I’m a mattress writer — 5 mistakes people make after buying a new mattress

Two women unbox a Helix mattress after leaving it in its box for too long, which is a common mistake people make after buying a new mattress.

As a sleep writer, I know how difficult it can be to choose a new mattress. After all, there are so many different brands out there and the one you opt for has to suit your sleep style and your budget. So once that decision is made and your mattress is on its way to your home, you’d think your job was done right?

Well, no, because there are five common mistakes people make after buying a mattress that can result in it not lasting as long as it should or becoming too uncomfortable to sleep on, fast.