All mattresses are different and are affected in different ways by an individuals sleep patterns. Most mattresses have a pretty substantial shelf life, but there are some easy ways to tell if perhaps you have logged too many sleep hours and it is time for a new one. Does any of the below sound familiar?
-You regularly wake up tired or achy—you make Oscar the Grouch seem as cheerful as Mr. Rogers.
-You tend to sleep better away from home, than in your own bed. Are you planning unnecessary business trips or looking for any reason to go on a weekend getaway?
-Your mattress looks or feels saggy or lumpy—it needs go on the Abs Diet.
-You’re over age 40 and your mattress is five to seven years old. Remember, your body tolerates less pressure as it ages. As if getting older weren’t tough enough.
If yes applies to you then it may be time for a new mattress. This isn’t a decision to rush into, A mattress can be an expensive investment—we’ve tested models that cost in excess of $4,000—but if you treat your new one properly, it could easily last 10 years. Some advice to help with longevity includes:
-Not letting your kids use your bed as a trampoline.
-Remember to rotate your mattress. If you have a single-sided mattress (you sleep on only one side), rotate the mattress from end to end—that is, move the mattress 180 degrees. The foot of the mattress is now at the head, and vice versa.
-If you have a double-sided mattress, rotate it as above, and then turn it over so the bottom is now on top.
Perform these steps every two weeks for the first three months you have your new mattress, then once every two months thereafter. You’ll find illustrated instructions on a number of different Web sites if you have a problem.
- Finally, use a bed frame that has a center support.
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