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It’s important to ask yourself the following questions BEFORE you go shopping for a mattress. Once you’ve answered them, it simplifies your search and you’re more likely to find, try and buy the right mattress.
You can download the following self-questionaire in a card format here. Print it out and take along with you on your mattress-hunting trips. At Mattress and Pillow Science our consultants are trained to combine all the factors of your assessment and lead you to the right mattresses within our stores that most suitably match your scores. Any self-respecting and reliable mattress specialist should be able to do the same.
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
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