How Often Should I Flip My Mattress?

We all know that we should be flipping our mattress every once in a while, but how often is "every once in a while"? Is it once a year? Once every six months? Once a month? The answer may surprise you.

It Depends On The Mattress

The answer depends on the type of mattress you have. If you have a traditional spring mattress, then you should be flipping it every three to six months. On the other hand, if you have a foam or latex mattress, then you can get away with flipping it only once or twice a year. 

Why Is It Important To Flip Your Mattress

Here's why it's important to flip your mattress: It helps to prevent body impressions from forming. When you sleep in the same spot night after night, your body weight will eventually cause an impression to form on the mattress. This can make your mattress feel lumpy and uneven. Flipping your mattress helps to distribute the weight more evenly and prevent those pesky impressions from forming. 

Flipping your mattress also helps to keep it clean. Over time, dust mites, sweat, dead skin cells, and other allergens can build up in your mattress—not exactly something you want to be sleeping in night after night!

What's The Bottom Line?

Flipping your mattress every three to six months (depending on the type) will help to keep it clean and prevent body impressions from forming. So next time you're about ready to make the bed, take a few extra minutes and flip that bad boy over! Your back will thank you for it later.