Sleep is a requirement every single day. Trying to function without sleep is like trying to drive a car with no gas in the tank. You won’t be going very far. So, here's the million-dollar question: when was the last time you replaced your mattress?
Think about it for a second… has it been a few years... maybe ten years? Are you still sleeping on that hand-me-down from your parents? If getting out of bed every day feels like you're muscling your way out of the blob from summer camp, it’s probably time to get a new mattress.
How Long Does a Mattress Last?
The truth is that the life of your mattress, like any major purchase, depends on a few things: the quality of the item you purchased, how well you take care of and how it’s maintained. Most resources say a mattress should last you from seven to ten years. Many mattress companies claim there’s a one-size-fits-all number of years a mattress should last, but that’s just not the case.
Psst! Your mattress will last longer if you take care of it. Some easy ways to extend the life of your mattress include:
- Using (and washing) a mattress protector. A mattress protector provides a barrier between your mattress and life, so that over time, spills, dust and dirt don't ruin your favorite mattress.
- Clean your mattress regularly. Even if you use a mattress protector, dust, dirt and skin cells build up in your mattress. About once a season (four times a year), you should vacuum your mattress with an attachment. That will get any of the yucky stuff living deep down in your mattress.
Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering a New Mattress
When you’re deciding whether or not it’s time to replace your mattress, ask yourself these questions.
Are you Waking up Feeling Tired, Stiff or in Pain?
A mattress should be helping your body recover and refresh during the night. If you’re tossing and turning, aren’t able to fall asleep easily or are waking up feeling like you’ve been hit by a ton of bricks, you might not be sleeping on the right mattress for you, or it’s time to replace.
Is Your Mattress Lumpy or Uneven?
If it looks like a human-sized moon crater on your bed in the morning or you’re being poked and prodded by springs, it’s time to upgrade. A mattress surface should be smooth and consistent, without any noticeable dips, or worse, trenches. Haven’t bought a mattress in eight to ten years? You’re missing out on the technology advances made in the past decade.
Are You and Your Partner Waking Each Other up During the Night?
If you’re blaming it on fighting over the covers, you might want to check your mattress. Today’s memory foam and hybrid mattresses are made with materials that allow you and your partner to sleep quietly, turn and get out of bed without disturbing each other. The Leesa Mattress’ three-layer construction gives you all the support you both need for a refreshing night’s sleep, no matter how you sleep. And, we deliver it right to your front door.
The Bed-in-a-Box: Better Rest, Delivered
No one likes hauling a new mattress upstairs, or paying expensive delivery fees, and we definitely don’t. The Leesa Mattress comes directly to your front door in three to ten days after your order. Your Leesa Mattress is made to order and never sits around in a showroom or warehouse. The bonus is your time isn’t wasted by tooling around the retail mattress store, you don’t have to deal with the cost of the middle man and the warehouse. Once you place your order, your mattress is made in as little as two to four days then shipped to your front door. This allows us to pass the savings along to you. You get a high-quality mattress for a fraction of the cost.
