How to know when to change mattress
Usage time
One of the first signs to help you figure out if your mattress needs replacing is to identify how long it has been in use.
On average, it is recommended to change the mattress every five years for foam models and every ten years for spring models.
If your mattress is already debuting, then it’s high time you made the switch.
Tears, stains and other
Another clear sign that the mattress needs to be changed, regardless of the time of use, are tears, stains and other noticeable physical wear on the mattress surface.
This damage can even compromise your health, as tears and stains are perfect shelters for the proliferation of mites, mold and mildew.
Mattress that sinks
Now if you’ve noticed that your mattress sags when you lie down, then it’s also time to make the switch.
A good mattress needs to have enough density to accommodate the body of the person who is lying down, otherwise it can become a source of pain in the spine and neck, in addition to generating bad nights sleep.
Back pain when waking up
Are you experiencing back or neck pain every day when you wake up? This is not a good sign or, rather, it is a sign that the mattress is not suitable for your body type and, therefore, needs to be changed.
It is worth remembering that this type of problem often does not refer to the time the mattress has been used. If you buy the wrong model for your weight, for example, you will most likely feel this discomfort in the first few weeks of use, even if it is a new mattress.
Allergies and breathing problems
An old mattress can trigger respiratory problems of different levels, including rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma and bronchitis, especially in people with a predisposition to allergies.
That’s because over the years, the mattress ends up becoming a natural home for mites, especially when it is not sanitized often.
So if you start to sneeze, have a runny nose or itchy nose more than you used to, this could be a sign that your mattress needs replacing.
Discomfort
You turn on one side, turn on the other, lie on your stomach, on your back and don’t find a comfortable position to sleep.
This scene may indicate that your mattress is not suitable for you and therefore needs to be replaced.
Again, it could be that the discomfort has nothing to do with how long the mattress has been used. One wrong choice at the store and that’s it: you’re left with a new and problematic mattress.
Therefore, it is very worthwhile to seek information and test the mattress before making the purchase. Avoid buying mattresses from online stores, unless you already know the model in question.
