Benefits of Sleeping on a New Mattress

Does it feel like you are sleeping on a pile of lumps or are you waking up more tired than when you went to bed? If your answer is yes then it might be time to buy a new mattress. But is a new mattress really worth it and will it improve sleep quality? The answer is yes! Sleeping on an old mattress can negatively affect your health and leave you feeling unrested. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of sleeping on a new mattress. We will also tell you why a good mattress improves your sleep, when to replace your mattress and how long it takes to get used to a new mattress. The Mattress Warehouse has many wonderful mattresses for sale online and in-store.  So if you’re aware of the importance of sleep for health, and feel like you need to improve the sleep you’re getting, read this blog to get more information on the benefits of your new mattress.

Does a good mattress improve your sleep quality?

There are many different types of mattresses, from spring to memory foam. Every person has to find the best mattress for their needs and their budget. A good mattress will help with spinal alignment and ensure that your shoulders, hips and ears are aligned even when you turn while sleeping. Mattresses that evenly disperse your body weight can help to prevent sore spots and relieve pressure. Pressure relief can be critical for people with chronic pain but can also differ depending on your body type and sleeping position.

People who suffer from allergies can have many restless nights. Finding a hypoallergenic mattress or using a mattress protector can help to keep the allergies at bay and insure a night of quality sleep. So yes, a good quality mattress that can help with all of the above will definitely improve the quality of your sleep. 

Benefits of sleeping on a new mattress

1. Cut down on allergy symptoms

Dealing with allergies is never easy, especially when you have to deal with them in your sleep. Allergies can cause many restless nights for you and leave you feeling unrested. Old mattresses can be a haven for many allergens, such as dust mites and bed bugs. Purchasing a new mattress can help resolve this problem and using a mattress protector can help you even more. 

2. Improve your sleeping comfort by getting the right mattress for your sleeping style

Buying a mattress is like finding the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Every person has their own sleeping standards, likes and dislikes; whether it is sleeping on your side, back or stomach. There are specific mattress comfort ratings (hardness/softness) for each of these sleeping types:

• Firm – If you sleep on your back or stomach, this is for you.
• Medium – A great allrounder. Soft enough for most side sleepers and firm enough for the average stomach or back sleeper. Perfect for partners with different sleeping styles.
• Plush – Excellent for side sleepers and for back sleepers who want extra pressure relief. If you sleep on your stomach, try to avoid plush mattresses.

3. Reduce aches and pains with the right type of support/comfort levels

As mentioned above there is a specific type of mattress for every person. Waking up with joint stiffness and back pain may be a regular thing for you, but that can change by purchasing a new mattress. Your new mattress has to be the right design to help you with your stiffness or aches and you have to take into account your body size. Having the right mattress will support your back, neck, spine etc. and will leave you feeling refreshed in the morning.

4. Enjoy health benefits

Here are some possible health benefits of sleeping on a new mattress:

• Reduced stress
• Improved physical performance (athletes)
• Better concentration etc. because of quality, restorative sleep

A good night’s sleep on your comfortable new mattress can help to reduce the stress you feel from everyday life. Sleeping on the wrong bed can leave you feeling moody or depressed and that negatively impacts your quality of life. A new mattress can change all of this and leave you focused and rested for each day.

When should you replace your mattress?

Finding the best mattress for you as a person is very important because it affects your health and happiness. If it feels like you are sleeping on lumps or you are waking up more tired than when you went to bed, then it may be time to get a new mattress. Normally mattresses should be replaced every 6 to 8 years but that is merely a guideline. A memory foam mattress can last up to 15 years and an innerspring mattress up to 10 years.

There are many signs that show you need a new mattress:

• It can be if your sleep is being negatively affected
• When your mattress is damaged
• If your allergies increase
• Or if you wake up with aches and pains.

Is one or all of the above true in your life? If so, it may be time to get a new mattress.

If you wake up with a stiff neck every morning, it may be time to replace your mattress.

Does it take time for your body to adjust to a new mattress?

Your old mattress may feel more comfortable with your body-sized dent in but with some time you can break in your new mattress and sleep comfortably again. Most mattress stores like The Mattress Warehouse offer a trial period for you to break in and test out your mattress. We have a 100-Day Comfort Trail, where if you are not happy with your bed after the trial period we will gladly exchange it (Ts & Cs apply). You need to take time to break in your new mattress to achieve optimal comfort.

When shopping around for a new mattress for sale, be aware that there may be some temporary drawbacks after you make your purchase. However, it is not likely to overshadow the benefits of sleeping on a new mattress.

Here are some side effects that you should be aware of:

1. Initial discomfort

A new mattress may feel different from your old one and this may lead to a couple of restless nights until your body gets used to the new sleep surface. Typically it takes between 30 and 90 days for your body to get comfortable on a new mattress.

2. Off-gassing

Some new mattresses may emit a chemical smell when you unpack them. The smell normally lasts for anything up to 24 hours.

3. Lack of a return policy

Less reputable mattress and bed shops may not have comprehensive return policies in place. In case you do not like the way your new mattress feels, you should have the option of returning it. When shopping for new mattresses, be sure to check out the return policy before you make a purchase.

Tip: Check out our blog on breaking in new mattresses here for tips to reduce temporary discomfort.

Why can’t you sleep on a new mattress straight away?

When purchasing a new mattress you should wait 24 hours before you sleep on it. Your new mattress may come compressed and will need this time to expand to its usable size. The time frame for expanding may vary, thus you have to make sure your mattress is in perfect condition before you sleep on it. Sleeping on a new mattress before it has fully expanded can be very uncomfortable and can lead you to think that you have made a very big mistake in purchasing your new mattress.

Find the right mattress at The Mattress Warehouse

Take some time and think. Am I getting quality sleep? Is my mattress still in good condition? If the answer to one (or both) of these questions is no then don’t waste any more time on sleepless nights. Go to your nearest Mattress Warehouse store or take a look at the mattress options we have online and enjoy the benefits of sleeping on a new mattress.