Do You Need a New Mattress & Foundation?
The
following information is from the Better Sleep Guide,
a free brochure by the Better Sleep Council's "Consumer
Information Series".
If
you're tossing and turning night after night and not
getting the deep, restful sleep you need, you may want
to consider that your mattress and foundation/boxspring
could be stealing your sleep. The Better Sleep Council
recommends carefully evaluating the comfort and support
of your sleep set at least twice a year. Your Mattress Outlet
representative can help you evaluate your needs, making
sure you're getting to lowest price on the best mattress
set for your life.
Signs That You Might Need A New Mattress And
Foundation
1.
You wake up with stiffness, numbness,
aches and pains
2. You
had a better night’s sleep somewhere other than
your own bed (such as a hotel)
3. Your mattress shows visible
signs of overuse (it sags, has lumps, the interior is
exposed, etc.)
4. Your mattress is 5 – 7 years old*
*How
long a mattress will last depends on several factors,
such as amount of use and original quality, but in
general, a mattress set that has been in use 5-7
years is no longer providing you
with the best comfort and support. Keep in mind that
people’s bodies change over time, and the need
for good comfort and support only increases with age.
That’s why it’s a good idea to compare
the mattress and foundation you are sleeping on now
to newer models every few years.
Mattress Lifespan
A
combination of factors determines how long a new mattress
will provide support and comfort.
It's all about
you
- Lifestyle Changes - moving into
a bigger house or getting married - may also call
for a change in your mattress.
- Your
body - as we age, our body changes. What
was once comfortable may no longer meet your changing
preferences. And the amount of space that's right
for you also changes. Make sure your mattress - and
your children's - continues to provide comfort, support,
and space as you age and they grow.
- Comfort
preference - over time, our tastes can also
change. Be sure your sleep set continues to meet your
preferences and those of your partner.
It’s
also about your mattress
- Quality
-A poor-quality mattress set can deteriorate quickly,
while top-quality sets can be expected to provide
comfort and support for a number of years. Mattress Outlet
representatives can help you pick out a quality set
that will last you a long time!
- Use
- A sleep set that is used nightly will lose comfort
and support faster. Improperly moving a mattress or
having children jump on the bed may damage the mattress,
causing it to wear out more quickly.
- Care - Proper care can extend the
life of a mattress. See "Taking Care of Your
Investment" for more information.
Get
your best night’s sleep every night
Where
were you the last time you got a really great night’s
sleep? If the answer’s somewhere other than your
own room, take a "rest test" at Mattress Outlet
to see what you could be enjoying every night and benefiting
from every day.
Conduct
a "Sleep Test"
Mattress comfort is a matter
of personal preference. To find the one that best suits
you, go to Mattress Outlet and compare the comfort
and support of sleep sets in the store with your old
sleep set at home. Mattress Outlet carries many
of the major name brands: Englander, Sealy, Serta, Spring
Air, Simmons, Stearns & Foster, Stress O Pedic,
and more!...all at deeply discounted prices (30-60%
OFF).
- Select a mattress
- Lie down in your sleep position
- Evaluate the level of
comfort and support
- Educate
yourself about each selection
- Partners should try
each mattress together
*Don't
be embarrassed. You
don't think twice about test driving a car, and you
shouldn't think twice about "SLEEP Testing"
a mattress. Lie down on the mattress for several minutes
and assess how well it provides support and how comfortable
it is for you. The only way to tell if a mattress is
right for you is to lie down on it
