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Your mattress should last 7-10 years — here’s how to tell when you need a replacement – Business Insider Australia
A mattress is an important investment, as most people spend between a quarter and a third of their life in bed. However, purchasing a mattress can be daunting.
- The standard lifetime of a typical mattress is between 7-10 years.
- How long your mattress lasts depends on several factors including how often you sleep on it, how much weight you apply to it, and what type of mattress it is.
- Latex, polyfoam, and memory foam mattresses typically last longer than innerspring mattresses and waterbeds.
- This article was medically reviewed by Raj Dasgupta, MD, an associate professor of clinical medicine in the division of pul…
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