Have you ever wondered when you should replace the mattress in your bed? Many people have doubts about the timing of this intervention, and, more importantly, it is not easy to recognize the signs that your mattress is about to be retired and needs to be replaced with a newer model.
In this guide, we will first summarize all the aspects necessary to keep your mattress in good health so that it lasts longer and maintains its original condition perfectly. Next, we’ll tell you the signs that alert you ]that you might require a mattress replacement to continue sleeping comfortably.
How Long Is the Lifespan of a Mattress?
Before thinking about when to replace your mattress, it’s good to know the standard lifespan. If kept in good condition, a mattress will last at least 10 years.
However, some factors affect the performance of a mattress. This includes the user’s physique, frequency of use, nighttime movement, and, most importantly, the maintenance level.
Key Points for Maintenance
Choosing a quality product certified for its materials, ergonomics, and hypoallergenic properties is in itself an insurance policy for the longevity of your mattress. Still, you need to make sure that you take a series of precautions necessary to maintain its properties. Here are some of the actions that should be taken regularly and consistently to take care of your bed mattress.
-Dry the mattress once a week
-Do not expose it to heat sources
-Do not let it get wet
-Change the orientation of the mattress regularly
-Choose a mesh that is breathable
How to Rotate Your Mattress
During seasonal changes, in addition to lifting the mattress from the structure and ventilating it, it is recommended to rotate the mattress vertically (i.e. upside down) and horizontally (head to toe). The reason for this is to avoid localized wear phenomena. This is especially true for mattresses placed on a recliner because they always tend to bend in the same area.
Heat and Moisture Can Damage Your Mattress
Mattresses have two major natural enemies: heat and humidity. Avoiding these will prevent colonies of bacteria, dust mites, and other pathogens from forming in the mattress.
It is also advisable to avoid placing the mattress near heat sources such as stoves or radiators, as the temperature generated may alter the mattress and cause it to lose its properties. Padding layer: Materials such as latex can be irreparably damaged if exposed to high rates of water or humidity.
How To Know if the Mattress Is Wearing Out?
If you follow the recommended actions, mattresses can last for at least 10 years without any problems. However, it is good to know in advance when you should replace your mattress if it is dented in any way.
First of all, external signs such as dimples, protrusions, and visible deformation clearly indicate that the mattress is worn out and needs to be replaced. However, internal defects can also occur, and since they are not visible to the naked eye, you certainly need to pay attention to sudden changes in your nightly sleep schedule, such as:
-Pain in the spine, neck, limbs
-Shallow sleep, waking up frequently during the night
-Fatigue and lack of happiness upon waking
Of course, there may be other causes of psychological and physical stress apart from the bed at the root of these signs. Still, if they come suddenly and are repeated frequently, it signals that something in the mattress is no longer functioning correctly.
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