Mattress care is pretty low on the totem pole when it comes to maintenance. As long as it is doing its job, we do not give much thought to it. However, an old mattress can have adverse effects on your sleep schedule and your overall health. Orange County mattress experts will provide you with a list of a new mattress’s health benefits and how recent advancements have helped those with certain conditions. While a new mattress can undoubtedly solve your issues, there are certainly some short-term solutions you can use while you search for the perfect fit. 

Quality mattresses provide years of comfort, but there is no real formula to figuring out their lifespan. Typically, a mattress can last, on average, for around eight years. Consumer Reports, however, says that with proper care, a mattress can last for approximately ten years. To add to these numbers, most companies, according to professionals at the Orange County mattress stores, will provide a 10-year warranty. Though that doesn’t necessarily mean your mattress will make it to that 10-year mark. 

As your mattress begins to age, the materials inside, springs or otherwise, will begin to wear out. This causes it to sag in the center, leading to a curved surface instead of a flat one. One expert has even likened it to sleeping in a hole!

Chiropractors all agree that sleeping on an old mattress will lead to recurring back pain, which leads to tossing and turning in order to find some comfort. That, or you wake up the following day feeling stiff or sore. The pain and discomfort will worsen over time, making it harder to fall and stay asleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, two-thirds of Americans with back pain say that it messes with their sleep schedule.

Those with allergies or respiratory problems can also feel problems with older mattresses. Over time, your mattress will collect dead skin cells and body oils, which dust mites love. Thus, those with an allergy to dust mites will experience several symptoms during their sleep, such as sneezing, coughing, and sinus pressure. These symptoms will worsen in those with asthma, who could also experience shortness of breath during sleep. 

Fortunately, these issues can be mitigated. Mattress stores in Orange County can solve the problem long term with a new mattress, but for short term relief, here are some remedies:

• For those with dust mite allergies, try using allergy-proof covers, as their design can lessen the release of mites from your mattress. 
• Steer clear of bedding that isn’t easy to wash because you should be washing them very frequently in hot water to remove as many mites as possible. 
• For those with back pain, placing pillows in certain locations can release some of the pressure from your back: under your knees for back sleepers and between your knees for side sleepers. 

There are dozens of options when it comes to shopping for a new mattress, and it is difficult to figure out our needs when we are at the mattress store. The Orange County mattress experts of Mattress Sale Liquidators are always available to answer any questions you may have and help you pick the best mattress to suit your needs and lessen your aches and pains.