A good mattress 'is needed for a good quality sleep'

A furniture store has offered consumers advice on how to pick the perfect mattress to go on their bed.

According to Ikea, the quality of a mattress can go a long way to determining the quality of a person's sleep in bed, the Orlando Sentinel reports.

The retailer claims that there is not one perfect mattress choice, however there are steps people can take to ensure they get the right product for them.

"Consider your height, weight, sleep position and personal preference," Ikea advises.

"A good mattress should maintain the natural curvature of the spine and keep it aligned," the firm furthers.

If the bed is too soft it can cause backaches as the spine bows, whereas if the product is too hard pressure points are created which can lead to numbness, Ikea added.

Tempur mattresses may be the perfect choice for some people to add to their bed as they are made from a memory foam material which moulds to the shape of the user's body, alleviating any pressure or strain.