Will a Memory Foam Mattress Topper work for me?

A quality memory foam topper or overlay can definitely make a firm mattress feel better, or can get give you an idea of whether or not you would enjoy a memory foam mattress.

If your existing mattress is in very poor condition ie. sagging, uneven, coils poking, etc. a topper is not going to do much. Remember, memory foam is conforming by nature. If you have impressions in your mattress, the mattress topper will just follow and you won’t really experience much of its benefits.

Okay, so you have decent mattress, now…what should you look for? A Memory Foam Mattress Topper should be made with high quality foam. This means no less than 4 lb. density, but preferably in the 5lb range. The topper should be between 2-4″ thick. Any less and you really won’t feel anything, any more and you  may feel engulfed by the memory foam. The best place for the topper is right above the mattress, underneath the fitted sheet and/or mattress protector.Putting the sheet over it will keep it place better. Memory foam toppers are available in nearly ever mattress size at very reasonable prices online now.

While a topper can’t provide the true pressure-less state of an all foam mattress, it can certainly help aid the comfort of your existing one. It also a good way to gauge whether or not you like the feel of memory foam. A decent topper also costs less than the return shipping of a mattress you dislike!

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