You spend about a third of your life in bed, and getting good sleep is crucial for better health. It can be tempting to live with an old or inadequate mattress, but maintaining it can lead to huge benefits for your sleep and health.

You may be able to prolong the life of your mattress with some extra care.

The following are things that you can do:

Use a mattress protector to protect against spills, dust, and debris.

Make sure your mattress is properly supported with the right box spring or foundation.

Rotate the mattress every 3 to 6 months to promote even wear.

Clean your mattress as directed by the manufacturer.

Open your windows regularly for better ventilation, which can reduce dust and moisture buildup.

Keep your mattress upright when moving it to prevent creasing or damage to the springs.

Keep pets off the bed to reduce the risk of damage from claws and chewing.

Don’t let your children jump on the bed as this can damage coils and other mattress components.

Remove sheets and mattress covers occasionally to air out your mattress.

A two-sided mattress, flipping it every 6 or 12 months can help distribute the wear so it stays comfortable longer. Most mattresses being manufactured now are one-sided and don’t need to be flipped, such as pillow-top and memory foam mattresses.

Regular vacuuming can help to keep out allergens and dust mites. A few times a year, strip the bed and vacuum it thoroughly with the upholstery and crevice tools of a vacuum to suck up the surface grime.

You can also sprinkle your mattress with baking soda and vacuum it 24 hours later to help remove trapped moisture and odors. Mattresses should be cleaned once a year and spot cleaned in between as needed. Old mattresses have quite a collection of dust mites, dead skin, fungi, and bacteria. They can trigger allergies and make things musty. Regular maintenance will extend the life of mattress which in turn enhances good sleep and leads to good health.

A Large flat pad with a strong cover,filled with straw,foam rubber,etc and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or as part of a bed is called Mattresses bed,bedding, cushions,futon,and pallet and more.

Common Materials in all Mattresses:

Foam: A soft, movement absorbing material that helps with temperature regulation and pressure point relief. Some common type of foam includes memory foam ,gel foam, polythene foam and visco elastic foam also known as rebonded foam.

Polyester Batting: Used as a filling in pillow top mattresses and mattress covers.

Wool: Can be found in some mattresses for extra padding and temperature regulation.

Cotton: A breathable material used both inside and outside of mattresses.
Adhesives: Used in mattresses to bond layers, materials and seams together for the perfect fit. Quilting is often used in combination with adhesives to further strengthen the bond between laters.
Flame Retardants: Found in all mattresses sold in the united states due to flammability laws for fire resistance.
Steel Coils: Either formed as open coils or individually wrapped coils also called pocketed coils ,these are the key structural component that establish firm support at the base of the mattresses.
Benefits of using Mattresses:

1.Proper Alignment of spine:
Proper posture matters, even during sleep. If your backbone is out of place for eight hours, it can be hard to function normally the next day. A mattress helps to keep your back aligned so you can get through the day without too much stress or strain.

2.Deeper rest:
The human body can’t fully rest on a soft or sagging mattress, because it’s always trying to compensate for the unorthodox positions. And it’s not just the spine that requires excellent posture. Even your limbs, neck and other body parts need a comfy, cozy retreat for a great night’s sleep.

3.Proper weight distribution:
Not enough support means that your body will eventually sag in one direction, which is a leading cause of misalignment in joints and muscles.

4.Superior comfort:
You can never have too much support, but you can always have too little support. This is especially true for older people and those with back, neck or joint problems.

5.Ongoing health benefits:
During sleep, your body does a hundred different things to repair and rejuvenate. Cells are restored. Human growth hormone gets activated. Insulin levels are reduced. Without a firm mattress to give deep rest, you’re missing out on these important health benefits every night.

Mattresses are an important part of our everyday life. They provide support and helps to stay healthy and sleep comfortably.