 We spend on average eight and a half hours a day sleeping, so having a good mattress is really important. So here at Argos, we've got the information you'll need to buy the right mattress for you. There's a few types of mattresses for you to choose from. Open coil is where the springs are joined together using coiled wire, which spreads the body weight across the surface. They help to retain the shape and comfort of the mattress. Continuous coil. The springs are made from one piece of wire intertwined, so each coil draws support from those next to it, increasing stability and durability. Your body weight is evenly distributed across the surface for support. Pocket sprung. Pocket sprung is where the springs are housed into individual fabric pockets, which allow each spring to work independently and absorb weight individually for excellent support. This is a great option if you sleep on your side as it puts different pressures on your spine. It's ideal for partners of different weights or size to eliminate roll together. If you move around a lot in your sleep, your partner is less likely to feel it. Zoned. The springs are more frequent and firmer in different parts of the mattress, providing more support for your hips and lower back. This reduces pressure and discomfort. Memory foam. This is heat-sensitive and moulds to the contours of your body for comfort and support. This allows for minimal impact on pressure points. Latex. This moulds to your body as memory foam does, but instantly recovers its shape, so perfect for continual movement. Once you pick the right type, there are a few finishes to pick from, affecting how it feels to sleep on the mattress. Microquilt. Features a quilted surface for comfort. Deep quilt. Has deeper layers of quilt for extra comfort. Cushion top. Has an extra layer of padded fibres woven into the top of the mattress for a soft feel. Pillow top. Will provide luxurious softness with its padded fibres on the top of the mattress. Tufted. Fine tapes inserted through the mattress provide a firmer feel. It creates cushions of super soft comfort. A traditional way of securing all the fabrics and fillings together. It's really important to choose the correct firmness to suit you, giving you the right level of support from your mattress. As a general rule, the heavier you are, the firmer the mattress you would need. Some mattresses even come with a range of benefits to help you drift off easier at night. Anti-allergy. This is where the mattress has been treated to protect against dust mites, fungus and allergies. A no-turn mattress. This simply means that you do not need to turn it, simply just rotate from top to bottom to keep its condition. A rolled mattress is rolled into a bag, so it's ready to take home straight from the store and easy to carry up the stairs. There are also mattress protectors, which help to extend the life and hygiene of your mattress. We hope that this helps in deciding which mattress will be best and most comfortable for you.