Washing and flipping your mattress – the best maintenance tips

The advantages of thorough mattress maintenance

When did you last take the time to flip your mattress or clean it? Thorough mattress maintenance has many advantages. For one, it gives your mattress a longer lifespan since careful care keeps the material stable and hygienic for a longer period of time. Flipping the mattress prevents you from exerting one-sided pressure on the mattress night after night and thus from the formation of a hollow. A hollow can make your night's rest quite uncomfortable.

Second, mattress care affects the quality of your sleep. By thoroughly cleaning your mattress, you ensure that you have a fresh bed. The resulting feeling of cleanliness lets you experience sleep in a new way. A freshly washed mattress cover is simply more comfortable to sleep on, so you will experience a more restful night's sleep. This is especially true if you are allergic to house dust and mites. After a successful wash, you can fall asleep peacefully – and stay in good health!

Flipping your mattress – Why it is essential

An even weight distribution and longer durability – that is what you can expect if you remember to flip your mattress regularly. People often forget that a mattress is an article of daily use. We sleep on it for a third of the day, contributing to its wear and tear – be it through the load of our body weight or the sweat we involuntarily give off every night. To ensure that your favorite sleeping position does not cause a permanent dent in the mattress, you should turn your mattress more often. The advantage: without pressure marks, you will feel as if you were sleeping on a brand-new mattress.

And how often should you flip your mattress? Narrow mattresses for single sleepers make it easy for you with their low weight. You can easily flip them on your own and should do so about every 3 months. Remember to flip not only from one side to the other, but also switch the head and foot ends. But make sure that the lying zones of your mattress are arranged symmetrically and that it is also suitable for turning over. The larger and heavier the mattress, the more difficult it will be to handle. For example, a heavy latex or pocket spring mattress for a double bed is harder to turn than a lighter cold foam mattress. If it is a breathable model, turning it twice a year is sufficient.

Washing your mattress – This tip is worth its weight in gold

Dirt accumulates quickly during everyday life. This also applies to your mattress. Sunday breakfast in bed can leave just as much of a mark as cuddling with your pets does. However, jam stains and cat hair are not the only culprits. Less obvious stains caused by night sweats and shedding skin flakes can also accumulate on your mattress over time. That is why you should not only flip your mattress, but also wash the cover twice a year. Sounds like a lot of work? Don't worry, it doesn't have to be, because our tip makes it super easy for you to keep your mattress clean: Invest in a mattress with a machine-washable cover.

After all, you want to make it as easy as possible to clean your mattress. If you need to go to dry cleaners every time, or if your mattress doesn't have a removable cover, it makes caring for your mattress unnecessarily difficult. Therefore, Swissflex relies on easy-care mattress covers that can be fully removed, so that you are able to always enjoy a fresh sleeping climate. Jersey or merino wool, our mattresses have breathable covers that are good for your skin and easy to clean. All you need to do is put them in the washing machine. Then, you can look forward to a spotless mattress and a fresh feeling.

Drying your mattress – What you need to look out for

By now you know how to easily flip the mattress and wash the mattress cover. But what do you do with the wet cover? There are a few tricks for drying that will save you a nasty surprise later on. When put in the dryer, the mattress cover often warps or shrinks – not a great idea! It is better to let the cover air dry. If the clothesline is too small for the cover, you can also set up four chairs and "stretch" the cover over the back of the chairs. This is especially useful for the covers of very wide mattresses.

There is one more tip you should take to heart if you want to enjoy your mattress for a long time: Don't be impatient, and never cover your mattress with a mattress cover that is still wet or damp. The mattress cover must always be completely dry before you put it back on the mattress. This way, you ensure that no residual moisture accumulates, which could later promote mold growth.

Caring for your mattress – Enjoy a fresh feeling for a long time

Flipping, washing, and drying your mattress – the cleaning cycle is now complete. So, how you can benefit from the wonderful feeling of cleanliness for as long as possible? You can enjoy a hygienically clean environment for a longer time by following a few simple care tips. First, air your mattress regularly. To do this, remove the pillow and comforter from the mattress, open the window wide and let your mattress "breathe". When airing your mattress outside, keep in mind that latex mattresses should not be placed in the sun, as UV radiation can damage the material.

Another trick is to brush your mattress regularly. This will prevent dirt from sticking and ensure long-lasting cleanliness. Be sure to use a soft-bristled brush, not a vacuum cleaner. This could otherwise damage the cover, especially if your vacuum cleaner has a high suction power.