Mattress Care

The life span of a good quality mattress is approximately 8 to 10 years. Over this time you should have support and good comfort. There are many factors which may alter your products lifetime and taking the best care of it will ensure you will get the most out of your mattress.

Every three months it is good to rotate your mattress, this ensures even wear. Additionally it should also be turned over twice a year (two sided varieties only). We recommend that to prevent sagging that you place mattresses on top of a firm base. Be careful not to fold or bend your mattress as this is damaging to the internal parts such as springs. Also do not let mattresses become wet or damp as the development of mildew would be damaging to the upholstery. Mattress protectors are excellent ways of preventing spillages or stains to the ticking. To clean a mattress you can vacuum it or use a mild surface cleaner and a slightly damp cloth. Don’t use the handles to lift or carry the mattress. They’re not designed to take its weight, and should only be used for positioning it.

Should you start to feel body pain or stiffness and your mattress is no longer feeling supportive it is likely to need replacing. You may notice that springs may be protruding through the material which can be felt, also there may be visible lumpiness, sagging and deformity.

Mattress tips for those with for allergies and asthmatics
In every home Microscopic dust mites can be are found, which are no reflection on the home’s hygiene levels. These mites feed on our dead skin flakes and become airborne very easily. The main place that they are found is in mattresses and bedding where they have lots of food supply, warmth and moisture (from sweating). However they can also be found in lesser quantities in heavy drapes, carpets and sofas. It is estimated that 85% of asthmatics are allergic to house dust mites, although there are several possible triggers of asthma.

Tips for keeping those dust mites at bay

• Encase your mattress, box springs and pillows in bedding protectors
• Use a High Efficiency Air Cleaner to remove allergens
• Install a quality disposable filter in your central air system
• Clean thoroughly once a week with a quality vacuum
• Use a dehumidifier to keep the relative indoor humidity below 50%
• Wash sheets and blankets once a week at 60-70 degrees and dry them thoroughly to kill dust mites in the fabric, you can buy specific detergents for this.
• Treat all carpets, drapery, upholstery and other fabrics with a dust mite eliminator.
• Turn back your covers in the morning and air the bed. The combination of natural sunlight and airing will keep the bed fresher and cleaner.