Mattress maintenance – things you should know Mattresses are used daily and a lot dust and dirt accumulates on them over a period of time. Also, prolonged usage might lead to change in shape. Since we spend nearly eight hours of the day in bed, it is in our best interests to take care of them. Read this article to learn some easy maintenance tips and extend the life of your mattress. Maintenance tips

• Remember that mattress foams and fibres will be subjected to normal wear over time. Turn your mattress four times a year to distribute the wear evenly. It should be turned side to side and also top to toe.

• Buy a matching box spring (also referred to as a foundation) or a matching adjustable foundation to insure proper support and lasting durability.

• Support your mattress with a solid bed frame. King and queen-sized beds require a metal bed frame (or base) with rigid centre support.

• Never bend or fold or sharply bend the mattress. • Protect your new mattress. Vacuum it once a year; keep your bed clean

and dry. • If you have pets, consider getting them their own pet bed to reduce the

amount of time they spend on your mattress. • If the mattress is stained, use an upholstery shampoo. • Sitting on the same spot of the mattress edge can depress it. • Do not jump or walk on the mattress. It is designed for sleeping.

Jumping or walking exerts extra pressure on your mattress or box spring and can damage the construction of the mattress.

A mattress is a long-term investment and a little maintenance goes a long way in providing quality sleep for many years to come. Just a word of caution though, do not try to rotate or flip the mattress alone, you could hurt your back or damage the mattress. Take the help of another person. Mattresses, pillows and recliners play a big role in promoting good sleep. So whether you choose to sleep King Size or Queen Size or need comfortable sleep during pregnancy or after child birth, choose from Serta’s range of world-class mattresses, complete with accessories like soft pillows, mattress protectors, pads, duvet covers, cushions, maternity pillow, baby pillow etc. Serta also offers special mattresses like tempur and medical mattresses designed to meet orthopedic needs. You can invest in a quality bedding system through retail outlets or online. To know more, visit http://www.sertame.com About the Author

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