We all love our sleep, we need to wake up feeling refreshed, well rested and ready for the day of work ahead. However, there are many factors that contribute to the lack of sleep we receive and a study has shown that one third of Britons sleep for only 5-6 hours each night, when the optimal amount is 7-8.
How many hours of beauty sleep do you manage to get each night? If your sleeping patterns are quite poor, it can become an annoyance and affect your overall health – just like a bad mattress. Unsupported mattresses are one of the main causes when it comes to sleep deprivation, and because we don’t think about our beds that much (even though we spend a lot of time in them), it’s not our immediate go to problem.
How Old Is Your Mattress?
If you didn’t already know, a good quality mattress should last around an estimated 10 years. Do you keep track of how long you’ve had yours? Has it still kept its original comfort and support? By ensuring your mattress is of sound quality and knowing when to give it up after it’s served its purpose, it will enable you to prepare, well in advance, a replacement that will save you money. And not only that, it guarantees sleep comfort so you won’t have to experience uncomfortable and sleepless nights.Body Pain
Oh yes, the most obvious sign that you should say adios to your old mattress and welcome a new one with open arms. Waking up with a bad back and sore muscles isn’t exactly the perfect way to start your morning and it can have a huge impact on mood, health and concentration. Body pain usually occurs when the mattress is too old – you can tell a mattress is old if it bows or sags in the middle, or anywhere else along the bed where you’ve put most of your weight on. There are many mattresses that mould to your body, a memory foam mattress is a popular choice, and that is because it’s designed to support the whole-body whichever way you sleep – just like all mattresses.
Deformation
Deformation, otherwise known as sagging happens when the surface of the mattress produces indents from many years of holding your weight when you sleep. As discussed previously, this can lead to severe body pain and significantly affect your sleep. Depending on what company you purchased the mattress from, some cover this issue under warranty, so you won’t have to dig into your bank account. This however, does only apply if you’ve taken good care of your mattress. If you manage to spot this issue as soon as it arises, then get online and find a new mattress tailored to you and your body needs. A mattress is an investment, but it’s a worthwhile one if it means you get a well-deserved night’s sleep and you wake up ready for the day.Allergies
Over time, our beds attract these things called dust mites and as you have probably guessed from the name, they are absolutely gross. They are microscopic organisms that feed off house dust and moisture in the air. Their fecal matter is what causes allergies to particular people – this causes itchy eyes, rashes and breathing problems. They don’t bite, nor do you feel them crawling on you, but the longer you leave not cleaning your bed and mattress, and if you leave dust to build up, the more there will be infesting your mattress and rooms. Side note: Don’t get too curious and look at videos on YouTube of dust mites, unless you want to feel your skin crawl.
