If you haven’t been sleeping particularly well lately, tossing and turning and finding it difficult to fall asleep, while waking up half an hour before your alarm in the morning, it may be time to consider whether your mattress needs replacing. Unlike a malfunctioning appliance, however, the reasons are not as visible or obvious with mattresses, and in most cases people only think about replacing them after comfort has long been replaced by resignation to the deformations and even physical pain.
So, when do you need a new mattress?
The first way to tell that your mattress needs replacing is its warranty. It is usually around 8 years for single-sided mattresses and 20 years for double-sided mattresses. However, this is more of a general guideline for when to replace it, and most people use their mattress for many years after the warranty has expired. We often don’t remember when we bought our mattress and don’t keep its documents, or we don’t feel an obvious need to replace it.
But there are also other, more individual indicators than the general warranty. Among the most reliable are the signals from your own body.
Pain in the lower back, back, or neck can be directly related to a mattress that has reached the end of its useful life. Likewise, if you toss and turn, have difficulty falling asleep, and need to “settle into” your mattress like a hammock for it to feel comfortable, this also means you should consider getting a new mattress. If you feel “lumps,” or see visibly sunken areas or bulges, the mattress needs replacing. Other signs of problems with your mattress include coughing and difficulty breathing, which may be related to a mattress that has not been cleaned and retains dust, potentially leading to the development of allergies. In addition, your comfort requirements change with age and physical condition. Last but not least, one of the clearest red flags is sleeping better in hotels and other people’s homes than you do at home.
Below, we offer a quick test that can help you get a better idea. If you have at least one “Yes” answer, it’s time to start researching a new mattress.
- Your mattress has exceeded its warranty period;
- You don’t feel rested in the morning;
- You wake up in pain;
- You feel lumps or look for the spot on the mattress that feels comfortable;
- The mattress squeaks and its base is unstable;
- You suffer from a dust allergy;
- You have drastically changed your weight, undergone surgery, or have another medical reason requiring you to replace the mattress.
- When you sit on the edge of the mattress, it takes the shape of a smile. But it doesn’t make you smile when you lie on it.
Once you decide to replace your old, deformed, and worn-out mattress with a new, comfortable, fresh, and suitable one, you’ll quickly return to the land of comfort and sweet dreams!
Sleepy mattresses will make this wonderful change for you, and you’ll be able to take steps to extend the life of your new mattress. We have prepared a few more tips for this:
Rotate it regularly. We don’t mean flipping it over, but regularly rotating it 180 degrees every two months, which is recommended especially during the first six months after purchase. If your mattress is double-sided, always flip it according to the instructions, usually seasonally.
Don’t jump on your mattress. Don’t put additional stress on your mattress by jumping on it, whether you or your children.
Make sure it has a good base. Just as your mattress supports you, it is supported by a good frame and central support. Choose them carefully, and this will extend its life.
Clean it regularly and use a protector to protect it against bacteria, dust mites, moisture retention, and liquid spills. Mattresses come with instructions for regular cleaning, which should be followed.
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