There are many factors that impact a good night’s sleep, but a good mattress makes a big difference in a restorative night’s sleep or a poor night’s sleep that leaves you grumpy and fatigued. If you’re not sure if it’s time to get a new bed, keep reading for our top seven signs.
The top 7 signs you need a new bed
- Your mattress is more than seven years old. The Sleep Foundation recommends replacing your mattress every six to 10 years. This is a general guideline – most Sealy mattresses easily last longer than 10 years. Keep reading the tips below to help determine if you need a new mattress. However, it’s also important to note that Sealy is dedicated to sleep research, so if your bed is almost a decade old, there’s a good chance that you could be missing our on the latest sleep technology used in our latest range of mattresses.
- If you wake up feeling tired with aches and pains, it could mean your mattresses is no longer supporting your body the way it should.
- The bed is making more noise than usual – the springs are squeaking or the bed’s foundation is creaking.
- There are visible signs of wear and tear, like a spring sticking out of the mattress.
- There is a noticeable sag in the middle of the bed. We call it ‘taco bed’, and it causes you to roll into the middle of the bed. This might not be a problem if you sleep alone, but could be irritating if you sleep with a partner.
- Your allergies are worse than normal. It’s gross but true – you shed skin cells during the night and dust mites feed on them. Dust mites cause allergies. You should protect your mattress with a mattress protector and also clean it at least once a year. If your bed is really old though, it might be time to get a new bed.
- Your life circumstances have changed. Maybe you share a bed with a partner now, maybe your kids sleep in the bed with you, maybe you’ve gained weight, or you have body ailments you never had before. A lot can happen in 10 years, make sure your mattress changes with you.
Try out our handy online guide for choosing a new bed
Choosing a new mattress is a big investment and it’s not a decision you make without careful consideration. To help make your decision easier, we’ve developed a Mattress Selector tool to discover what’s most important to you when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, and provide a recommendation for a mattress based on your unique sleep profile.
Click here to get started with our Mattress Selector Q&A to find the best Sealy for you.
When you buy a new Sealy, make sure it’s #ClearlyASealy
When shopping for your new Sealy, it is safest to make sure you are purchasing your bed from an Authorised Sealy Retailer, and you receive an official invoice. Remember, our list of authorised retailers are on the Sealy website. Click here to view a list of Sealy retailers. If the store you’re shopping at isn’t on this list, contact us to check if that store is in fact authorised to sell Sealy mattresses.
All Sealy mattresses come with a warranty, which will protect you in the unlikely event of a factory defect. Once you purchase your Sealy, visit our website to register your warranty. This is a good way to protect your investment. A warranty is your protection against defective workmanship – it is not a guarantee of product life or more important, of comfort life.
