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So how long should a mattress in a box last?

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A person sits on the foot of the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame, testing the edge support and build quality

How long should a mattress in a box last?

Material and build quality also impact mattress durability.

We recommend readingmattress reviewsbefore choosing a bed.

A member of Tom’s Guide’s testing panel sits on the edge of the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress

Memory foam is a dense and durable material, which contributes to this increased lifespan.

Althoughboxing a mattresscan seem like a rough process, the coils should simply spring back into place when unwrapped.

Innerspring mattresses in a box

Innerspring or traditional mattresses are built with a simple coil support.

A woman tests the Nolah Natural 11’s edge support

After five to seven years you’re likely to notice the springs are squeaking and you’re losing support.

Do traditional mattresses last longer than mattresses in a box?

The primary difference between amattress in a box vs a traditional mattressis the packing and delivery method.

A woman stands next to the Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, pressing her hands into the medium-firm surface to test the pressure relief

Boxed mattresses are flattened, vacuum packed and rolled, while traditional mattresses are delivered flat.

This packing process should have no impact on longevity.

A mattress in a box should be removed from its packaging as soon as possible after delivery.

The Siena Memory Foam Mattress in a box on the floor in front of a bed frame, ready to be unboxed

The number onemistake after buying a mattress in a boxis leaving it in its packaging.

The tight compression can, over time, cause the materials to degrade.

In some cases, you’ll notice dips and indentations in your mattress immediately.

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Be aware that leaving a bed in its box for too long can risk voiding themattress warranty.

After this time, your bed is likely to start showing signs of wear.

This allows you to test the bed at home to see if it suits your sleep style.

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Unboxing the Nectar Classic Memory Foam

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A hand pressing into white surface of Nectar Classic memory foam mattress

Two testers for Tom�s Guide sat on the Nectar Luxe mattress and smiling at each other

The image shows Tom�s Guide�s testers unpacking the Siena Memory Foam Mattress

A split image featuring the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on the left and the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid on the right, leading into the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid vs Nectar Classic showdown

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The Avocado Green Mattress on a simple wooden bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom�s Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a man and his young sun sitting on top of it, smiling. A Tom�s Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

A couple using the Scandinavian Sleep Method

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A woman with an afro sleeping on her side covered in grey duvet while she sweats in her sleep, thinking of a cooling mattress.

A woman with brown hair lies on her stomach on a grey colour Japanese floor mattress

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

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A person wearing rubber gloves uses a spray bottle and a clean cloth to clean the surface of the Emma Elite mattress.

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