Getting a good night’s sleep is important for
your health and your overall well-being. In order to get a good seven or eight
hours of shut-eye, you need to have a comfortable and supportive mattress you
can rely on. At Curly’s Furniture, we sell mattresses from trusted brands
including Sealy, Tempur-Pedic, Ashley Sleep, and more. These high-quality
mattresses can last 8, 10, or even 12 years when treated with the proper care.
Here are a few helpful tips that will help you protect your investment and
ensure your mattress lasts for many years to come.
1. Rotate Your Mattress Annually
Whether you have an innerspring
mattress or a memory
foam mattress, it’s a good practice
to rotate it a few times a year. When you rotate your mattress, it will help to
evenly distribute the pressure your body places on it. This will prevent body
indentations and mattress sagging, and it will ultimately lengthen your
mattress’ lifespan. For maximum results, try to rotate your mattress once every
three months.
2. Air Out Your Mattress Weekly
Due to body heat and perspiration, your bed can
become quite humid. Over time, that humidity can attract dust mites, bacteria,
and other allergens. The easiest way to keep your mattress fresh and dry is to
air it out as often as possible. Airing out your mattress involves removing all
your bedding and allowing your mattress to breathe. If possible, open up any
blinds or curtains in your bedroom and expose your mattress to direct sunlight,
which will help to further reduce moisture. Aim to air out your mattress at
least once a week, or as often as time allows.
3.
Use a Mattress Cover
One of the easiest
ways to protect your mattress is to purchase a mattress cover. Mattress covers
are exceptionally affordable—you can buy one for as little as $10—and they keep
your mattress shielded from a variety of pesky allergens, including dust mites,
mold, and dead skin.
They also create a
waterproof barrier around your bed, which will prevent any unexpected spills
from turning disastrous.
4.
No Jumping on the Bed!
It should come as no
surprise that jumping on your bed is bad for your mattress. Not only that, but
basically any type of extreme force or pressure placed upon your mattress could
have damaging results. Roughhousing on a mattress can cause damage to mattress
springs or it can cause your mattress to become permanently misshapen. Just be
sure to always use your mattress for what it was made for—sleeping.
Browse Our Mattress Collection Today!
When you are in need
of a new
mattress, come to Curly’s
Furniture and browse all the affordable brand name mattresses we have to offer.
With our four simple tips, you will be able to keep your mattress in tip-top
shape throughout the next decade! You can visit our furniture and mattress
store in DeKalb, IL or at any one of our three furniture
showrooms in the state of
Illinois.
