We spend many hours on a mattress, making it one of the biggest investments in your health. We will spend 1/3 of our life on these things, so it pays to think carefully about this purchase. A good quality premium mattress should hold up for 10 years then start to sag. This may contribute to poor sleep and sore backs. Make sure you rotate your mattress every two months, flipping it over if possible to help even out the wear.

When do you need a new mattress?

• If it sags, is lumpy, or is uncomfortable
• If you sleep better in a different bed
• If you wake up tired
• If the coils start to penetrate outer shell
• If you had a problem with bed bugs

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