At the end of a long day, most people should be ready to fall into a comfortable bed and recharge their batteries. But over the course of time, it's common for people to take their mattress for granted. In order to get the best rest every night, it's important to make sure the quality of the mattress you're sleeping on is up to par.
The quality of your mattress has a direct impact on the quality of your sleep and, in turn, your overall health. Over time, mattresses have a tendency to deteriorate or your body may have gone through changes that effect the way you sleep. Although you may make adjustments to accommodate for these changes, it's not enough to prevent physical problems that make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Instead of waiting for your mattress to become completely ineffective, be on the lookout for signs that you may need a new one. Here are five:
1. You toss and turn constantly
On a hot summer night, it is fairly common for people to toss and turn while trying to drift off to sleep. But if you find yourself dealing with the same problem throughout the year, it could be the sign of a bigger issue with your mattress. Tossing and turning in your bed at night is your body's way of telling you that it can't get comfortable. Whether it's a broken spring or normal wear and tear, an inability to fall asleep is as good a reason as ever to start looking for a new mattress. Although most individuals have a bad night's sleep from time to time, constant tossing and turning should motivate you to shop for a new mattress.
2. You wake up in pain
One night of bad sleep can leave you feeling more tired than when you went to sleep. But if you wake up with aches, pains, numbness or stiffness, it's probably time to retire your mattress. If your mattress is not supporting your body in the right places, you will feel it the next day. While aches and pains may be a part of the aging process, they shouldn't be a result of sleeping on an old, uncomfortable or damaged mattress.
3. Your mattress is more than seven years old
Like every other piece of furniture or equipment around your house, your mattress will lose quality over time. Is your mattress seven years or older? Then it's time to get a new mattress and box spring, according to the Better Sleep Council. And if you are over 40 years old, you should replace your mattress every five years, according to Sleep Comfortably.
4. You prefer to sleep in a bed that's not yours
If you find yourself longing to return to that hotel or friend's guest bedroom for a more comfortable sleep, it's probably time to invest in a new mattress for yourself. The more you sleep on your own mattress, the more it will start to conform itself around your favorite sleeping position. This can prevent you from noticing that you are ready for a new mattress! An easy at home test for this problem is to rotate your mattress so that you sleep on the opposite side of the bed.
5. The mattress is sagging
In a world full of perfect beds, after you sleep on your mattress for eight hours each night, it would return to its normal shape when you get up every morning. That said, if there is a place on your mattress with an indentation that doesn't go away when you get up, it's time to get a new mattress.
If your mattress forces you and your partner to spend too much time snuggling in the middle of the bed, then investing in a new mattress is the best option to improve the quality of your sleep.
The next time you notice any of these five things about your mattress, make sure you stop by Arwood's Furniture & Mattress. From a California king size Beautyrest mattress to a Tempur-Pedic of your very own, we have what you need to get the beauty sleep you deserve. If you're looking for the best furniture deals in Missouri, stop in and see us today.
