To ensure that you get the most life out of your bed, prolong the life of your newly-bought discount mattress with the 7 Quick Mattress Care Tips.
1. Turn the mattress over and rotate it regularly to help prevent permanent wear spots. Do it every two weeks for the first three months and after that, every two or three months.
2. Use a mattress protector to keep it clean. Use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum up the baking soda powder which was left sit for a few hours on top of the mattress.
3. Remove stains by lightly dabbing with liquid dish detergent that has been well diluted in water. For tough stains like blood spots, try blotting with hydrogen peroxide.
4. Don’t fold the mattress and try to bend it as little as possible when carrying it around corners.
5. Give it good support and don’t put it on a saggy, broken-down base.
6. Don’t sit on the same spot every time, for example, when you sit on the verge of your bed to tie your shoe laces.
7. Replace your mattress every 10 years as using the same one for too long can cause back and neck problems, not to mention the hygiene risks.
