Most mattresses last 7 to 10 years, but comfort can fade sooner depending on quality and use. Watch for these warning signs.
- Visible sagging or body impressions deeper than about 2.5 cm.
- You wake up with back, neck or shoulder aches that ease during the day.
- You sleep better in hotels or on the sofa than in your own bed.
- Increased allergies, sneezing or a musty smell from the mattress.
- Noise, lumps or uneven surfaces when you lie down.
- You and your partner roll toward the middle or feel each other's movement.
- The mattress is older than 7 to 10 years.
What to do next
If two or three of these sound familiar, it is worth looking at a replacement. Choose a mattress that matches your sleeping position, get the right size, and pick a brand that offers a proper home trial and warranty. Factory-direct brands like SleepUp cut out distributor and showroom markup, so quality does not have to cost more.
