Memory Foam Mattress Topper
There may be a way of experiencing the many benefits of a memory foam mattress without quite going to the
expense of acquiring a new bed. After all, who wouldn’t want that great sleep, the excellent support, and a
mattress that contours itself to you as you heat it up, yet returns to its normal shape in the morning? You may
decide to go for a mattress enhancer, and save money by placing a foam mattress topper on top of your existing
mattress.
But for the sake of your future comfort, you should be aware of some of the drawbacks of foam mattress
toppers as well. The reason why memory foam works so well in the first place is that the top 3 inches or so heat
up and will change shape, while the lower layer is not affected, remaining cool and firm. This is how much of
the good supportive effects are derived. If you don’t already have an existing mattress to provide similar
underlying firmness, then the good effects of the foam topper will undoubtedly be lost.
Another crucial factor is that your existing mattress cannot have sags in it, but must be completely flat and firm.
A foam mattress topper will rely on the underlying surface for support, and will sag right along with it if it’s not
firm or flat. Then as your body heat activates the visco elastic memory foam, it will change shape further,
perhaps even accentuating the sagging. You may find that your sleep and comfort are made worse rather than
better.
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Since a faulty underlying mattress might rob you of whatever benefits you hoped to gain from your foam
mattress topper, you may need to evaluate whether it’s a good idea to go that route. If it’s going to cost extra to
make sure your underlying mattress provides the support needed to make the topper effective, then perhaps it
would be wiser to accept the extra expense and buy a complete memory foam bed instead.