A typical mattress is designed to last 8 - 12 years depending on the quality of the mattress and the weight on the mattress. Research shows that there are warning signs to watch for letting you know when its time for a new mattress. Those include:
- Waking up with body pain may be caused by a lack of mattress support.
- If your mattress feels "lumpy" or "saggy" it may be due to body impressions formed over time causing uncomfortable sleep and body pains.
- If you wake up still tired this is also caused by your bodies inability to get the comfortable rem sleep necessary.
- If your box spring is creaking it isn't giving your mattress the support it needs to support you as you sleep.
- Hotels are not a quiet relaxing place to sleep; if you sleep better away from home your mattress may be to blame.