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Knowing when to replace a mattress A mattress should be replaced after 7 to 15 years of use. Often, two adults sleeping on a queen mattress every night will begin to notice a break down of padding in as little as 4 to 6 years. The mattress may still feel comfortable at this point, but not as comfortable as when it was first purchased. One way to determine whether a mattress needs to be replaced is to push a hand into the mattress with about 3 pounds of pressure. If lumps can be felt in the mattress while sliding the hand over the tops of the mattress with 3 pounds of pressure, it is time to purchase a new mattress. Physical signs that it is time to replace a mattress are when the user wakes up feeling stiff, achy, or still tired. Or, when the user has difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position at night. If the inner coils of the mattress are starting to protrude from inside or if the mattress is showing obvious visible deformities, it is also time to purchase a new mattress. Other signs include sagging or creaks coming from the box spring. If it is time to retire a well-used mattress, contact your County Extension Office or a recycling agency. Many parts of the mattress can be recycled – they can even be used to make a new mattress to provide someone else with hours of restful sleep.
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