If you are on the lookout for a cheap mattress, it will only end up being cheap if you really needed to buy a new mattress in the first place; so your first step in this process is determining whether or not you really need to get a cheap mattress.

Often the fact that your cheap discount mattress needs replacing is quite obvious, your old cheap queen mattress might be sagging in the middle, making strange noises when you lie on it, the fabric might be worn in places or your coils have started to stick out from the base. If you notice any of these signs you can be pretty certain that it’s time to get your check book out, but what about if the signs are not quite so obvious, how do you then know if your bed is stealing your sleep? Take a look at these questions and it will help you decide:

1. Is your mattress uncomfortable to sleep on?

2. Do you wake up in the morning stiff or sore?

3. Are you sleeping less well than you used to on the same cheap king mattress?

4. When you apply a little pressure with your hands, does your cheap matress feel lumpy?

5. Have you had your best nights sleep in ages somewhere else (in a hotel for example)?

6. Are your mattresses more than 7 years old?

7. Do you wake up when the person who shares you bed moves in their sleep?

8. Do you wake up more tired now than when you first bought the mattress?

9. Did you buy a dirt cheap mattress last time without considering the quality, and now you regret it?

There are many reasons you might need a new mattress now. It may just be because your mattress is showing signs of age and is obviously worn out, but equally it could be because you have changed since you bought the mattress. If you have put on a good deal of weight, what was once comfortable may not be so any longer, as we get older our bodies change and so does our requirements in a cheap mattress.

If you answered yes to more than a couple of the questions above, chances are that it is time to start looking for a new cheap mattress online. Don’t put off this task, sleep is vitally important to your health, your body needs a great nights sleep to replace all the energy it has used today.

If you’ve found yourself a really great deal on a cheap mattress, you will want it to last for as long as possible. There are a number of simple steps you can take to ensure your new mattress stays in tip top shape for many years to come:

1. Unwrap your new mattress as soon as it is delivered. Mattresses don’t like moisture and if you leave it covered for any length of time it can get damp and start to rot.

2. Protect your new mattress with covers – buy yourself a washable mattress cover to help protect your investment form stains. It will add to the cost initially, but will pay for itself many times over in the long run. Mattress covers are also good if you suffer from allergies.

3. Don’t use plastic sheets or covers to protect your new mattress, this will prevent air circulating around the mattress and can lead to condensation and even rot.

4. Give your new mattress some air – it’s not pleasant to think about, but we all sweat at night. For that reason you should throw your bedding back every morning to allow your mattress to breathe and allow the perspiration to dissipate.

5. Rotate and flip your new mattress regularly – Every time you change your bedding you should rotate or flip your mattress, this prevents excess wear on one surface and helps the filling settle evenly when it is new.

6. Remember your last rotation or flip – a good way to remember the position your mattress was in the last time you flipped it is to number each corner of your new mattress with a marker pen. So you would mark 1 and 2 on diagonally opposite corners of one side, flip your mattress over and write 3 and 4 in the same places on the other side. This way all you need to do is make sure the next number is in the top or bottom left hand corner each time you flip or rotate the mattress.

7. Every so often it makes good sense to vacuum your new mattress; this will remove any dust or debris.

8. Don’t let the kids bounce on your new mattress – if they keep doing it, buy them a trampoline!

A good new cheap mattress can last you for up to ten years or more. If you follow these few simple tips, will keep your new cheap mattress in good shape and it will serve you well for many years to come.