Your mattress is important for a proper nights sleep. It is responsible for supporting your body for an average of eight hours a day. A mattress that is worn out or to soft may lack critical support. This can contribute to a restless nights sleep and backaches during sleep or upon rising.

You can test your mattress in two ways. First visually inspect the mattress and box spring. If the mattress is lumpy or visibly sagging, there is a problem. The box springs need to be firm and level, if they are worn or uneven, there is a problem. The second test of your mattress is to lie down. A mattress should offer firm contouring support, if you sink into the mattress or roll to the middle, there is a problem. A mattress and boxspring set should be quiet and stable, if your bed squeaks or sways, there is a problem.