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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