While you may have a very good relationship with your bed, one that makes it difficult for you to leave it in the wee hours of the morning when duty calls. A time comes sooner or later when the relationship becomes a one-sided affair and you end up spending your nights counting sheep to no avail and your days holding your back in discomfort.
We spend almost a third of our entire day on the bed- whether it is for sleeping at night, watching some TV in the evening, or just having a little bit of a rest after a tiring few sessions of work. Looking for best bed / best beds in New Zealand ? Check out NZ Beds luxury beds and mattress.
According to the National Bed Federation, you should replace your mattress every 7 years, on average. This recommendation depends on the quality of your mattress (Nz Bed’s Durable Luxury mattresses are proven to deliver outstanding comfort and support for over 10 years), with cheaper mattresses often given a shelf life of as little as 5 years.
Here are Top Signs that mean it is time for a mattress change:
YOU HAVE PERSISTENT BACK PAIN
Your mattress is supposed to provide your body support and help you feel comfortable and rested. But with passing time, the structure of the mattress gets worn down and it is no longer able to provide support, leading to mornings where you cannot get up due to unbearable back pain or neck stiffness.
YOUR WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT
The warranty is there for a reason- it is an estimate of how long the mattress can actually serve its function and you should probably let go of it if you have spent a decade or more sleeping on it. Your life long friend is more likely to be doing you harm than good.
YOU SUFFER THROUGH SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
If you are spending most of your nights tossing and turning and counting sheep, the culprit may be your mattress. Sleepless nights induced by a worn out mattress can take a toll on your health and make you susceptible to numerous health issues and illnesses.
IT IS LUMPY, SAGGY, AND UNCOMFORTABLE
Your mattress is supposed to adjust to your unique shape and provide support. But its time has undoubtedly finished when the lumps and unevenness become permanent and bedtime becomes a dread rather than a relief.
INCREASE IN ALLERGIES
Mattresses tend to accumulate and become a haven for allergens such as mold or mildew. So if you have been using your mattress well past its ‘use before’ date, you may notice a considerable spike in your allergies.
