Memory foam mattresses are becoming more and more popular in the UK because of their various beneficial properties. However, as with most things, there are also some downsides to using of a memory foam mattress, so make sure that you are aware of both sides of the story before purchasing one.

Although memory foam mattresses are more supportive than most standard mattresses, their denser material can also make them very heavy. When moving a memory foam mattress, make sure that you have help available and don’t try to shift it on your own.

Memory foam’s open-cell structure is what allows it to mould itself around the shape of your body. This happens when the heat and weight of your body causes the memory foam material to become soft, so you sink into it. This relieves pressure points on certain areas of the body, and hence the use of memory foam mattresses in hospitals to prevent pressure sores and other aches and pains. The higher density a memory foam mattress is the longer it will retain its moulding properties. A lower density mattress may work well at first, but over time it will stop moulding to your shape quite so effectively.

A brand new memory foam mattress unfortunately gives off a distinct, chemical smell. The longer you keep the mattress for and the more you sleep on it, the more this smell will fade. You must decide for yourself whether enduring the smell whilst it lasts is worth the mattress’s other benefits.

Because of the nature of the memory foam material, dust mites and dead skin particles cannot be trapped as easily within the fabric and cannot embed themselves within the mattress itself. This reduces the risk of asthma attacks and outbreaks of dust allergies, so if you suffer from these conditions then a memory foam mattress may be for you. For a new matress look no further than our friends at dreams, dreams have the perfect size mattresses for all double and single beds, visit www.dreams.co.uk to visit the site now.