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Best Floor Mattress

by Sleep Sherpa Sleep Expert


What do you do if you have more guests spending the night than your house can accommodate? You either have to ask them to leave because you don’t have space for them to sleep, or you have to find another alternative. If your house has enough space on the floor, that’s where you could ask your guests to sleep for the night.

Unfortunately, the idea of sleeping on the floor isn’t too appealing, especially if it’s winter. In fact, your guests could also take it as an insult because the floor isn’t the best place to sleep in the house. But if you have a floor mattress to the rescue, not only will your guests be comfortable but also feel good about the arrangement.

Unlike what most people think, a floor mattress is not just any mattress laid out on the floor. A floor mattress is designed to be laid out on the ground and isn’t compatible with a bed frame. You can always use a regular mattress for the floor, but since it is meant for a bed frame, it won’t be the most comfortable thing to sleep on the floor.

The floor isn’t the most recommended place to sleep in. But when space is short, a floor mattress can make sleeping on the floor a little more comfortable.

Should you sleep on the floor?

Ideally, you shouldn’t sleep on any flat surface because it doesn’t offer any support to your skeletal structure. The bed is also a flat surface, but an ergonomic mattress makes up for it. But the floor is usually made of concrete or hardwood and creates excess pressure on your body. This can lead to aches and pains in various parts of the body. If you have a bad back or other chronic conditions, sleeping on the floor may not be the right choice for you.

However, a floor mattress will make sleeping on the floor more comfortable. Keep in mind that there are differences between a regular mattress and a floor mattress. A regular mattress is designed to be used on the bed, and when used on the floor, it can lead to mold and mildew growth on the side facing the floor because of no ventilation. Foam mattresses are more prone to mold and should be aired out regularly.

A floor mattress has no such issues because it has been designed to be used that way. Even the side facing the floor has adequate ventilation to prevent moisture and mildew growth. Floor mattresses are thinner than regular mattresses, are foldable and can be easily stored in a cupboard when not in use. You may even keep one in your car if you become the unexpected guest anywhere.

Five best floor mattresses

Floor mattresses are easily available online or at any bedding store. They are usually much cheaper than mattresses designed for the bed, and also last a long time (because they aren’t used regularly). However, they cannot be used for the bed because they are much thinner than regular foam, latex or box spring mattresses and not designed to provide much support.

Without further ado, here are the top 5 floor mattresses.


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