Whenever you pick out a mattress, a lot of emphasis is placed on the softness or comfort of the mattress. This is often so much so that the consumer tends to forget or think of the size of the mattress. In fact, the size should rank right up there in importance along with the comfort zone. It is important to remember what you are specifically looking for in a mattress before you venture out into the world of mattress sales. Preparation is as important as anything else.

Since people come in different sizes, so do mattresses and buying a full size mattress that is too small for you can be very costly not only on the bank account, but on your health also. The wrong full size mattress can give you a bad night’s sleep

Six Different Mattress Sizes:

Twin - 39W X 75L
Long Twin - 39W X 80L
Full Size - 54W X 75L
Queen - 60W X 80L
California King - 72W X 84L
King size - 78W X 80L

When purchasing a full size mattress make sure you buy the right size by shopping at stores you trust with knowledgeable sales people and good service. Size, in the world of mattress shopping, is very important and nobody can help you out with picking the right size for your mattress needs better than a professional salesperson with a good background in bed and mattress sales.

It is also suggested that you go to a specialty store and ask to see a consumer report or detailed account of the full size mattress you wish to purchase to ensure that the background of the particular mattress is up to par with what your body will need and also meets a set of standards that any good mattress should meet.

“Test Drive”

The best way to ensure you purchase the quality full size mattress you are looking for is to “test drive” the mattress. In other words, take the time to lie on the mattress and sample how it feels and how it makes you feel. It is important to buy a mattress that you can trust with your body during a good night’s sleep. When you lie down on the full size mattress, pay close attention to its support of the lower back region and make sure there is equal support of the shoulders and hips.

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