Mattress sagging: How to avoid it?

After a few years of wear and tear and intensive use of your mattress , you will likely notice that it is sagging. And this has nothing to do with a problem with the bed or box spring. You will notice a hollow in the middle of the mattress, or in the places where you usually sleep. It is possible that in addition to stains, which can appear all over the surface of the fabric, your mattress will lose quality and comfort by offering you a less soft welcome. We give you some tips to remedy the problem.

What are the best practices to delay the sagging of my mattress?

Choosing a mattress when purchasing

First of all, we advise you to choose your mattress, bed and box spring carefully. Choosing a mattress that is suited to your body shape and sleeping habits will ensure it lasts longer. Choosing a good box spring and bed frame is also crucial, so that they can effectively support the weight of your mattress. For example, if you usually sleep with someone else, add up your two weights to estimate the total weight you will be putting on your mattress every day. Depending on this figure, choose a mattress that is thicker or thinner, with a high foam density and/or thick pocket springs. A little tip, good to know: the better quality mattress you choose: big enough for both of your sizes, wide enough, long enough, with high-density foam, or with a high number of pocket springs, the more peace of mind you will have regarding the lifespan of your mattress.

Turning your mattress: good or bad idea?

There are several schools of thought on the subject. Some mattresses are made entirely of foam. In this case, turning your mattress over from time to time to restore the foam core to its original shape is a small but effective temporary trick.

Other mattresses, hybrids made of pocket springs and foam, do not need to be flipped. This is because the foam layers and springs are located in different places in your mattress's composition, and you risk sleeping very poorly if you flip your hybrid mattress. If you're unsure of the mattress's composition, start by looking for the composition label, where the mattress core should be listed.

Mattress maintenance: combating the effects of perspiration

We sweat a lot while we sleep; and this contributes to the degradation of the foams that make up our mattresses. If you have opted for a foam mattress, in particular, the moisture stored over the months and years can make the foam softer and ultimately cause the material to sag . To combat this normal aging of the foam, do not hesitate to clean your mattress regularly, and for this there are several grandmother's tips, we have written an article on this subject , including sanitizing techniques such as baking soda or soda crystals.

What should I do if my mattress sags?

It's too late, your mattress is damaged and starting to sag or is it already well sag? Is it no longer as firm as it was in the early days? Your sleep and the quality of your rest will suffer. Indeed, your body will be less supported, and therefore less relieved, and you risk ultimately having back or neck pain.

Here are three solutions to your problem.

The most radical solution: change your mattress

It's not necessarily something you had planned, but know that today changing your mattress is very simple. You can choose a mattress online that suits your needs, and get great promotional offers if you fall during sales or special promotions. The advantage of these bedding brands is that they all offer free home delivery, no matter where you live: in the city or the countryside, in Marseille, Strasbourg, Saint Etienne, Bordeaux, Nantes, Lille, or in the depths of Périgord, you will be delivered within a few days.

You can rely on previous customer reviews and compare mattresses and mattress brands on specialized sites. If you don't know which technology to choose: foam, memory foam, hybrid, latex , firm or soft... You can find a whole host of advice to help you make an informed choice. You can also often ask questions and refine your choice by contacting the Pre-Sales Service of the sites that sell bedding products.

Please note, if you choose this option, that the seller you choose for your new mattress must take back your old model when they deliver your new product. This is part of their firm obligations, as part of the anti-waste law of January 2022.

The shortest-term solution: put your mattress upright

The hollow in your mattress is probably due to the foam being damaged and compressed in specific areas, even if you have a latex mattress , which is supposed to be more durable due to the resilience of the natural material. Placing your mattress upright for a few hours will allow you to distribute the foam in different areas. But this solution will not solve the underlying problem, which is that the core of your mattress is damaged and has lost its firmness.

The in-between solution: opt for a mattress topper

If you can't change your mattress (because it's not yours, for example) or you don't want to invest in a mattress because you know you're going to move soon and you don't want to be burdened with the weight, you can always opt for a mattress topper. A mattress topper is a very thin mattress that measures between 3 and 7 cm and is made of the same components as those that make up the mattress: memory foam, polyester fiber, gel-encrusted memory foam, graphite foam, or latex. A mattress topper provides an additional layer of comfort and is placed directly on the mattress. It is therefore covered by your fitted sheet. Not only does it add a layer to relieve pressure on your body, but it also protects your mattress, since it will absorb most of the perspiration.

It offers a good compromise between comfort and investment, since it costs much less than a mattress, but still provides an extra soft welcome, worthy of the finest hotels. Just like a mattress, online retailers often offer them in different sizes, compositions, and materials, and allow you to make an informed choice thanks to comparison sites and customer reviews from Trustpilot, Verified Reviews, Google Reviews, and Yotpo.