You feel stiff and tried every morning lately, which is a bad start of your day. One of the reasons is that the condition of your mattress is poor. You regularly change your bed linen often, it is a good habit but have you thought about flipping or rotating your mattress. It prevents your mattress from sagging or become uneven, which is bad for your back and sleep quality.
Choosing the right mattress
Before looking into the reasons to flip or rotate mattress, it is important to own the right mattress. For premium quality beds NZ, check The Bed Barn. Their mattress is made at their own factory and is available in a variety of firmness level suitable for different sleeping preferences. Whether you need a soft, medium or firm mattress, they have an option just for you at their shop in Palmerston North city.
Why rotate and flip?
Over time, your mattress naturally experiences wear and tear. It depends on the way you sleep – whether you stay on the same spot or move around a lot – impacts how evenly your mattress wears down. If you ignore to rotate or flip it, you will find that certain areas start to sag, losing their original support and comfort.
Extends mattress lifespan
Mattresses are expensive, so to get the most value you need to rotate or flip it. It allows the weight and pressure to distribute evenly, preventing premature wear. It means your mattress will give you support and comfort for years.
Improves sleep comfort
A saggy or uneven mattress is a common cause of poor sleep quality. You wake up every morning feeling sore, stiff or tires because your spine is not aligned properly. Flipping or rotating the mattress, ensures that it offers and even support to your back and you sleep better every night.
Reduces body impression
You will see your body shape imprinted on your mattress as an indentation at your sleeping position. Your body weight gradually sinks into foam or springs resulting in pressure dips that makes you feel uncomfortable while sleeping. Rotating and flipping your mattress prevents this impression formation, keeping bed in top shape.
Helps prevent allergies and dust build-up
Mattresses gather dust and sweat and allergens in their surface over time. Flipping your mattress shows the unexposed area to the air which allows dust reduction and maintains a cleaner sleeping surface. While rotating doesn’t change the surface but it prevents excessive wear in a single spot, keeping mattress supportive and more hygienic.
How often must you rotate or flip your mattress?
The frequency of rotating or flipping your mattress will depend of the type you own.
Here is a general rule:
- Innerspring & hybrid mattresses: After every 3 to 6 months rotate and flip
- Memory foam & latex mattresses: Every 6 months [many memory foam beds are not designed to flip]
- Pillow-top or one-sided mattresses – After every 3 to 6 months rotate and no-flipping.
Read the manufacturers guidelines on the label to see what is recommended for your specific type.
The right way to rotate or flip also matters.
- Rotating: Turn the mattress 180 degrees, so the head part becomes the foot and vice versa.
- Flipping: Turn the mattress over completely, so that the top becomes the bottom.
Mattress maintenance is a small task yet important to maintain a good sleep and extent its lifespan. Rotate and flip regularly to prevent sagging and enhance comfortability for a great night sleep you deserve.