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When is the Right Time to Change a Mattress?

Buzzle Staff
Are you waking up with a stiff back almost every other day? The reason could be your mattress. A lumpy or saggy mattress can affect your posture and cause stiffness. So if you don't remember when you last bought one, just change it!

You'll Be Stumped!

If a person sleeps for 7 hours each day, he'll spend around 2,500 hours in bed in a year. So assuming that the mattress is 8 years old, we can conclude that he spent more than 20,000 hours on it!
We spend one-third of our lives sleeping, yet we tend to ignore our mattress. Good sleep is the foundation of a healthy body. And, a quality mattress is essential for good sleep. So, are you wondering how often should you change your mattress? Here we list down the basic criteria.

Replace a Bed Mattress If
This one's a no-brainer. If the mattress is making weird noises or you can feel the spring too well, it's time to replace it. You might also observe other visible signs of wear and tear. Don't just flip and continue using a dirty mattress.
This is a pointer you simply cannot ignore. Comfort is an absolute prerequisite when buying a mattress. Over a period of time, it might lose its shape or sturdiness. If you are waking up tired, it's high time you replace it.
Though the exact time when one should change the mattress depends on the mattress brand and type, most need to be replaced every 8 - 10 years. It is a good habit to change it every 8 years as your lifestyle or physical features like height or weight may change over that duration.
A good mattress should support both partners. If your partner is tossing and turning all night, it means the mattress is not reducing motion transfer. It is just a sign that replacement is on the cards.
A lumpy mattress can cause posture problems, and make one feel tired the entire day. If the mattress has prominent lumps or is sagging in multiple places, change it right away.
If you are sleeping properly at some friend's place or in a hotel, but not in your own bed, it's pretty obvious that your mattress is not comfortable. Another sign could be that you are spending most nights on the couch. The couch can affect your posture, so change the mattress and get back to sleeping on the bed.
Mattresses are hotbeds of germs. Imagine how much dead skin you must have shed in the years you have been using one. Old mattresses can become a home for germs, bedbugs, or insects.
If you are experiencing most of these signs, you must change the mattress immediately. To increase the life of your mattress, flip it every few months. Always try sleeping on a mattress before buying it to ensure that it's comfortable for you.