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When was the last time you flipped or rotated your mattress? While this particular task is on both my spring cleaning and fall cleaning checklists now, there was a time when I never did it because I didn’t think it was important!
But now I know better, and you will too by the time you finish reading this post! We’ll cover how often you should rotate or flip your mattress and why it’s important. So let’s get started!
How Often Should You Rotate Your Mattress?
| Mattress type | When to flip | When to rotate |
|---|---|---|
| Latex or memory foam | Once or twice yearly* | Rotate 180 degrees twice per year |
| Newer innerspring | Once or twice yearly* | Rotate 180 degrees twice per year |
| Older innerspring | Once or twice yearly* | Rotate 180 degrees 2-5 times per year |
| *Double-sided mattresses only | ||
4 Reasons To Rotate Your Mattress
There are several good reasons to flip or rotate your mattress regularly, but most of them boil down to keeping your mattress (and, by extension, your body) in good shape over time.
1. Prevent Lumps
Habitually tossing and turning at night can cause the various layers of your mattress to bunch up in certain places and form lumps that can be impossible to get rid of. Rotating your mattress twice yearly helps prevent lumps by spreading out wear that would otherwise be concentrated in one area.
2. Prevent Sagging
Sleeping on a mattress in the same position night after night can cause the mattress to sag where you (and your partner) typically lie. Rotating your mattress (and flipping it, if applicable) regularly will help distribute wear more evenly and prevent sagging.
3. Prevent Discomfort
The two problems we just covered — lumps and sagging — can create problems of their own in the form of physical discomfort. If your mattress has lumps or dips, you could wake up in a world of hurt due to sleeping with your shoulders, back, or hips out of alignment.
Flipping and rotating your mattress a couple of times yearly is an easy way to ensure it continues supporting you rather than causing discomfort.
4. Diffuse Allergens
Mattresses and bedding collect dust mites, sweat, dirt, and dead skin over time, all of which can aggravate asthma or allergy symptoms. Rotating your mattress helps diffuse those allergens across the surface of your mattress so they don’t build up in one spot. (Cleaning your mattress regularly will also help keep allergens under control!)
Conclusion
If you can’t handle rotating or flipping your mattress on your own, ask a friend or family member for help! It only takes a minute to do, will help your mattress last longer, and you’ll sleep more comfortably.
Do you flip or rotate your mattress?
