Investing in a good bed is essential since we spend a significant amount of time sleeping, and the quality of our sleep has a significant impact on our daily life. Proper care and maintenance of the mattress are crucial for good sleep, overall health, and extending the mattress lifespan. Dirt, dust, mould, and mildew can accumulate in the mattress if we don't care for and protect it properly. Whether you need to store your mattress due to moving, renovating, or going on a longer holiday, we can assist you in ensuring that you properly care for it to extend its lifespan. Regardless of whether you have a latex, spring, or foam mattress, taking proper care of it is critical for getting the most out of its lifespan.
1 - Prepare your mattress for storage
Basically, make sure you store it as you wish to find it. Since you spend eight hours a day on your mattress, it can trap moisture, crumbs, dead skin cells, and other spills, which can lead to a shorter mattress lifespan. Before storing your mattress, be sure to spot clean, vacuum, and fully dry it. Any residual moisture in your mattress can allow mold and mildew to grow, which can damage the mattress and shorten its lifespan.
2 - Protect your mattress
The best way to protect your latex mattress while storing it is to use a protective cover that completely covers the entire mattress. We recommend using Mattibag for this purpose - heavy-duty mattress bags made from tarp material. If you’re planning to store your mattress for a longer period, we recommend swaddling it in a gentle breathable material before putting it in a protective casing, but if it’s just for a short while, such as a move (and there is no moisture present in your mattress), a plastic cover will work well too.
3 - Store your mattress in a stable environment
The ideal place to store your mattress is in an area with slight temperature fluctuation (not too hot or cold), low humidity, and out of direct sunlight. Try to avoid excessive heat, like in an attic.
Temperature fluctuations can cause stress cracks and other damage to the foam. Humidity can also have negative effects on a mattress because it allows mould and mildew to grow on the surface of the cotton casing. UV exposure can also turn your supple mattress brittle and hard, so make sure your mattress is out of direct sunlight.
To extend your mattress lifespan, you also want to store your mattress in a space with minimal dust and dirt. Dust, debris, moisture, vermin, sun exposure, or humidity can turn your once-clean mattress into a sad surprise when you’re finally ready to pull it out of storage. So when planning to store your mattress and prolong its lifespan, first make sure you’ve found the perfect spot to do so. If you’re storing a Peaceclily mattress, feel free to call our customer service team to check if you’ve got the right plan in place.
4 - The importance of flat storage for your mattress
If you have the space available to keep your latex mattress laid out flat without anything on top of it, this is the best storage solution for your latex mattress and can help to extend its lifespan. Just make sure that the surface has slats or gaps so that any moisture present in the room can travel through your mattress rather than be trapped in it. Prolonged storage in an upright position may compromise the structure of your mattress and shorten its lifespan, so make sure you store your mattress flat.
5 - Your mattress may smell post-storage
To prolong your mattress lifespan, it's important to remove any lingering smells after storing your latex mattress. Your body odours may be embedded in the foam layers or the cotton cover, so don't be surprised if you notice a smell when re-opening or unsealing your stored mattress. Letting your mattress air out for a while can help remove these smells, or you can be proactive by sprinkling it with baking soda, letting it sit, and then vacuuming it off on low speed. This will help absorb and remove any stubborn odours post-storage (or just day-to-day), keeping your mattress smelling fresh and extending its lifespan.
TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read)
Yeah yeah, you may say, just give me the information fast, I’ve got a mattress to store. We got you! Remember, the best way to store your latex mattress is in a breathable casing on a flat, dry surface where it is protected from dust, dirt, mites, moisture, sunlight, critters, and other contaminants. The ideal place for this is in an area with slight temperature fluctuation (not too hot or cold), low humidity and out of direct sunlight. IIf you have any doubts about how to properly store your mattress and want to make sure you're doing everything you can to extend its lifespan, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team for more expert advice for prolong your mattress lifespan.
