It may sound dramatic, but purchasing a new mattress is one of the most critical choices you can make. Why? Because it plays a fundamental role in your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing

It’s the Sealy Effect — people who sleep on a high-quality and comfortable mattress report improved, continued, and painless sleep. Subsequently, it reduces the possibility of developing certain diseases such as diabetes, strokes, high blood pressure, depression, and other afflictions.

But how to know what mattress is tailor-made for your needs? Take a look at the following tips

01. Understand your sleep needs before buying a new mattress

Seeking the universally perfect mattress is an exercise in futility because it does not exist. Instead, it would be best if you analysed yourself and your needs.

Evaluate your sleeping patterns and health concerns. Do you overheat quickly? Are you concerned about lower back pain or your knees? Do you sleep on your side, back, or stomach? All of these are fundamental aspects to consider beforehand and can help you navigate through mattresses options.

To help make your decision easier, we’ve developed a Mattress Selector to discover what’s most important to you when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, and provide a recommendation for a mattress based on your unique sleep profile. Click here to find out what Sealy suits you best.

02. Understand how mattresses work

After understanding your sleep patterns, the next step in your new mattress purchase journey is to research structure and materials. Each of them provides different benefits that may align with what your body needs.

For example, most high-quality mattresses nowadays have three types of constructions—foam that allows you to sink into it, innerspring providing solid support for the body, and a hybrid between both. Likewise, many options feature cooling technologies to combat the heat or orthopaedic support to relieve pressure in certain areas.

03. Quality and comfort should be your priority

Budget concerns are near impossible to ignore, but it is worth investing in a good quality mattress, focussing on quality and comfort instead. Why? Keep in mind that people sleep for approximately one third of their day, and a mattress’ lifetime is around 10 years. As such, in total, you will spend approximately three years of your life on the mattress you choose. Nearly one-third of your next decade.

Remember the Sealy Effect—investing in a good mattress is investing in your wellbeing.

04. Buying online? Take note of trial periods and return policies

The days of having to make in-store purchases are long gone, and nowadays, buying a mattress can be a 100% online deal. However, it can be intimidating to choose one without actually trying it beforehand.

To counter this hesitation, make sure to purchase your preferred option at an online retailer with clear, concise, and explicit trial periods and return policies. Consider you might not be happy with the mattress you choose, so make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully.

When shopping for your new Sealy, it is safest to make sure you are purchasing your bed from an Authorised Sealy Retailer, and you receive an official invoice. Remember, our list of authorised retailers are on the Sealy website. Click here to view a list of Sealy retailers. If the store you’re shopping at isn’t on this list, contact us to check if that store is in fact authorised to sell Sealy mattresses.

All Sealy mattresses come with a warranty, which will protect you in the unlikely event of a factory defect. Once you purchase your Sealy, visit our website to register your warranty. This is a good way to protect your investment. A warranty is your protection against defective workmanship – it is not a guarantee of product life or more important, of comfort life.

05. Stick to well-known, high-quality brands

Well-known, reputable mattress companies are committed to studying the intricacies of sleep quality. As such, you do well in trusting their expertise regarding durable materials and advanced sleep technology.

Sealy has over a century of experience with mattress technology and has developed many structures and innovations, including the revolutionary Posturepedic Technology feature. As such, our wide range of options in the mattress market guarantee South Africans can find their perfect match to guarantee a good night’s sleep.

Remember—quality sleep enhances life quality. So it’s best to trust the experts.