Mattress Buying Guide

Need a New Mattress?

Your eight hours of beauty sleep may be down to three or four. How can you get the most from your mattress? First if it is old, replace it. Eight to ten years seems to be the life of a mattress. Then keep it clear of ephemeral items like remotes, books, food, drink, and pets. Vacuum it once a month with an attachment to get up any errant bugs and mites, plus the hair from the pet that shouldn't be on the bed but somehow manages to inveigle himself onto the mattress just below your feet. Once a year look for stains, soils or tears plus tell tale sagging. And every now and then when you wake up assess your comfort. Does your back ache, your neck stiff? Might be time for a new mattress.