How to Tell How Old a Mattress Is?

The quality and condition of your mattress play a major role in how you feel in the morning. Lack of quality sleep can lead to weight gain, fatigue and other health disorders.

Since a mattress’s condition can affect a person’s overall health, people often wonder how often they should replace their mattress. Although there is no set rule, replacing your mattress approximately every 8 years is a good idea. Because of this, if you’re wondering how to tell how old your mattress is, there are ways to find out.

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Instructions

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  Look for the manufacturer's tag, normally located at the foot of the mattress. The tag contains information such as the manufacturing company and the manufacturing date.
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  Call the manufacturer if the tag is missing. Provide the mattress’s series and model numbers if available. You may be able to attain a manufacturing date, or at least a range of years in which the company manufactured your particular model.
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  Look for visible signs. Although you may not be able to arrive at a specific date with this method, you can get a good estimate of the mattress’s age. Look for rips, stains or wear around the edge of the mattress, indications that a mattress has been around for a while. Look for dips or compression on the sides. A new mattress should spring back after sitting or lying on it.
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  Take note of the color of the mattress as well as the fabric’s pattern. Newer mattresses are often white or ivory, although some manufacturers use other colors.

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