How to Get Rid of Indents in a Mattress

There's nothing worse than finding that perfect mattress, only to have it practically ruined with indents. These indents usually result from sleeping in one place for an extended period. Sleeping on indents can cause problems, such as backaches and pain, which can result in little or no sleep. The good news is there are ways to maintain your mattress and prevent indents from forming.

Things You'll Need

• Particle board

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove the blankets and sheets.

   • 2

     Turn the mattress around 180 degrees.

   • 3

     Flip the mattress over. Turning and flipping the mattress will relieve stress on the indented area and allow it to reform.

   • 4

     Slide a length of particle board between the mattress and the box spring. This will firm up the mattress and prevent more indentations from occurring.