The 15-minute routine
Do this for each mattress on your shortlist. Wear comfortable clothes and take your partner if you share a bed.
| Minutes | What to do | What you are checking |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | Take off your shoes, lie down and settle for a minute before judging. | First impressions change once your body relaxes. |
| 1–6 | Lie in the position you actually sleep in: side, back or stomach. Stay still for five minutes. | Whether your shoulders and hips sink comfortably and your back feels supported. |
| 6–8 | Roll from side to back to side a few times. | How easily you move; deep contouring foam can feel harder to turn on. |
| 8–10 | Lie next to your partner. One of you turns over or sits up while the other stays still. | How much movement reaches the other side of the bed. |
| 10–12 | Sit on the edge, then lie close to it. | Whether the edge dips or feels secure to sit and sleep on. |
| 12–13 | Get up the way you do in the morning. | Whether getting out of bed feels easy for both of you. |
| 13–15 | Ask the dealer for the specification sheet, size options and warranty terms. | That the mattress you order is exactly the one you tested. |
1. Test three comfort levels, not one
Comfort words are relative. A mattress only feels firm or plush compared with something else, so lie on at least three levels in the same visit. CLOUDE uses four comfort groups (firm, medium, plush and soft) and the ComfortCode™ guide on a 7-point scale; taking your ComfortCode result to the showroom gives you a starting point.
Start in the middle of the range, then try one firmer and one softer option. If you keep returning to one of them, that is usually your answer.
2. Test in your real sleeping position
Most people sit on the edge or lie on their back for a few seconds, then decide. Instead, lie the way you fall asleep. Side sleepers should check that their shoulder and hip sink in enough to feel comfortable; back sleepers should check that the lower back does not feel unsupported or arched.
3. Test together if you share a bed
Both partners should lie on the same mattress at the same time. Movement you feel from your partner in the showroom is a fair preview of home. Pocket-spring models such as MEDIC POSTURE ADVANCE and GRANDIOZ use individually wrapped springs that move more independently than linked spring units. See our guide to choosing a mattress for couples.
4. Check the edge and getting in and out
If you sit on the side of the bed to dress, or sleep close to the edge, test it. Some constructions add a foam encasement around the edge, such as GRANDIOZ and INFINIA, which helps the edge feel firmer to sit on.
5. Confirm exactly what you are ordering
Before paying, confirm the model name, comfort level, size in inches, thickness and warranty in writing. Measure the inside of your bed frame at home first, because Indian bed sizes vary by furniture maker. Every CLOUDE product page lists available sizes, thicknesses and size-wise MRP, so you can check the details before your visit.
This guide provides general mattress-selection information and is not medical advice. Product details come from CLOUDE's approved specifications; confirm the exact model, size and warranty with an authorised dealer.