Ensuring that you get the most life out of your bed is an important aspect of enjoying your sleep for years to come. What follows are several tips on how to take care of your mattress so that you can keep it longer and save yourself money.

Through the purchase of a bedding pad – also known as a mattress pad – you can add years of life to your mattress. These mattress pads help because they soak up the majority of your weight, thus reducing every day wear and tear. Stopping stains from reaching the mattress is another benefit of these pads.

In the event of staining, you will be able to save money by purchasing a new pad instead of a full mattress for replacement.

Through a schedule of constant flipping, your mattress can avoid getting saggy springs and a general worn down look. Be sure to flip both vertically and horizontally every few months.

Provide Support: Old, busted foundations and box spring sets may not be firm enough to provide adequate support for a high-quality bed. When the bedding has to be replaced, also replace the foundation.

Do not make the mistake that so many people do, by carrying the mattress with the handles on the side. The handles should only be used for positioning the mattress on the foundation, and can create sags in the mattress if carried by the handles.

To save money you could consider using raised air beds as a short term bed for your guests. All raised air beds can be conveniently deflated for easy storage. Check online for the different types of air beds available.

Although it sounds comfortable, always avoid smoking, eating, and drinking on a bed. If the bed gets wet, dry it quickly using a hair dryer or through air drying. Keeping the mattress away from smoke can also help to prolong the life!

A final tip is to never jump on the bed, or let anyone else do so. As mattresses are not trampolines, they are not designed to handle the body weight of a human jumping on them.