How Long Do Mattresses Last? Your mattress should typically last between 7-10 years, although Mattressville recommends changing your mattress after no longer than 8 years.
How many times have you been laying in bed trying to fall asleep but can't? Probably a lot considering 1 in 2 Canadians have a difficult time falling asleep or staying asleep.
This could be due to a lot of reasons. Maybe your brain is on 100% and you can't turn it off, or maybe you are thinking about your to-do list for tomorrow. Or, maybe, your mattress is old and it's time to get a new one.
If it's the latter, and you're not sure if that's the case, this guide will walk you through the signs that you need a mattress replacement. Read on to learn more!
Overview: 7 Signs You Need To Replace Your Mattress
1. Your Mattress Is Older Than 8 Years
While you may not always know if you need a mattress replacement, you will know for sure if your mattress is older than 8 years. That means it is time to get a new mattress.
Why? Because over time, your mattress will begin to deteriorate in comfort. It won't spring back like it used to and you'll start to notice some dips in the area you sleep in the most. That is why it is also important during these 8 years to flip your mattress on a regular basis.
Now you may be wondering, 'but wait, I had a 20-year warranty on my mattress!' Yes, that's not because that is how long it should last, that is just to replace any parts of the mattress that go wrong in that time frame. But that doesn't mean you should wait 20 years to get a new mattress.
2. You Wake Up In Pain
Have you been waking up with back pain or pain in your hips lately? Unless you've been training for a marathon or a body-building competition, this may be because your mattress is too old.
As the mattress gets older, it loses its ability to provide as much comfort. The compression and the shape of the mattress will change, which means that the middle part of your body like your hips and back, which is the heavier part of your body, will sag into the mattress.
When this happens, you have uneven pressure points across your body, thus, this is why you are waking up in pain.
3. You Would Rather Sleep In Another Bed
Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night only to then decide to head to another bed in the house?
This is a tell-tale sign that it is time to get a new mattress. You're seeking out the comfort from another bed because yours has lost that comfort.
But why go through this every night? When you replace a mattress, you'll no longer have to go through the entire tossing and turning phase of your night just to decide to go to another bed in the house.
4. Your Mattress Squeaks
If you have a spring mattress which is a more traditional mattress before the memory foam mattresses made a breakthrough, then the comfort and support of the mattress rely on the springs.
This type of mattress also requires a box spring or bed frame to sit on. If you start to hear squeaking or creaking, then it's time to check the box springs. If those are worn out, it will affect the support and comfort that the mattress is supposed to provide. If this happens, it can sag and cause you pain and discomfit at night!
5. You Constantly Wake Up With Allergies, But Only In Your Bed
Allergies are fairly common in Canada, but they should not only affect you when you wake up in the morning just in your bed.
If you notice this, it is most likely because you have dust mites living in your mattress. The dust mites feed off of your dead skin, so a mattress is the perfect place to hide out. However, they can cause pretty bad allergies.
To get rid of them, you need a new mattress. Foam mattresses are the most resistant to dust mites, so if you notice your old mattress causing allergies, definitely opt for a different type of mattress for your new one.
6. You Gain or Lose Weight
During the lifespan of your mattress, which is 8 years on average, you may notice a change in your own weight. You may lose a significant amount of weight or you may gain weight.
Either way, the mattress you bought before those changes may not offer you the right support for your body. If you lose weight, you may need a softer mattress. If you gain weight, you may need a firmer mattress.
7. Your Mattress Smells
This one is no fun. If your mattress starts to smell, it's definitely time to get a new one.
Over time, it is normal for your mattress to get relatively dirty from accumulating dead skin cells, sweat, and saliva from when you accidentally drool. This is why it's important to have the mattress cleaned regularly.
If you don't it will begin to smell more quickly and you'll get less time out of the mattress before needing a new one.
It's Time for a Mattress Replacement
Have you been noticing one or more of these seven signs? Then it is definitely time for a mattress replacement.
Looking for a new mattress can be exciting, as you can look for a different firmness for optimal comfort, maybe change up the type of mattress, and even get a bigger one if you want more space!
If you want help finding the right mattress for you, contact us at Mattressville via live chat, call us, or visit us in Mississauga near Toronto!
