The problem with many spring mattresses is that they wear out, or they just don't fit the body any longer. They become resistant to our curves and the shape of our body or they become soft beneath you. There is a way to fix to this problem, other than buying a new mattress you can purchase a foam mattress pad.

A foam mattress pad or better known as memory foam, is a material that is designed to be viscoelastic which means that the foam will form to your body giving it the support it needs for a restful sleep, and when you're not laying on it the foam mattress pad will return to its original state.

Because of the popularity of the foam mattress, the foam mattress pad can be bought from most furniture and major retail stores.

The price of a foam mattress can range anywhere from five hundred dollars to five thousand dollars depending on the size & quality you are looking for.

There is no doubt that foam mattresses are expenses (as far as traditional mattresses go). However, the alternative is a foam mattress pad which gives you the body contouring support of the foam mattress but at a fraction of the price. They come in a variety of thicknesses and of course the thicker the pad, the more support you're going to get.

Some Disadvantages

The disadvantage to a foam mattress pad is the breathing abilities of the pad. They have a tendency to hold in your body temperature and cause you to sweat and feel clammy. Also, if you purchase a really thick foam mattress it's hard to keep a fitted sheet on the mattress, you'll find that usually a special sheet is needed which will cost extra.

A foam mattress pad is not the only solution to changing the comfort of an old bed. Most bed manufactures offer a pillow top pad that can be placed over the top of the old mattress to give added comfort. Basically, what it all boils down to is what you want to spend.

If you are suffering from allergies, there are excellent tops you can place over your old mattress that are chemical and dye-free so even the most allergy sensitive person will get a good night sleep. No matter if it's a pillow-top, hypoallergenic, or a foam mattress pad, you can find the right type of top cover for you old mattress.