If you need a new mattress you will end up stunned at just how high the prices are for a replacement. My wife and I chose to go shopping for a new mattress, as the outdated mattress started to sag a great deal, which causes us both back pain. We have had our mattress for several years, but about a year ago we each began losing sleep mainly because we just couldn't get comfortable. We both tossed and turned at night and it was wearing on us. We awoke just about every day feeling really exhausted. At last we made the decision that enough was enough and went searching for a new one.

Unfortunately we had no idea exactly how costly a new mattress was. After checking out several different mattress outlets, we decided that we were not planning to pay those exorbitant prices. We kept our old mattress and opted for buying a new mattress pad instead. We shopped around and the mattress pads we tested out were almost the same as a new mattress. We were sold and chose to get one. Now we snooze just fine and we have ended up saving a bunch of money as well.

The mattress pad we picked up was only three inches thick, however it was very comfortable. We don't have back pain when we sleep and we wake up feeling rejuvenated instead of tired.

If you're interested in a new mattress, consider a pillow top mattress pad first. They're very comfortable and only a fraction of the price of a brand new mattress. The only other component you may want to get is a pillow top mattress cover. Pillow top mattress pads make the perfect choice for anyone considering a new mattress. It may not last as long as a new mattress, but it can extend the life of your old one for a couple additional years.