How to Know That A Futon Mattress is Comfortable

If you want both a bed and couch then maybe you should consider a futon. These versatile pieces of furniture can be easily turned into a bed or couch with some simple maneuvers. What gives a futon its comfortable feel is the futon mattress and there are a number of factors that you need to consider in order to choose and maintain a comfortable mattress. Specifically, they are the filling, thickness and maintenance. In this article, you will be able to use these factors in finding and looking after a futon mattress.

Futon mattresses can have a number of different fillings but the most common are cotton, foam, innerspring or some combination of the three. Cotton is the cheapest of all the materials and for a reason – it is easily prone to sagging and lumps, and needs to be rotated often. Foam mattresses are susceptible to sagging but this will vary from mattress to mattress depending on the type of foam. Innersprings mattresses are the same as those in your normal bed and are the most comfortable. It will usually take years to see the sagging and lumps that you find in a cotton and foam mattress.

Another factor that influences the comfort of a futon mattress is the thickness. Generally speaking, the thicker the mattress the more comfortable it will be. If you are going to use the futon as a regular bed then 9 inches is the recommended thickness. For a cheap futon mattress used as a spare bed 6 inches should suffice. The thinner mattresses are less expensive than the thicker variety.

Regardless of what filling or thickness you choose, you will need to maintain your futon mattress to keep it as comfortable as possible. The best way to do this is to rotate your mattress regularly so that the filling inside can settle down. The thin and poor quality mattresses will need to be rotated more often than their thicker and better made counterparts. For cotton mattresses it is often a good idea to knead and push the material inside to loosen up the cotton.

A futon can be a comfortable couch and bed that can be convenient and versatile. The filling, thickness and maintenance all affects how comfortable a futon mattress is. Now that you know these factors you will be better placed to seek out and find a futon mattress that will give you a good night sleep and some comfortable time in front of the TV.