Is it Time to Buy a New Mattress? Here's How You Can Tell

Introduction

I love a good night’s sleep as much as anyone. But I’m here to tell you that if your mattress has seen better days, it might be time to upgrade. After all, a good night of rest is important for your health and well-being—so you shouldn’t have to toss and turn on an uncomfortable bed every night! Luckily, there are plenty of options available for those looking for the perfect mattress. Memory foam mattresses tend to absorb body heat faster than other types of mattresses, so consider adding a mattress cooler pad for additional comfort and support.

On average, a typical mattress lasts only 7-8 years.

You’re probably thinking to yourself, “But I just bought my mattress! How can it need replacing already?” If this is your first time buying a new bed, it’s easy to get caught off guard by how quickly the average mattress wears out. On average, a typical mattress lasts only 7-8 years before it needs replacing.

In addition to the standard wear and tear of everyday use and aging over time, there are several other factors that can affect how long your mattress lasts:

The type of mattress you have (innerspring or foam) plays an important role in its longevity. On average, memory foam mattresses tend to last longer than other types of mattresses—but they also tend to be more expensive up front.
How often you flip the bed over may also affect its lifespan; flipping the bed every few months prevents one side from wearing down more quickly than another side which helps prolong its life span.
Your weight also makes an impact on how long your current bed will last—the heavier you are when sleeping on your current bed (or any other kind), the earlier it will need replaced since heavier people exert more pressure on their beds than lighter ones do over time (which causes premature breakdown).

Over time, wear and tear can accumulate, causing undesirable dips or sagging.

Over time, wear and tear can accumulate, causing undesirable dips or sagging. A mattress that has been well-cared for will maintain its shape and support for quite a long time. But after about 8 years (or 10 if you’re lucky), it’s probably time to consider replacing your mattress if the following signs are present:

Your mattress develops permanent dips in it.
Your mattress develops permanent ridges in it.
Your mattress develops permanent depressions in it.
Your mattress develops permanent indentations in it. (Have you ever noticed how some mattresses have those little dimples all over them?)

You may experience more aches and pains than you used to when waking up in the morning.

You may experience more aches and pains than you used to when waking up in the morning.

The reason for this is because when you sleep on a mattress that is too firm, your body will not be properly supported. This can lead to discomfort, pain, and even muscle cramping as well as difficulty turning over in your sleep. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to consider getting a new mattress!

If a mattress you’re interested in has a mattress cover, be sure to test it out by feeling the layers underneath. This way you can know the true quality of the mattress.

When testing a mattress, it’s important to feel the layers underneath so that you can know the true quality of the mattress.

The first step is to test out any coverings: by pressing down on it with your hands and feeling how much give there is. If there is little or none, then this could mean that the filling material is cheap or thin.
Then, check out any pads or protectors: by pressing down on them with your hands and feeling how much give there is. If there is little or none, then this could mean that they’re cheap or thin as well.

Waterbeds were popular decades ago, but nowadays there are very few companies that continue to make waterbeds for residential homes.

Waterbeds were popular decades ago, but nowadays there are very few companies that continue to make waterbeds for residential homes. Waterbeds were once a luxury item, but today they are considered outdated. If you currently have a waterbed in your home, it’s time to consider replacing it with a new style of mattress or another type of bed altogether.

If you have any questions about whether it’s time to buy a new mattress or need help finding one that’s right for you, give us a call at 1-800-455-1052 (1-800-4MATTRESS).

The most common types of mattresses are memory foam, innerspring and hybrid mattresses.

Memory foam is a type of foam that conforms to the shape of your body. As you lie on it, the memory foam slowly molds to fit your body like a glove. Innerspring mattresses have coils that provide support to your back and spine while you sleep. Hybrid mattresses are a combination of memory foam and innerspring mattresses: they have both layers but at different depths so they can be adjusted depending on what type of support you prefer.

Be sure to lie down on your mattress for at least 10-15 minutes before making a purchase decision. While this might not seem like enough time to determine how comfortable you’ll be sleeping on a mattress over the long term, it is a good starting point and it should give you some idea of how firm or soft the bed is.

Before you decide to buy a mattress, it’s important to test it out for at least 10-15 minutes. While this may not seem like enough time for you to determine whether or not a mattress will be comfortable over the long term, it is still a good starting point and should give you some idea of what kind of support the bed offers.

After lying down on your side for about five minutes or so, turn onto your back and rest there for another five. It’s also helpful (though not necessary) if an associate from the store is present during this period—they’ll be able to tell if there are any signs that something might be wrong with the bed (like excessive heat retention). If everything feels good in these positions then try shifting positions every few minutes until all four sides have been tried out; this will allow you better judge whether or not one type of position feels better than another when compared against your existing memory foam mattress.

When testing out new mattresses, make sure that they provide adequate support by using specific pressure points throughout their surface area: shoulders/shoulders blades; hips/hips thighs; knees/knees toes (in both directions); feet soles (left side only)

If you have back issues or painful pressure points while sleeping, consider a medium firmness or medium plush mattress. These options will provide support while also relieving pressure points during sleep.

If you have back issues or painful pressure points while sleeping, consider a medium firmness or medium plush mattress. These options will provide support while also relieving pressure points during sleep.

If you’re someone who likes to sleep on their side, the medium firmness mattress might be your best bet. Similar to the above suggestion for back problems, these mattresses are similar in that they relieve pressure points and provide good support for people who sleep on their sides.

Memory foam mattresses tend to absorb body heat faster than other types of mattresses, so consider adding a mattress cooler pad for additional comfort and support.

A mattress pad is designed to go on top of your current mattress and provide a layer of protection between you and the mattress itself. This helps keep the temperature even in warmer weather as well as improve pressure relief, spinal alignment, and overall comfort levels.

Conclusion

You might find these tips helpful as you take the leap into mattress shopping. There are so many options out there that it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. If you follow these steps, though, I believe we have laid out a path that will lead to success in finding just what you need.