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The lifespan of a mattress 

The lifespan of a mattress is a question that bothers us all at some point. Indeed, it must provide adequate comfort and support to give us quality sleep. If it's too old, too deformed or too damaged, it no longer fulfills this function and it's a sign that it's more than time to change it. So what is the lifespan of a mattress? When should you change it? What are the tips for taking care of a mattress and allowing it to last over time? What is the best type of bed to preserve a mattress? We explain everything!

What is the lifespan of a mattress?

The lifespan of a mattress primarily depends on how it's used and how well it's cared for. Generally, a mattress is made to last 10 years on average. However, each model will have its own lifespan. Therefore, it's important to know how to be attentive to signs of wear to make the change at the right time.

What are the signs that you need to change your mattress?

While the average age of a mattress is 10 years before needing to be changed, it's mainly the signs of wear that will give you valuable clues.

Less restful nights

First of all, if you tend to feel less rested in the morning, with aches and pains, night-time wakings, and so on, it might be a sign that your mattress is no longer fulfilling its purpose. Of course, these ailments can be due to many causes, but sometimes a simple mattress change can fix everything.

Altered comfort

If you feel that your mattress comfort has changed recently, and you have trouble finding a comfortable position, this might also be a sign of wear. Your mattress comfort is absolutely essential for you to rest properly.

A deformed mattress

You can also easily observe deformations in your mattress when it's too worn. Also, if when you sit down and get up, the shape of your body remains visible, it's rather a sign that your mattress is too old.

In short, if these signs are observed, especially all three at once, you can start looking for your new mattress right away.

How to preserve the lifespan of a mattress?

That's it, you've treated yourself to a brand new mattress with incomparable comfort. Now, it's about preserving it as long as possible so that it remains comfortable over the years.

Should you also change the bed base?

The lifespan of a bed base is also about 10 years. Thus, if mattress and base were bought together, it's not uncommon to need to change them at the same time. Indeed, a damaged base will tend to prematurely wear out a new mattress. It might be worth considering changing your bed base at the same time as your mattress to do things properly.

Flip the mattress

An excellent way to preserve your mattress's lifespan is to flip it regularly (if possible). Indeed, some areas wear out faster depending on your use. Therefore, it is recommended to flip the mattress over every 3 to 6 months to respect seasonality (summer side and winter side). Don't forget to also rotate head and foot regularly to make the process even more effective.

Air the room

To remove moisture and odours, it's important to air your mattress well. You can therefore open the room's window daily. For even more effectiveness, take advantage of the day when you change your sheets to air thoroughly and let your mattress breathe for as long as possible.

Change the bedding

Finally, don't forget to change your bed linen at least twice a month. Here too, the idea is to keep the mattress clean and odour-free. You can even use a mattress protector to preserve it from stains, dust, etc.

What is the best bed to preserve the lifespan of a mattress?

To preserve the lifespan of a mattress, you can take many precautions, but also choose a bed with an adequate base. The idea here is to opt for a base that provides as much support as possible for your mattress to prevent it from deforming under your weight.

A slatted base is a very good choice because it's breathable. However, make sure the slats are sturdy enough and none of them is broken. Otherwise, your mattress might take on a bad shape.

The storage bed is also a very good choice. Whether you opt for a 160x200 storage bed, a 140x200 storage bed or any other size, its lift-up platform will perfectly support and maintain the mattress. At Nateo Concept, we offer you to discover a beautiful wooden storage bed which is the 160x200 cm BASTIA storage bed. This is therefore a 160x200 storage base on which you can install a mattress of the same dimensions. This type of bed is perfect for an adult bedroom or a teenager's bedroom.

Whatever type of bed you choose, make sure it provides sufficient support for your mattress to give it the longest possible lifespan.