<\/span><\/h2>\n\nIf you want to buy a new mattress, it is of course important to lie on it for a while. This says a lot about how hard or soft the mattress is, but you can also look at a letter with a number for this. In fact, mattress firmness is often measured on a scale from H1 to H4. Here is an overview of hardnesses. Important to keep an average body height in mind. Because when you are smaller, you distribute your body weight less across your height than when you are tall. <\/p>\n\nH1<\/td> H1 is the softest. Such a soft mattress is especially suitable for side sleepers and people who weigh between 40 and 70 kilograms. <\/td><\/tr> H2<\/td> H2 is smooth but offers much more support. Suitable for people who weigh between 60 and 80 kilograms. <\/td><\/tr> H3<\/td> We recommend a mattress with firmness grade H3 for sleepers between 75 and 100 kilograms. <\/td><\/tr> H4<\/td> H4 is the firmest firmness grade and is often preferred by heavier people because their bodies need more support. Do you weigh more than 100 kilograms? If so, be sure to choose H4. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/span>How do you know if your mattress is too hard or too soft?<\/span><\/h2>\n\nAre you unsure about your current mattress? Use these quick tests to check the firmness and condition of your bed: <\/p>\n\n
\nTest for a mattress that’s too firm:<\/strong> Lie on your back and slide your hand between your lower back and the mattress. If this is very easy to do and there’s a lot of space left, then the mattress is too firm. <\/li>\n\n\n\nTest for being too soft \/ sagging:<\/strong> Do you feel like you’re rolling into or sinking into a banana-shaped dip? If so, the mattress is too soft or has simply sagged. <\/li>\n\n\n\nCheck for wear:<\/strong> Place the mattress (without the cover, if possible) on the floor. Place a straight object, such as a broomstick, across the width of the mattress. Do you see a gap between the broomstick and the mattress? If so, the mattress has sagged and needs to be replaced. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\nPlease note: If the mattress is placed on a bed base with a shoulder zone, a slight indentation in the shoulder and hip areas is often normal. We refer to this as contouring<\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/span>Should a mattress be hard or soft: Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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A harder mattress is especially better for heavier people because your body is better supported. Also, if you sleep mostly on your stomach, a firmer mattress may be more comfortable. A harder mattress offers more stability so you can get in and out of bed smoothly. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
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How hard your mattress should be really depends on your preferences and build. For example, heavier people are better off choosing a firm mattress, as are people who sleep on their stomachs. Do you weigh fairly little or are you a side sleeper? Then choose a softer mattress. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\nSo whether you should buy a hard or soft mattress really depends on your situation. We can’t determine this for you. You have to decide for yourself what you like lying down. Above all, take the time to try out mattresses in stores or opt for an exchange guarantee or no-quibble money-back product if you buy online. So in addition, you also need to consider your physique and sleeping position when you want to buy a new mattress. In addition, don’t forget to consider your partner’s preferences when buying a hard or soft mattress! And remember, an experienced and professional advisor can often give you helpful tips. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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