Memory foam mattress toppers are perhaps the highest selling products in term of volume of sales compared to all other memory foam products. This is because of a number of advantages it provides to a user both in terms of size and budget friendliness. Here are however some essentials that your 3 inch memory foam mattress topper must have so that you have a pleasurable experience using it.
In earlier times a 3 inch memory foam mattress topper would just about be at the lower minimum limit where the thickness is just too small to be effective. However these days with improvement in manufacturing technology even a 3 inch thickness has moved to the middle of the recommended range.
A density of about 4-5lbs/cubic foot is recommended for the 3 inch memory foam mattress topper. This density will allow it to provide enough support and ensure that bottoming out is avoided. Just remember if you weight above average go for a higher density. This density rating will also ensure that the memory foam doesn’t wear out fast and is durable for a long time.
Do not use the 3 inch memory foam mattress topper to sleep on the floor without a base mattress or support. Being crushed between the hard flooring and your body it can damage the foam cell structure causing it to lose its resilience and also you will most likely bottom out the foam. It is recommended that you go for thicker foam or at least use an old mattress as base support for the foam.
It is very important that you use a good cover for the 3 inch memory foam mattress topper, preferably one that is not only water proof or dust mite proof but also aids breathability and absorbent of body fluids like sweat or saliva.
Mattress toppers tend to slip over the mattress therefor e remember to get covers that provides some amount of grip with the underneath surface. Getting this can save you a lot of trouble having to rearrange the topper every now and then.
3 inch memory foam mattress toppers do not last as long as memory foam mattresses. So make sure you replace them when they are worn out as these topper serves to protect the memory foam mattress underneath as well if you use them together. A good 3 inch memory foam topper should last you several years at the very least. It is a good idea to buy one with a warranty even if it may cost a little more.