Learn how to properly care for your Cozylant mattress from the day it arrives.
This guide covers mattress setup, cleaning and ongoing maintenance, including how to protect your mattress, when to rotate it, and simple care practices that can help keep it comfortable, supportive and in good condition for longer.
Setting Up Your Mattress
A suitable bed frame and a little care during setup can help protect your mattress and allow it to perform as intended for longer.
Set It Up Properly From the Start
Handle your mattress carefully and make sure your bed frame provides sufficient support before placing the mattress on it.
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Do Not Bend the Mattress
Avoid folding or sharply bending your mattress when moving it into position, as this can place unnecessary stress on its internal layers.
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Check Your Bed Slats
For slatted bed frames, ensure that the gaps between slats are below 5cm and narrower than the slats themselves to provide even support.
3
Air It After Opening
Leave your new mattress uncovered in a well-ventilated room whenever possible during the first few days. A slight new-mattress smell is normal and should gradually dissipate.
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Allow Roll-Packed Mattresses to Expand
After unpacking, allow at least 6 - 12 hours for the mattress to recover its shape before sleeping on it for the best initial experience.
Good to Know
Minor variations in mattress height or shape for roll packed mattressses after unpacking are normal. The mattress can take between 24 - 72 hours to fully regain its intended shape.
Maintaining Your Mattress
Regular cleaning and simple maintenance can help keep your mattress fresher, more hygienic and more supportive for longer.
Cleaning
Keep Your Mattress Clean
Your bedding forms the first layer between you and your mattress. Keeping it clean reduces the amount of sweat, body oils, dust and other debris from reaching the mattress.
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Wash Bedding Every 1 - 2 Weeks
Wash your bedsheets, pillowcases and other bedding that comes into direct contact with your body regularly. Wash them more frequently if you tend to sweat more, sleep with pets or have sensitive skin.
2
Air and Vacuum the Mattress When Changing Sheets
When changing your bedding, lightly vacuum the mattress surface to remove dust, hair and debris, then leave it uncovered for a short while to allow trapped moisture to dissipate before putting on fresh sheets.
3
Use a Mattress Protector
Add a breathable, water-resistant mattress protector between your bedding and mattress to provide an extra barrier against sweat, body moisture, accidental spills, dust and debris.
Maintenance
Help Your Mattress Wear More Evenly
All our hybrid mattresses have a top comfort layer and a pocketed spring support layer, so they are designed to be used on one side.
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No Need to Flip
Unlike traditional two-sided mattresses, our hybrid mattresses should not be flipped as the underside is not designed to provide the same sleeping comfort.
2
Rotate 180° From Head to Foot
Periodically rotating your mattress every 3 - 6 months can help distribute wear and body impressions more evenly across the sleeping surface.
Rotation can be particularly useful if one side of the mattress receives more pressure than another, such as when one person regularly sleeps on the same side.
When to Replace Your Mattress
Even with proper care, mattress materials gradually wear over time. How your mattress feels and supports you is usually more important than its age alone to determine when to change your mattress.
Is It Time for a New Mattress?
A well-made hybrid mattress will commonly provide comfortable use for around 5 - 10 years, although its actual lifespan depends on how it is used and cared for.
What Affects Mattress Wear
Body Weight
Sleeping Position
Usage
Mattress Care
Signs It May Be Time to Replace
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Regularly waking with aches or discomfort
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Visible sagging or deep body impressions
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Springs that can be felt or unusual noises when moving
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Persistent allergy symptoms or hygiene concerns that no longer improve with cleaning
Time for a New Mattress?
Explore our mattress collection if you are ready to replace your current mattress, or view our mattress buying guide to learn what to consider when choosing your next one.
