How often should I change my mattress?
How often should I change my mattress? Spoiler alert: more often than you think.
Itâs said we spend a third of our lives in bed. Thatâs countless hours snoozing, sprawling and lounging on a mattress.
But as the years of relaxation go by, some pretty undesirable build-up joins you in bed.
How gross is too gross?
We donât want to frighten you, but itâs pretty likely you are sleeping on kilograms of dead skin and sweat.
And not to mention potentially exposing yourself to all manner of pathogens.
Over eight years, the average person will shed 4.8kg of dead skin in bed. Thatâs the same weight as a small pup (and we know which one weâd prefer rolling around in bed with.)
If your four-legged friend does like to join you under the covers, youâre almost doubling the number of skin cells floating around.
Combined with bodily fluids like sweat, saliva and other stuff (ahemâŚ), thatâs enough to fill two bathtubs.
How often should I replace my mattress?
According to the master of all things mattress and Koala Product Manager Stephanie Roberts-Baxter, the answer depends on your warranty.
âOur mattresses are tested to last the lifetime of the warranty. We recommend theyâre replaced every 10 years.â
However if it gets damaged before the 10 year mark, itâs encouraged you replace it sooner.
How can you tell when you need a new mattress?
Like anything, mattresses deteriorate over time and arenât meant to be kept forever. The mixture of sweat, oil and bacteria eventually seep through your bed sheets. This can leave a mattress cover looking stained and discoloured â even if itâs regularly washed. FYI - Koala mattresses are designed to last beyond their 10-year warranty; but different mattresses will last different amounts of time.
How can I protect my mattress?
The easiest way to save your mattress from spills and hidden nasties is with a protector. And luckily we have two options to choose from.
This fully encased cover keeps microscopic little monsters out of your bed and discourages dust and pander, as well as dust mites and any allergens they leave behind.
It features a water-resistant barrier to protect your mattress against damage and staining from any accidental spills. And it washes like a dream - you can simply pull the top off (leaving the base behind) so youâre not doing any heavy lifting.
It also comes in a Deep Fit version for mattresses with a height of 30cm or higher like our Soul Mate Mattress.
Ready for an upgrade?
Time for a new mattress? Weâve designed four different mattresses to suit everybodyâs needs.
The Koala SE Mattress
All the must-haves of the crowd-fave Koala Mattress, with a few features removed to make this our best-value mattress. Sweet dreams were made of THIS!
The Koala Mattress
This mattress is made to suit just about every sleeper. It's not too firm or too soft, and it comes with our legendary Zero DisturbanceÂŽ Tech and 3 zone support.
The Calm As Mattress
Prone to a sensitive back, hip, or joints? Our multi-layered 3 zone support helps relieve the pressure. Plus, our COOLMAXÂŽ Tech helps keep you cool and dry while you snooze.
The Soul Mate Mattress
With Bamboo Charcoal that helps regulate body temperature, plus 5 Zone Adaptive Foam Springs that contour to your body, weâve made the Rolls Royce of mattresses for pure unadulterated indulgence.
All Koala mattresses have a flippable comfort layer so you can choose the right firmness for you. They also feature an anti-slip bottom so youâre not moving around while you snooze and have antimicrobial additives to keep away microscopic creepy crawlies. Our mattresses are also tested to ensure they are made without formaldehyde, are low-VOC, and free from nasty chemicals.