Buying a mattress is a big investment, so it only makes sense that you would want to make your mattress last as long as possible. However, many of us are unknowingly doing things that ruin our mattresses and thus, waste our money. Not to mention, there’s the impact a ruined mattress will have on our sleep and eventually on our health and emotional well-being.
Don’t think you’re doing any such thing? Read on to learn about some of the common mistakes that can ruin your mattress, and you’re most probably doing at least one of them:
Curling up in bed with your favorite snacks and a good playlist of movies or shows may seem like the best way to spend the weekend. But, it’s not good for your mattress (or your sleep and health). The traces of food left between the sheets will not only attract bugs and insects but will also provide a breeding ground for bacteria. They can also cause lingering odor if not cleaned immediately and properly.
Even if you’re eating in one little corner of your bed, consider your whole bed as a potential breeding ground for bacteria. So, it’s best to avoid bringing food into your sleeping zone.
Mattresses are made to be slept on – not to stand or jump on. Do not let your kids use the mattress as a mini-trampoline. Jumping puts weight and pressure on small, specific areas, which the mattress springs cannot withstand. Broken springs disrupt the shape of the mattress, making it uneven and uncomfortable. Sleeping on an uneven mattress or broken springs is one of the leading causes of back pain.
The support frame helps distribute the weight evenly on the mattress, helping to retain its shape and prolong its life.
Different types of mattresses require different types of bed frames for support. For example, the traditional mattresses call for box springs, whereas the thick foam mattresses require platform bed frames.
Surprisingly, a significantly large number of people use the wrong mattress support, not knowing that it can reduce the life span of their mattress.
While you no longer need to flip your mattress every few days, your mattress can still benefit from 180o rotations. Regardless of what type of mattress you’re using, rotate it every two to three months to prevent sagging and help it retain its shape longer.
Rotating the mattress ensures even wear, helps prevent dips and depressions for as long as possible, and thus, helps increase the life of the mattress.
We spend about one-third of our lives either sleeping or trying to sleep. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that your sleeping space is comfortable, clean, and germ-free. Keeping in view the cost of good-quality mattresses, it is worth doing a little extra to keeping your existing one in pristine condition and making it last as long as possible. Make sure you’re not making the mistakes discussed above. If you’re guilty of making any of these mistakes and have ruined your mattress already, get a high-quality Wolf Mattress to start fresh and take the pledge not to repeat the same mistakes.
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