The big question in mattress care has to be – when is it time to throw out your old mattress and invest in a new one? For many consumers this has been something of a guessing game but with the right know-how you can ensure you get as many good night’s sleeps as possible before you head down to your local furniture store or start shopping online.
There are a series of questions that you can answer to determine whether your mattress has passed its sell-by date. If your mattress is over ten years of age, then chances are it’s time to buy a new model. All mattresses, should last at least 10 years with very minimal variation in comfort or quality. The average mattress warranty tends to span this lifetime to guarantee a full replacement or repair should you mattress fail to meet these standards.
The springs of your mattress can also provide tell-tale signs and can determine when it is time to invest in a brand new mattress. If you can physically feel the springs or there is excessive creaking or squeaking coming from the depths of your mattress it is time to trade it in for a new mattress. Whether you have a coil sprung or memory foam Myers mattress, the tell-tale signs often appear a little closer to the surface. Torn or stained upholstery can be an indication that you may need to replace your mattress; however, through regular maintenance and the addition of a mattress cover you can ensure your mattress is protected over time.
If you share your bed then another warning sign is when you and your partner ‘roll-together’. Roll-together has been a common problem for years and occurs when the uneven distribution of weight on a mattress ends up with both you and your partner rolling into the middle of the bed. This problem is something mattress manufacturers have been trying to resolve for years and there are a number of mattress types that distribute weight evenly regardless of your body shape or size, such anti-roll products include the maxi spring Myers mattress and the pocket sprung Millbrook mattress from their Grandeur collection. However, over time roll-together occurs naturally due to general wear and base sag.
The most common sign that you are due for a new mattress is when you start to experience pain, stiffness, aches, numbness or discomfort as a result of lying on your bed. To prevent these symptoms becoming long term health concerns, hit the shops or online stores to purchase a bed that gets you back on track to a good night’s sleep.
