Mattresses are investments, and like any investments you need to protect them so that they last long-term. Here are simple and easy ways:

• Avoid dumping used towels and other wet items on the mattress.
• Have a mattress pad. It prevents staining and other dangers to your mattress (like someone jabbing a pencil on to it, perhaps).
• As in the case above, mattress covers are therefore essential to a child’s bed.
• Stained mattress? Have them cleaned right away, don’t allow the stain to settle.
• Vacuum your mattress regularly.
• Relish in the spring sunshine. Air your mattress out regularly, too.
• Flip your futons every other week.
• Don’t allow kids to jump on the bed.

Mattress in photo: Keetsa’s Pillow Soft Mattress

Spring is here. In most homes, that means it’s time to bring out the vacuum cleaner and do the regular spring cleaning. A little bit of this helps freshen the house…and in the bedroom? It could improve sleeping conditions.

As you go over your bedroom and do your spring cleaning, don’t forgot to also focus on the mattress and bed frame. Have you checked your bed frame for cracks and balance? Have you tried tossing your mattresses? Airing it out? Is the mattress already sagging? Check for wear and tear, and repair them if needed. Buy new toppers, or if the budget allows, a completely new mattress. Change to a more absorbent cotton sheet, as the weather may tend to become a bit warmer already.

Spring…it signals new beginnings. With the bed as the first and last place you’ll be for everyday of your life…why not start making changes from there?

Watch the instructions via this video:

So that’s what those tiny slats on the sides are for!

Interesting things to keep in mind when purchasing a mattress:

Firm mattresses are best for those who love to sleep on their backs. Pillow top or plush mattresses are great for side sleepers. So which one are you?

Consider your headboard and bed frame measurements in buying a new mattress. Mattresses today are thick and not making adjustments for the headboard, so your mattress could fit the entire bed, may be your problem later.

Mattresses carry a ten year warranty. If your buying for a room that won’t be used as much (like a guest room), go for the less expensive kind, to save on spendings.

The thicker the mattress, the more pricey it will be.

Have a mattress cover and protector to help the new mattress last longer.

Photo courtesy of Keetsa Mattress Store 

Here’s a video that points out what you need to do or change in your bedroom in order to get the best sleep: