But if you look after your mattress you can extend its lifespan. Recommendations are that you should replace your mattress every 10 years. There are good reasons for this; hygiene is one and if you do the maths, with a average of 8 hours spent sleeping every night, your 10 year old mattress has been continuously slept in for 3.3 years. Also as we age and grow our bodies may change and the mattress that was right for you then may not be right for you now.
Make sure your new mattress and base are properly installed in your home. Improper installation can damage your new mattress. If you choose to transport and install yourself, ask the store personnel to give you some tips to help you avoid problems.
It pays to periodically rotate your mattress every 3-6 months from end-to-end and from top-tobottom.
Rotate mattress
from positions(A) & (B)
while mattress is flat.
Move mattress
across the bed so that
it hangs over about 30cm.
Lift
the mattress
edge as indicated.
Let it fall
gently onto
bed as shown
Then rotate from
corners (C) and (D) to
reposition mattress on bed.
The mattress is
now… flipped
over and rotated!
A good quality, washable mattress protector is a must to keep your mattress fresh and free from stains, especially for those younger children.
The chemicals in dry cleaning agents/spot removers may be harmful to the fabric or underlying materials and could be harmful to you too. Vacuuming is the only recommended cleaning method for your Slumberest mattress. But if you’re determined to tackle a stain, use mild soap with cold water and apply lightly. Never soak a mattress or base.