How to Make a Worn Out Mattress Comfortable

A more comfortable mattress means better sleep for you.

While you might sleep on the same mattress for eight to ten years or longer, but you can keep that mattress feeling new. With the right care and materials your mattress can stay comfortable.

Things You'll Need

• Box spring
• Vacuum cleaner
• Upholstery attachment
• Mattress pad

Instructions

1. Get a new box spring. The box spring is the support for your mattress, and when the mattress gets worn out, a new box spring may be able to help keep it level.

2. Use the upholstery attachment of your vacuum cleaner to fluff up pillow top mattresses. Run the vacuum nozzle directly over the top of the mattress. This will pull up the fabric and make the cushioned portion more comfortable.

3. Rotate your mattress. Every few months, turn your mattress so the top end is facing the bottom.

4. Flip your mattress if it's not a pillow top. Every six months or so, flip the mattress completely over so you're sleeping on the opposite side.

5. Add a mattress pad. This is an excellent way to make a worn mattress more comfortable. Mattress pads can be up to five inches thick and are available for all mattress sizes.

References

• "Good Housekeeping" magazine: Taking Care Of Your Bed: Kathleen Huddy

Resources

• Allergy Buyers Club.com: Mattress Pads - A Guide to Choosing a Mattress Pad / Topper