Flipping or rotating the mattress is one of the pending tasks that is never done. However, it seems to be quite important in avoiding long-term health problems.
There is no single recommendation for everyone. Occasionally turning or flipping the mattress can help it last longer and allow us to sleep more comfortably. But not all mattresses are designed to be flipped, and in some cases, doing so could end up causing more harm than good.
The mattress lasts longer
In some cases, flipping or rotating the mattress can make it last longer. It allows wear to be distributed more evenly, which extends the life of the mattress. Most of us tend to sleep in the same place in bed, in the same position every night. Over time, this can cause certain areas of the mattress to wear out before others.
Flipping it over could also help us sleep better . A saggy, worn mattress won’t be as supportive and will cause discomfort during the night or when you wake up in the morning. Spreading out the wear means it will offer more support for longer, making you less prone to pressure points or soreness that interrupt your nap.
Most manufacturers that recommend flipping or rotating a mattress say you should do it every 3 to 6 months . But there is no strong evidence to support this, so we can take it as a suggestion rather than a strict rule. But if we notice sagging in the mattress, we may want to rotate it to take the load off those high pressure areas.
not all can be rotated
Flipping or rotating the mattress can be a good idea, but only if the mattress was designed for it. Many mattresses are not uniform throughout the set, so they may have a defined head and foot. Those should not be rotated.
Most newer mattresses aren’t meant to be flipped over either, as many are built with different layers of support on the top and bottom. For example, lower layers tend to be more supportive, while uppers tend to contain materials that are more comfortable. They’re designed for one-sided sleeping, so turning them around can completely change comfort and support.
If we’re not sure if it should be flipped or rotated, we’ll look at the mattress label or the manufacturer’s instructions to see what’s recommended.
For example, memory foam mattresses are more likely to be flippable than innerspring mattresses, since many innersprings have a top layer. But if a spring doesn’t have a pillow top layer, it can probably be flipped.
