12 ways to increase the life of the mattress

In previous articles, we said the importance of having a suitable mattress and what diseases it can cause us if we don't have it. So now that you have realized its importance, another important issue is in front of you, and that is basic maintenance and extending the life of the mattress. Even if you get the best product in the market, if you don't use it properly, you are actually increasing its depreciation speed.

On average, the useful life of a standard mattress is between five and ten years, and after that you should think about replacing it, and it is your behavior that shows how much is added or subtracted to this period of time. By following the methods that we will say below, you can maintain the shape of your mattress and use it for years.

Strategies to increase the life of the mattress

•       Choosing a mattress that fits your weight and sleeping needs

This item is one of the few important items that should be considered before buying a mattress, and if we want to ignore this component and follow the rest of the items and think that we are taking good care of the mattress, we must say This belief is wrong. Before buying, you should choose a mattress that can support your weight and is suitable for your body shape so that it can withstand and neutralize the pressure that is applied; Otherwise, it will change its mode very soon and destroy all your maintenance.

• Regular and moderate room temperature and proper air conditioning

Maybe you have heard less that the temperature of the room can affect the health of the mattress. So, choose an environment to place the bed that has the basic standards of proper ventilation and you have the ability to control its temperature. Because it has been seen many times that rooms have been chosen for beds that don't even have windows, while windows are one of the most basic tools for room ventilation, and this issue causes the mattress to deteriorate.

• Protection against external damage

Unfortunately, mattresses in families are sometimes a place to put all kinds of things, except for a place to sleep and rest; Maybe if we want to show a clearer picture of this incident; It is like putting as much cargo on passenger cars as on cargo vehicles such as vans; what happens? Naturally, the car will suffer physical damage on the body very soon and it will depreciate in terms of efficiency, because it was not designed for this volume of pressure and load.
Now back to the mattress, when we put heavy loads on it, or sometimes we put children on top of them to play; Even if the appearance and shell of the mattress remains intact, is the underside and its skeleton safe? Definitely not.

• Do not forget to use a mattress protector.

A quality water-resistant mattress protector can protect your mattress from liquid leaks, accidents, as well as dust and dirt absorption and prevent contamination from entering the mattress. Also, with this work, the damage of the material inside the mattress is prevented. Of course, the challenges of this part are not limited to these things.
Because we sweat when we sleep, and with that there is skin oil that can sit on the mattress, a good protector can protect your mattress from sudden shocks in addition to the above.

•         Make sure the mattress has proper support

It is not always necessary to buy a separate box spring or frame for your mattress, but it is important to provide the necessary support for it. By following the instructions and the product warranty, the mattress can maintain its strength and last longer and not wear out.
In general, box springs are mostly used for mattresses that use springs. Mattresses such as memory foam mattresses and other types of mattresses need a solid and integrated base.
Beds with frames must be designed to support the weight of the sleeping person and the mattress. For example, in king and queen size beds, support bars are used in the center of the bed to support the weight well. In cabin beds with wide beds, depending on the weight and type of mattress, it may need more support.
Also, it is recommended to check the condition of the mattress and its support every year to make sure there are no broken parts or damaged springs.

• Regular washing of sheets

Our body is constantly exposed to various pollutants during the day due to the activities we have, which it is a little unavoidable to stay away from them, these things can penetrate into the layers of the mattress and cause the formation of harmful bacteria and unpleasant odors. But it does not mean that we are closed in this field; no.

To maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the mattress, it is better to wash the mattress cover and sheet every week or at most once every two weeks. Maybe some people who use the mattress protector are relieved that there is no need for constant cleaning and they are safe from this challenge, but our advice to you as experts in this field is that even with the mattress protector, wash the cover. and mattress sheets and maintaining them regularly is essential.

• Pets are not allowed in the bed

Considering the growth of keeping animals at home and the large number of people who carry their animals with them in different environments; It is necessary to remember that even if you keep your animals in the cleanest condition, they are exposed to various contaminations due to their presence in different environments and also due to their hair and dead body cells that can be left on the mattress.

Then avoid leaving them on the mattress if you care about extending the life of the mattress.

•         Turn the mattress regularly

One of the very simple and at the same time practical ways to prevent the mattress from shortening its lifespan is to move the mattress, especially in the first few months when our body is shaping the mattress. This prevents the mattress from sinking.

• Forget playing with the mattress

Unfortunately, it has become customary among families to sometimes provide the mattress as a play tool for children to jump up and down on it and entertain themselves;
Unaware of what impact this incident has on the mattress and ruins it.

•      Preventing bed bugs

Animal urine can get into the mattress and make the mattress dirty and uncomfortable to use.

• The light shines on the mattress

One of the useful ways to increase the durability of the mattress is to expose it to sunlight. By exposing the mattress to sunlight, the excess moisture in the mattress is reduced and the accumulation of dust inside the mattress is prevented. It is better to do this method every few months and place the sheet, mattress and protector in front of the light.

•      Prevent the mattress from getting wet

Excess moisture causes damage to the texture of the mattress, and if you do not dry it in time, the mattress will be damaged; Therefore, to prevent this, it is enough to dry it in the open air with a hair dryer when it is wet and prevent moisture from spreading deep into the fabric of the mattress.

•      Standard washing of the mattress

Basic washing is one of the important things that must be done very carefully, because the mattress is a sensitive product despite its strength. It is not recommended to use disinfectants on the mattress. To wash the mattress, you can use carpet disinfectants and also use warm water.
conclusion

In this article, you have learned about the various solutions that can help you increase the lifespan of all types of mattresses, such as double mattresses. But in addition to all the preventive measures, you definitely need a standard and quality mattress because even if you take all the care, but the mattress is of poor quality, it has no effect.
By buying a mattress from Karkia, you can get the most standard mattresses on the market for yourself and your family and give them the gift of health. Just contact us and buy the best product with the help of our consultants.
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