Posted by Nicholas Forth
on August 21, 2020
Choosing a mattress can be an agonising decision which many people struggle to make. However, the work doesn’t stop after you’ve found your dream mattress. To keep your mattress performing well for longer, it’s essential that you take good care of it. Read on for top tips on how to look after your mattress.
Air your mattress out
Airing your mattress daily can help improve its life span. Taking off your duvet cover and pillows every morning allows moisture to evaporate from the mattress. Doing this for 20 minutes every morning can be very beneficial for your mattress. Some mattresses may also require turning. If this is the case, then rotate and turn your mattress once a week when you first get it and reduce to every 3 months after a while. By doing this, the upholstery fillings can settle evenly.
Clean your mattress
You will be using your mattress for at least 8 hours every day, and therefore it can collect a lot of dirt. Dead skin and dust mites can get trapped on the mattress, which can cause allergic reactions in some. To avoid this, vacuum your mattress now and then to remove dust. Avoid eating and drinking in bed to prevent staining your mattress.
No bouncing
Children love to jump on beds, but this can be detrimental to your mattress. To keep your mattress at its best, don’t allow children or pets to jump on it. This can put a lot of stress on the mattress and cause its support to weaken.
Use a mattress topper
If your mattress is near the end of its life, you might consider investing in a mattress topper. This can add another layer of comfort to your bed using padding or memory foam. However, you must be prepared to part with your mattress when it has had its day. It is recommended that you replace your mattress every eight years as this is when they tend to lose the support and comfort they once offered.
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