Find the mattress that feels right and then find out how it’s actually made and what’s in it.
Shop around to buy this type of mattress at the best price. If the retailer can’t tell you exactly how it’s made go somewhere else that will.
Buy your base or bedroom suite from the larger franchise outlets as they have a great choice and you cannot generally buy these from a factory direct situation.
If you get the best sale price (which in reality is the normal retail price) and the retailer offers interest free you can nearly always negotiate a better cash price if you don’t take the interest free option
On the world scene because of new technologies, inner spring mattresses and spring bases are going out, and visco-elastic (memory foam) and natural latex are in.
Forget the million dollar looking heavy quilted covers on top. When you put your sheets on you hardly ever see it again. Instead get a hygienic removable cover that’s easy clean.
Although a retailer or manufacturer will not credit the bed if you don’t like it, the more reputable companies offer (for a minimal cost ) to soften or firm the mattress up. This is done by adding or subtracting the amount of foam.
Make sure you get a good guarantee from the Australian manufacturer, not the retailer. The retailers can go out of business in a couple of years and if you have a problem you’re stuck.
Do your research on the internet for an unbiased opinon. Wikipedia (The online encyclopaedia) is a good place to start. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattresses.