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Because a restful night’s sleep is critical to your overall health, the mattress is one of the most essential pieces of furniture in your home. While most people aren’t opposed to spending a little extra money on getting the best bedroom set, many don’t take the necessary steps to maintain it properly. By following these helpful bedding tips, you can prolong the life of yours and help yourself sleep better.

Mattress Maintenance Checklist

1. Rotating and Flipping

For the majority of bed types, it’s recommended to rotate the mattress 180 degrees about every three months. This protects its integrity and keeps it comfortable by avoiding sagging caused by added weight to the same area every single night. Because innerspring beds are made from identical materials on the top and bottom, you also need to flip it when rotating to prolong its life.

2. Use a Cover

This adds another layer to protect against dust, dirt, and stains. Use a washable cover that is easy to remove and wash it at least once a month. These covers bring the added benefit of protecting you from allergens and irritants like dust mites, bed bugs, mold, and dandruff.

3. Vacuum It

MattressVacuum whenever you remove the cover to wash it or once every month. Irritants like dust and dander build up in the bedding and cause a variety of symptoms for allergy sufferers.  Even those who don’t suffer from allergies should vacuum because if these contaminants are left in the bed, they slowly erode the fabric and make them break down faster.

4. Always Check Your Warranty

This is important whenever the mattress becomes damaged because oftentimes, you qualify for reimbursement or replacement. The most commonly covered problem is sagging beyond a certain threshold when nobody is laying on it. Other covered defects include broken coils, foam bunching up on top of the bed, or seams coming loose.

 

If you have an old mattress that needs to be replaced, visit the experts at Sleep Central in Minocqua, WI. For more than 20 years, this family-owned and -operated store has helped local residents find the best bedroom furniture to help them get a great night’s sleep. Learn more by calling (715) 356-3488 or browse their selection online.
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