A New Mattress in 2023?

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At the time of the year when everyone is making new year resolutions, a 2021 study found that 44% of all resolutions has to do with personal health. While many had to do with eating healthier, improving physical fitness, and losing weight, one of the greatest things overlooked when it comes to health is sleep. It has been proven time and again that part of a person’s overall health, including managing stress and staying illness-free, is having times of productive rest that allows the body to be rejuvenated and a time of decompression from all that a person faces daily. It stands to reason, then, that having an old mattress can not only be uncomfortable and limit the rest a person needs, but it can also be quite detrimental to your overall health. It can do such things as trigger your allergies, cause back pain, and even lower the effectiveness of your immune system. Recognizing the problems that are associated with an old mattress can be the first step to replacing your mattress.

What might be some of those signs that you need a new mattress? Here are the top seven signs that it is time to replace your existing mattress with a new one.

1. Your Mattress is Older
One of the simplest ways to know whether or not you need to get a new mattress is your existing mattress’ age. It is typically recommended that you replace your mattress every 7-10 years. So, if your mattress is over 8 years old, you definitely want to start looking at getting a new one.

Note: You may need to replace your mattress sooner if you do not take care of your mattress so be sure to follow the manufacturer maintenance recommendations.

2. You Don’t Feel Well-Rested in the Morning
You may have a nice mattress but if you find yourself not feeling rested when you wake up each morning your mattress may be the reason, whether it is due to too much tossing and turning or if your mattress is sagging.

If there are issues with your mattress, your body will have to work extra hard to find a comfortable sleeping position, which may be why you always feel drowsy. With that understanding, when you are unable to get restful sleep, you should consider getting a new mattress.

3. There is a Visible Sag
Mattresses are meant to be supportive, even if they are soft. As a mattress wears out, you may notice that there is a noticeable sag in your mattress. Typically this will occur where you normally sleep. If you always sleep in the same part of your bed and never rotate your mattress, the springs or foam will slowly break down and become less durable. Even small dips in your mattress can lead to increased back pain and other problems sleeping. So where you normally lay when you sleep is the first place to check for sagging.

4. Your Allergies are Getting Worse
As was mentioned before, having an old mattress can lead to many health conditions. Old mattresses can commonly lead to bad dust allergies. This is because dust mites are found in mattresses, bedding, and other soft materials. Dust mites often eat the dead skin cells that you shed each day, so living in bedding allows them to have access to a food source.Not to give you that “itchy” feeling, it is estimated that anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million dust mites can live on your mattress.

Not only are people often allergic to dust mites, but their droppings can also worsen allergies, asthma, and may even lead to worsened immune systems.

5. You Wake in the Morning Achy
Sometimes there are no visible sagging and you feel you are sleeping well on your mattress, but you still wake up feeling achy and sore. Many people with old mattresses wake up with back or neck pain that gets better as the day goes on. This is because older mattresses are unable to support you as they wear out. While your mattress may have had plenty of cushion and comfort when you first bought it, the layers of your mattress generally lose their shape and compression. This means that your pressure points are not supported and your body will bear most of its weight, rather than the mattress. If you regularly feel stiff when you wake up, you probably need to get a new mattress.

6. Your Mattress Has Other Visible Signs of Wear
While sagging is one of the most common types of wear on your mattress, there are other visible signs of wear that can be a sign that you need to replace your mattress. Other than sagging, you may notice that your mattress has visible tears, rips, or holes. Plus, over time, mattresses can get stained by spills, sweat, and more. If you see any of these signs of wear, it is time to replace your mattress.

7. You Have Difficulty Sleeping or Staying Asleep
Finally, if you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, you may need to replace your mattress. Often, trouble sleeping is the biggest reason why people replace their mattresses. While it is easy to live with aches and pains, you need to get enough sleep to function. Plus, poor sleep can lead to increased stress, mental health problems, and more. If this is a problem for you, it may be time to find a mattress that offers better support, whether you need a harder mattress or a softer mattress.

To note, a list of physical side effects that can result from sleeping on a bad mattress include:

• Drowsiness
• Back pain
• A weak immune system from lack of sleep
• Lessen of cognitive functions, unable to concentrate or memory loss
• Sore joints
• Stooped shoulders from a misaligned spine
• Increased allergies
• Increased intake of pain medication

Have an Old Mattress?
Just remember that having an old mattress is more than just being uncomfortable, it can also cause so many other problems with your health and well-being. These signs can be your first indicators of the need to replace your mattress and this is where EZ Rest Mattress Outlet can help. Check out our website today to shop for our mattresses and bedding and improve your sleep in 2023!