What’s the Difference Between a Sofa Bed and a Regular Mattress?

　　The sofa bed is an excellent guest mattress, and if you don’t have a guest room, you can provide sleeping space for visitors. The sofa bed is folded and tucked into the sofa when not in use, which may damage other mattress types. Ordinary mattresses (that is, the mattresses you use in ordinary bed frames) are thicker and contain materials that do not perform well when the bed is folded for a long time. The thinner structure of the sofa bed makes it more malleable and easier to store.

　　Why is a memory foam top hat better?

　　Memory foam mattress cover is one of the best ways to make your sofa bed more comfortable. The memory foam fits your body to achieve the best decompression effect and reduce movement transfer.

　　Pressure relief

　　When you lie on the memory foam, your body heat and weight will soften the foam so that it fits your body and relieves pressure points to relieve pain. When you wake up the next morning, you will feel refreshed, not sore. The memory foam quickly rebounds to its original shape, making the surface smooth and flat.

　　Motion isolation

　　Another benefit of the memory foam top is sports isolation. When you toss and turn, exercise can cross the sleeping surface and wake up your partner. Adding a memory foam top cover on the sofa bed can limit movement transfer and reduce sleep interruption.

　　Other types of mattress covers

　　If you don’t like memory foam, there are other top materials, including latex, feathers and pillowcases, which you may find more comfortable.

　　Latex top hat

　　Latex tops have similarities with memory foam. Both latex and memory foam fit the body to reduce stress and reduce movement transmission, but latex is naturally stronger and cooler than memory foam.

　　The increased bounce prevents you from sinking too deep and makes it easier to change your sleeping posture. If your sofa bed feels too soft, latex bedspreads can strike a good balance between softness and support. If properly maintained, natural latex can be used for up to 15 years.

　　Feather hat

　　Feather mattress covers usually contain a mixture of feathers and down. Down feathers are fluffy and soft, and there is no quill pen like feathers, which can add some extra support. Placing the feathers in the square pocket ensures that the feather filling stays in place and does not move to the side.

　　If you have allergies, a feather hat may not be ideal. Feathers attract more dust mites than other materials and cause allergic reactions. Try to use hypoallergenic materials such as memory foam or latex.

　　How to find the best memory foam mattress cover

　　To find the best memory foam mattress cover, consider the thickness, cooling performance, return policy and warranty. Carrying out additional research can narrow the range of potential options and help you find a durable memory foam mattress cover.

　　Thickness

　　Memory foam mattress tops vary in thickness, but the best tops should be 2 to 3 inches thick. The top hat provides ample pressure relief without making you feel stuck. When placed on a hard mattress, a thinner memory foam top cushion may not be enough to provide sufficient support. Thick sheets can cause the sofa bed to feel too soft, making it difficult to get in and out of the bed.

　　Cooling characteristics

　　Traditional memory foam mattress covers can cause overheating. The dense structure has fewer air pockets and restricts airflow. Instead, choose a cooling memory foam top, such as a top made of gel foam, vegetable oil, advanced open cell design, copper or graphite. These cooling materials are good for hot sleepers who avoid night sweats.