{"id":496,"date":"2020-11-13T09:10:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T09:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/?p=496"},"modified":"2023-06-20T09:00:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T13:00:42","slug":"fix-mattress-indentation-sagging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/fix-mattress-indentation-sagging\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Mattress Indentation For A Sag-Free Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Mattresses aren\u2019t cheap.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when they start to sag or show signs of indentation \u2013 we all start to worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most mattress companies offer long warranties, they don\u2019t last forever. Or worse yet, the original company may no longer exist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there\u2019s a few DIY tricks we can use to fix a mattress with indentation or sagging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Try rotating (not flipping the mattress)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure your bed frame isn&#8217;t causing the sagging<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try using a mattress topper<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experiment with pillows on\/under your mattress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air out a memory foam mattress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check if your mattress indentation is covered under warranty.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s much more to it than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to solve this sagging mattress? Then read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Mattress Indentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, some sagging or indentation is going to happen in all mattresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Thanks to a thing called gravity.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However \u2013 this shouldn\u2019t be noticeable. It definitely shouldn\u2019t affect how you sleep. This type of sagging depends on your mattress material. The springs in a spring mattress lose their coil tension over time, while the foam in a memory foam mattress gets compressed over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This all happens <a href=\"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/sleep-recliner-vs-bed\">wherever you sleep<\/a> \u2013 where weight is applied most. Especially true for heavier-set people, or couples who like to sleep close to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Fix a Sagging or Indenting Mattress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into the actual tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are different ways you can fix mattress indentation yourself. Try to bear in mind the size and fabric of your mattress, as these can impact which tips are most helpful for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rotate Your Mattress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Note \u2013 this is NOT the same as flipping your mattress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mattressfirm.com\/blog\/mattress-obsessed\/dont-flip-your-mattress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Not every mattress is made to be flipped<\/a>, and doing so may damage it.<\/strong> Don\u2019t try that unless the mattress is made to be flipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I mean is simply rotating or \u2018turning\u2019 your mattress around. So your head is where your feet was, and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can help to offset the major sags and indents, since the majority of our weight is in our upper bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>However \u2013 it\u2019s only a temporary fix. Eventually the same sagging will occur, but in combination with the previous indentation. So while this will help, it\u2019s best to use it in combination with other measures.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Out Your Bed Frame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While or before you rotate your mattress, it\u2019s worth taking a look at your actual bed frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A flimsy frame is one of the most major causes of mattress indentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Your mattress may be perfectly fine, but if it\u2019s sitting on a sagging frame \u2013 it\u2019s going to seem like the mattress is sagging!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, most companies require their mattresses to be used on sturdy frame with <em>at least<\/em> 6 legs of support. Using it otherwise can void your warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest frame culprit are those cheap frames with wooden slotted planks. These bend easily, and the poor quality ones have massive gaps between the wood. It\u2019s no wonder a heavy mattress plus the weight of two adults is going to cause a bit of deflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Block Those Slots<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bed-Slots-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bed-Slots-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bed-Slots-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bed-Slots-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bed-Slots-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bed-Slots.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aside from getting a new bed frame, there\u2019s some quick DIY fixes you can do to help give it some more support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common, and simplest, is to reinforce with a layer or two of plywood. Simply cut a plywood sheet 1-2\u201d thick and lay it on top of the wooden planks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a mattress topper, this will help redistribute the load \u2013 especially away from areas sagging the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use A Mattress Topper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mattress toppers are 1-4\u201d thick \u2018mini mattress\u2019 layers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mattress-Topper-Sliding-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Hand testing mattress topper slideability\" class=\"wp-image-536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mattress-Topper-Sliding-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mattress-Topper-Sliding-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mattress-Topper-Sliding-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Mattress-Topper-Sliding.