In life, it’s always special when we can make a good thing even better. Whether we add software to our computers, accessories to our cars, or furnishings to a home-these are all improvements to the original versions. Likewise, to have a new bed you don’t have to buy a new one. In fact, by using a memory foam mattress topper, you can transform your bed into a top-end sleep system!

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While memory foam can’t recall the items on your grocery list, it nonetheless can benefit your life. This is a somewhat complex material. It’s a type of open-cell foam with “visco elastic” characteristics and typically is comprised of polyurethane. That’s a mouthful!

Here’s how memory foam works. Think of foam as a soft blend of solids and air that consists of several itty-bitty bubbles. Meanwhile, in the case of “open cell” foam (such as that in memory foam) the tiny bubbles have even tinier holes in them. In a mattress, this type of foam permits air to flow through it, keeping you comfy and cool!

Meanwhile, the “visco elasticity” of the memory foam mattress supplies it with its “memory.” This combines viscous properties (such as those that oil has), with elastic properties, (such as those that a spring has). Ultimately, this allows the mattress to conform to the contours of your body better.

Thirdly, memory foam mattresses are typically comprised of “polyurethane.” As its name suggests, this is a polymer that results from blending solid and gas. Including certain additives in polyurethane provides its “memory” capabilities.

Okay, back to the transformation of your bed into a memory foam sleep system. To create this system, you’ll need a total of three layers. However, if you want to avoid sleeping like the protagonist in the “Princess and the Pea” fairytale, then it’s important that each of the layers is proper.

Memory Foam Layer

This is the top layer that makes a memory foam mattress different from a run-of-the-mill type of mattress. The essence of all memory foam mattresses is the same: the mattress conforms to the contours of your body, allowing it to relax more and granting you a better night’s sleep. However, memory foam mattresses can also vary significantly in terms of characteristics such as quality, comfort, and sturdiness. As you may expect, price has a significant role in how these features influence the price of the mattresses.

Base Form Layer

This middle layer provides the base that supports your body and dispenses your weight uniformly across the surface of the bed. Typically manufacturers use polyurethane foam to construct the base layer. It’s ideal that the layer includes at least 2.2 pounds of material per cubic foot.

Platform Layer

A strong flat base sustains the memory foam mattress and prevents your bed feeling like a hammock.

So there you have it. With some carefully-selected basic components you can use a memory foam mattress and two other layers to create the perfect top end sleep system. Ultimately, this system will help you to sleep like a rock, without feeling like you’re sleeping ON one!

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