Different Mattresses

Air Mattresses

• Air mattresses are commonly used for overnight guests and as a temporary bed. These mattresses come in variety of sizes and heights. An air mattress is usually inflated by an attachable motor. When the motor is plugged in and turned on, the air mattress inflates. Aerobed and Intex manufacture popular air mattresses. Air mattresses are also good for people with joint and back pain because they alleviate the pressure. Choose a Mattress (chooseamattress.com) states that the air mattress alleviates pressure by distributing weight across the bed. The price of at air mattress ranges from $50 for a standard twin to $200 for a raised queen.

Memory-Foam Mattresses

• A memory-foam mattress adapts to the contours of your body. A memory-foam mattress does not have springs or a box spring. This mattress just includes the memory foam. Tempur-Pedic is a popular memory-foam mattress brand. These mattresses can be very expensive but they can last for a long time. Many memory foam mattresses, such as the Tempur-Pedic, have a 20-year warranty. When you lay on a memory-foam mattress, the foam fits into every spot on your body, providing for consistent support. When you get off the bed, the foam returns to its original form. The price for a memory-foam mattress ranges from $1,300-$1,600.

Innerspring Mattresses

• Innerspring mattresses are traditional mattresses that are found in many bedrooms. Springs are placed inside the mattress. An innerspring mattress also includes a box spring, which keeps the mattress from sinking. A box spring is the stiff bed base that is placed underneath the innerspring mattress.The springs inside the mattress support your body weight, then return to their original form when you get off the mattress. Unfortunately, innerspring mattresses don't last as long as some other types of mattresses, because the springs get worn over time. This type of mattress can last eight to 10 years. An innerspring mattress can cost between $100 for a twin to $300 to $400 for a queen or king.

Adjustable Mattresses

• An adjustable mattress consists of a mattress that includes two remote controls. The remote controls are used to control the two sides of the bed. One person will get one control and the other will use the second control. Both individuals can control the firmness or the softness of their side of the mattress, without disturbing the other. The cost for an adjustable mattress ranges from $1,000 to $3,000. Most adjustable mattresses come with a 10-year warranty.

Water Beds

• Water beds contain water on the inside of the mattress. Popular in the early 1970s, water beds have the ability to be heated, which provides warmth during cold nights. Choose a Mattress states that water beds come in two types; hard-sided and soft-sided. A hard-sided water bed has wooden sides, whereas a soft-sided water bed has none. Today, water beds are rarely found in mattress stores; they are more often found at furniture stores or at online retailers. A water bed should last about eight years. Prices for water beds range from $60 for a free-flowing bed to $200 for a more advanced version.