Do you actually need a new mattress?
It’s likely you remember your parents telling you a mattress needs to be replaced about every decade. But even though the warranty may last that long, the reality is mattresses need to be swapped out sooner—about every seven years.
Your mattress is like a giant sponge. You’re laying on it eight hours every night. It absorbs body oil, sweat, dead skin cells, dust mites, and more over time. (Fun fact: research shows there could be up to 10 million mites inside a typical used mattress.) These often cause the comfort layers at the top of the mattress to deteriorate much faster over time and can also cause restless sleep, so you want to replace yours when the time comes to maintain the maximum level of comfort and mattress health.
If you notice a substantial amount of sagging, dipping, lopsided-ness, or tearing, those are other indicators that your mattress is no longer providing enough support. Other signs: restless sleep, waking up with aches and pains or having challenges falling asleep because you can’t get comfortable may be an indication that the thing you’re laying on every night needs some attention.
If you’re on a budget or not ready to buy a new mattress, you could try to extend the life of your existing mattress with these simple easy tips. It’s worth giving it a go before investing in a new one:
Rotating or flipping your mattress every month to more evenly distribute body weight and prevent/reduce dips from forming.
Mattress toppers can give your mattress a new life with an extra layer of comfort and support; it’s the next best thing to getting a new mattress. Read more about mattress toppers here
Make sure you have the right pillows for you for comfortable sleep. Your pillow is just as important as your mattress for comfort and spinal alignment. Check out our pillow buying guide
Give your mattress a thorough clean and refresh to make sure it’s not disturbing your sleep with dust or allergens. Find out more here
If you’re tried all of these things and still have no joy getting to sleep, then it may be time to invest in a new mattress. Find out everything you need to know to find the right mattress for you here