On average, mattresses should be replaced every 8-10 years.
Not all mattresses age the same. Materials like memory foam, latex, and steel coils break down at different rates.
Typically made of memory foam or polyfoam cores. Higher density foams (measured in PCF) tend to last longer, resisting body impressions and sagging.
Combines steel coils with foam layers. The coils provide structural longevity while promoting airflow, often outlasting pure foam models.
Natural latex is incredibly resilient. While expensive, organic latex mattresses often outlive both foam and hybrid counterparts.
Even if you haven't hit the 10-year mark, your body might be telling you it's time for a change. Look for these red flags:
Deep indentations where you sleep that don't recover.
Waking up with back pain or stiffness that fades during the day.
Squeaky springs indicate internal mechanical failure.
Accumulation of dust mites over a decade can trigger reactions.
Sleep Quality Matters
Rotate (head to foot) every 3-6 months to prevent permanent body impressions.
A waterproof protector stops sweat, spills, and skin cells from entering the foam.
Ensure your bed frame has a center support leg and slats are no more than 3" apart.
Jumping damages the internal coil structure and compresses foam prematurely.
Not usually. Warranties cover manufacturing defects (like a spring breaking), not normal wear and tear (like gradual loss of comfort). Expect to replace it around the 10-year mark regardless of warranty length.
Hybrids utilize steel coils for their support base. Steel is more durable than the high-density polyfoam used as the base for all-foam mattresses, allowing hybrids to maintain structural integrity for 10-12 years.
Beyond poor sleep and back pain, old mattresses accumulate allergens. An average used mattress can house anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million dust mites.