Modern mattresses 'banish uncomfortable beds of the past'

The days of hard, uncomfortable mattresses are now long gone and there are now many options for people to try to make sure they get the perfect product for a comfortable sleep, it has been claimed.

According to sanluisobispo.com, couples should test mattresses together before making a purchase.

This is because men often sleep on their backs, meaning they prefer a harder mattress while women sleep on their side and therefore require a little more cushioning.

People are also advised to pay attention to the number of coils in a product, as the more there are the better the mattress will be.

A queen-sized product should not have anything less than 400, the website states.

Alan Hufford, co-owner of The Mattress Shoppe in the US, said mattress manufacturers "found out that you do need solid firm support, but it's OK to have something soft on top to eliminate pressure points and keep you comfortable".

Those who do have trouble sleeping at night may find that the memory foam technology of a Tempur mattress can help to relieve aches and pains.

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