How Often to Replace Your Mattress: Your Questions, Answered

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Plus, find out which mattresses have the longest lifespans

Co-authored by EGOHome and Sophie Burkholder, BA

Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Fact Checked

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How Often to Get a New Mattress

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Signs to Look For

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Factors Affecting Lifespan

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Extending a Mattress’s Life

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Ready to Replace Your Mattress?

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FAQs

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Feeling some creaks and squeaks or spotting some stains on your good ol’ mattress? If so, you might be thinking about replacing it—but with mattresses being such a major investment, how often do you really need to replace them? We’ll tell you all that and more in this complete guide to everything you’ve ever wanted to know about how often to get a new mattress, signs that yours should be replaced, ways to extend your mattress’s life, and more!

How long does a mattress last before you replace it?

Mattresses last, on average, about 7-10 years before needing to be replaced. However, the lifespan of a mattress depends on many factors, including its brand, materials, and maintenance. If you’re unsure whether to replace your mattress, look for signs like sagging, persistent odors, and allergy symptoms.

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How often should you get a new mattress?

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In general, you should get a new mattress every 7-10 years. However, the lifespan of any specific mattress depends on a number of factors, including what it’s made out of, how it’s cared for, how often it’s used, and the body type and sleep position of the person using it. For instance, a high-quality mattress made out of durable materials—such as this memory foam one from EGOHOME—should last at least 10-15 years. Below, you can see a cheat sheet of common mattress materials and how long each one should last you:^{[1]
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- Innerspring: About 5-6 years
- Polyurethane Foam: About 6-7 years
- Hybrid: About 6-8 years
- Latex: About 7-9 years
- Eco-Friendly Foam: About 7-9 years
- Memory Foam: About 7-10 years
- Organic Cotton: About 7-10 years
- Natural Latex: About 10-15 years

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8 Signs That You Should Replace Your Mattress

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Your mattress is sagging. One of the most definitive signs that your mattress is worn out is that it sags or has a permanent indentation where you normally sleep. For example, if your mattress sinks down when you lie down but *doesn’t* spring back into shape when you get up, you’ve got a sagging problem. This means that your mattress’s support structure is breaking down, and it can no longer give you the support you need while you sleep so you have proper spinal alignment.^{[2]
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- While you can extend the life of your sagging mattress by flipping it or putting on a firm mattress topper (like this top-rated EGOHOME one), this is definitely a sign that you’ll need to replace your mattress sooner rather than later.
Mattresses can quickly become saturated with sweat, drool, skin oils, hair oils, cosmetic residues, lotions…the list goes on! Over time, all of this moisture can give your mattress a yellow tinge. While you don’t necessarily need to replace a yellowish mattress immediately, it’s a good indication that, when combined with other factors, it’s nearly time to get yourself a new mattress. The same goes for any visible, significant signs of wear and tear—including exposed springs, worn or ripped fabric, and visible sagging.^{[3]
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Over the years, your mattress can collect the sweat, dirt, and dead skin that comes off your body at night. Combined with environmental factors like humidity, your mattress may accumulate mildew, mold, and smelly odors. While you can deodorize a mattress with certain hacks (like cleaning it with baking soda), they only work for so long before you’ll need to invest in a new mattress.^{[4]
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If you toss and turn at night to squeaking and groaning sounds, that’s not a good sign for your mattress. First, however, check that it’s not your bedframe making these noises. If you’ve determined that the noises are coming from your mattress, it's likely due to your mattress’ springs being worn out, bent, or broken. In this case, your mattress has exceeded its lifespan and is now ready for replacement.^{[5]
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You often wake up with aches and pains. If you wake up in the morning with aches or pains in your neck, shoulders, hips, or back, that’s a major sign that you need a new mattress. A good mattress should support and relieve pressure in those areas, but a worn-out one will only exacerbate joint and muscle pain. This can happen gradually as your mattress ages and begins to lose its shape and support structure.^{[6]
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- However, make sure to consider any other factors that might be causing these symptoms before throwing out your mattress, especially if it's only happened a handful of times. But, if you’re waking up with aches and pains on a nearly-daily basis, it’s most likely time for a new mattress.
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You regularly wake up feeling unrested. The whole point of having a mattress is to get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed—so if your mattress isn’t doing that, you definitely need a new one! This can be a tricky one to pinpoint, because there’s a whole host of reasons why you might not be sleeping well. However, if you consistently wake up feeling sore, stuffed up, or otherwise unrested, your worn-out mattress may be to blame.^{[7]
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- One way to verify this sign is if you’re always getting better sleep at hotels or in other people’s homes. In that case, your mattress is probably the problem!
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You’ve been having unexplained allergy or asthma symptoms. Since dust mites, dead skin, and other allergens tend to accumulate in mattresses, you might notice yourself getting increased allergy symptoms…regardless of the time of year. If you’ve had your mattress for a while, it’s inevitable that these allergens will build up over time. So, if you’ve found that your allergy or asthma symptoms (listed below) have been getting worse for no discernible reason, your mattress could be the culprit:^{[8]
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- Runny or stuffed-up nose
- Itchy or irritated eyes
- Itchy or sore throat
- Headache
- Difficulty breathing
- Worsened asthma
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You’ve had a significant health or lifestyle change. Sometimes, your mattress works perfectly okay, but it no longer works for your needs. Your sleep needs change as you change and as your life changes, so a transitional period in your life may also call for a transition in your mattress. For example, maybe you’re experiencing pregnancy, weight loss, or weight gain. Or, you might have gained or lost a sleeping partner—whether that be a human or a pet! Health changes can also lead to you needing a different kind of mattress, including the development of health conditions like arthritis, sciatica, or fibromyalgia.
- In this last instance, your doctor may be able to recommend a mattress that will relieve your symptoms (usually, this is a mattress with better pressure relief).
- For example, they might recommend a mattress like Black 14” Mattress, a gel memory foam mattress that’s designed to relieve back pain.

