Mattresses

 
A mattress, by its clear definition, is a piece of bedding to sleep or lie on Mattresses in the United States are usually made with multiple layers of foams (by natural or synthethic fibers), and springs. You can use your mattress by itself on the floor, but is usually used on some of platform, which makes it higher than the floor. The platform can be a foundation which is made of metal springs with wooden frames for example. Mattresses are usually made of  foam materials, such as latex or viscoelestic foam. Mattresses are built with support systems such as water, air, foam or springs.,The fabrics which can cover mattresses are called ticking,latex or tempur amongs others.

 When does a mattress need replacing?

1. A matress can need replacing between approx 7 to 15 years,however each mattress has its own quality. It is highly recommended not to use your mattress for longer than this as it is not healthy for your body and your bones.
2. When two adults are sleeping every night on a double  mattress, they will notice that the padding, not the coils, are breaking down after a period of 4 to 6 years.
3. If whoever is sleeping on the mattress wakes up every day feeing tired, stiff or achy this is most likely that the mattress needs replacing.   
4. Following is a few tips to check if you think your mattress needs replacing.
5. When the inner coils start to spring out of the mattress.
6. When the mattress shows very visible deformities.
7. When the mattress has a large permanent sag in it.
8. When the box spring creaks and squeaks.
9. if the people that sleeps on the mattress find it difficult to feel comfort on the mattress it must be replaced.

Maintenance and care

• After you have purchased a new mattress it should be put on a firm base
• Do not wet your mattress. Consider using an impermeable mattress protector so it will keep your mattress clean and good.