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With many of the items in your home, it can be obvious when the time has come to replace them – appliances stop working, clothes and shoes become worn with holes and faded colors, and other. For mattresses, on the other hand, it can be difficult to tell when the time has come to replace your mattress and foundation. Your mattress may still even feel soft and comfortable long after it can no longer provide the support and your back and body needs to get a good night’s sleep. However, it is a mistake not replacing a mattress that no longer provides the support and comfort that your body needs. Making sure you know when to move on from an old mattress is an important part of sleep hygiene to keep you healthy and feeling your best.

Signs it’s time to replace your mattress

If you experience stiffness, numbness, back pain or other aches in the morning after waking up
You experience more restful sleep when spending the night in places besides your own bed, for example, the couch, a hotel bed, or a friend or relative’s place.

If your mattress can visibly be seen to have imperfections or other signs of wear, for example, lumps, exposed interior or springs, lumpiness, or areas that flatten faster than the rest of the bed.

If your mattress has experienced more than seven years of use. Do not rely on the warranty information to determine whether it is time to remove your mattress, as the warranty information is based on consumer protection against defective beds, not the loss of support through regular use.

Furthermore, approximately 70% of old beds remain in circulation to be handed down as inheritance to children and other family members. However, reusing beds and mattresses that are past their lifespan in this way can have especially harmful effects on developing bodies and spinal cords that need supportive mattresses to avoid health issues down the road.

If you decide to purchase a new mattress, make sure you have removal specialists like All Day Junk Removal to properly recycle and dispose of your bed. Otherwise, your old bed and mattress could potentially end up somewhere that could harm the environment, like in the bottom of a lake or taking up excess space in a city landfill.

All Day Junk Removal also can help dispose of any mattresses affected by bed bugs for which other junk removal companies may not have proper disposal procedures. All Day Junk Removal can also help you remove couches, clothing, or other items commonly affected by bedbugs.

Call All Day Junk Removal at (978) 682-2040 to schedule a free estimate for mattress removal or for the removal of any other items you may need.