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You wouldn't shop for shoes without knowing your shoe size would you?  Before buying a mattress, make sure you've gone through this checklist (and even print it out), so that you have a 'footprint' of what your mattress needs are.  Any respectable mattress specialist should be able to guide you to the mattress or mattresses that specifically suit your needs.
The Five-P Self Assessment

1.PAIN & PRESSURE FACTOR

Do you feel refreshed & rested when you wake up?

1 Never                       3 Usually

2 Seldom                    4 Always

How often do you wake up with back pain?

1 Never                       3 Usually

2 Seldom                    4 Always

How would you rate the quality of your sleep?

1 Poor             3. Good

2. Average       4. Excellent

Do you wake up with numbness, pins & needles?

1 Never                       3 Usually

2 Seldom                    4 Always

Do you wake feeling stiff / sore in the shoulders?

1 Never                       3 Usually

2 Seldom                    4 Always

Are there health issues or treatments which might affect your bed selection?

1 Yes   2. No

 

2. PERSONAL COMFORT FACTOR

Do you sleep on your…

1 Side              3 Stomach     

2 Back             4 Combination 

How do you want the top surface (padding & quilting) of your mattress to feel when you’re sleeping?

1 Super Firm – (firmer, flatter feeling)                        3 Intermediate – (medium, mild ’sink’ with some cushioning).

2 Firm –  (firm, no ‘sink’, but some padding)              4 Plush – (luxurious, padded, provides a cradling effect).

 
3. PARTNER DISTURBANCE FACTOR

If you sleep with a partner, do you feel each other moving?

1 Never                       3 Usually

2 Seldom                    4 Always

How often is your sleep disturbed by this?

1 Never                       3 Usually

2 Seldom                    4 Always

 
4. PERFORMANCE FACTOR (durability & quality)

Is this mattress for your own personal use?

1 Yes   2 No

How often will this mattress be used?

1 Infrequently              3 Very frequently

2 Occasionally            4 Every night

How long would you like your mattress to last?

1.   4-6yrs        2.   7-10yrs      3.  10+ years

 

5. PRICE FACTOR

Which statement below best fits your mindset with regards to the quality and price of the mattress you’re looking for?

1 I want to buy a standard quality mattress with some features

2 I want to buy a superior quality mattress with obvious features and benefits

3 I want to buy the best mattress I can within my budget