Don’t lose sleep over it
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Your mattress needs rest, too.
Manufacturers recommend either flipping or rotating it periodically to keep it in tip-top shapeevery 6 monthsis perfect.
Flipping/rotating a mattress allows the mattress to wear evenly, according to Robert Schuster ofVerlo Mattress.
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When a mattress is worn evenly, it extends the life of the mattress.
Meet the Expert
Robert Schusteris the vice president of purchasing at Verlo Mattress in Milwaukee, WI.
How Often Should You Flip Your Mattress?
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Schuster says Verlo customers are encouraged to flip or rotate their mattresses with every change in season.
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Should You Flip or Rotate Your Mattress?
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Flipping and rotating are two different practices that can help extend the life of your mattress.
You should, however, rotate your mattress regularly to distribute the wear, he explains.
Mattresses to Leave Alone
Theres a third category of mattresses that shouldnt budge.
Uneven spots on your mattress may lead to bad sleep since it may become uneven and uncomfortable.
However, its not a bad idea to rotate or flip your mattress once every six months.
Double-sided mattresses are the only ones designed to be flipped; most others should be rotated.
Most modern mattresses feature better support on one side, so its best to rotate rather than flip them.
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Should You Flip or Rotate your Mattress?.The Sleep Foundation.
