Mattresses usually have a long enough lifespan to ensure you get plenty of use out of them before they must be replaced. Some may need a replacement sooner than others but, if it’s of a high-quality material, you should expect a lifespan of between 7 and 10 years. The right cleaning and can ensure it lives longer, lasting much more than ten years. If it’s starting to feel a little worn-out after ten years, it’s time for a replacement.
How Long Does a Mattress Last?
Average mattress lifespan by trusted 3rd parties
Sleep like the dead®
According to the mattress research experts at sleeplikethedead.com here is the average lifespan per mattress type.
Tuck®
According to the mattress research experts at sleeplikethedead.com here is the average lifespan per mattress type.
What influences the lifespan of a mattress?
Use and frequency
If it’s used less frequently, it will last long, to put it simply. A mattress in a less-used guest room will last much longer than the mattress you sleep on every night.
Bodyweight
The larger your body, the more pressure on the mattress. Similarly, the smaller your body, the less compression. More pressure causes a mattress to wear out sooner, so the lighter the body, the longer the lifespan.
Activity and use
Beyond sleeping on it, the more you use it, the more it wears down. This includes putting heavy or sharp objects on it or eating and drinking on the bed. Spillages and other damage can also weaken a mattress
Cleaning
This can improve your mattress lifespan as it can not only get rid of bacteria but also dust mites and insects that cause damage.
Signs it's time to change your mattress
The valley in the middle
Also known as sagging, a dip, a dent, or a mattress hammock. If it feels like there’s a deepening valley in the center, the mattress has worn down.
Your bed hurst your back
It might not be immediately noticeable when you lie down, but if you wake up with back pain or experience severe discomfort when lying down for long periods of time, your mattress might be the issue. See if the pain is in the same place every time or if it mainly happens after using the bed to ensure the mattress is at fault. This happens because the mattress is wearing down, and no longer offering the same level of support that you once got from it.
New noises
A bed shouldn’t be too noisy, regardless of how much you toss and turn. The sounds of grinding metal, squeaking springs, and even feeling those springs through the mattress, is a good indication that the foundation has weakened. This can impact sleeping, your posture, and cause muscle pain.
Final thoughts
If you want to make sure you get the most out of your mattress, then upkeep and cleaning is essential. Furthermore, know the signs of wearing down that can give you an indication it’s time for a change. Keep in mind when you bought the mattress and expect to replace it in 7-10 years’ time. It’s not worth letting it degrade too much, as it will impact your sleep, which can have all kinds of negative consequences for your health.