We as human beings need to get ample amounts of sleep, typically 7-8 hours per night for adults, to function correctly. The correlation between the time we spend sleeping restfully and our body’s overall functioning is significant!
Several studies support this claim, which is why we should be paying close attention to our sleep quality and what it indicates about our need for a new mattress.
To achieve a high level of sleep satisfaction, we simply want a quality bed that provides an adequate level of comfort, while being reliable and durable enough to last us for a large portion of our lives.
When we have had the opportunity to solidify this type of relationship with our bed, we feel extremely well-rested and at peace. There is nothing that quite compares to that euphoric, well-rested feeling!
However, when we consider the contrary, consistent bouts of less than restful sleep can leave even the better well-rested individual seeking out a new mattress that will meet their needs. Obviously, this experience will take time away from their already busy schedules, which will likely result in additional frustration until their dream mattress is found.
We have composed this article for those less than well-rested of us who have been considering purchasing a new bed but are unsure whether they should fully commit:
Seven Signs that show you should consider mattress replacement
So, when is it really a good time to replace your mattress with a new one? While we often get carried away by consumerism and tend to buy new things all the time, mattress is certainly one item we should not be reluctant to change if its time has come.
What follow are 7 signs that show it is the right time for you to consider change.
Sign One: You Believe Your Mattress Will Never “Get Better”
If you recently purchased a new mattress, you were probably extremely eager to clear a space in your bedroom to make room for it. Then, once it arrived, you likely jumped right in to truly explore its features, curves, and dedication towards ensuring you would be receiving great nights’ sleep.
While this exploration is initially welcomed, you may be currently experiencing a level of frustration because you were expecting immediate results while your bed is still trying to get used to your body shape to best support you.
Always be mindful that your mattress will initially still be rough around the edges when first purchased and push back against your advances simply to preserve itself. Don’t let a few “OK” night’s sleep be what you use to determine that you should dump what you have for another bed.
On the other hand, if you had had your mattress for over a year now, and still don’t feel satisfied with how you sleep, then it is probably a good time to start thinking that this was probably not the best buy for you and so you should change it.
Sign Two: Your Relationship Strength is Fading Rapidly
If the relationship between you and your beloved mattress has turned toxic in recent months, resulting in you waking up sore, stiff, and with enough back pain to cause you discomfort throughout your day, it may be time to consider purchasing a new one.
While your stiffness and discomfort could simply be caused by a stressful series of life events, further analysis of your bed may also reveal that the way it used to be able to hold your body tightly as you slept, has simply waned.
It is also possible that your mattress’ overall structural integrity has weakened, which has resulted in a noticeably different comfort level between the two of you. Additionally, if you wake up in more pain than when you went to sleep, then your relationship with your bed is very clearly falling apart.
Consider replacing your mattress right away if any of these issues are present, as they are all indicators that the relationship between you two, really needs to be reconsidered.
Sign Three: The “Ravages of Time” are showing
When you first purchased your mattress, it seemed absolutely perfect! The sleep it provided was amazing and it appeared to provide you everything you had ever needed from a piece of bedroom furniture. However, as time has passed, you have started to suspect that it may no longer be in as pristine condition as it once was.
To test your theory, consider removing the mattress sheets, comfort pads, and protectors! This may reveal that it is actually more worn and full of stress than you initially anticipated.
If it has begun to show signs of wear and tear from your restful nights with it, it may be time to consider replacing it with a brand-new mattress that can help you get the restful night’s sleep you deserve!
Sign Four: You are Not Acting like Yourself Anymore
When you began the search for your previous bed, you may have brought your friends and family along with you to ensure you were making an intelligent purchase that would last you many happy years.
Fortunately, it is the typical behavior to seek out every opportunity to introduce the mattress to your friends and family because you want them to see that that particular product is different and will be good to you! As you begin spending more time with your mattress, however, your friends and family may start to comment just how negative an impact your bed is having on you and start to request that you consider purchasing another one.
When they tell you “if you are sleeping poorly and your mattress is to blame, then dump it and find a new one!”, they are doing so because they care! If their words have started to have an impact on you then you have an important decision to make: if your friends and family are impacted by the sleep quality you get, it may be time to replace it.
Sign Five: You are Constantly Switching Sleeping Positions
To achieve a restful night’s sleep, researchers have suggested that we must keep our backs aligned flatly with our mattresses while slightly elevating our heads. If you are like many other people, you will recognize right away that this is just not how you have been sleeping! Several of us toss and turn throughout the night and need to consider whether our beds are right for us!
Even though most mattresses today are made one-sided, our temptation to flip them over and change things up is still present. Instead, dig within yourself to determine if you need to alter how you are laying on your mattress to get the most fulfillment from your sleep.
If you still notice after several different positions that you are uncomfortable, it may be time for you to make a change!
Sign Six: Your Mattress is Aging
Once you have assessed whether any of the common signs leading to replacement apply to your current situation, determine whether the age of your mattress may be to blame. If you find through your analysis that your mattress’s age is anywhere between 5 and 8 years old, you may want to begin giving serious thought to the previously mentioned signs, as they will become more present every 6 to 12 months.
While the age range mentioned above is a good starting point to begin analyzing your mattress, it is far from an industry standard. This age range is just the typical timeframe it takes for age-related issues such as tears, or sagging springs to appear.
Sign Seven: You are Seeking Use of Other Mattresses
If, over the past several months you find yourself searching nearby hotel rooms just so you can get a good night’s sleep, you are on the verge of replacing your mattress and really need to analyze when you will make the choice to do so!
Sure, getting a good night’s rest on a hotel bed is great, but trying out a mattress inside a retail store may be a better option to ensure you will get much longer bouts of sleep in the future.
The great thing about taking the latter approach is that you can test out multiple beds in one setting, helping you make a better determination as to which one is right for your needs.
Life After Mattress Expiration
After a lengthy deliberation process, you have finally determined that it is time to replace your mattress. While you may still have some hesitancy replacing your mattress, remember it is for the best and it will ultimately result in you feeling well-rested for your daily life.
Diligently search for new products online, follow mattress guides, view catalogs, and eventually go into a store to purchase a new mattress that will make all your wildest dreams come true!
Also, don’t be afraid to try new features like a massaging mattress or one that is always cool to touch. Remember from this point forward that it is possible to find the one product that will provide you with a good night’s sleep, if you allow your mind to be open enough.
When sleeping on your new mattress, always remember not to compare it to your previous one as it is unique in its own ways and deserves to be celebrated. As the old adage goes “Comparison only leads to disappointment.”
We hope this article has provided you with some different ways to approach the topic of changing your mattress and urge you to try each of them prior to getting rid of such an old friend!
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