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| When is it time for a New Mattress? | 
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| A COMFORTABLE MATTRESS: THE FOUNDATION OF A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
The “shelf life” of a mattress depends on several factors such as usage,quality and even your own changing comfort and support preferences. In general, a mattress set that has been in use for five to seven years may no longer provide proper comfort and support, and should be evaluated.
A scientific study from Oklahoma State University, “Subjective Rating of Perceived Back Pain, Stiffness and Sleep Quality Following Introduction of Medium-Firm Bedding Systems,” found that participants with mattresses five years old or older reported significant improvements in sleep quality and comfort when sleeping on a new mattress, regardless of the sleeper’s age or weight.
So it is important to compare the mattress and box spring/foundation you are sleeping on now to newer models every few years. After all, a new mattress can make the difference in how you feel and function each and every day and help you Start Every Day With a Good Night’s Sleep™.
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You May Need a New Mattress if…
Like your favorite old chair or worn pair of shoes, your mattress can still feel comfortable long after it has lost its ability to provide your body with the proper comfort and support it needs. Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether it’s time to buy a new mattress and box spring/foundation:
- Your mattress is five to seven
years old
- You wake up with stiffness, numbness, aches and pains
- You had a better night’s sleep
somewhere other than your own bed (such as a hotel or friend’s guest room).
- Your mattress shows signs of overuse
(it sags, has lumps, etc.)
If you can relate to any of these, It's time for a new mattress.
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Content Provided by The Better Sleep Council |
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