The coil spring mattress traditionally came with its boxspring mate. The two pieces together made up the bed. Now there are other alternatives of foundations for one to place their mattress upon. Depending on the type of mattress, preference of sleeping and type of décor one prefers, the once necessary boxspring may no longer be considered one’s best and only option. Exactly how it sounds, the boxspring is an actual box filled with springs designed as a mate for its mattress to sit on top of. The original design of the boxspring is a wooden box crafted to contain coiled springs that are tied down and covered with cloth to act as a supportive spring bed for the mattress. Spring coil mattresses are designed in coordination with their matching boxsprings so it is typically advised to not mix a spring mattress with a boxspring that was not made to be mated with it. The boxspring and mattress are usually placed on a bed frame. As a companion to the mattress the boxspring serves three purposes.
An important issue to remember when considering the boxspring is that it arrives as a solid piece of furniture the size of the mattress, although King beds often have two split boxsprings. Unlike the mattress it cannot bend at all. This is important to understand when moving a boxspring up a flight of stairs or around tight corners. If purchasing a box spring make sure to measure and verify that you will be able to get it into the bedroom. For those choosing a mattress, other than a coil spring there is no need for a boxspring at all. Even those who still have a spring mattress can opt for a different type of foundation. Although the old box of springs type foundation is no longer the only choice, one will want to still use a foundation for their mattress in order to lift it off the floor and away from dust and allergens and make it a decent height to effortlessly get in to and out of bed. A foundation can be crafted from a solid wood platform or using a frame with wood slats.
With no need to have a box to hold springs for a mattress, there are multiple foundation choices for you to use for a mattress. A boxspring is a foundation although not every foundation is a boxspring. The foundations crafted with spring coils are the only authentic boxsprings. Only spring mattresses will have a need for an actual boxspring, while foundations of choice can be used for just about any type of mattress. Along with choosing the mattress that is the best option for your needs you will also want to put into consideration what your needs and wants are for its foundation.Getting a new mattress can be an exciting time. Maybe you’re upgrading your mattress to one that’s more comfortable and bigger. Or maybe you’re moving in with that special someone. Either way, before you can buy a new mattress, you need to figure out what you’re going to do with your old one. Luckily, we did all the homework for you. We’re going to show you step by step how to clean and store a mattress, box spring, and bed frame.
Because if you value your space, and don’t want to deal with selling your old mattress on Craigslist, you know that keeping it around is not an option. Before you clean your mattress, box spring, and bed frame, we recommend taking apart the bed frame and headboard. After you’re done, put all the screws, nuts, washers, and other small pieces in a Ziploc bag. Then, tape the bag to your headboard. That way, all the pieces are in one place, which makes moving, storing, and re-assembling your bed frame much easier. Pro Tip: Don’t forget to wash your bedding. Especially if you’re going to use it on your new mattress or put them in storage. Once you’ve disassembled your bed frame, separate your mattress from the box spring. If you’re like most people and clean your mattress never, you’re probably wondering: How the heck do I clean a mattress? It’s pretty simple actually. Grab your vacuum and use the brushy nozzle to vacuum all the dust, crumbs, and dead skin that’s settled into the mattress.
Next, use an upholstery cleaner like Bissell’s Pet Stain Pretreat for Carpet & Upholstery (recommended by Good Housekeeping) to remove stains and obliterate odors. Just make sure to do this in a well-ventilated area and let your mattress air out before you put it in storage. Prefer to go a more natural route? Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a container of baking soda and sprinkle it on top of your mattress. Give it a good massage, leave it there for an hour, and then vacuum it off. Free Bonus: Want more easy cleaning hacks like the one above? Check out our list of 5 insanely easy cleaning hacks that are ridiculously effective. Though your box spring gets much less direct use than your mattress, you should still vacuum it like you did with your mattress. Oh, and don’t forget the bed frame. Mix some water with dishwashing liquid, dip a rag into the solution, and then wipe your bed frame with it. Next, go over your bed frame with a wet cloth, let both of them dry, and that’s it.
You’re ready to move on to the next step: Now that you’ve cleaned your mattress, box spring, and bed frame, the last thing you want to do is to get anything dirty or scuffed up while in transit. Put your mattress and box spring in separate mattress bags to protect them against dust, dirt, stains, water, and damage while they’re in transit or storage. To protect your now-disassembled bed frame, wrap the pieces in moving blankets. If you’re the Hulk, skip to the next section. If you’re not the Hulk, skip nothing because you’re going to need help from a friend. And moving straps like Forearm Forklift’s Mattress Mover straps so the both of you can easily lift your mattress, carry it downstairs, and load it into a moving or rental truck without breaking your backs. Why the emphasis on “moving or rental truck”? Because tying a mattress to the top of your car is dangerous (Who wants to crash into a flying mattress? Oh right, no one), and you run the risk of bending your mattress beyond repair.
And now for the fun part: Haul everything to a storage unit. Pack everything into a storage unit. Make sure your mattress lies flat (so the padding and coils don’t settle). Return your rental or moving truck. And then treat your friend to dinner as a “thank you” for taking time out of his/her weekend to help you. We had you for a minute. This is the MakeSpace blog. And with MakeSpace, you haul nothing. You pack nothing into a storage unit. You rent no truck. And you treat no one (although we do like food). With MakeSpace, the only thing you actually have to do is follow these four simple steps: We’ll pick up everything, store it in our secure and temperature-regulated storage facility, and create an online photo catalog so you never forget that you stored a mattress, a twin. When you need your old mattress and bed set back, you can just log into your account, click the items’ photos, and we’ll deliver everything to you. Which gives you more free time to do whatever you want, like anything but visit a self-storage unit.