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Your mattress might have a long lifespan…but how long does it stay comfortable? There’s a little-known concept in the mattress industry known as ‘comfort life’…and it’s something you should think about before you buy if you want to avoid a lifetime of regret.
What is “Mattress Comfort Life”?
Mattress comfort life refers to the length of time your mattress continues to stay comfortable.
Note that this may be different from how long your mattress stays functional. A mattress can stay alive for a LONG time even after it’s no longer comfortable to sleep on.
How do you know your mattress has reached the end of its comfort life?
So, how do you find out exactly how long your mattress will stay comfortable?
The cheaper your mattress is, the shorter its lifespan will be. Mattresses that are made with premium and high-quality materials will always outlast ones that are made on the cheap.
Another thing to take note of is your body weight.
The heavier you are, the faster a mattress breaks down.
This also goes for couples.
The reason behind this is, the more weight that’s put on a mattress, the more it works and strains.
This is why, if you’re overweight, we actually suggest getting a firmer mattress than what you would normally go for to help with the weight strain.
Now here are the signs you need to watch out for that let you know your mattress has exceeded its comfort life:
You wake up with pain
If you wake up in the morning and you immediately feel pain then that’s a sure sign that your mattress is due for retirement, especially if the pain goes away as soon as you get up and move about.
You sleep better in hotels
Let’s face it – there’s something about sleeping on hotel beds that just feels better.
That’s because hotels (and I’m talking about actual hotels, ok, not some highway motel on Route 66) use premium mattresses and they’re diligent about maintaining them.
Even if you have something high-end like a Tempurpedic or a Helix Midnight Elite and you still find yourself sleeping better in a mid-range hotel chain, ask yourself when exactly was it that you bought that mattress.
If it was in 2016 then I think it’s time for you to throw your mattress a bon voyage party.
You can see/feel permanent body impressions
Every mattress that’s being used constantly is going to show some wear and tear, that’s natural.
But if you’re beginning to see and feel deep dips and sagging( especially in the part of the mattress where you sleep the most) then it’s time to say adios amigo.
You’re constantly trying to find a comfortable position
If you’re constantly trying to find a position that’s comfortable to the point that you’re actually losing sleep; run, don’t walk to the nearest mattress store (or you know, you could just fire up that laptop and check out our top most comfortable mattress picks).
Your mattress is more than 7 years old
Do I really need to expand on this point?
Continuing to use a mattress that is well over its comfort lifespan is just asking for trouble.
Don’t be a masochist. Get yourself a new one, pronto.
Conclusion
Mattress comfort life is the period of time when a mattress performs as it should; providing comfort, support, and pressure relief.
This is usually less than a mattress’ serviceable lifespan.
Knowing and understanding your mattress’ comfort life will help you not only get the most use out of your mattress but will also save you from sleepless nights that can actually cause long term damage to your health and peace of mind.
Psst… the sleep review industry is full of liars, sharks, and thieves. It’s a modern-day version of getting ripped off at your local mattress store. So, why should you trust us?