If your mattress is showing signs of age and wear, or you find yourself stuck with a mattress that doesn’t feel right for your body type and sleep preferences, you might be wondering what you can do to make it more comfortable. While there are some short-term solutions available such as mattress toppers and pads, there really is no substitute for a high-quality, fit-for-purpose mattress.
The better question to ask, perhaps, is: Why would you try to make an uncomfortable mattress more comfortable? That’s like wearing an extra pair of socks because your shoes are the wrong size!
What to Do When You Get a New Mattress
To ensure that your new mattress is as comfortable as possible, it’s important to test it in-store and find out exactly what’s inside. Look for a good volume of high-quality natural materials that will support great sleep now and in the future.
If you’re torn between two mattresses, typically the softer option is better. If it feels firm after a few minutes on the shop floor, it will feel much firmer after eight hours of rest. And if the mattress you’re replacing is old and uncomfortable, please dispose of it, rather than recycling it back into New Zealand’s bed stock and making someone else lose sleep!
Does Folding a Mattress Damage it?
It is possible to safely fold your mattress while transporting it, though if you are storing it for an extended period, this should always be done with the mattress laid flat. If you do need to fold your mattress when getting it home from the shop or moving it to a new bedroom, the important thing to remember is that it should only ever be folded from head to toe. If you fold a pocketspring mattress from side to side, you could split the pockets.
So What CAN You Do if Your Mattress is Underperforming?
The experts at Dreamwool Beds would always recommend replacing your mattress if it is uncomfortable, ridging or bowing in the middle, or displaying a lot of body impression. But if you’re not quite ready to invest in your next mattress, there are some things you can do to help maintain your comfort.
Rotate Regularly
You should rotate your mattress regularly with each season. This ensures that you are sleeping on it evenly and distributing your weight across the whole surface.
Mattress Protectors and Pads
Mattress protectors and pads can provide a thin layer of added protection for normal sleep activities such as perspiration. Just make sure your protector is breathable in order to maintain the full comfort of your mattress.
Mattress Toppers
Mattress toppers are thicker protectors that can change the overall comfort and feel of your mattress. They can also make your mattress easier to care for due to their ability to be removed, aired and cleaned.
Most Dreamwool mattresses already have an integrated woollen overlay mattress topper which adds additional comfort layers and enables easier maintenance. Other mattress toppers on the market are typically designed to be a cheaper alternative to mattress replacement, with the aim being to extend the lifespan of your bed. This may work for a while, but it is ultimately a Band-Aid solution.
Prioritise Lifespan and Quality
The best way to have a comfortable mattress for as long as possible is to buy one with longevity in mind. High manufacturing quality and premium materials matter. Fewer or lower-quality fillings will result in a poorer quality of sleep; this only worsens as the layers wear over time.
By selecting a premium Dreamwool mattress, you can ensure optimum comfort and support for many years to come and experience the best sleep of a lifetime.