Should I replace my mattress?
Six quick questions. We’ll tell you whether to keep it, try a topper first, or start shopping, and why.
How we decide
Most mattresses are due for replacement after about six to eight years, though it depends on the type: innerspring mattresses last roughly eight years, memory foam eight to ten if you rotate it, and latex ten to fifteen. We use eight years for hybrids. Age alone is not the whole story, so we weigh it against the signs above. Visible sagging or springs you can feel mean it is time, whatever its age. One sign on a younger mattress, such as sleeping hot or a little sore, can often be fixed with a topper, new pillows or rotating the mattress.
More detail: how long mattresses last. Ready to shop? Take the mattress quiz for your top three matches, or see the best mattresses by sleeper type.
Lifespans as summarised by WebMD. This is general guidance, not medical advice: if pain or allergies persist, see a doctor.