You knew it was going to happen eventually. All those long nights (and even all those short ones) together had to come to an end at some point. But the trouble with endings is always telling when the time is right. When is it time to change your mattress?

When has the spring finally gone out? When are you sick of all the lumps and sagging? Have things just gone too soft?

Is it time to replace your mattress? We’ve talked before about how to know when it’s time to break up with your mattress, but it’s such an important topic, it bears repeating.

Even with the best mattresses, there comes a time to replace them. While common wisdom says you need to replace your mattress every 10 years or so due to wear and tear, there may be signs your mattress and you need to part ways even earlier.

Here are the top five warning signs it’s time to change your mattress:

1. Sagging or Visible Indents: If your mattress has noticeable dips or sags where you sleep, it’s a sign that the materials have broken down, reducing support.
2. Waking Up Sore or Stiff: A mattress that no longer provides proper alignment can lead to discomfort, particularly in the back, neck, or joints.
3. Increased Allergies or Asthma Symptoms: Over time, mattresses can accumulate dust mites, mold, and allergens, which can worsen allergy or asthma symptoms.
4. Noise or Discomfort from Springs: If you feel or hear the springs inside your mattress, it’s a strong indicator that it’s losing support and becoming uncomfortable.
5. Age of the Mattress: Mattresses typically last between 7 to 10 years. If your mattress is older than that, it may no longer provide adequate support and comfort, even if there are no visible issues.

The good news is, technology is changing. New mattresses on the market, like the Simmons Beautyrest Black Hybrid, offer amazing comfort and durability.

When you make the decision to bounce your old bed in favor of a fresh, clean, comfortable new one, you’ll be back in dreamland in no time. Of course, once you have your new mattress, you’ll want to take some steps to extend its life. Here are a few ways to keep your mattress looking good (and feeling good) longer.

1. For every season turn, turn, turn.
   Rotate your mattress every 2 months. Even if your mattress is the “no-flip” variety (otherwise called “single-sided”), you should rotate it regularly, especially in the first six months of ownership. That means turning it 180 degrees. If it’s a double-sided mattress, you should also flip it when you do the turn.
2. No more monkeys jumping on the bed.
   Try to avoid jumping on the bed (or letting your kids do it). It may sound silly, but this causes more stress to the mattress and may lead to visiting us sooner than you’d like.
3. Proper support.
   Just like your mattress supports you, your bed frame supports your mattress. By making sure that there’s good support on the center of your mattress, you’ll be making sure it provides good support to you for years to come.
4. Spills or accidents.
   Should you spill something on your mattress or your child or pet has an accident, read our post on how to clean your child’s mattress (this post explains how to clean your “child’s” mattress but, you can use these cleaning instructions on most mattress stains).