To make a firm or old mattress more comfortable and to help you have a great sleep, try adding a pillow top mattress pad to your bedding. There are a wide variety of fills available, some of which are specifically good for reducing pain and relieving pressure while others are meant to make you feel as if you are floating on a cloud.
For a thick, cushiony feel that makes you feel as if you’re sleeping on top of down-filled pillows, try a mattress pad such as Pike Street’s Overfilled Ultra-Soft Microplush mattress pad. This pad is filled with a polyester fiber that has been overfilled and stitched with an end-to-end box stitch. It can be easily washed at home, so no fussing about bringing it to the cleaners every few weeks.
You could also try a gel filled mattress pad, like the Newpoint International 200 Thread Count Cotton Gel Filled mattress pads priced at $45. It is constructed from cotton sateen and is filled with hypoallergenic gel fibers to provide extra support when required. It can be used on a variety of different mattress depths, going up to 22” thick. It is machine washable and can be dried in a dryer on the lowest heating setting.
The most popular mattress pads right now are the foam memory toppers, generally that have a range of 2” – 3”. The Visco2 Ventilated Mattress Enhancer is a great choice for $89 as it has a 2” breathable visco high performance memory foam support that helps relieve pressure on the back. It contains a three zone ventilation system to prevent overheating and to achieve a cooler sleeping temperature. The memory foam helps reduce the motion transfer from your sleeping partner and can lead to a deeper, more relaxing sleep.
If you are looking for something that has “green” power, try the Ergosoft Natural Latex Foam Mattress Pad Topper, which sells for around $389 for a 3” topper or $279 for a 2” topper. Give your bed a layer of bounce which is hypoallergenic and anti-microbial to keep away dust, dust mites, and other common allergens. It is made out of 100% pure latex and is considered a natural product. It has 4.75 lb density memory foam meaning it will spring back again and again. Latex is known for its sturdiness, resilience and durability so you know that your money will be put into something for the long term and not have to worry about replacing in a few years.
The Eco SmartTM Latex Mattress Topper by Louisville Bedding is a less expensive version of a traditional latex mattress topper. It is only $89 for the queen size and is made partially from plant based materials, namely 25% latex and 75% polyurethane foam. It is an eco-friendly bedding that is ideal for green conscious people who have skin sensitivities.
There are many choices of pillow top mattress pads that use a variety of different fillings and support. It’s just up to you to determine what your individual requirements are.