Most people don’t give the mattress much thought or care because it is usually concealed beneath layers of sheets and bedding. You can learn more about beddings here.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Because a mattress is such a large item and we spend almost a third of our lives in bed, it should be taken care of properly. The average mattress is designed to last five to 10 years or more, but how it is cared for can shorten or lengthen the life of your bed.
In this guide, I’ll explain exactly what you should and shouldn’t do to keep your mattress in good working order for as long as possible.
The Mattress Care And Handling; do’s and don’t
#Use a Mattress Protector
This is very important! It does not only protect the bed, it also makes sleeping comfortable for you.
A good, quality mattress protector offers waterproof protection to guard against spills and accidents, and they also reduce the amount of dust, debris and dirt that make it into your bed.
Lastly, it helps protect the materials inside your bed from damage, keeps skin oils and sweat off the bed and reduces build up of allergens like mold and dust mites.
#Rotate the mattress regularly.
Every type of mattress benefits from being rotated regularly, no matter the material or the size, this is because different part of the body weighs differently.
Some manufacturers say it is not necessary, but rotating the mattress helps promote more even wear, while not rotating makes it lose shape and also softening.
Every two to six months, rotate the mattress 180 degrees from head to foot. This is particularly important the first couple of years as you are sleeping on the mattress.
#Wash beddings regularly
While we sleep, we shed sweat, oils, hair and skin cells and all of these can get into the mattress layer whereby breeding bacteria, learn more about how your beddings affect you and your health Eating in bed also leaves behind crumbs, and pets can track in all sorts of things.
Bed sheets and blankets should ideally be washed every week to every two weeks according to most cleaning experts. Even when using a mattress protector, it’s still important to keep linens clean. The mattress protector should also be washed occasionally according to a manufacturer’s directions.
#Do not jump on your mattress
There is a believe that when you or any one jump on your bed, you tend to get body pain while sleeping on the bed. I don’t know how true this is but spring, water and air beds may be most prone to damage with rough wear, while foundations, frames and even foams can all wear down more quickly if you are hard on the mattress.
Mattresses should be handled with care and respect, since they are one of our most valuable possessions. These are a few tips for keeping your mattress durable and sanitary for a long period. It will keep your mattress in good shape even after the warranty period has ended. So, keep these do’s and don’ts in mind to keep your mattress looking new for longer than you imagined, whether it’s days, months, or years.
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