There are a number of easy things you may do to prolong the comfort, support and durability of your mattress.

Use a proper foundation and bedframe

It is recommended to purchase your new mattress with the matching foundation. Here are some points to consider.

If you're using a platform bed (ie: mattress only, no foundation/boxspring):

• The slats must be rigid.
• The slats must not be bowed or curved. We have yet to encounter a situation where this type of slat system provides adequate support.
• The slats must be spaced no more than 3" (7.5 cm). Foam mattresses will typically sag when the spacing is much more than this.
• There must be at least two or three legs in the centre of the bed, extending to the floor.

The platform cannot be entirely covered over by boards. A mattress is sensitive to moisture. Body heat warms up the mattress. If a warm surface heats up a cold surface and there isn't adequate ventillation, condensation will form. If your mattress contains polyurethane or memory foam, this process can cause mould to form. Moisture also degrades all foam varieties faster, decreasing the useable life of your mattress.

Do not place a new mattress on an old boxspring

If your existing boxspring is as the name implies, a spring, it should not be used. To tell if your existing foundation is the spring type, simply push on a corner or edge. If it is flexible, it's a spring type box.

It's a sleep system for a reason

Green Sleep builds each of their beds as a sleep system. Although a Green Sleep mattress on it's own is still one of the finest mattresses in the world, the system is designed to provide better ergonomics. The dowels or dowels & slats (depending on the model) are designed to absorb energy. This will extend the life of your mattress as now there is an additional layer designed to take stress off of the natural rubber and/or coils. Imagine your car without shocks, it wouldn't last long and it certainly wouldn't be as comfortable!

Use a high quality mattress protector

A mattress protector (mattress pad/cover) is designed to reduce allergens, prevent stains, protect your warranty rights, and most importantly, to maintain a healthy sleeping environment.

View our selection of high quality mattress protectors.

Wash your bedding regularly

Bed sheets are the first place for bothersome allergens to accumulate, meaning that regular washing will keep your bed in good condition and your sleep environment healthy.

Make sure you wash your mattress protector (mattress pad/cover) as well!

Vacuum your mattress

Start with a light sprinkling of baking soda, and then use the hand attachment to vacuum your mattress. Baking soda acts as a binding agent for dead skin cells and will help to remove allergens from your mattress.

Rotate your mattress 180° every 6 months

Even though most of today’s mattresses are built “one-sided,” it is still important to rotate your mattress end-for-end regularly. Rotating your mattress will help ensure that the comfort layers wear evenly over time.

As always, consult the warranty card that came with your mattress and adhere to the manufacturer's requirements if they differ from our suggestions here.

Dispose of your old sleep set

When you have your new bed delivered, have the old one removed and disposed at the nearest eco station. If it wasn’t good enough for you, it’s not good enough for anyone else!

Don’t remove the law tag or mattress label

No, you won’t go to prison for removing it, but you may give up your warranty rights. It’s also important to keep the mattress label intact. Should you ever have a warranty issue, the mattress manufacturer will need the label.

Let it breathe

When you receive your new mattress and foundation, let it air out for a few hours before making the bed for the first time. Even with mattresses that do not off-gas, there may be excess moisture caused by the packaging materials and this will be a good opportunity to let everything dry out.