The very basic question we can ask about mattress is "Do you know about different types of mattresses?" This is important because by knowing these different forms, you are more likely to pick the one that suits you the best. Now let us review the most common categories of mattresses available in today's market :

- Innerspring Mattresses
This is the mattress that dominant today’s market. It represents about 70% of the market. Unlike other types of mattresses, it is constructed by coil springs mainly for the support purposes. Then various forms of upholstery can be added to the top of these springs. To know more details about innerspring mattresses and how to shop for them, see our innerspring mattress guide page.

- Memory Foam Mattresses
Memory foam is my personal favorite. Comparing to the innerspring mattress, it is relatively new but has quickly gained market share in recent years. You will often see the word "melting" along with this type of mattress. It slowly forms itself to the shape of your body overtime. If you already have a mattress bought a while ago and want to switch to memroy foam mattress, a cost-effective way to do so is to use a memory foam topper. To know more about it, visit our memory foam mattress guide page.

- Latex Mattress
Latex mattress has been around for decades. Just like memory foam mattress, it is still a hot product in the industry. Latex was actually natural rubber that was made of the sap of trees. Almost of the latex mattresses today is made by the so called synthetic latex or a combination of synthetic and natural latex. Comparing to "memory foam", this mattress is less conforming and has a faster recovery time. To learn more, you can go to our latex mattress guide page for detailed information.

-Air Mattresses
A few years ago, air mattresses are considered to be cheap and are mainly used for holidays and houseguest. Nowadays, there are high-end air mattresses that use air instead of coils. Comparing to other types, you can easily adjust the firmness of the mattress by adjusting the amount of air in the mattress.