Depending on the material, manufacturer, and usage, a mattress typically lasts between 7 and 8 years. Of course, you can continue sleeping on an old bed longer than that (many people do, because purchasing a new one is pretty pricey), but it’s certainly in your best interest to replace it when you start to notice the signs listed below.
Your Mattress Shows Visible Proof of Disrepair
This includes any of the following:
→ Sagging
→ Lasting imprints of your body
→ Big or small lumps
→ One side is lower, higher, softer, or harder than the other
→ Worn or frayed edges
Your Mattress Is Making a Lot of Noise
A mattress with springs and coils tends to get noisy over time as the springs lose their springiness and the inner workings get all out of whack. If your bed creaks, groans, or pops when you turn over, you’re not going to get a good night’s sleep until you replace it.
It Takes You an Unusually Long Time to Fall Asleep
It should ideally take you only twenty minutes to fall asleep. If you toss and turn for hours, even though you’re on a regular sleep cycle and don’t suffer from insomnia or anxiety, the culprit could be your mattress.
You Wake up Tired and Achy
If you wake up with muscle soreness or pain (that isn’t because of injury or exercise) that subsides as the day goes on, it might be time for a replacement.
You Wake up With a Stuffy Nose and Watery Eyes
If you have allergy-like symptoms in the morning, one possible cause is your old, musty mattress. Over time, dust mites and other allergens may collect on a bed, causing new allergy symptoms or worsening pre-existing ones.
You Have Trouble Sleeping Through the Night
If your sleep is interrupted by frequent nighttime awakenings, you might want to invest in a new mattress. However, rule out medical conditions that can cause sleeplessness first.
Sleeping Elsewhere Gives You a Better Night’s Rest
Do you get a good night’s sleep in hotel rooms but not in your own bed? If yes, it may be time to go mattress shopping.
