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How to Break in a Mattress for the Bests Night Sleep

How to Break in a Mattress for the Bests Night Sleep

Your mattress, like other items, may naturally wear out after some time. And when it wears out, you need to replace it to improve the quality of your sleep and ease your pains and aches. Additionally, a new mattress may help relieve stress after long working hours.

Nevertheless, a new mattress can feel uncomfortable, making it difficult to sleep. If you experience this issue, you may need to learn how to break in a new one. This article highlights a few tips to help you.

Give It Time To Rest

When you order a new mattress online, there is a high chance that the retailer packed it tightly in a box. Once you receive the mattress and place it in your bed, avoid sleeping or even sitting on it immediately. Otherwise, it may not fully expand to its standard size, affecting your comfort.

If you want to break in the mattress quickly, let it sit in your bed without any bedding for 24 to 72 hours, depending on the model. Then, consider opening your bedroom windows to accelerate the process.

Be Patient

It's normal for your body to feel uncomfortable the first few days after buying a new mattress. This is particularly true when experimenting with a different type since you are used to the one you've had for a while.

Try not to get discouraged if you don't like how your mattress feels right away. On average, you should wait up to 30 days before concluding that the mattress is unsuitable. In some instances, it may even take longer than that. Remember, the longer it takes to break in a mattress, the better the quality.

Sleep on the Mattress Every Night

When your mattress feels uncomfortable, you may feel the urge to sleep on another bed or your couch. However, that should not be the case. Instead, try to sleep on it consistently and accelerate the break-in process.

Besides helping to break in the mattress materials quickly, your body will also get accustomed to it. After some time, you'll begin enjoying your sleep.

Turn Up the Heat

If your mattress feels too stiff, consider turning up the heat. Nowadays, the top layer of most mattresses comprises memory form to enhance comfortability. Memory form is heat-sensitive. The foam softens when you warm it up, making it easy to break in.

However, this doesn't mean you should adjust your thermostat to the highest temperature since you may find it difficult to sleep. The best temperature that can allow you to sleep comfortably while still helping you break in your mattress is between 60 and 67°F.

Buy a Mattress Topper

Another practical tip that can assist you in breaking in your mattress is buying a topper. A topper is the best choice if you have just purchased a new mattress but are not patient enough to allow it to break in naturally. It thickens the mattress and changes the texture or even how firm it feels.

There are four different types of mattress toppers that you can find in the market. They include:

  • Latex
  • Wool
  • Memory foam
  • Feathers

The best thing about mattress toppers is that they are cheap, meaning you won't spend much extra money.

Breaking into a new mattress is a process that requires a lot of patience. Expecting the process to happen quickly can lead to frustration; use the tips discussed above to make the process easier.

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