One of the exciting things you get to do upon entering college is preparing your dorm room. And most likely, you’re in the market for a new mattress.
It’s typical for students at uni to check out affordable mattresses before making a decision to spend their hard-earned money. Maybe you’ll scope out a few online stores or read mattress reviews and find out that it’s not as simple as you thought it would be as there are factors to consider aside from the price.
To find that new bed in a box that’s best for you, you have to do your due diligence. So without compromising your sleeping experience and budget, choose your new mattress based on factors such as the size best for your room space, the mattress best suited to your sleeping position, and the brand with a good company policy and reputation.
Size, Room Space, and Budget
A super king or a queen mattress is obviously not popular among students at uni unless they have a space big enough to accommodate those sizes and with room to spare.
According to StudentRoomStay, student accommodations in Australia average around 12 x 19 ft or approximately 228 sq ft (21㎡). And even if you choose to live in a 6-bedroom apartment, your personal bedroom space may not even reach 228 sq ft. These short-term accommodations, designed for students, include studio apartments or shared rooms with communal areas.
It’s advisable to initially measure the space in your room where you plan to place the bed. After which, you can choose among available sizes that will give you ample space to move around and place your other furniture.
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Going for a Mattress Topper Instead
What if your dorm already provided a bed for you? And maybe it’s not a mattress to your liking? What if it’s too old or too firm?
Colleges and universities may have restrictions about bringing in your own mattress so make sure to check with your institution before making a purchase. In any case, if you don’t have any other choice but to deal with your dorm-issued mattress, you can always add a mattress topper to it! It might even be a better option if you have a tight budget since getting a topper is way cheaper than buying a mattress.
The Ecosa Topper is made of ultra-plush gel memory foam for cloud-like comfort, giving you a squishier sleep while restoring support and comfort to your current mattress.
What is the Ecosa difference?
1.) The memory foam mattress topper provides premium comfort and weight distribution.
2.) Its cover is made from eco-friendly Tencel that is soft to the touch, ultra-breathable, and easily washable.
Specs and Mattress Performance
Removable and Machine-Washable Cover: This feature may not seem necessary. But if you plan to resell your mattress after graduation, you have to consider possible stains and spills from coffee or snacks that will ruin the mattress and lower its resale value.
You can also get a mattress cover or mattress protector that will give you a worry-free experience and prolong the life of your mattress.
Comfort Layers and Support Foams:
What makes the Ecosa Mattress stand out is its customisable comfort layers and next-gen support foams, offering greater flexibility compared to brands that provide limited firmness options or minimal layering.
- Adjustable 3-in-1 Firmness: Whether you prefer a soft, medium or firm feel, the Ecosa Mattress lets you personalise your comfort. Simply unzip the cover and flip the inner foam layers to find your perfect fit.
- Open-Cell Memory Foam: Designed to contour to your body while allowing heat to escape, this next-gen foam promotes breathability and cooling comfort.
- Ergonomic Support Foam: Encourages spinal alignment and relieves pressure points, helping to reduce common sleep discomforts like back, shoulder and neck pain.
- Base Support Foam: Adds durable structure to the mattress while enhancing stability and reducing motion transfer for a more restful, undisturbed sleep.
As a student with a cramped schedule, a bed that heats up while you sleep is the last thing you want to worry about. And if you’re a hot sleeper, choosing a breathable bed with good temperature regulation to keep the body cool for a good night’s sleep is essential.
The Ecosa Mattress fits this description perfectly. Its breathable Tencel™ cover and open-cell foam layers promote continuous airflow, so you can enjoy a cooler, more comfortable sleep all year round.
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable: The youth is driven by a common goal to slow and reverse the effects of climate change. The good news? Ecosa is proudly carbon neutral by offsetting the carbon produced through projects that support communities and help bring down carbon to net-zero emissions.
All Ecosa mattresses are made with high-quality, non-toxic materials to ensure a safe and comfortable sleep without harmful substances or nasty chemicals.
Consider Your Sleeping Position
There are 2 things to consider that are directly related to your sleeping position – firmness levels and pressure relief.
A firm mattress is better for back or stomach sleepers to support the heavier areas of the body. In addition, it will keep the spine supported adequately and help those dealing with lower back pain.
On the other hand, side sleepers should opt for a softer mattress that can bend to one’s shoulders and hips, reducing common pressure points. Beds that are slightly soft offer more pressure relief than those with a very firm feel.
Did you know the Ecosa Pure Mattress is a premium hybrid mattress designed to offer contoured support and all-night comfort?
With precision pocket springs that respond to your body’s movements and relieve pressure points, the Ecosa Pure Mattress supports you exactly where you need it. It also features a layer of micro coils between gel memory foam and pinhole latex, allowing for maximum airflow and breathability throughout the night.
You don’t need to rotate or flip the entire mattress. Simply adjust the firmness by flipping the comfort layer to suit your sleep preference.
Types of Mattress to Avoid
As a student, pulling an all-nighter is inevitable so you’re bound to get less sleep than you should. Although we advise against this with the aid of good time management, there are other techniques that may help you get through short-term periods of sleep deprivation.
Either way, you deserve to experience quality sleep with the help of a good mattress. Just remember to avoid:
- Those without generous consideration for returns, refunds, and in-home sleep trials. Imagine buying one and not eventually liking it. You’ll either spend for a replacement or stick with feeling uncomfortable. It is best to avoid this unpleasant outcome by considering companies that offer lengthy in-home trial periods and easy returns. With Ecosa, you’re guaranteed to get a 100-night trial and a 15-year warranty.
- Mattress brands without a good reputation, track record and longevity. Sooner or later, some mattresses start to lose their supportive capabilities. Remember, the quality and materials of a mattress significantly impact how it performs.
- Poor customer reviews (especially from college students). Online comments and reviews can help gauge objective information. However, it should not be taken as gospel. It will be ideal to do this without relying on only a few comments. Read through different reviews and quantify.
- Lack or absence of mattress certifications. Don’t just settle for descriptions that are vague. It is best if it’s backed up by organizations that conduct certification programs and are trusted for the proper standards.