How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Mattress
Although some premium mattresses have a long lifespan — from 15 to 20 years — it’s better to replace them more frequently. No matter how luxurious the product you’ve chosen, some of its components wear out prematurely, which lowers its quality and, consequently, the quality of your sleep. If any of the following signs are present, don’t postpone buying a new mattress — act immediately:
- You have owned the mattress for 6–8+ years;
- It is noticeably sagging or deformed in certain areas;
- Indentations have formed on the surface;
- Using it negatively affects your sleep — you are unable to rest fully;
- It makes more noise than usual (noisy springs are a common problem in older spring mattress technologies);
- You find that you sleep better in a hotel, guesthouse, or at friends’ homes;
- You notice episodes of allergies, asthma, or difficulty breathing;
- You regularly wake up with stiffness, discomfort, or muscle and joint pain.
When Is the Best Time to Buy a New Mattress
There are several key times of the year associated with increased demand and supply for sleep products. These periods are accompanied by generous discounts and promotions offered by manufacturers on selected items from their large product ranges. Many retailers hold sales to clear out older or less current models at the end of each season to make room for new stock. If you plan to buy a new mattress, it’s worth following market trends throughout the year, especially during the following periods:
- Black Friday — the day synonymous with massive and extravagant shopping. Accompanied by irresistible and generous offers, it ranks among the top favorite shopping days. Not coincidentally — prices are most tempting then, with discounts on sleep products reaching up to 50%;
- Cyber Monday — although mostly linked to tech and electronics, you can also find solid promotional deals on other items, including mattresses;
- Start of the year — who doesn’t like to start the new year with new purchases? Manufacturers know consumers tend to renew wardrobes, furniture, and bedroom items at this time, so they respond with attractive pricing;
- Early spring — in the season of renewal, alongside thorough home cleaning, buying a more modern mattress is a sensible and reasonable idea, especially if it fits your budget;
- When a new or improved model is launched — friendly advice: subscribe to the newsletter of your preferred sleep product brand! This way, you’ll stay updated and can get the model you already use at better terms if a new improved version is introduced.
Bonus Tips for Buying a Mattress
Of course, you can find good deals at other times of the year as well, such as summer or holiday shopping seasons starting after November. Larger brands regularly reduce prices on popular sleep products, especially when launching new models. Keep an eye on updates from TED — one of the leading sleep product manufacturers in Bulgaria. We recommend following all online offers to benefit from promotional campaigns on other items too, such as pillows, bedding, and more.