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Jo Plumridge

8 signs it's time to replace your mattress

A spring poking out of an old, damaged mattress.

Our mattresses play a crucial part in helping us to get a good night’s sleep, and an uncomfortable or old mattress is going to prevent that good sleep from happening. But how do you know when you need a new mattress? In this guide we’ll run down the seven key signs that your mattress needs replacing, so you know what to look out for.

After reading, if it’s definitely time to get out your credit card, check out our guide to the best mattresses on the market to help you pick a new one. If, however, your mattress is less than five years old, or just a little too firm or soft, you might be able to get away with one of the best mattress toppers instead. 

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