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Or does it need replacing altogether?

Here we break down the top five most cost-effective ways to make your old mattress comfier.

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5 ways to make your old mattress more comfortable

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You’ll also likely find a bargain in the upcomingBlack Friday mattress topper sales.

For older mattresses, we recommend a mattress topper that’s around three to four inches thick.

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Anything thinner than that won’t make much of an impact.

Tighten your bed frame

Frequent use can cause the fixings of a bed frame to loosen.

If your bed frame has weakened, your mattress will start to sag and become softer.

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But some mattress warranties last longer even a lifetime.

Check to see how long your mattress warranty lasts and whether it has expired.

If the warranty is still valid, check whether it covers sagging.

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The distance from the string to the base of the dip is your sag.

We recommend rotating your mattress every three to six months.

you’ve got the option to also flip your mattress if it has an innerspring-only design (i.e.

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no foam) but mostmemory foam mattressesandhybrid mattressescannot be flipped as their designs are one-sided.

How often should you replace your mattress?

Most mattresses should last around 10 years.

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After that, it’s time to look for a replacement.

But don’t worry, we have plenty of advice forbuying a new mattress, when the time comes.

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Bed bugs

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A mattress we tested is dressed with neutral colour bed linens and pillows

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