Maintaining your mattress can go a long way towards ensuring you don’t have to replace it too quickly. Of course, keeping a protector on it and washing that protector frequently are the first steps to keeping a clean and pest-free mattress. But there’s more to be done.
You also need to flip and rotate your mattress on a regular basis. If your mattress is flippable, turn it from one side to the other once every six months. You’ll also need to rotate it when you flip it to ensure it gets even pressure on all sides. If your mattress has a top and a bottom, you still need to rotate it from head to foot twice per year.
You can also ensure you’re laying your mattress on the correct base. Swapping out your box springs for a platform bed or a mattress foundation can offer sturdier support to your mattress. This can keep it from sagging and add years to its life expectancy.