Did you know that you should replace your mattress about once every eight years? If you think about it, this makes perfect sense. You probably spend more time on your mattress than on any other piece of furniture in your home. What’s more, a mattress needs to support your body’s posture throughout the night to help you achieve the best sleep.
Since your mattress is such an important part of your daily life, it’s also essential to care for it properly. Always use a mattress protector (or cover) to prevent sweat, stains and spills from seeping into the mattress and to reduce the buildup of allergens, like dust mites, in your mattress.
Your mattress will provide the best support when it is paired with a good bed frame. It is often recommended that you replace your bed frame and box spring (if you use one) at the same time that you replace your mattress. Some mattress warranties even require this.
Finally, certain types of mattresses can be rotated once a year, and your mattress model may even recommend rotations to ensure that the wear on the mattress is not concentrated in one place. Rotating a mattress can be particularly useful for larger mattresses, like a king-size mattress.