Bed & mattress care
1. Give your new mattress a little time
A new mattress can feel different from what you’re used to, so give yourself some time to get familiar with the new sleep surface.
Your mattress may also settle with use as the comfort layers respond to regular sleeping positions. Always follow the manufacturer's care instructions for your particular mattress.
2. Rotate your mattress
Regular rotation can help promote more even wear across the sleep surface.
How often you should rotate your mattress depends on the model, so always check the manufacturer's care instructions first. If rotation is recommended, make sure you have someone to help with larger or heavier mattresses. Mattresses can be surprisingly ambitious once you try to move them on your own.
3. Check your base support
A suitable, structurally sound base is an important part of looking after your mattress.
Make sure your bed base provides the support required for your mattress and is in good condition, without damaged or sagging components. Different mattresses can have different base requirements, so check the manufacturer's instructions to make sure your setup is suitable.
4. Protect your mattress
A waterproof mattress protector can help protect your mattress from perspiration, spills and other everyday moisture.
Keeping your mattress clean and dry can help look after the materials and make mattress care much easier. It’s also worth checking your mattress warranty, as some manufacturers may have specific requirements around mattress protectors and care.
Small addition. Considerably easier than explaining that coffee stain later.
5. Keep your warranty information
Hold onto your receipt, manufacturer warranty and any other documentation that came with your mattress.
It's also worth reading the warranty and care instructions when your mattress arrives, rather than introducing yourself to them several years later when something goes wrong. Different manufacturers can have different requirements for mattress care, rotation, bases and protectors.
Want more information?
Whether you have an innerspring or memory foam mattress, find out how to rotate it with our bed rotation guide.
About Brodie
Design & trusted Sleep Advisor
Brodie shapes how everything looks and lives the sleep-advocate life. Dad of two who knows firsthand that a solid 8 hours isn't a luxury, it's survival. When he's not obsessing over how a mattress feels, he's making sure it looks the part too.
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