subject: Ways To Save Money When It Is Time For A New Mattress [print this page] If you are in the market for a new mattress, but you are hoping to cut costs, there are a few options that you can consider. Consider twin beds over a King sized bed. Consider buying a platform bed frame rather than buying box springs. Coupons and other specials might be available at various times of year, so keeping your eyes open for this is a good idea. Another option is to find ways to protect your mattresses in order to help them last longer.
You may wonder how two twin beds could possibly replace a king sized bed. You might be surprised to know that two twin beds put together actually make a king sized bed. They make seam covers so that it will not be obvious that there is a seam between the two beds. You can simply put them in a bed frame on top of a king sized box springs.
Another option that will save you money over the years is having a platform bed. Platform beds have their own supports so that you do not need to purchase box springs. After several years, you might need to replace the supports in the bed, but as long as you have a platform bed, you will not need to worry about buying the springs every time you buy a new mattress. The box springs can wear out, and cause your mattress to sag, so they are important if you do not have the supports built into your bed.
Sales and coupons are a great way to save when it is time to buy a mattress. You will have to keep your eyes open for deals because most sales will not be happening constantly, a store will likely offer them at special times of year in particular. During various holidays you might be able to take advantage of the specials that they might offer.
Helping your mattresses last longer is another way to save money so that you do not have to purchase them as often. They should last at least as long as the warranty that came with it, and they may last from seven to ten years. After that point, you might find that they start to cause you problems. Ways to keep them in better shape include rotating the mattresses.
Flipping them over is probably not necessary or suggested for the type of mattresses that are available today. You should ask at a store before doing this. You can prevent wear to the edge of your mattresses by not sitting on the edge. You can also keep your mattresses in good condition and prevent them from sagging by keeping your box springs and or center supports in good condition.
There are probably other money-saving, creative ideas out there that can help you avoid spending as much on a new mattress or even avoid having to purchase one as soon. Thinking outside of the box is sometimes the key.
