Mattress care tips & how to prolong your mattresses life!

The average life of a mattress is 4 to 5 years, as recommended by the sleep council, this is an approximation. The quality of a mattress will affect its lifespan. A mattress that is well cared for can last a decade, however a mattress in a university dig may need to be replaced every couple of years.

Considering that a mattress can cost anywhere from £69 to about £899 it is a good idea to take care of your investment.

Turning your mattress over can help prolong your mattresses life. After prolonged use a mattress takes on the shape of the user, turning it over every 1-2 months will give your mattress a new feel.

Using a mattress cover is a sure way of ensuring that your mattress is thoroughly protected. Small children are often having accidents in bed, by using a mattress cover this not only helps protected your mattress and make cleaning easy it will also prolong the life of your mattress greatly.

Always remove the plastic cover that your mattress is encased in, once removed this will help your mattress breath better and aid in better sleep.

Try to avoid using dry cleaning chemicals on your mattress. The chemicals used in the dry cleaning process can harm your mattress. If you do have a stain on your mattress use a scrubbing brush, lukewarm water and soap, try not to get the mattress too wet. The only recommended method of cleaning is vacuuming.