Are you in the
market for a new mattress? At Ivan Smith Furniture, you will find premium
mattresses from industry-leading brands, like Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, Serta, and more. We believe that everyone deserves
a good night’s sleep, which is why we strive to provide our customers with
superior quality products at conveniently low prices. Whether you are looking
for an innerspring, memory foam, or even a hybrid mattress, you can expect
every one of our products to provide you with comfort and support for years to
come. To ensure that you
are getting the longest life from your mattress, review some of our simple
mattress maintenance tips below.
Use Your Mattress Set Exclusively for
Sleeping
This may seem
like a no-brainer, but it is important to remember that your mattress was made
specifically for sleeping. While it may be tempting at times to use your
mattress as a couch, a chair, or even a trampoline, using it for anything beyond
sleeping may cause it to wear down well before its time. When you use your
mattress for certain activities, such as sitting or jumping, it puts your
mattress under a large amount of direct pressure. While our mattresses are all exceptionally
strong and durable, they were designed to support weight that is more evenly
distributed. When you put too much direct pressure in one specific spot, it can
cause your mattress to become dented or misshapen.
Regularly Clean Your Mattress Set
While most people
realize that they need to regularly clean their bedding, many don’t realize
that they need to clean their mattress set as well. About once or twice a
month, you should remove all your bedding and inspect your mattress. If you
notice any spots or stains, treat the area with a mild solution of soap and
water. You should also vacuum the surface and seams of your mattress set to
remove any dust or debris. To take your mattress cleaning to the next level,
you may even want to sprinkle your mattress with a bit of baking soda before
vacuuming. This will remove any odors and leave your mattress smelling nice and
clean.
Air Out Your Mattress a Few Times a Week
Believe it or
not, leaving your bed unmade can actually increase your mattress’ lifespan. That
is because your mattress accumulates moisture every night, and when you make
your bed, that keeps the moisture locked in. Excessive moisture is known to
attract dust mites, and it could even lead to mold and mildew problems over
time. To minimize humidity and moisture accumulation, we recommend that you air
out your mattress at least a few times a week. When airing out your mattress, remove
your bedding and open any blinds or window shades, allowing your mattress to be
exposed to direct sunlight. The warm sunlight will wick away moisture, leaving
your mattress fresh and dry.
Make Sure Your Mattress Has Proper
Support
Every mattress
requires some type of support, whether you are using an innerspring mattress
set or a memory foam mattress. Without sufficient support, your mattress may sag
or bend under your weight, which will cause it to wear out well before its
time. While innerspring mattresses require a mattress foundation or box spring,
many memory foam mattresses can be sufficiently supported by the wooden slats on
a platform bed. If you are unsure which type of support your mattress needs,
feel free to ask one of the professionals at our furniture and mattress store.
We hope these
simple mattress maintenance tips will help you take better care of your
mattress, in the present as well as the future. If you have any questions or
would like to browse our mattress selection, we encourage you to stop by Ivan
Smith Furniture today. You can visit us in De Ridder,
LA or at any one of our furniture
and mattress stores located throughout the Southern US.
