So you read a ton of mattress reviews, spent ages trying out the mattress models that you were interested in, and took advice from the sales person about how firm your mattress needs to be. When that mattress is delivered though and after you've slept on it for a number of nights, you find that it's just a bit too firm for you and your partner to get the great night's sleep you were looking for.
If you are in this situation, don't despair, because is still something you can do to make the mattress softer, and get the quality of sleep that you've been trying to achieve.
You've already paid out a good amount of money on your initial purchase, so I'm loathed to suggest you spend more, but if your new mattress is too firm, a standard or latex mattress topper will add a whole new level of comfort to the mattress you just bought. Mattress toppers are the same length and width of standard mattresses, but only about one fifth of the depth. They are like slimmed down versions of standard mattresses that are designed to sit on top of your existing mattress. They are very effective at adding an extra layer of comfort, and in some cases are a great alternative to buying a brand new mattress (and they are a much cheaper alternative as well).
'Installing' a mattress topper couldn't be any simpler; all you need to do is remove all of your bedding so that you can see your box spring and mattress. Place the topper on top of your existing bed and replace the blankets and sheets or duvet. Many toppers fit on to an existing mattress as a fitted sheet would, so there is no worry about it moving or adjusting position.
Once all that is done, you just need to try out your new topper to see if it has had the desired effect. You should notice that sink in to the mattress more, and particularly if it's a memory foam topper, you should feel a whole new level of support and comfort. Mattress toppers do not have to be expensive, and I have noticed that many leading chains have started to stock them (Walmart for example). Although it is an added expense on top of your new mattress, it is only fraction of the cost of buying a second new one in a short space of time.
Getting the right level of firmness when you are buying a mattress can be very difficult, and a lot of people get it wrong. A mattress topper is a quick and relatively cheap way to correct this if your choice proves to be too firm. If I have customers who can't decide which level of firmness to go for, I will always recommend they choose the firmer option, simply because this is such a neat solution if their choice turns out to be too firm - and because the other way round isn't as easy to fix!
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