Taking proper care of your mattress and cleaning it regularly is important for maintaining a high quality of sleep. Regular mattress maintenance will not only provide you with more comfortable sleep but also extend the life of the mattress. Today we will run you through the best tips on how to care for your mattress.
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How to Care for Your Mattress
There are many common mattress care tips that are often overlooked because we don’t realise how they affect our sleep. We have collected a set of basic tips on mattress care with everything from rotating the mattress to how to clean your mattress the right way.
Rotating
This is something that we are all told to do when we first buy a mattress, but most people often forget to do it. For proper care, you should be rotating and flipping your mattress at least twice per year. This helps distribute the wear on the mattress caused by sleeping in the same position and for more effective ventilation. It will also reduce sagging in the mattress, which over time can lead to poor sleep quality or aches and pains.
Wash Your Bedding
Keeping your mattress clean can help extend its life and improve your quality of sleep. One of the easiest ways to keep your mattress clean is to wash your bedding. Regular cleaning keeps your sheets free from bacteria, pollen, and fungi, all of which can be harmful to a mattress over time. The key though, is to wash your bedding at 60oC to remove all the nasties. As an extra bonus, keeping up your hygiene can prevent skin issues.
Vacuum Your Mattress
A mattress care tip often overlooked when you are thinking about how to clean your mattress is vacuuming it. It is important to vacuum it occasionally, making a habit to do it when you wash your sheets would be best. This removes any dust mites and debris that can be harmful. When cleaning, just make sure to avoid anything that will add moisture to the mattress, which could result in mould.
Air Out Your Room
Proper ventilation in your room is essential for caring for your mattress. This prevents moisture buildup and keeps the mattress nice and dry. If a mattress does get wet, or builds up moisture, it can lead to mould, unpleasant odours, and damage to the internal structure. These issues can require you to buy a new mattress, or at the least reduce your quality of sleep.
Check For Wear
Knowing when to replace your mattress is just as important as knowing how to clean your mattress. You should regularly check for signs of wear or sagging that may indicate it’s time for a new one. Regular care will keep the wear at bay for a while, but eventually it will be time to get a new mattress. If that time is now, follow these tips with your new mattress and keep it in good condition.
Look After Your Sleep with Wenatex
We hope that you now know how to care for your mattress and are interested in elevating your sleeping environment. Browse our selection of dedicated sleeping equipment, such as an orthopaedic mattress, mattress protectors, and so much more to keep your sleep space clean. Have a question? Give us a call on 1300 858 139 or reach out via email at enquiries@wenatex.com.au.
