New mattress every 8 years - myth or truth?

A question on many sleep lovers’ minds is the dreaded ‘is it time to buy a new mattress?’. It may seem a little daunting at first as a mattress is an investment piece and can take out a large chunk of our monthly expenditure, but the health and wellbeing benefits that you will get in return make the cost worthwhile!

New year, new mattress?

When it comes down to giving a specific time frame to swap out your old mattress, it really is personal to each sleeper and the condition of their current mattress. As a whole, sleep experts and mattress manufacturers generally recommended the 8-year rule. However, this is calculated by considering the durability of the generic mattress and also the quality of its composition.

Before buying into this rule, you must assess the situation yourself…

• How much of the wear and tear of your mattress affects your sleep health?
• Is your bed noisy when you turn?
• Are you experiencing increased back and joint pain?
• Any skin irritations or symptoms of asthma?
• Do you often wake up in the night feeling unrested or disturbed by the comfort of your mattress?

If you have answered yes to more than 2 of these questions then you are definitely in need of a mattress upgrade! Over time the springs and memory foam become less effective and supportive, whilst the fabric is overworn and can lead to dust mites and saggings. So, when it comes to purchasing your new mattress and avoiding these issues for as long as possible it is fundamental that you consider your needs, sleeping habits and the materials used within the mattress design. 

Most comfortable mattresses for you

Here at Aspire, we have a wide variety of mattresses types for all. Let’s take a look at our most loved mattresses! 

Pillow top mattresses

Pillow top mattresses are beneficial in providing an additional layer to your comfort, whilst acclimatising to the natural temperature of your room to ensure undisturbed sleep during all weather.

Best cooling mattress

Our Cool Blue Memory mattress  contains a supportive 10cm layer of recycled eco-friendly foam, topped with 8cm reflex foam with a layer of HD cool blue gel memory foam. This works to allow the body to gently sink into the mattress to alleviate joint pressure. The cool blue memory foam has a 60kg density making it durable and long-lasting to maximise life span.

Pocket sprung mattresses

A pocket sprung mattress enables you to have better and more personalised support as you sleep. With an Aspire Pocket Tufted Mattress, you can guarantee consistent firmness if this is your preferred mattress type, as well as total body support and pressure relief. The independently pocketed springs work together to limit movement transfer, making it a great choice for sleepers sharing a bed with a partner. Pocket sprung mattresses suit front, back and side sleepers.

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