Experts tell us the best way to maintain your mattress so it lasts for years to come.
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The right mattress is essential to a good nights sleep.
However, your work may not be done when the mattress is placed on your bed.
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There may be some maintenance required, including periodically or routinely rotating your mattress.
At least, that was the rule with traditional mattresses.
But does this rule still apply?
Should You Rotate Your Mattress?
Golub recommends rotating the mattress after the first six months of useand then on an annual basis.
Varying your sleeping positions and locations on the mattress can help prevent body impressions, he adds.
Keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to maintain a level surface.
However, Rau also says some mattresses dont require rotating or flipping.
This schedule helps evenly distribute wear and can prolong the lifespan of your mattress, he says.
And this is especially true if you tend to sleep in the same position nightly.
Specialty Mattresses
Mattresses with targeted support zones may not require rotation.
In fact, Golub says rotating or flipping these types of mattresses could disrupt the intended support structure.
While these are general recommendations, always consult the manufacturer of your specific mattress for precise instructions.
For these mattresses, we suggest flipping and/or rotating the coil and latex layers twice a year.
And for Naturepedic traditional mattresses, Schultz says the company recommends rotating them every 3 to 4 months.
Merwin also says Brooklyn Bedding designs mattresses to maintain integrity and support without requiring frequent rotation.
Many mattresses, like [Naturepedic’s], are one-side and cannot be flipped, he explains.
