Take proper care of your pillow-top mattress to extend its useful life. Even though the experts at The Better Sleep Council recommend replacing your existing mattress every seven years, a pillow-top mattress may have an even shorter life span if you don't properly maintain it. Because a pillow-top mattress has an extra layer of soft cushioning attached to the mattress surface, it requires special care to keep the plush top from breaking down. Extend the life of your pillow-top mattress by switching up the pressure points, keeping it squeaky clean, and protecting its cushy top. Housekeeping Please Vacuum your mattress periodically to remove dust mites, food crumbs, skin flakes and other debris. The vacuum's suction also plumps up the cushy pillow top. Avoid dry-cleaning agents and spot removers, as the chemicals in these products may damage the pillow-top fabric as well as the underlying stuffing material. To remove a mattress stain, lightly rub the area with a clean rag dampened with a mixture of mild dish detergent and cold water.
Wash your sheets weekly to keep your pillow top smelling fresh and clean. The Right Moves Prolong the life of your pillow-top mattress by rotating it 180 degrees once every month. By rotating your mattress, you help avoid uneven wear, which can result in dips and sags from the same body weight in a similar position every night. If your mattress has a pillow top on both sides, you should also flip it every three months. A one-sided mattress has the plush top on only one side, with the bottom covered in an unattractive, non-skid material, and a two-sided pillow top looks the same on both sides. Avoid sitting on the edge of your pillow-top mattress, which can cause unsightly lumps and uneven wear. Call for Backup Protect your pillow-top mattress with a zippered cover or pad. A waterproof cover encases your mattress to prevent staining, while preserving the shape of your pillow top. A plush, protective mattress pad stretches over the top and sides of a pillow-top mattress to provide an additional layer of soft comfort.
Some mattress pads are washable and repel moisture to keep your pillow top fresh and clean. Use a high-quality bed frame with strong center supports and supportive box springs to save your pillow-top mattress from bowing or breaking. Buy a Trampoline Substitute an outdoor trampoline for your pillow-top mattress for your kids to jump on; rough-housing by kids and pets on your pillow-top mattress can result in a crushed and flattened pillow top with additional damage to its interior construction. If the interior core and plump pillow top are damaged, you will have to buy a replacement mattress. : : Can You Flip a Pillow Top MattressThe Better Sleep Council: Caring for a MattressReader's Digest: 4 Secrets to Make Your Mattress Last LongerLove Lifestyle: How Often Should You Wash Your Bed Sheets? Photo Credits Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images Suggest a Correction Serta Perfect Sleeper Belltower Plush Innerspring Euro Top Mattress Serta Perfect Sleeper Belltower Firm Innerspring Mattress
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