4 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Your Mattress
Getting a good night’s rest is an essential function that allows our bodies and minds to recharge – which leaves us refreshed and alert for the next day ahead. Without this, you can impair your abilities to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. We have taken the four most frequently asked questions about your bed, back, and mattress care to help you learn the best tips and tricks to get the best sleep you’ve ever had! If you don’t see your question here, give us a shout! We are always looking to help our customers learn more about better sleep. 1.) How often should a mattress be replaced? Typically, a mattress should be replaced every 7 to 10 years, but there are some factors that influence its longevity. For instance, a cheap $250 mattress will degrade much quicker than a more expensive, luxury-type mattress. Similarly, mattresses made from lower-quality materials and all-foam mattresses tend to have the shortest lifespans, as they are prone to sagging and body impressions. Other factors that play a role in your mattress’ lifespan are maintenance and care, the sleeper’s size and body weight, as well as children and pets. You can also replace your mattress if you see it sagging and damaged in areas; if it’s making more noise than usual, and if you notice an increase in allergies and/or asthma. As sleep is one of the most important aspects of human health, you should replace your mattress if you feel that it is negatively affecting your sleep or find yourself regularly waking up with muscle or joint stiffness. 2.) How often should you rotate your mattress? In many cases, rotating your mattress can help protect it from premature damage and extend its longevity. As we generally sleep in the same spot every night, our body weight leaves an impression so rotating the mattress gives that spot the ability to recover thus evening out overall wear and prolonging the bed’s lifespan. It can also help keep the spine in a neutral alignment, which is a crucial aspect of getting a good night’s sleep and waking up pain-free. To rotate a mattress, turn it 180 degrees so the portion that was the head of the bed is now the foot of the bed. A general recommendation for how often to rotate the mattress is as follows: Memory foam and latex mattresses – rotate 2-4 times [...]