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Factors Affecting How Long a Mattress Will Last

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Factors like material, care, and the sleeper themselves can affect a mattress’s lifespan. While the average mattress should last for 7-10 years, it may last for a shorter or longer period of time based on certain factors. First of all, a mattress’s material is one of the most influential factors, as a high-quality material will be more durable and be more likely to keep its shape and support structure for a longer period of time. A natural latex mattress, for instance, is less likely to sag than an innerspring mattress, so it may last up to 15 years with proper care and maintenance.^{[9]
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- Speaking of maintenance, that’s another crucial factor in making a mattress last. Rotating a mattress about every three months can help it wear more evenly and last longer.
- Similarly, cleaning your mattress about twice a year can help it last. This can include spot cleaning, vacuuming, and removing stains with a stain remover.
- The final important factor is the sleeper profile—aka, who’s sleeping on the mattress, what their body is like, and what their habits are.
- For example, A mattress will generally wear out faster if two or more people are sleeping on it, as opposed to just one person. Pets and children (who might jump on the bed) can also wear it out more quickly—they’ll also introduce more dirt and dander.
- Additionally, people who weigh more, sweat more, or wet the bed are more likely to wear out their mattress quickly.

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How to Extend Your Mattress’s Life

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Properly care for, rotate, and clean your mattress regularly. To extend your mattress’s life, flip or rotate it once every three months in order to evenly distribute the wear and tear. Then, clean your mattress once or twice a year. Remove all of your bedding, then vacuum the entire surface of the mattress before spot-cleaning stains with a mild detergent or enzyme cleaner. You can also deodorize your mattress by sprinkling it with baking soda, letting it sit for at least 20 minutes, and vacuuming it up. After cleaning, let your mattress air dry completely before sleeping on it again.^{[10]
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- And, in general, treat your mattress with care. One of the most important things you can do is to avoid jumping on it, which can cause heavy wear and damage.
It’s important to pair your mattress with a well-fitting bed frame, like this adjustable EGOHOME model, and/or box spring. These items create a solid foundation for your mattress, which can prevent your mattress from sagging or wearing out before it should. This also helps you, since a proper foundation for your bed can give you more support and pressure relief.^{[11]
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Get a mattress pad or topper. One of the best ways to protect a mattress and extend its life is to invest in a mattress protector pad or topper, like this egg crate topper from EGOHOME. These items can help protect your bed against sweat, oils, spills, dust, dander, moisture, and allergens—all of which can affect the life of your mattress and the quality of your sleep. Plus, as well as being a preventative measure, mattress toppers can help if your mattress is close to the end of its life, but you’re not quite ready to kick it to the curb.^{[12]
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- If your mattress is sagging, for instance, placing a firm mattress pad on top can give you more support (but only for so long—you should consider getting a new mattress within the next few months to a year).
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Invest in a high-quality, durable mattress. Just like anything else, you get what you pay for when it comes to a mattress. While we certainly advocate for finding a great deal on something in your budget, higher-quality mattresses will almost always be more likely to last and provide you with great sleep for the longest amount of time. Consider looking for long-lasting materials like natural latex, high-density memory foam, and hybrid mattresses with pocketed coils.
- As an example, EGOHOME’s Luxury Hybrid Mattress is made out of long-lasting memory foam but also includes motion-isolating pocket springs, which may help to improve your sleep and spinal support for years to come.

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Ready to Replace Your Mattress?

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If you’ve noticed one or more of these signs, it’s time to invest in better sleep. EGOHOME’s mattresses are designed for deep comfort, spinal support, and durability, backed by a 100-night risk-free trial and 10-year warranty.
- Explore now and get 5% off with code AFF5 at EGOHOME.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mattresses

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Can a mattress last for 20 years? Some mattresses can last for twenty years, but only if they’re very high quality—and even then, it’s not recommended! Since mattresses diminish in support and comfort over time, keeping a mattress for too long can lead to back pain, allergies, and other health issues. In general, it’s recommended to replace your mattress every 7-10 years.
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How often should you replace your pillow? It’s recommended to replace your pillow every 1-2 years (however, memory foam and latex pillows may last slightly longer). If you notice lumps in your pillow or visible stains on the material, or you frequently wake up with neck pain, it’s probably time for a replacement.^{[13]
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When’s the best time to buy a mattress? It’s generally best to buy a new mattress during major holiday weekends, when mattress companies and retailers are holding major sales and offering large discounts. For example, you might look for a mattress around President’s Day (February), Memorial Day (May), Labor Day (September), or Black Friday (November). Some stores also offer deals around April, when new mattress models are often released and older models are sold at a discounted rate.^{[14]
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How much should a good-quality mattress cost? A good- or average-quality mattress should range from about $1,000 to $1,800 (for a queen-size model). However, good-quality mattresses could range from $500 to $4,000 based on their materials, features, and potential durability. In general, however, depending on the features you want, you should budget about $1,000—maybe a little less, maybe a little more—for a queen-size mattress of a decent quality.^{[15]
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