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How to Make My College Mattress More Comfortable

Dorm room mattresses are uncomfortable, but boosting the comfort and quality is not a difficult task. Here are some ways to make your bed more comfortable.


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Dorm room mattresses are notoriously uncomfortable. This is due in part to mass production, as well as an emphasis on durability over comfort during construction. The less-than-cozy quality of a mattress presents a problem for college freshmen who are already dealing with huge life adjustments. A solid night’s rest is a must for these new students and an uncomfortable mattress can hinder that. Luckily a few changes to your college mattress will noticeably improve its comfort.

Boosting the comfort and quality of your sleeping situation is not a difficult undertaking. Once you are armed with the knowledge of what makes a mattress, bedding linens, and blankets comfortable, you can transform your dorm room into an inviting place to sleep at night. Here are several ways to make your dorm bed more comfortable:

Find the Right Mattress Pad

The first step to improve the comfort level of your mattress is by adding a mattress pad. This foam pad lays atop the mattress and is designed to add a layer of warmth and cushioning. A mattress pad is a must-have for those who find their dorm mattress to be overly firm. The pads come in a range of thicknesses and firmness levels, which gives you the ability to customize your mattress to meet your sleeping preference.

Mattress pads are also sometimes referred to as mattress toppers. They can be made from a variety of materials, depending on what quality you find most important. Visco-elastic foam has characteristics of viscous material and elastic material, and are best for relieving pressure points while you lay down at night. Memory foam pads react to temperature and pressure to give you the feeling of weightlessness. Those in colder environments should consider an electric mattress pad. Built with interwoven heating filaments, it will add even more warmth to your bed.

Understand the Characteristics of High-Quality Sheets and Bedding

Investing in high-quality sheets and bedding is another easy way to make your dorm mattress more comfortable. There are just a few things to understand about discerning between high-quality bedding and lesser materials.  

Cotton sheets are described by their thread count. The most expensive sheets have a thread count higher than 500. A higher thread count indicates that the sheets are made from a softer and more durable material, both important characteristics for dorm room use. These sheets also will not pill or fuzz, and light will not shine through them.

Those headed to college in an area with a warmer climate should consider easy-care cotton or thermal blankets. These products ventilate better than other materials. If you plan to use a mattress pad on your mattress, it’s important to find sheets with a fit deep enough to accommodate the extra thickness. Otherwise, the sheets will not fit on your mattress.

When it comes to choosing a blanket for your dorm room bed, your options are commonly wool or synthetic fabric. Wool makes for warmer blankets, but the benefit of synthetic material is that it’s easier to wash and is commonly hypoallergenic. It’s also important to make note of the fill power rating of a down blanket. This measures the quality of the down. The higher the fill power, the lighter and warmer the blanket.

Purchase Your Own Mattress

Most dorms do not allow students to replace their mattress with their own. However, if your school does, the most effective way to guarantee your dorm mattress is comfortable is purchasing your own. Select a mattress that is made from high-performance materials and you can rest assured that your mattress will be durable and comfortable. You can also buy a mattress made from antimicrobial material, which can prevent the spread of bacterial diseases like meningitis or MRSA that thrive on college campuses.

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