Mattress Care Guide || 17 Tips Keeps Your Mattress New

Buying a new Mattress is no doubt a kind of long-term investment for your health and your money (especially if it is a luxury mattress) .. which should be taken care of and protected as much as possible.

Let me not waste your time .. By following these mattress care tips, you will ensure a longer life for your mattress and protection for your investment as well.

1. Properly install your mattress

Ensure your foundation and your new mattress is installed properly in your bedroom in order to get started on the right foot. A proper installation is the first step of mattress care. You can even damage your new sleep set in case of improper installation.

In order to avoid any problems, ask store personnel for installation guidelines in case that you choose to install it yourself, ask store personnel for advice.

2. Use a mattress protector

If you use a waterproof or water resistant mattress protector you can make your mattress last longer. A good mattress can be ruined by spills and other unforeseen accidents. Bodily fluids and liquids can leave nasty odors, degrade foams, and produce mildew and mold within mattress layers. Once spills soak below the surface, cleanup can be very difficult.

Only a mattress protector can make cleaning up easy and swift. You also may sweat each night, which is absorbed into your mattress along with dust mite detritus, dust mites, and shed skin cells. A mattress protector can keep all this out of your mattress, maintaining your sleep environment healthier and reducing allergen buildup.

3. Use a mattress cover

Mattress covers can be made or various materials, both synthetic and natural. Among them are included bamboo, latex, polyester, and cotton. Waterproof and water-resistant mattresses are made from plastic or vinyl. They are generally fit over a mattress and very thin.

Mattress covers are protecting against dirt and spills from entering a mattress. They can also prevent skin abrasion on the surface of your mattress.

4. Don’t eat in bed

It is recommended to keep food off the bed. Liquids can spill and cause problems while crumbs can find their way into mattress layers and sheets. This point is also particularly important for diet

5. Provide beds to your pets

Pets slobber, sweat, and shed dander and hair. They can also ruin a good mattress, being prone to accidents. Pets that go outdoors can carry mites and bugs indoors as well. For all these reasons, you should not allow them to sleep in your bed and provide their own beds to your pets.

6. Regularly clean your mattress

You should clean your mattress every month by striping your bed and vacuuming its surface. By doing so, you can reduce debris and dust. In order to absorb excess odors and moisture, before vacuuming you may also sprinkle baking soda on the surface of your mattress. If your mattress features a removable and washable cover, it is recommended to wash it as well.

7. Regularly clean your bedding

People’s frequency of washing bedding and sheets can vary. However, according to experts, at least every two weeks you should washing sheets. In case that you have skin irritations or dust allergies, you should wash sheets even more often.

8. Don’t use a board

Do not place a board between the foundation and the mattress. It may provide some support for a while, but over time it may make it worse. Get a new mattress if you feel like your bed needs extra support.

9. No jumping on your bed

Do not allow the kids to jump on your bed. They could get hurt, and they jumping could damage your bed frame and mattress. Although it sometimes seems like a great feeling but ….

10. Do not apply harsh chemicals

Never apply harsh chemicals such as spot removers or dry cleaning products on your mattress surface. These products can do more damage than good because they can harm the underlying materials or fabric in your mattress.

In case that your mattress is damp in some spots, absorb the moisture by sprinkling baking soda on it, then vacuum. In case that there is a stain you want to remove, wash it with a bit of cold water and mild soap. However, avoid soaking your foundation or your mattress with any liquid.

11. Fight bed bugs

Any decent bed can transform into a hazard zone due to bed bugs. Pay attention when you sleep away from home or go to hotels, as you may carry bed bugs back to your home. Use a bed bug proof mattress encasement in case that you live in a bed bug prone zone.

12. Fight odors

When you first get your new mattress, in case that it has a slight new product odor it is recommended to leave overnight the mattress and foundation uncovered and well ventilated.

13. Ensure your mattress is well supported

In order to provide long-lasting comfort, your mattress needs to be supported. Every couple of years, check your bed foundation and frame in order to ensure that they are in good shape.

14. Rotate your bed regularly

Especially the first couple of years it is recommended to regularly rotate your bed. This can reduce impressions and promote even wear. When the season changes, it is recommended to rotate your mattress from heel to toe. This can help prevent sleeping “wallows” formation that is caused by keeping every night your body weight in the same spot. Rotating your mattress will help extend its lifespan.

15. Flip the mattress regularly

Except for pillow-top mattresses, you need to flip some mattresses when the seasons change. When you flip over to the top the bottom surface nearest the box spring mattresses wear more evenly. For specific recommendation regarding your particular mattress model, you can check with your manufacturer.

16. Follow manufacturer’s mattress care instructions

Ensure to follow your manufacturer’s specific guidelines regarding the mattress care.

17. Pay attention to warranties

When you purchase a new mattress always read the terms of your warranty. The manufacturer may also provide some helpful guidelines for mattress care. Some brands require beds to be well-supported and stain-free.