How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Mattress

No one wants to replace their mattress prematurely. While it’s true that every mattress will need to be thrown out eventually, that end date could come a lot sooner than necessary without proper maintenance.

Thankfully, mattress maintenance doesn’t have to be a time-exhaustive and physically straining chore. Even doing a little five-minute task here and there can pay dividends in extending the viable lifespan of your mattress.

Maintenance Tips and Tricks to Enhance Mattress Longevity

Use a Mattress Protector and Bed Frame

Using a mattress protector goes a long way in preserving your mattress’s lifespan. It can be crucial in safeguarding your mattress from spills, stains, dust mites and allergens that can seep into the fabric and compromise its longevity. Keeping your mattress clean can ensure it stays comfortable for longer.

Similarly, a box frame or bedframe can help ensure even wear. Sagging is one of the biggest threats to a mattress’s lifespan. Having dents and craters in your mattress can detract from your ability to sleep well, accelerating the need for replacement. Equipping your mattress with a sturdy supportive system can help prevent sagging and preserve your mattress’s structural integrity.

Rotate and Flip Regularly

You can also prevent sagging and ensure your mattress’s wear is even by rotating it every three to six months. If your mattress is double-sided, you can also flip it to help it maintain its shape so it can continue providing consistent support. This can also promote better sleep, providing sleepers with a fresh, indent-free sleeping surface on a regular basis.

Keep Your Mattress Clean

Cleaning your mattress regularly seems almost too obvious to be considered a “trick,” yet many mattress owners tend to forget about their mattress’s hygiene. Dirty sheets contribute to accelerated wear, and washing sheets, pillowcases and mattress protectors regularly can help. The cleanliness of your mattress will greatly impact its longevity.

Vacuuming your mattress every six months can help remove a substantial amount of the dust, dirt and allergens that build up gradually within the folds and creases. You can also spot clean stains using mild soap and water, keeping your sleeping surface sanitary and prolonging its viable lifespan.

Avoid Eating and Drinking in Bed

You can minimize the risk of spills and stains and reduce the need for mattress cleaning by avoiding eating and drinking in bed. Crumbs can attract pests, and liquid spills can damage your mattress’s materials and promote mold growth. Ultimately, the temporary enjoyment you get from eating or drinking in bed is not worth the high risk of fabric degradation and premature replacement.

Air It Out

Something as simple as stripping your mattress and airing it out periodically can be critical for eliminating odors from your mattress as well as reducing the risk of mold and mold growth due to excessive moisture build-up.

The risk is particularly high for memory foam and is one of the reasons why so many people choose alternative materials like latex mattresses. Due to its extremely dense yet malleable texture of memory foam, it lacks the breathability to properly dissipate particles and moisture that threaten to shorten the mattress’s lifespan. At Twilight Bedding, our latex and InnerSpring mattresses are designed with breathable materials that allow for proper air circulation to reduce the need for owners to air out their mattresses.

Control Bedroom Environment

The state of your bedroom will directly affect your mattress. High humidity levels can lead to mold and mildew growth, while a build-up of dust and allergens will eventually infiltrate your mattress and reduce your sleep quality. Cleaning your bedroom regularly and using a dehumidifier, if necessary, can go a long way in keeping your mattress clean and in optimal condition.

Invest in a Good Mattress

Good mattresses last longer. While mattress owners have some influence over mattress longevity, the most important variables are mattress materials and manufacturing quality. A well-made mattress will be more durable than a cheap, mass-produced mattress. You can get a custom, locally manufactured mattress built to last at Twilight Bedding.

Buy From a Family-Owned, Factory-Direct Mattress Maker in Spokane, WA, at Unbeatable Wholesale Prices

At Twilight Bedding, we’ve prioritized producing long-lasting latex and InnerSpring mattresses that cater to a diverse variety of sleeping styles and needs for over 30 years. Receive a custom-tailored mattress in a week’s time and pay less than what our mass-producing competitors can offer.

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