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Are you looking for a floor mattress to use as a guest bed? Or just for yourself to sleep on the floor? Or do you need a portable mattress for camping?
You have come to the right place. In this article, I will talk about the best floor mattresses for these purposes that I come across on Amazon.
They are very compact and lightweight, absolutely portable and saving space in your house. When guests come, roll the mattress out to serve them a good night sleep. When they are gone, fold it up and store away in your closet.
Now, here’s what you need to consider when buying a floor mattress.
Are you looking for a guest bed? Or want to have an affordable bed for camping? Or just merely sleeping on the floor to help your bad back?
When buying a floor mattress, consider the following.
Because floor mattresses are placed on the floor or close to the hard ground, you should look for some good cushion. High-density filling is the go-to.
Without enough cushion, the pressure points such as your shoulder and hips will suffer from holding up your whole body weight.
Most mattresses are not washable because the washing machine can damage the quilted filling. Additionally, moisture retained in the mattress may cause odor and mold to grow.
Therefore, you should always have a mattress protector and a cover on the floor mattress to protect it from sweat or any dust on or floating near the floor.
For camping, you might also want to consider waterproof mattress cover.
With that being said, when buying a floor mattress, you should make sure there are covers that can fit it. For every mattress down below, I include a link for a fitting cover at the end of each section
Best value
Best comfort for Japanese futon
Best for camping
This authentic Japanese futon set is the best for value. It comes with a futon (shikifuton), a comforter (kakebuton), and a pillow.
If you want to feel like you are in Japan, this is a must-have.
Here’s a fully-encased cotton cover on Amazon, size 42 x 87 inches
Here is a mattress waterproof encasement in twin size 75 x 39 x 13 inches on Amazon. This will still fit the oversized futon mattress because the depth allowance of the case is 13 inches while the mattress is only 3-inch thick. With that said, the case is actually a lot bigger than the mattress.
This Japanese futon mattress is best for comfort. With a high density pad with special sandwich quilting technique, it will give you a firm support but still cushioning enough so that you won’t feel the floor.
Here is a fitted cotton cover. It is the perfect fit as recommended by the futon seller.
If you prefer an fully-wrap cover, here’s a fully-encased cotton cover on Amazon, size 87 x 42 inches
Here is a mattress waterproof encasement in twin size 75 x 39 x 13 inches on Amazon. This will still fit futon mattress although the mattress is 4-inch longer than the normal twin size. It’s because the depth allowance of the case is 13 inches.
This roll up mattress comes with a cover with the same pattern! With the dust proof cover, you can extend the durability of the mattress.
The filling is indeed high density as it is compressed from 17cm (about 6.7 in) to 10cm (nearly 4 in) after quilting.
It is best for camping with its dense filling, dust proof cover, and other accessories. Lightweight and portable, you can easily roll it up and store away when not using, or bring it with you on road trips.
It already comes with a cotton cover.
Here is a mattress waterproof encasement in twin size 75 x 39 x 13 inches on Amazon. This will still fit futon mattress although the mattress is 5-inch longer than the normal twin size. It’s because the depth allowance of the case is 13 inches.
This patented “bean” bag has made it to Shark Tank thanks to its smart design. From a chair bag, you just need to remove the cover and flip it out to turn it into a bed.
I will call it a chair bag from now on, but keep in mind the filling of this bag is foam, not bean.
Available from full to king size.
Here is a mattress waterproof encasement in king size 80 x 78 x 15 inches on Amazon. Also available in full and queen size to fit your chair bed.
This versatile folding mattress is perfect if you often have guests over, or if you often go on road trips in your van. It can be a small chair, a lounger, and a bed.
Coming with a removable cover, it’s a perfect guest bed.
This folding mattress comes with a washable cover, so you don’t need to worry about looking for a perfect fit cover. It’s also very lightweight and portable thanks to the case, which is perfect for carrying around or storing away.
The downfall is even when folded, it still takes considerably more space than other alternatives.
This single-sized folding mattress is great for smaller-built guests. Due to the compact size, it is easy to store away in your closet and doesn’t take much space.
In case you are wondering if this mattress will give enough support for you or your guests, here is a reference. A customer on Amazon who is 6″1 tall and weighs 185 lbs have reported to sleep well on it.
This is another mattress that is compact and portable that you can bring with you when traveling in your RV or going camping. The cover is machine washable and dryable which gives it a great plus.
This mattress can be used in various situations, from camping, sleeping in your RV, as a guest bed, yoga mat, etc. With the non-slip water resistant cover, this mattress is a good candidate for sleeping on the floor.
However, because it’s only 3-inch thick, many customers find it not supporting enough. Although the description claims that the mattress can be used for a person up to 230lbs, but a customer who is 180lbs complained it’s not comfortable when he sleeps on the side.
That makes sense because a side sleeper has more pressure on the pressure points than a back sleeper because when you sleep on the back, the weight is distributed more evenly. So, if you sleep on your side, you should consider some other mattresses above.
Most, if not all, Japanese futons are not washable.
Therefore, you should use a mattress cover to protect your shiki futon, especially if you are going to put it on the ground.
With most japanese mattresses, you will have to hang it in the sunlight and beat it up every 2 weeks.
This is to prevent mold and bacteria from growing in the shikibuton and to fluff it up.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the best Japanese futon mattresses!
Most mattresses are not washable because the washing machine can damage the quilted filling. Additionally, moisture retained in the mattress may cause odor and mold to grow.
Therefore, you should always have a mattress protector and a cover on the floor mattress to protect it from sweat or any dust on or floating near the floor.
Here’s a fully-encased cotton cover available in Twin and Full size on Amazon.
Here is a mattress waterproof encasement (from queen to California King) on Amazon.
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