How to Get a Firm Mattress

While a plush mattress is comfortable to rest on, it can lead to aches and pains when used for a prolonged period of time. Your body requires firmness from the mattress to support your spine while sleeping, and the mattress should conform to the natural shape of your spine, according to the website Choose a Mattress. If your mattress does not have the necessary support, bed accessories are available to improve the quality of your sleep and the firmness of your mattress without breaking your budget.

Firm mattress pad

Instructions

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  Purchase a firm mattress pad to place over your mattress as an inexpensive way to improve firmness without buying a new bed. Squeeze the mattress pad to determine the level of firmness suitable for sleeping.
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  Rotate your existing firm mattress. Over time mattresses lose firmness, especially if you consistently sleep in the same spot. Flip your mattress to the opposite side and end for end to remove unevenness.
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  Replace your mattress after five to seven years, when support has declined, as back problems can occur, according to The Better Sleep Council. Mattresses should always be tested before purchasing, as you have to determine whether you can sleep comfortably on the mattress. According to "The Complete Household Handbook," mattresses often have a 30-day trial period that allows you to return or exchange your mattress if you are not satisfied.

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