If your current mattress is uncomfortable, if you are waking up with backaches, your legs or arms are asleep, or you are starting to feel the support metal through the pads, then you may want to try a memory foam mattress topper.

When buying one of these toppers, there are several things you will want to find out before you spend your money. Since memory foam products are somewhat expensive, you want to make sure that the topper you purchase will give you the most for your money.

Since memory can be compressed, most products arrive in the compressed state. This makes carrying the product much easier than carrying a normal sized mattress. Before purchase of any memory foam product that is compressed, be sure that you find out what type of compression method was used. This is normally printed on the box. Compression by vacuum should be avoided as this causes the cells of the memory foam to break. The broken cells cause the product to be uncomfortable and will lead to a quicker breakdown of the product. Memory foam products that have been mechanically compressed before packaging will not show this type of damage. They will spring back to their original size and shape without the damage of vacuum packaging.

You will also need to check the density of the memory foam product. The higher density products are of a higher quality and will give better support. You will want to find a product with a density of 4 pounds or more for the best support.

When you bring you mattress topper home, here is how to install it. First remove all sheets from your bed. Then take the topper out of its box. It may be wrapped in heavy plastic to keep it compressed. Remove this plastic by tearing it away using your hands. Avoid using a knife or scissors as you could end up cutting or tearing the memory foam.

Once the mattress topper is out of its package, begin unrolling it on your bed. This task may be easier if the topper has been allowed to sit in a warm car for a couple of hours just prior to installation. Even then, the topper may still be somewhat stiff. Unroll and unfold the topper onto your bed. At this point you will need to leave the memory foam alone and let it come back into shape. This could take anywhere from twenty-five minutes to one hour. You will see the memory foam slowly expanding until it comes back into shape.

Once the expansion is completed, make your bed as normal. Deep pocket fitted sheets will be helpful, the mattress and topper will need to be covered. Also remember that the topper will make your bed slightly higher than before.

Here it the greatest part of the whole process. Enjoy a great night’s sleep. In the morning you will not have backaches or arms that are asleep. Memory foam adjusts to fully support your body. Your weight is evenly supported. No longer will you feel the pressure spots from spending your time sleeping in only one position. Doesn’t a good nights sleep sound great? Good night.