| Shopping
for Air Beds
 When
a person is in need of purchasing a new bed, there are many questions
to ponder and specifics to follow. To an unknowing shopper, the
subject of buying an airbed mattress may seem as impractical as
purchasing a waterbed, however there are major differences between
the two. Airbed mattresses now offer the most advanced technology
in sleep science and most are top quality. Following these steps
when purchasing a new airbed mattress will definitely make the process
easier. Whether you find your airbed mattress online or in a retail
store, these are the most important tips to know!
Basics: What To Look For In An Airbed
1. Correct dimensions
2. Sleeping support
3. Quality and firmness
4. Top comfort
5. Choose a bed 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) longer than the tallest
person sleeping in it.
- Measure your bedroom and doorway before you decide on the size
of bed to purchase. You will need at least 15 to 18 inches of
space on either side of the bed to move around comfortably.
- Think about whether you will be sharing the bed and how much
you or your partner moves around at night before you come up with
the size. Beds come in six different sizes: king (sometimes called
eastern king), California king, queen, full (or double), twin
and twin extra-long.
- Purchase a king, California king or queen for one or two people.
A king works well for those who frequently change positions during
the night.
- Try a full if the bed is for one person. A full is probably
too small for two adults, especially if one or both frequently
move about
- Buy a twin-sized bed for one child or one adult. Two twins
are great for children who have sleepovers. Allow for 24 to 30
inches of space between beds.
- Add four inches to the length of your bed for the headboard
and four for the footboard. Once you've added these to the measurements
of the bed frame, you have the total width and length of your
bed.
See our air bed sizing chart
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