Whether you have a king mattress or a single, memory foam or pocket sprung, a good bed mattress can last 8-10 years as long as you look after it. Here’s some advice from the Sleep Council on how best to care for your mattress.
Protect the mattress with covers
Use washable mattress (and pillow) covers to protect your mattress from stains. Buy them in a purpose-made ‘barrier’ fabric if you have a dust allergy.
Give the mattress some air
Throw back bedclothes in the morning and leave the bed to air for 20 minutes …