The most important element of your bedding, your mattress has an indisputable impact on the quality of your sleep. However, over time, mattresses tend to wear out and no longer offer the same comfort. In this case, it is advisable to change yours quickly before it affects your sleep and your body. In this article, find out when to change your mattress.
What Is The Lifespan Of A Mattress?
The average lifespan of a mattress is around 10 years. In other words, it is recommended to change it at least every 10 years maximum. However, this is only an average: it is common for a mattress to wear out more quickly and to need to be changed before.
The longevity of a mattress depends above all on its quality and also on your body shape, the humidity in your room or the quality of your bed base.
How Do You Know If Your Mattress Is Worn Out?
If your mattress is worn out, you will probably start to feel it in your quality of sleep. Your nights will no longer be as restful as before. But other signs can also indicate that your mattress is worn out:
- You feel stiff when you wake up and you have back pain;
- Your partner also feels that the quality of their sleep has decreased;
- You can feel the slats or springs under the mattress;
The mattress is deformed and when you get up, the imprint of your body is visible.
Be careful, however, it is possible that the deformation problem comes from your box spring, that is to say the part that supports the mattress. To make sure that this is not the case, the best solution is to try your mattress without the box spring. If the deformations persist, it is because the problem is indeed with the mattress. Otherwise, it is probably the box spring that you will need to change.
Should You Change Your Mattress When It Is Not Worn Out?
In order to maintain the best quality of sleep, it is important to keep an eye on the condition of your medicated mattress and change it when it shows signs of wear. But beyond the natural deterioration of the mattress, you also need to listen to your body.
If you feel back pain when you wake up while your medicated mattress is still new, it is likely that the bedding is simply not adapted to your body shape or sleeping position. The mattress could be too firm or too soft.
Similarly, if your child has grown a lot, it is likely that their medicated mattress no longer corresponds to their size. In this case, it will be better to change it for their comfort.
Should You Change Your Mattress When You Change Your Bed Base?
The bed base and the mattress are two mutually dependent elements, since the former supports the latter and allows it to keep its shape. In addition, you should know that the box spring has the same lifespan as the mattress, that is to say 10 years on average, and nearly 30,000 hours of sleep.
Also, when your mattress starts to wear out, it is not uncommon for the same to happen to your box spring, especially when all the bedding was purchased at the same time. Similarly, a worn box spring will tend to degrade the mattress more quickly. In this case, opting for a total replacement may be the best solution.
But, of course, if your mattress is still in good condition and shows no signs of wear, there is no point in changing it at the same time as the box spring.
For optimal comfort, it is important to choose a bed base that is compatible with your mattress. If it is pocket spring technology, your mattress will need to benefit from the best possible stability. In this article, find out which bed base to choose for a pocket spring mattress and which ones to avoid.
What Is A Pocket Spring Mattress?
A pocket spring mattress is considered the most efficient in terms of support and suspension. This innovative technology consists of a series of springs placed individually in a fabric cover. The diameter of the springs depends on their number.
Naturally, the more springs there are in the mattress, the smaller their diameter will be and the more precise the support will be. Note that pocket spring mattresses generally have between 400 and 1,000 springs.
Which Bed Base For A Pocket Spring Mattress?
Renowned for its stability and progressive support, the box spring is generally considered to be the best suited to the spring mattress. It allows you to benefit from a particularly comfortable set. If you are looking for a soft bed, this box spring will be ideal.
What is more, thanks to its perfect compatibility, the box spring considerably increases the lifespan of the pocket spring mattress. However, as is the case for the mattress, it is important to be interested in the number of springs present in the box spring: they are the ones that will determine its quality.
Generally speaking, specialists automatically recommend the box spring to accompany this mattress. However, there is still another option, especially for those looking for firmer bedding.
Is the slatted base suitable for a spring mattress? The soft slatted base or fixed covered slatted base, also called “upholstered slatted base”, is perfectly suited to a spring mattress. Indeed, it offers a stable and flat structure that is ideally suited to this technology. In addition, using a slatted base will allow you to reinforce the firmness of your mattress and provide it with optimal support. Also note that the fixed slatted base is more resistant than the spring base.
On the other hand, the base with fixed or exposed flexible slats (not covered) is incompatible with a spring mattress. Indeed, the springs located between the slats will not be supported. Your mattress will then be unstable and uncomfortable. In addition to causing the premature deterioration of the mattress, this could especially cause you back problems.
Is The Spring Mattress Compatible With A Lifting Base?
Most spring mattresses are not compatible with the technology of the adjustable base, or TPR base. Indeed, the movements made by this base (raising the legs or raising the head) could damage the springs of the mattress. It is therefore strongly advised not to opt for this combination.
If you want to use a TPR relaxation base, you should ideally choose a relaxation mattress, specially designed for this purpose. However, latex mattresses or foam mattresses are perfectly suitable for an articulated base.