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And take my word for it \u2013 they can absolutely transform a bed. We once went from a firm-as-a-board mattress to <a href=\"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/14-sure-fire-ways-to-sleep-like-a-baby-tonight\/\">amazing sleep<\/a> thanks to a 2.5\u201d memory foam topper. I can\u2019t recommend them enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the most thing topper will help by redistributing your weight over a larger area on the mattress itself. You\u2019ll not only feel the indentations less, but cause less of them in the future, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Memory foam toppers are my hands-down favorite, but you can get greater toppers of all types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try Using Pillows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahh, pillows. There\u2019s got to be no other piece of furniture as beloved as a good pillow.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pillow.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pillow.jpg 640w, https:\/\/sleeping.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pillow-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this case, they can help is one of two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First \u2013 use them to support you while sleeping. Place a flat or body pillow over the sagging area can allow you to basically ignore the indentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second \u2013 actually place them <em>below<\/em> the mattress! This takes a bit of trial and error, but placing old pillows underneath the sagging areas can counteract the indentations that appear on the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, neither of these are permanent solutions. But they\u2019re quick, cheap, and worth a shot if you\u2019ve no other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In the market for pillows? Please consider getting yourself a high quality one to sleep on. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3076923\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">These can make a ton of difference<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Out The Mattress Helper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattress sagging has been a problem for decades \u2013 so it\u2019s about time there was a tool to solve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A patented design, the mattress helper is simply a block pad which is placed between your mattress and the bed frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It acts to \u2018lift\u2019 the mattress up, giving it a more stable base and reduce sagging \/ indentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s fairly inexpensive and is available on Amazon Prime \u2013 so worth a shot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Your Memory Foam Mattress Depressed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you could try talking to it, and offering it a cup of tea?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m just kidding \u2013 but not really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Memory foam mattresses used on a blocky frame can sag over time. This is because they need air to \u2018bounce back\u2019 after your weight isn\u2019t on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A blocky frame stops the air getting back in on the bottom \u2013 leading to sagging and indentation on the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply by stripping down the mattress, standing it up, and letting it breathe, you may be able to watch it take a full recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019ve got a memory foam mattress that you\u2019ve been trying to solve, I hope your eyes are lighting up right now. This is the simplest and easiest fix. It\u2019s also massively effective and totally free. Jackpot!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Mattress Indentation Be Good For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly \u2013 the answer here is partly <strong>yes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little indentation or sagging can be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Key word there being <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">little<\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small amount of sagging can help side sleepers by providing cushioning on your hips and shoulders. It can also be warmer on a memory foam mattress with a bit of an indent \u2013 as the warm mattress \u2018wraps\u2019 around you a little bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, in general, indentation or sagging is bad, bad, bad.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s often uncomfortable. It can put pressure on certain areas of your back \u2013 a pressure which lasts for 8 hours and is repeated every night. (This is how lifelong back issues can develop!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not to mention that sagging coils are squeakier \u2013 and that\u2019s never good.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An indented can also be hotter. <\/strong>Compressed coils don\u2019t have much airflow to let warm air out of the mattress. Same goes for memory foam \u2013 compressed foam will trap heat, making things get hotter and hotter throughout the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Mattress Sagging Covered Under Warranty?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The resounding answer here is YES.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By law, mattress companies are required to cover sagging and indentation to some extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because it\u2019s guaranteed to happen \u2013 there\u2019s no anti-gravity solution that we\u2019ve found (yet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue is that the sagging is covered to a limited amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This is usually between \u00bd to 2 inches, with 1 inch of sagging being the standard indentation. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine \u2013 especially on larger mattresses \u2013 this isn\u2019t the most lenient level of support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mattress sagging can cause a lot of discomfort. Not only in uncomfortable aches and pains, but also in levels of worry about how much a new mattress will cost.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this quick guide has given you a few solutions to help solve your problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little hard work and ingenuity can breathe years more life back into almost any old mattress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this content\u2019s helped you, please consider supporting the blog by checking out some of our related articles below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading, and I hope you rest well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mattresses aren\u2019t cheap. So when they start to sag or show signs of indentation \u2013 we all start to worry. 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