A quality mattress is a pricey investment, but worth it. We spend about a third of our lives sleeping. By properly caring for your bedding, you increase its longevity and prevent the mattress from becoming full of dust mites, allergens, and dirt. Here are a few ways to maintain your mattress and keep comfortable so you can enjoy it for many years.
Tips to Maintain Your Mattress
Maintaining your mattress is simple when you’re willing to put a little time into it. By using the proper supports and keeping damage to a minimum, you reduce the likelihood that the mattress will need an early replacement.
Get the Proper Support
Supporting your mattress with a sturdy frame helps maintain its shape and structure, in addition, a good frame prevents premature wear. The type of support you’ll need depends on the type of mattress you have. Box springs are used to support spring mattresses. Specialty mattresses require a more sturdy frame to support the weight of heavier materials. Larger sizes like queen, king, and California king need center bars across the frame to provide adequate support. Make sure you purchase a quality frame to suit your mattress.
Maintain Your Mattress With a Quality Cover
Install a waterproof, washable mattress cover to protect your bed from unexpected spills. A cover prevents sweat and skin oils from seeping into the materials as well. Debris, dust, and dirt that commonly find their way through the fabric of your bedsheets are significantly reduced when using a protective cover. Look for dust mite-proof covers for your mattress, box spring, and pillows to prevent these microscopic organisms from breeding there.
Rotate Your Mattress
Rotate the mattress every month or two to even out the wear on the material. Frequent rotation will help maintain the structure and prevent uncomfortable lumps and bumps. When you rotate your mattress, flip it over if you can. Some mattresses have only one right-side-up, but if you can sleep on both sides, then flipping your mattress will help to keep its shape.
Regularly Wash the Sheets
Clean sheets provide an additional layer of protection for your mattress, even if it has a protector. Washing the linens discourages the spread of bacteria and dirt and helps to prevent dust mite infestations. If you have a pet, frequently changing the sheets is necessary to reduce fur and dander accumulation.
Use Natural Cleaning Products to Maintain Your Mattress
Natural cleaning products are the most effective and safest to use for freshening up your mattress. Baking soda is excellent for eliminating odors and won’t ruin the materials. Hydrogen peroxide is another natural cleaning agent that deodorizes and removes stains that discolor your mattress.
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