Searching for the right mattress to bring home? Here are all the need-to-know tips and tricks to make sure you find the perfect match.
With hundreds of mattress types, comfort levels, and brands on the market today, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. That’s why at Oceania Mattress Factory, we keep things simple - no pushy sales tactics, no markups, no pressure, just genuine advice from the people who actually make them. Before you shop with us, take a moment to explore our must-know tips to help you choose a mattress you’ll feel confident in.
1. Make Yourself Comfortable
To make your mattress shopping experience as comfortable and accurate as possible, test our mattresses the same way you would use them at home. Wear relaxed clothing, grab a pillow, and settle into your usual sleeping positions. If you’re a side sleeper, spend a few minutes lying on your side; if you prefer sleeping on your back or stomach, do the same. Trying each mattress in your natural sleeping posture will help you feel the true level of comfort and support each mattress has to offer, giving the layers time to adjust to your body with proper weight distribution.
2. Take Your Time
Trying mattresses in-store can feel a little daunting - and taking the time to truly relax on each one can feel even harder. But we encourage every customer to do just that. Don’t rush the process - your mattress should be a long-term investment in your comfort and health. Take your time exploring our range, and find the perfect fit for you. Our factory showroom is open six days a week, giving you plenty of opportunity to make the right choice.
3. Lie Down Properly
To accurately measure the feel of each mattress, we recommend lying down on each mattress - after all, that is how you'll be using it at home! Choosing a mattress by pressing your hands into the surface or sitting on the edge might seem helpful, but it can be misleading. When you lie down, your body weight is distributed evenly across the surface. This allows the materials to work in synergy with each other, and respond to your body, ensuring each mattress delivers the comfort and support they were designed to offer. A quick touch will only give you a limited impression, and is the easiest mistake to avoid when choosing your new mattress.
4. Bring a Friend
If you share your bed with a partner, we recommend visiting the showroom together and testing each mattress side by side. This helps you both understand how each option feels for each of you - and just as importantly, how it moves. For couples, a pocket spring mattress can be an excellent choice, with to its superior motion isolation designed to minimise partner disturbance. It’s important to notice how each mattress feels for both you and your partner - everyone’s comfort is different, and that’s the key to finding the perfect fit.
Taking the time to test your mattress properly ensures you’ll enjoy years of restful, supportive sleep - at Oceania Mattress, we are here to help you make the right choice. For more help from our friendly team, check out our quick guide to trying your new mattress here.
