Do You Need a New Mattress & Foundation? The following information is from the Better Sleep Guide, a free brochure by the Better Sleep Council's "Consumer Information Series". If you're tossing and turning night after night and not getting the deep, restful sleep you need, you may want to consider that your mattress and foundation/boxspring could be stealing your sleep. The Better Sleep Council recommends carefully evaluating the comfort and support of your sleep set at least twice a year. Your Mattress Outlet representative can help you evaluate your needs, making sure you're getting to lowest price on the best mattress set for your life. Signs That You Might Need A New Mattress And Foundation 1. You wake up with stiffness, numbness, aches and pains 2. You had a better night’s sleep somewhere other than your own bed (such as a hotel) 3. Your mattress shows visible signs of overuse (it sags, has lumps, the interior is exposed, etc.) 4. Your mattress is 5 – 7 years old* *How long a mattress will last depends on several factors, such as amount of use and original quality, but in general, a mattress set that has been in use 5-7 years is no longer providing you with the best comfort and support. Keep in mind that people’s bodies change over time, and the need for good comfort and support only increases with age. That’s why it’s a good idea to compare the mattress and foundation you are sleeping on now to newer models every few years. Mattress Lifespan A combination of factors determines how long a new mattress will provide support and comfort. It's all about you Lifestyle Changes - moving into a bigger house or getting married - may also call for a change in your mattress. Your body - as we age, our body changes. What was once comfortable may no longer meet your changing preferences. And the amount of space that's right for you also changes. Make sure your mattress - and your children's - continues to provide comfort, support, and space as you age and they grow. Comfort preference - over time, our tastes can also change. Be sure your sleep set continues to meet your preferences and those of your partner. It’s also about your mattress Quality -A poor-quality mattress set can deteriorate quickly, while top-quality sets can be expected to provide comfort and support for a number of years. Mattress Outlet representatives can help you pick out a quality set that will last you a long time! Use - A sleep set that is used nightly will lose comfort and support faster. Improperly moving a mattress or having children jump on the bed may damage the mattress, causing it to wear out more quickly. Care - Proper care can extend the life of a mattress. See "Taking Care of Your Investment" for more information. Get your best night’s sleep every night Where were you the last time you got a really great night’s sleep? If the answer’s somewhere other than your own room, take a "rest test" at Mattress Outlet to see what you could be enjoying every night and benefiting from every day. Conduct a "Sleep Test" Mattress comfort is a matter of personal preference. To find the one that best suits you, go to Mattress Outlet and compare the comfort and support of sleep sets in the store with your old sleep set at home. Mattress Outlet carries many of the major name brands: Englander, Sealy, Serta, Spring Air, Simmons, Stearns & Foster, Stress O Pedic, and more!...all at deeply discounted prices (30-60% OFF). Select a mattress  Lie down in your sleep position  Evaluate the level of comfort and support  Educate yourself about each selection  Partners should try each mattress together *Don't be embarrassed. You don't think twice about test driving a car, and you shouldn't think twice about "SLEEP Testing" a mattress. Lie down on the mattress for several minutes and assess how well it provides support and how comfortable it is for you. The only way to tell if a mattress is right for you is to lie down on it.