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How to Increase the Life Span of Your Mattress

There's no denying that mattresses are an investment. From memory foam technology to pocket-sprung mattresses, there are so many to choose from that you must be sure you know what you are purchasing. Did you know that you should change your mattress once every seven years? Many people are sleeping on old, sagging hand-me-down mattresses that are well over the seven-year limit. What you may not know is that this can be harmful for your body and your health. Follow these four tips for mattress care to extend the life of your mattress and create a healthy sleeping environment.

Tip #1: Open with care. When your new mattress arrives, it will likely be wrapped and crated. It is important to open your mattress immediately to allow it to breathe. This is especially true of a memory foam mattress, which has probably been rolled and vacuum-sealed. Once you open your new mattress, give it time to settle before dressing it and sleeping in it. A full day is usually enough time for a mattress to breathe. You also want to check at this time for any imperfections or damages to your mattress during shipping.

Tip #2: Be preventive. One of the best ways to extend the life of your new mattress is to place a mattress pad or cover on it. These pads are usually quite affordable and act to put a layer of protection between you and your new investment. An especially good idea for children's mattresses, a mattress cover protects your purchase from spills, liquids or other accidents.

Tip #3: Let it breathe. As we sleep, moisture tends to build up and settle in our bedding and mattresses. It's a good idea to pull back the bedding each day and let the mattress air out. This way, any moisture build up has the opportunity to evaporate and your mattress will remain unharmed and dry. About twenty minutes of airing is enough to air out your mattress and ward off dust mites that may gather in stuffy bedding.

Tip #4: Follow manufacturer recommendations. Every brand new mattress comes with manufacturer recommendations. This can tell you when to flip your mattress, how to clean it and the amount of time you have under warranty. It may also tell you of any guarantees or sag-warranties that can be very important as years go by. It is crucial to follow all of your new mattress guidelines to ensure that the life of your mattress is extended and you are doing all that you can to create the best night's sleep possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Mattress Topper or Feather Bed for Memory Foam mattress?
    I've got a memory foam mattress that feels somewhat firm even after several months of use. What type of mattress topper or feather bed might work best with a memory foam mattress?

    • ANSWER:
      Go to the furniture place and try them. There are a bunch of different kinds and you can test them to see what kind you like.

  2. QUESTION:
    Memory foam or regular mattress for platform bed?
    I'm looking to buy a platform bed and noticed everyone says to get a memory foam mattress.

    Is that because memory foam just feels a WHOLE lot better, or because a regular mattress is uncomfortable on platform beds? In short will it be difficult to sleep with a regular mattress?

    • ANSWER:
      Well you can get a mattress or a foam mattress. Its your choice. Foam mattresses are expensive and if you want, you can use 1 mattress and buy a foam topper. Toppers are like a mini mattress and you can put it on top of the regular mattress. You can buy the topper at target.

  3. QUESTION:
    Memory Foam mattress or Individually wrapped coil matress?
    We currently have a regular bed. All of the coils are connected and the bed sags in certain places. I wake up with back pain everyday. We can get an individually wrapped coil bed with a 20 year warranty or we can get a memory foam bed with a 10 year warranty. Does anyone have any experience with the two different mattress options? Memory foam vs individually wrapped coils?

    • ANSWER:
      Any bed that has coils will break down, individually wrapped or not. My husband is a chiropractor and he recommends the air matress bed. We have had dozens of patients return the memory foam beds cause one spouse likes it and the other hates it. The air beds have a dual bladder system that allows one person to have their bed soft or firm and the other person can have it just the way they like it. I would recommend the Comfortaire brand. Select (or Sleep) Number beds are double the cost of Comfortaire because of all the advertising that they do. And Comfortaire make an edge to edge air mattress that is really really nice. They have a 20 year guarantee so you can't go wrong.

  4. QUESTION:
    Memory foam mattress with regular foam topper?
    I am looking at memory foam beds and have tried the 5.3 lb foam (store). I find it too 'hard' for me. Neither my husband or I are heavy and I didn't event dent the foam. When I tried out the sleep-number bed, I was about a 45 (which is medium soft) but the reviews weren't that great (lots of problems with air leaks, pumps, etc)

    I have a local mattress company that will create any type of mattress I want. I was thinking of getting a 4.0 memory foam with a plush 'regular foam' topper. Will this defeat the purpose of the memory foam? I really don't like the 'flat' feel of the memory foam - I prefer a more cushy feeling.... or do you think going with the 5.3 lb (harder) with the regular foam pillowtop would be better.

    Again, I don't think I'll like sleeping directly on the foam. I guess my question is, - will a buffer - such as a 'regular' pillowtop defeat the purpose of the memory foam? From what I gather memory foam is really personal - some people really don't like it -
    I DID try the mattress at the store (several places). Just too hard for me - don't like the direct memory 'foam' feeling. I notice lots of people using featerbeds over memory foam - but they're too warm. Also people complain about the foam retaining heat.
    One more clarification. The 'topper' I'm referring to is a "pillowtop" that would be 'part of the mattress'. It's not separate.

    • ANSWER:
      Buying a product (and paying extra for this specialty item) and then changing the way it is supposed to work is, indeed, defeating the purpose. I would check out other mattresses and even take the foam topper with you to the store. You are the one that is going to be sleeping on it and paying for it so get what you want/need to be comfortable.

  5. QUESTION:
    What kind of storage platform bed would this seely memory foam mattress fit?
    http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Serta-8-inch-King-size-Memory-Foam-Mattress/4107286/product.html

    It says it's dimensions are 76 inches wide x 80 inches long x 8 inches deep. I'm only 16 so I have no idea about this kind of stuff. I'm not really smart. But, what platform bed with STORAGE shelves underneath would be the PERFECT size for this mattress?

    • ANSWER:
      It's a king mattress, so the ONLY thing it will fit is a king platform.

      You find the bed!