Buying a mattress is made easy: this way you sleep better
To fall asleep quickly and wake up refreshed the next morning, a comfortable bedroom is essential. A warm blanket, pleasantly soft sheets and a matching pillow are undoubtedly important sleeping companions. But the basis for a restful night is and remains a high quality board frame combined with a good, suitable mattress.
Mattress sizes: find the ideal choice for your sleep
With the right mattress dimensions, nothing stands in the way of a restful night's sleep. Of course, the choice of mattress depends mainly on the model of your bed. So don't forget to measure the frame before you buy a mattress. From the compact 90 x 200 cm mattress for single persons to the luxurious 200 x 200 cm version for those who want to relax in their sleep.
Single mattresses
- Mattresses 90 x 200 cm: The standard dimensions for mattresses for single beds. Suitable also as mattresses for children, teenagers and adults sleeping alone.
- Mattresses 100 x 200 cm: A mattress with special dimensions, ideal for those who need a little more space for relaxing evenings.
Double mattresses
140 x 200 cm mattresses: standard dimensions for double bed mattresses. Ideal for couples who value intimacy, but also for people who like to sleep in the starfish position.
160 x 200 cm mattresses: suitable for queen-size beds. Ideal for anyone who appreciates the comfort of a larger bed but doesn't want it to take up the whole bedroom.
Mattresses 180 x 200 cm: king size Couples who appreciate comfort and plenty of space will feel comfortable on this mattress.
200 x 200 cm mattresses: the ultimate surface for luxurious sleeping comfort. Perfect for families who love to snuggle up in the morning.
By the way: To match your new mattress, you can also buy covers, mattress protectors and fitted sheets in the right dimensions for your mattress, as well as other stylish and functional home fabrics for the bedroom.
The right hardness for mattresses - which one fits?
Which mattress is right for me? What's better-a hard or a soft mattress for back pain? Which should I choose, the H2 or the H3? Choosing the best level of firmness can be tricky, as it determines how comfortable you will ultimately sleep. If you're prone to back pain, it's even more important to choose the right firmness level when buying a mattress.
Hardness | Weight | Target Group | Features | Notes |
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H1 | up to 60 kg | Adults with low body weight or children | Extremely soft down feeling, gentle support, conforms well to body curves | Too soft for people with back pain |
H2 | 60 - 80 kg | Suitable for most types of sleep and body weights | Balanced combination of comfort and body support | Often a good choice for people with occasional back pain |
H3 | 80 - 110 kg | Good for people with moderate to higher body weight | Strong body support, keeps the spine in a straight line | Often recommended for people with chronic back pain |
H4 | 110 - 150 kg | Ideal mattress for people with high body weight | Very firm and strong as an orthopaedic mattress for disabled people | Also suitable for couples if sleeping area is small (e.g. 140 x 200 cm) |
H5 | over150 kg | Designed for overweight people | See above | See above |
Sleeping zones on a mattress
What are these sleep zones again? That's right, areas on a mattress that are designed differently to provide optimal support for different areas of the body. In fact, sleep zones aren't just a marketing gimmick - they have a real function. Our shoulder and pelvic areas are often softer, while our lumbar region is firmer. Sleep belts support these areas accordingly, which in turn promotes an ergonomic sleeping position and can prevent back problems.
Buy a mattress with confidence: Choosing the perfect type of mattress for you
Now that you've decided on the right level of firmness, it's time to consider the type of mattress. Whether it's a spring mattress or a foam mattress, each model has its own advantages that affect your sleeping comfort.
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Cold foam mattresses |
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Latex mattresses |
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Viscose foam mattresses |
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Pocket spring mattress |
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Foam mattress |
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Mattress with Bonell spring core |
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Comfort foam mattress |
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Gel foam mattress |
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Memory foam mattress |
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Hybrid mattress |
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Mattresses for allergy sufferers
Fortunately, people with allergies now have a wide choice of mattresses that do not cause unpleasant reactions. If you have allergies, latex and foam mattresses are the best choice, as they are less sensitive to mites and mold. There are mattresses that are specially marked as "allergy-friendly" - you can choose them without hesitation.
A mattress that suits your sleep type
Whether you sleep on your side, back or stomach - here we show you how to choose the right level of firmness based on your sleep type when buying a mattress:
For people who sleep on their side
Such a mattress should fit well to the contours of the body to avoid pressure points on the shoulders and hips. A softer to moderately firm mattress, depending on body weight, is often the best choice here.
Recommended hardness level: H1 to H3
Suitable mattress types: memory foam mattresses, latex mattresses, 7-zone mattresses
For people who sleep on their backs
They need a mattress that supports the spine well and at the same time provides sufficient comfort. A medium to firm mattress is ideal in this case.
Recommended level of firmness: H2 to H4
Suitable mattress types: spring mattresses, latex mattresses, 9-zone mattresses
For people who sleep prone
Must be firm to very firm. People who sleep prone often have the problem that their spine is pressed in an unnatural position. A firm mattress provides the necessary support and keeps the spine in a neutral position.
Recommended level of firmness: H3 to H4
Suitable mattress types: spring mattresses, hybrid mattresses, 9-zone mattresses
Mixed sleep
If you toss and turn a lot in your sleep and adopt different postures, a medium firmness mattress is often the best choice. It offers a good balance of support and comfort for all sleeping positions.
Recommended firmness level: H2 to H3
Suitable mattress types: hybrid mattresses, 7-zone mattresses, latex mattresses.
Comfort meets practicality: mattress for various uses
Mattresses don't just go on beds. If you like to host family and friends for the evening, but there is no free bed available, you simply need a hospitality mattress. Make sure the guest mattress isn't too heavy so you can make it available to guests without too much trouble. If you regularly have overnight guests or even like to sleep on the floor yourself, then floor mattresses that offer a good balance between comfort and stability are suitable, e.g. foam mattresses, latex mattresses or memory foam mattresses. For long-term sleep on a floor mattress, good air circulation is vital for long-term sleep enjoyment - a cool foam mattress is just the thing for this.
How often should you change your mattress?
At some point, even the best mattress comes to the end of its life. But when is the right time to replace it? As a general rule, you should change your mattress every 7-10 years. Sooner, if it sags or has dents, if you wake up in the morning with head or back pain, or if your allergy symptoms have worsened.
How much does a good mattress cost?
A comfortable mattress doesn't have to cost a lot. Good entry-level models are available from as little as 100 to 200 euros. And at Lidl you can get really great deals: check out your local Lidl store!
