Tips And Tricks To Sleep Worry-Free When You Store A Mattress
You spend a lot of time on your mattress, and you spent a lot of money on yours too. However, your mattress is also easily damaged in storage.
When you store your mattress, the last thing you want to do is pull it out and discover it's only fit for the dump. Instead of buying a new mattress, prevent damage and protect your mattress by properly storing it.
Never Store a Dirty Mattress
A dirty mattress will sometimes get a musty smell in self storage. To prevent a hard to hide smell, make sure it's as clean as you can make it. No one wants to bring a mattress into a new home or apartment that has last year's cracker crumbs in it.
For most mattresses, vacuuming will help cut down on dust mites and incidental dirt. Just use an upholstery attachment. After vacuuming, wipe down all sides with antibacterial wipes and allow to completely dry.
Alternatively, you can get your mattress professionally cleaned. Many carpet cleaners offer this service.
Protect Your Mattress From Damage
All mattresses have a common enemy: water. Your mattress will obviously turn into a sopping mess if there's a flood, but it will also soak up humidity in the air. Buy a plastic mattress bag and be sure to seal it well.This can prevent mold, mildew, and other water damage. It will also protect your mattress from insects.
Depending on the kind of mattress you have, you have to protect it from particular threats. Water beds need a special conditioner to keep them from stiffening and cracking.
Memory foam and latex mattress are particularly prone to damage from gravity. If you store a foam or latex mattress upright, the inner material will shift and make it lumpy. Storing items on top of a foam or latex mattress can create permanent divots and valleys. To prevent lumps and divots, it's best to store your memory foam or latex mattress flat, with nothing on top of it.
If you are storing an inner-spring mattress for less than two months, you can store it upright. Try to sandwich it between two tall pieces of furniture, like bookshelves. This will keep it from leaning and damaging the springs. If you need to store it long term, lay it flat to keep the filling from shifting. If you have more than one mattress, you can stack them if they're the same size.
Once you've cleaned, bagged, and protected your mattress, you can sleep easy knowing it's safe in storage.
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