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If you have a spring mattress, then you rely on the springs to give the mattress its support and bounce. However, mattresses don't last forever. At some stage, you may notice signs that all is not well with your springs. How can you tell if you have a problem?
1. A Spring Has Moved
Springs in a mattress should sit in specific positions. They should be firmly set in place with the right amount of tension. They need to give to hold your weight and then bounce back again once you're off the bed.
Sometimes, as a mattress gets older, its springs move out of place or get damaged. For example, a spring could lose some of its bounce or it may move completely out of position and become more rigid.
If this happens, you'll notice the difference. You might see the spring sticking out of position when you look at your mattress; you'll feel it when you lie on it. A broken or damaged spring will stick into your body and, if you lie on it, you're unlikely to get a good night's sleep.
2. Your Mattress Gets Noisy
Mattress springs shouldn't make too much noise. They should fit into their places close enough to give good support without causing too much friction. However, this system sometimes breaks down as a mattress gets older. This can make the mattress noisy.
For example, if a spring breaks or moves, then it might rub against adjacent springs every time you use the mattress. You might hear squeaking or creaking noises when you lie on that spot. You can also hear noises if the spring's supports are broken or have sagged out of position so that the springs move.
3. Your Mattress Sags
While spring problems typically affect just one or two springs, mattresses can sometimes develop a larger problem. For example, if your mattress is really getting on in years, then parts of it might start to sag and dip down. This typically happens in the part of the bed where someone sleeps every night. For example, if you sleep in the middle of the bed, then your weight compresses the springs in the same places each night. Over time, the springs will lose some of their elasticity and simply stay flat and create a dip in the mattress.
If you think your springs are beyond help, then it's a good idea to start looking at mattresses to find a new one. To find out more about your options, contact mattress suppliers.
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