Buying a mattress is an essential financial investment that ensures you get a peaceful, restful night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed the next day. But once you’ve bought it, how long will the mattress last? Keep reading to find out more!
The average lifespan of a mattress
All sleep experts agree on one thing: the average lifespan of a mattress is 10.5 years. That’s equivalent to 29,600 full hours of sleep spent in your bed! After 10 years, it loses its softness due to repeated and successive pressure, temperature and humidity fluctuations, and natural wear and tear over time. All of this explains why a mattress’s quality deteriorates by 30% over a decade. If it isn’t replaced after 10 years, it will take you longer to fall asleep on it, and you’ll lose precious minutes of sleep. Night after night, you’ll accumulate fatigue. In addition, you’ll start to feel your partner’s movements more and end up waking up every time they move. In conclusion, adhering to the average lifespan of a mattress is essential for your comfort and sleep.
Greater durability for certain materials
Of course, the lifespan of your mattress will vary depending on the quality you choose at the time of purchase. Latex mattresses (12 to 15 years) and spring mattresses (10 years) seem to be the ones that offer the best resistance to wear and tear over time.
Natural latex is an elastic and breathable material. Its key characteristics ensure that the mattress will last up to 15 years. Furthermore, choosing natural latex will make it even more durable. Natural latex is naturally dust-mite resistant and antibacterial. As for spring mattresses, they are equally healthy and breathable, preventing the presence of dust mites. However, they are most often combined with synthetic materials that, on the contrary, promote the growth of dust mites. The lifespan of a spring mattress can be up to 10 years.
Some tips for making your mattress last longer
While the material does affect durability, you shouldn’t overlook the other components of your bed—especially the box spring. A high-quality box spring can last for many years. On the other hand, if the quality is average, it will wear out more quickly. So, to make your mattress last longer, choose a good bed base. Finally, to keep your bed base in the best condition for as long as possible, you need to treat it with care. It will never lose its shape, but it will have problems with moisture, which can cut its lifespan in half. Finally, the lifespan of a mattress also depends on how often you wash and protect it.
How to Check the Condition of Your Mattress
Does your mattress feel like it’s gotten harder? There are some easy ways to tell if it’s reached the end of its life. Your mattress has reached the end of its life if:
- It sinks 10 cm when you lie down on it
- You notice that the mattress retains its shape even after you get up
- You feel aches and pains when you wake up
- Your partner wakes you up every time they move
- Every night when you go to bed, your mattress makes strange noises
- You spent the night away from home and slept better
Here are all the signs that it's time to replace your mattress