How often do you replace your mattress? Do you follow the manufacturer's instructions and replace it every several years, or do you wait until it is lumpy and uncomfortable? Proper care can help you to prolong the life of your mattress, but eventually you will need to find a replacement. Here are a few things that you should know about mattresses.

The Problem

Maybe you have heard the expression, "They just don't make them like they used to." In the case of mattresses, this statement is absolutely true, but that may not be such a bad thing. Today's pillow-top mattresses are made to only be used on one side. It is no longer necessary to flip the mattress over every few months, and the thick foam between the springs and the cover lessens the chance that an errant spring will poke you in your sleep.

However, because most of today's pillow-top mattresses are generally only usable on one side, they may wear out sooner than you think. Because these mattresses are not able to be flipped over, it can be very hard to distribute your weight over the mattress, making it wear out after only a few years.

The Effects

When you purchase a new mattress, the sales associate may spend a great deal of time talking about warranties and the amount of compaction that will have to occur before they will replace your mattress, but it may not be very noticeable when your mattress begins to wear out. Here are a few of the signs that your mattress's life is coming to an end.

Trouble Sleeping: If you are beginning to notice that you are not sleeping as well as you were a year ago, it may be time to start looking for a new mattress. Your poor sleep quality may be the first indication that there is a problem.

Wrinkled Sheets: Another sign that it may be time to find a new mattress is if your sheets won't seem to lie flat on the bed. As the foam in your mattress begins to compress, the covering no longer fits tightly against it, causing your sheets to look wrinkled, and your bed to look messy when it is made.

Bulging Sides: As your mattress wears out even further, the sides may begin to bulge. The sides may appear to be puffed out rather than straight. At this point, it is time to get a new mattress.

The Solution

If you need a temporary solution to these mattress problems, you could try rotating your mattress so that the head is now at the foot. This will buy you a little bit of time, but it is time to start looking for a new mattress. For more information, contact a company like PM Sleep Center.

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