Luxury mattress experts at WinstonsBeds.com have shared five signs which indicate their mattress has reached the end of its life.
Whilst visible signs of wear and tear can be a clear indication to change the mattress, there are some signs the experts say that aren’t as obvious.
Generally speaking, mattresses should be replaced every six to eight years, but poor sleep quality could mean they need replacing sooner.
Rebecca Swain, mattress expert at WinstonsBeds.com said: “Most people are aware that their mattresses need replacing after eight years, but sometimes they do need changing sooner if they no longer suit your needs.
“Of course there are visible signs of wear and tear which indicate you may need to change your mattress, but there are also some signs that people may not know of.
“If you’re waking up sore and achy and with consistent headaches all of a sudden, it could mean that your mattress isn’t giving your body the support that it once used to.
“Another sign is if you can hear your partner moving around much more than usual. Good quality mattresses absorb motion transfer so if it feels like you can hear your partner moving around more in the night, it’s not them being annoying, it could be a sign of poor mattress quality.”
Unknown signs you need to change your mattress:
Waking up soreIf you’re constantly waking up with sore aches and pains in your body all of a sudden it may be a sign that your mattress is no longer supporting you the way that it should be.
You can feel your partner moving
Mattresses are designed to reduce and absorb motion transfer when one person moves. Feeling your partner move in the night more than usual could mean your mattress has lost the ability to do this.
Worsening allergies
Keep an eye on your allergies and if they begin to worsen during the mornings or at nighttime when you’re in your bed. This could indicate a build up of dust mites and other allergens in your mattress.
Noisy springs
In a quality mattress, springs should never be noisy or creaky. If you find your mattress begins to make noises as you move on it then it’s likely that it’s internal structure is weakening.
Frequent headaches after sleeping
We often associate headaches and migraines with stress but if you are experiencing these frequently in the mornings, they could be from poor alignment and support during your sleep.
