Purchasing a mattress can be a tangle of coil counts, foam densities and gimmicks. Here are a few basics you should know before you hit the streets to find the perfect mattress.

Innerspring type:
Continuous coil, open coil or traditional spring

All Restwell innersprings are double oven tempered for stability and durability. For most people, continuous or open coil construction, or traditional spring, provide great comfort and stability. In fact, traditional spring mattresses offer the best comfort and durability for price.

To decide on the system that works for you, lay back and compare. Which one feels best?

Coil and spring counts
You'll find queen-sized mattresses that boast anywhere from 299 coils to over 1000. For most people of average weight, a double mattress with 510 coils will provide ample comfort and support. Depending on the type used, more coils could increase your bed's springiness and help prevent future sagging.

Foundations
Today's mattresses boast their own springs or coils along with several layers of comfort and support padding. Combine these features with a good box spring foundation, and you'll have a superb mattress set. When buying a foundation, make sure it has the strength and flexibility you need to uphold your weight and preserve the features of your new mattress.

Cushion layers
You'll find a multitude of choices when you dig deep into the foam, felt and insulating layers of mattress products. The bottom line? It's your choice. Go for what feels comfortable. A word of caution though: Once you snuggle into a warmth and luxury of a downy pillow top, you'll be hooked!

Warranty
Bear in mind that higher quality mattresses are usually backed by better warranties. If you expect your mattress to last 10-15 years, invest in a product that the manufacturer will stand by for that period of time.