All about cheap mattresses
When thinking about a bedroom, the first thing to take care of is the bed and the mattress for it. Today the market for these goods is quite wide, and each buyer can find a product to his taste and wallet. If funds are available, it is recommended to purchase more expensive options due to the high quality of the product. However, you can find a good cheap mattress if you approach the selection process correctly.
How do they differ from expensive ones?
When choosing between expensive mattresses and economy class products, you need to clearly understand the difference in price and quality of products. The cost is influenced by factors such as:
- base material;
- filler;
- aero net and a cover.
Both expensive and cheap mattresses can have 2 types of base:
- springs or spring block;
- springless filler made of different materials.
In budget models, a dependent spring block is used, which does not allow for the maximum anatomical properties of the base. Considering inexpensive mattresses, you need to pay attention to the thickness of the filler, which is laid on top of the springs: the more layers there are, the more comfortable the product will be.
Medium and expensive mattresses have a block with independent springs packed in an individual cover. They provide optimal support for the human body and provide maximum comfort. In expensive mattresses there are more springs, so it is more convenient to rest on them, and the service life of such products is longer.
Springless mattresses use filling without metal springs. In expensive products, various high quality fillers are often combined. In cheap options, polyurethane foam is used, which is less convenient and durable, but is able to provide the proper level of comfort for a short time.
Spring and springless mattresses have fillings that provide extra cushioning and comfort. They are of 3 types:
- synthetic;
- natural;
- combined.
The more forces and technologies are needed to produce a material, the more expensive it is. The simpler the creation process, the cheaper the product. To purchase the highest quality product, you need to clarify what materials it was made of.
- Polyurethane foam is considered a budget type of filling.
- Coconut filling is expensive as it is of natural origin and requires a complex processing cycle to produce the filling.
- Latex is an innovative filler that allows the mattress to be resilient. The higher the latex content, the more expensive the product will be.
- The most expensive items are filled with memory, which allows you to remember the shape of the human body.
Expensive mattresses are complemented by an aeration net, which makes it possible to distribute air inside the product, protects against the accumulation of harmful substances. Cheap products do not have such an add-on.
It is important to pay attention to the case, which can be made from natural and synthetic fibers. The thinner the cover, the cheaper the mattress. Expensive products are created by combining fabric, bulky filler and foam. Most often, jacquard is used for upholstery, which serves for a long time and has many advantages. Knitwear is considered more comfortable, but it costs more.
In addition to the mattress itself, you may need a mattress topper that will protect the product and give more comfort to the sleeper.
When choosing a mattress, you need to pay attention to its dimensions: the larger they are, the higher the cost. The height of the product indicates the presence of additional layers and, accordingly, about the quality.
When choosing a quality product, it is necessary to check its compliance with GOST. If such markings are present, then this is a good product, regardless of the cost. The final price of a mattress is also influenced by the brand: the more famous it is, the more expensive the product will be, but there is a better chance of getting a really good mattress. Cheap products are made by small unknown firms, so they cost much less. Having evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of all options, you can make a choice in the direction of a specific product.
Top best budget models
Inexpensive sleeping mattresses can also be quite comfortable and cozy. If we consider ordinary products without relying on brands, it is worth paying attention to the rating of budget models of mattresses, which have established themselves as products with an optimal price-quality ratio.
Springless
Among the most popular springless inexpensive mattresses, there are several.
- Plitex Eco Life - a product of the Belarusian brand, which has different degrees of rigidity of the sides: hard and medium. The hard layer is created from coconut coir, the soft layer is made from latex. In the center of the mattress there is a Hollcon Plus material that protects the layers from sticking. The cover is removable and has a zipper for easy replacement. Consumers have not yet noted significant disadvantages of the product.
- Dreamline DreamRoll Eco - a mattress that can be rolled up and conveniently transported. Fully restores its shape in 8 hours. Comfortable height 15 cm, inside it is filled with a monolithic polyurethane foam board with increased rigidity, which makes the product comfortable to use from any side. It has a thick synthetic jacquard cover. Of the shortcomings, only the lack of the ability to remove the cover can be distinguished, but if desired, the manufacturer can make an additional removable option.
In addition, there are a number of other mattresses: Ormatek Flex Standard with artificial latex filling, Ascona Trend Roll, Dreamline Classic Soft Slim.
With Bonnel springs
When choosing mattresses of an inexpensive price category, which include a Bonnel spring block, you should pay attention to some items.
- "Promtex-Orient" Rest Standard looks stylish due to high-quality natural filling and edging along the edge of the case. The block has 164 steel dependent springs per m2, the rigidity of the product is average. For convenience, there is a polyurethane foam filler. Among the shortcomings, they note the inability to remove the cover, and there is no "winter-summer" effect.
- Askona Balance Extra - has increased rigidity, so it is not suitable for everyone.
- Dreamline Classic +30 BS - the most optimal combination of price and quality. This is a high mattress with good orthopedic properties and at the same time low cost.
- "Tatami Origami" - a budget option that is not inferior in quality to other goods and makes it possible to enjoy a good rest all night.
When choosing a Bonnel spring block, it is important to take into account all factors and pay attention to the most suitable options.
With an independent block
There are decent products among the more comfortable options with independent springs.
- Askona Balance Forma - inside there is a block of independent springs, on top of which a layer of felt is located, due to which there is no noise from the metal filling. The cover is made of natural materials and has a padding polyester layer. The mattress can be used from 2 sides. Of the minuses, only a large weight can be noted: about 12 kg.
- Ormatek Kids Dream EVS – 8 - mattress for children and adolescents. The spring block is closed by a frame made of modern Ormafoam material. This is a one-sided product, the upper part of which is created using thermal felt and coconut coir. The cover is made of 100% calico. The disadvantages are the inability to use two sides and the lack of a removable cover.
- Dreamline Classic + 15 TFK - has a pleasant design and anatomical characteristics.The springs produce a light massage effect; on top of them, an artificial latex filler with thermal felt is used. The cover is made of synthetic jacquard. Comfortable and stylish mattress has no carrying handles, which can be considered a disadvantage of this model.
There is a wide variety of affordable mattresses to look out for, so it's important to focus on performance rather than brand and cost.
How to choose the right one?
To buy a good and inexpensive bed mattress, you need to pay attention to certain characteristics.
- The weight - spring products have a significant weight, and the more it is, the better the mattress is.
- Filler density - if, when pressing on the surface, the springs are clearly felt, then the product is of poor quality, and it will be inconvenient to sleep on it.
- Frame features - mattresses with a block of independent springs must be covered with a frame. If the springs are felt when pressed from the side, then this is a low-quality product. The Bonnel block and springless variants do not have such problems.
- Sound - if when pressing the spring mattress there is a sound - creaking or grinding - then this is an indicator of poor quality. Any innerspring mattress should drown out the sound effects that occur inside it.
- Case quality - if the material of the cover is of poor quality, then this will affect the convenience and durability of its operation.
- Ventilation - for the normal functioning of the mattress, a ventilation system must be organized in it, if it is not there, the product will quickly deteriorate and can harm the person who uses it. The absence of round ventilation holes indicates the poor quality of the product.