Memory Foam Mattress Toppers
The idea might sound, at first, like a good solution to your sleep problem but upon further investigation, you'll discover that memory foam is designed to sit atop a hard surface such as a foundation or platform bed, not a mattress. A memory foam topper of the proper quality and density would be more comfortable if you placed it onto the floor and slept on it there. The problem with that is it's so hard to get up and down from something that low and there may be moisture on the floor that would harm your mattress topper. Putting a memory foam mattress topper onto a mattress, especially a worn out one, defeats the whole concept of the way memory foam is supposed to work. Memory foam provides it's unique comfort only when it does all the giving from the top down and is supported totally at the bottom. Sitting a memory foam mattress topper onto a worn out mattress that's on a boxed spring is an exercise in futility. The topper is going to sink in everywhere the mattress or boxed spring sags, nullifying the way it's designed to work. If you say, any relief at all is better than nothing and if you realize that a memory foam topper isn't meant to replace a memory foam sleep system, then let's go ahead with our discussion on toppers and what benefits you can expect from them. Memory foam mattress toppers, also called bed toppers, are made in varying thicknesses and densities. (if you aren't familiar with the term density regarding foam products, you should check out my monthly video e-zine, "Gifts, Gadgets and Goodies" and you'll also receive the free report The 5 Deadliest Sins That Most People Commit When Buying A Memory Foam Mattress...And How To Avoid Them!) The most common and, therefore, cheapest memory foam toppers are about 2" or so in thickness. There are a couple of really cheap ones that measure 1 1/2" thick. The best ones are 3" to 4" thick and of a denser material than the cheap ones. If you have a choice, try to buy the 5.3 lb. to 5.9 lb. density toppers because they have the best support and will last many years. The low density toppers, of 2.5 lb. to 3.5 lb. will only continue to recover from your weight for about 10 to 12 months. After that, they will start to flatten out and show body impressions. Remember never to place amemory foam mattress pad on top of your mattress topper because memory foam works off of your body temperature and anything you place between your body and the temperature sensitive foam will greatly diminish the way your topper feels. Below are a few links to information on the various toppers that I've checked out and I've tried to classify them according to price level. Remember, any memory foam mattress topper you purchase will be better than no topper. In some cases, you can spend less and get a great mattress topper that you'll be happy with for years to come. The main thing, again, is to look for the density of the foam and the thickness of the topper that you'll be sleeping on for the future. The compare memory foam topper link is more of a memory foam topper review. Compare Memory Foam Mattress Toppers Cheap Memory Foam Topper Mid-Priced Memory Foam Topper Luxury Memory Foam Topper
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