While it would be inaccurate to say that 100% of people who have slept in folding beds have experienced temporary or not so temporary back problems as a result, it most likely wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the majority of people who have slept in one have experienced pain or discomfort. Guest beds and folding beds have unfortunately been lumped together, with the result that some people think that portable folding beds are fine for people to sleep in. The truth is, most such beds are designed to be cheap and lightweight so that they can take up less storage space when not in use. There is nothing in most designs that is intended to make for a good night's sleep, however. My advice to those looking for folding beds for sale is to consider one of the alternatives, any one of which will be far superior in most regards.
To start out with, you might already have the solution for extra sleeping space in your home. A sofa, especially one of the modern sofas with broad seat cushions, can be used for sleeping on as is. Indeed, someone finally realized that nobody wants to sleep in pull-out sleeper sofa and instead made the regular seats more suitable for sleeping on. Those who are buying new furniture can consider one of these sleeper sofas in place of a guest bed. A futon couch that doubles as a bed can work just as well, if not better, provided the frame is of good quality and offers adequate support. Usually wooden frames are good, while cheap metal frames are to be avoided.
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Don't overlook the floor as a sleeping space, as there are simple ways to make a night on the floor a very comfortable affair. First, place a sheet of some kind over the floor. Then, provide a sleeping pad of choice- a simple futon mattress can work, and thin mattresses are easily rolled up for storage, taking up less space than a folding bed. A camping pad can really work great, especially inflatable ones where the air volume, and thus support, can be adjusted. These thin air mattresses are all that's necessary for a perfect level of support, and the air also insulates against cold floors in a way that thin foam pads and mattresses cannot.