmer coils to supply the mattress with additional support and pressure relief.
Different Types of Mattresses
Much like firmness and size, the internal material of the mattress plays an important factor in ensuring you enjoy high-quality sleep.
One of the most common mattress types are coil mattresses, which make up the majority of the support base. Coil, also known as spring mattresses, are available in a few different variations to suit multiple preferences and price points:
- Open Spring: The most common type of mattress. Features interconnected springs, thus movement on one side can translate to the other.
- Continuous Coil: These mattresses utilise a single piece of wire looped into springs, forming the entire structure of the bed.
- Offset Coils: Moulded into an hourglass shape and held together with wire, conforming to your body shape as you lay down.
But there are plenty of other mattress types to help you sleep comfortably, such as the pocketed coil, which is designed a little differently to the other coil mattresses.
- Pocketed Coil: Pocketed coils, also known as pocket springs, are engineered in barrel shapes and reside in their own ‘pockets’. Designed to work independently of each other, pocketed coils provide additional support with the added benefit of motion isolation. This means movement on one side won’t necessarily transfer to the other side - ideal if you share a bed.
What about mattresses that aren’t coil-based?
- Memory Foam: Memory foam mattresses are topped with a layer of viscoelastic material designed to absorb your weight, relieving pressure on the joints, increasing circulation, and moulding to the shape of your body.
- Gel: Often infused into foam mattresses, cooling gel helps keep the mattresses cool to the touch, without a lot of the heat generation which can occur with memory foam. The A.H. Beard Domino Amsterdam and Oslo both utilise a Gel Memory Foam.
What is a Mattress in a Box?
Made from memory foam, box mattresses are typically compressed, vacuum-sealed, and rolled into a compact box for easy transportation. This space-saving technique makes it easy to deliver them to apartments and buildings with lifts and narrow staircases. When unpacked, the mattress gradually expands to its full size over the space of several hours.
Like traditional mattresses, box versions come in a variety of firmness and comfort levels to suit different sleep preferences.
Great Beds for Bad Backs
Most of us experience pain in our upper or lower back at some point in our lives, but if you suffer ongoing or chronic back pain, getting a bed that maximises your comfort at night is even more important.
Mattresses like the Sealy Posturepedic are designed to support the body's natural spinal alignment, muscles, and sleep posture, which are crucial for alleviating back pain. They do this using advanced support systems that contour to your body's curves, promoting a neutral spine position during sleep. This minimises pressure points and discomfort by keeping muscles relaxed, which can lead to better sleep quality and reduced back pain.
How to Clean a Mattress
It’s easy enough to wash your sheets and pillowcases every week but mattresses are a bit harder to clean. Regularly cleaning your mattress can extend the lifespan and keep you sleeping comfortably for years to come.
A mattress protector can be the first line of defence for your mattress, helping to protect the surface from general wear-and-tear, as well as stains. But if you aren’t using a mattress protector or just want to give your mattress a deeper clean here are some cleaning quick tips:
- Regularly vacuum your mattress, paying particular attention to the seams and crevices, as that is where dirt and dust can build up. Use a crevice tool/attachment to deliver a thorough clean.
- For stains, use a sponge and warm soapy water to spot-clean the surface of the mattress.
Lifespan of Mattresses
The durability and lifespan of mattresses varies, but a good-quality mattress should last between eight to ten years. Mattresses sold by Appliances Online have a 10 year warranty.
Regular mattress maintenance can prolong the life of your mattress. In addition to vacuuming to reduce allergen buildup, consider rotating and flipping your mattress (if it's a double-sided design). Rotating your mattress every few months helps distribute wear and tear more evenly, preventing sagging and extending its lifespan. Flipping the mattress can have a similar effect and also reduces pressure on specific areas - but you can’t do this if your mattress has a soft pillow top layer on one side.
How Do You Know When You Need a New Mattress?
Knowing when it's time to replace your mattress is crucial for maintaining a good night's sleep and overall well-being. Several key indicators can signal the need for a new mattress.
- Sagging: One of the most noticeable signs is sagging in the middle or along the edges of your mattress. When your mattress loses its edge support structural integrity, it can lead to poor spinal alignment, discomfort, and a generally poor sleep experience.
- Allergens: Over time, mattresses can accumulate allergens like dust mites, mould and pet dander. Vacuuming your mattress reduces these, but if you continue to experience heightened allergies or respiratory issues, it might be due to your mattress harbouring these allergens.
- Discomfort: If you wake up with aches and pains, especially in your back or neck, it could be a sign that your mattress is no longer providing the support your body needs. Discomfort can lead to restless nights and a decrease in sleep quality.
- Sleep quality: Consistently waking up feeling unrested and fatigued is a clear indication that your mattress is no longer doing its job. Quality sleep is essential for overall health, and if your mattress is hindering your sleep quality, it's time for a change.
When you notice these signs, it's advisable to start considering a new mattress.
Appliances Online sells hundreds of mattresses of all sizes and finishes, from firm Singles, to deluxe plush Super Kings, with almost all of them being Australian made by A.H.Beard, Sealy and Sleepmaker.
When the Price is Right
With the cost of living always on the rise, being budget conscious is more important than ever. Thankfully when it comes to home furniture, like our Bedroom & Mattresses, you can always find one that suits your needs and won't break your bank. To make things as easy as possible, we've already put together all of our budget friendly models in one easy click. Remember, cheap doesn't mean bad - it just means you get the items you are after, at a great deal!
You can shop our Cheap Bed Frames & Bases + our Cheap Beds & Mattresses with just a simple click.
Free Delivery, Installation, & Removal of your Old Mattress*
You can rest easy knowing that as well as getting your mattress to you, we'll also unwrap or unbox it and place it on your bed for you, free of charge. Plus, when we deliver your new one, we’ll happily take away your old mattress for free and responsibly recycle it through Soft Landing Mattress Recycling, which breaks it up into its individual components to give it a second life such as metal roofing, carpet underlay, and more!
Appliances Online's legendary FREE delivery reaches 95% of Australia's population, and as long as it’s in stock, you’ll usually receive your new mattress the day after you order it (Mon-Fri). Plus, we offer paid Same Day Delivery in metro areas of NSW, QLD and VIC if you order an in-stock item before midday on weekdays.
Other Australian retailers don’t usually offer this level of service, so it’s good to factor them in if you’re shopping around for a new mattress.
