A foam mattress is an important and expensive purchase for a bedroom.
As it is a product that is expected to hold up over a few years, proper maintenance and care should be taken so that it can last as long as possible.
Though many people tend to overlook mattress care as a part of their household duties, a bed that is well-taken care of can provide better support for the person using it.
Certain steps can be taken to insure that the bed will last as long as possible, providing a consistently comfortable experience to the sleeper.
One of the most important steps in foam mattress care is the use of a protective barrier.
As a mattress cannot be simply thrown into a washing machine, having a barrier between the surface and the sleeper can be a great way to make sure that moisture and dirt does not soil it.
Also, moisture damage or staining will often void the warranty offered by a manufacturer, making protection of the mattress a smart financial decision.
A cover for a foam mattress is simple to find and to put on, and can be washed far more easily and cheaper than paying an outside service to wash the bed itself.
Another simple maintenance point for maintaining the comfort of the mattress is to rotate it end to end to make sure that all of the top surface is receiving even pressure over time.
To do this, the foam mattress is turned so that the former head of the bed is at the foot, and vice versa.
Though some beds should be flipped over on a regular basis to help them wear evenly, the properties and structure of memory foam beds only require rotation, as flipping them would result in the harder support layers on top with the soft sleep surface being mashed down on the bottom.
Regular rotation from head to foot and foot to head should be all that is needed to insure that no part of the bed wears out too quickly.
When storing, it is best if the bed can be left to lie flat rather than being stored on an end, which creates undue pressure on the bottom edge.
When stored flat, a foam mattress can be expected to have a longer life.
Following these basic care tips will not only save money, but make the sleep experience more comfortable for the person who completes them.