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WATCH: How to choose the perfect mattress, spoiler alert, 1 size does not fit all

Watch how you can choose the perfect mattress for your body type and sleep preferences

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By House & Garden South Africa | May 1, 2023 | Video

Have you ever had the dreadful experience of buying a new bed, only to sleep in absolute agony for days because of how hard it was? While it’s true that new mattresses are often firmer and might take time to ‘break in’, that experience may very well have put you off from buying a new bed for good.

However, in addition to the newness of a bed making it feel more rigid, there are various reasons you may be unsuited to a specific mattress. Beds come in various shapes and sizes and there is no one-size-fits-all type for all people. The kind of mattress you need is heavily dependent on your personal sleep style, characteristics, preferences, and even your body type. Check out the clip below if you’re interested in finding out which mattress type would suit you.

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