We spend approximately one-third of our life in the bed, still we do not consider a mattress as a vital thing for our health. It is crazy, but people generally do not like to part ways with their mattress. Though, even the best mattresses must be replaced over time. Warranties, which we usually do not pay attention to, are way longer than the actual lifetime of a mattress.
So, for instance, if a warranty says that, the mattress will last for 8 years, it means it will only last for 8 years if you did not use it every day. Well, of course you are going to use it every day! This is such a crooked scheme, but it is the type of response you will get from many mattress manufacturers. The lifespan of a mattress highly depends upon your way of living. Some studies have even proved that a mattress becomes double its original weight due to all the dirt, bacteria, and dead skin particles over the years. Gross! Continue reading