3 Tips on Choosing a Mattress for Your College Student

 The truth is that the mattress is closely related to having a good night’s sleep, and this, on the other hand, is closely associated with having a stronger academic performance. So, yeah, when preparing your future student for living on campus, off-campus or apartment, make sure the mattress is among the first things on the shopping list. Speaking of mattresses, the double ones are certainly the best choice so far mainly because of their dimensions.

With dimensions of 137 x 188cm, this mattress is ideal for teens and adults to sleep on, so even if your student has someone over, they can both sleep in it. The dimensions of these beds are just perfect because they will also give your student enough room space for designing and decorating it according to his/her needs.  Given the fact that sleep is crucial for everybody including students, when in the search for double mattresses online, make sure to consider some of the following things in order to make the right choice.

Consider Its Type

Well, technically, the choice for good and comfy double mattresses online is huge, however, you should look for one according to your student’s preferences. Generally, you can choose between spring coil, memory foam, gel memory foam, latex foam, air and water mattresses. An interesting thing to know is that all of them are designed for different sleepers and to meet all of their needs. For instance, active sleepers might not like the idea of sleeping on a memory foam mattress because it gives a feeling of literally sinking in it, making you feel like you are stuck in it. They would probably benefit from having a hybrid mattress which is basically a memory foam mattress in combination with coils, but they will also benefit from sleeping on gel-infused visco memory foam beds as well. And vice versa, deep sleepers would probably love the idea of sleeping on something softer like a memory foam bed since it will make them feel like sleeping on clouds.

So, when it comes to choosing the right double mattress for your student, consider his sleeping positions and needs, so you could be able to find just the right one for his/her needs.

Protect It with a Mattress Topper

Whether you plan on re-selling the mattress later on or giving it away, make sure to protect it well before use. And, it seems that the best way to do that is to invest in a good mattress topper which, on the other hand, will also improve his comfort and support. Plus, toppers are also great for making the mattress higher and for offering pressure relief on some points of your body. All of this will provide to having an improved night’s sleep. And lastly, having a topper means that even if it comes to some accident or spillage, the mattress won’t get stained or dirty. Plus, cleaning a topper is way easier than cleaning an entire mattress, as it is lighter and extremely easy to move which will allow you to take it on dry cleaning.

Platform Bed or a Box Spring

Regardless of the type of double-sized mattress you have invested in, you should really think of whether to invest in a platform bed or box spring. The platform bed is a low-profile bed frame that has a sturdy base made from metal or wood. So once you have your mattress, all you’ll need to do is to place it over the base. An important thing to consider though is taking into account the mattress dimensions and the ones of the bed in order not to make a mistake when choosing the right frame. The best thing of all about this bed frame is that it doesn’t require a box spring which is something a lot of people love. This somehow gives the mattress to breathe better, meaning that it has an improved airflow.

The box spring, on the other hand, is a wooden or metal frame filled with springs wrapped in a fabric. The box is designed to sit under the mattress and its purpose is to provide underlying mattress support, to raise it up and to protect it. It’s also said that box springs can also increase the mattress’s airflow, however, it seems that they are perfect for being used on innerspring mattresses only.

Once you know all of these things, it’s time to go online, browse, consider your options and pick a model that will best meet your student’s needs. Before buying it, make sure that the store has a test period that allows you to try and test the mattress for a certain period of time. This allows you to see whether the mattress is good for you or if you’ll need to change it with another type.