How to Store a Mattress and Box Springs in 6 Easy Steps

Admin | January 17, 2020 @ 12:00 AM

Did you know that moving and storing your mattress improperly can actually permanently damage the mattress? And once you take your mattress out of storage and try to use it, it will not be as comfortable anymore and can lead to poor sleep as well as other physical health concerns. But, all of this can be prevented by simply moving and storing your mattress properly. Learn 6 essential steps for moving and storing your mattress and box springs below!

6 Essential Steps for Storing a Mattress and Box Springs

  • Step 1: Clean the Mattress and box springs Just like how you’d never store a dirty refrigerator or microwave, it is important to clean your mattress and box springs before you store it. When cleaning your mattress, you can either use upholstery cleaner or baking soda. If you use baking soda, sprinkle the baking soda on the mattress and let it sit for 24 hours. After 24 hours, vacuum up the baking soda. If you use an upholstery cleaner, clean the mattress according to the directions on the upholstery cleaner and then allow the mattress to dry. Once it dries, vacuum both sides of the mattress. If you are also storing the box springs, simply vacuum both sides before storage.
  • Step 2: Break apart the bed frame If you are also moving and storing the bed frame, now is the time to disassemble the frame from the headboard. Protect the bed frame by covering it with thick blankets.
  • Step 3: Use a mattress protector When moving and storing your mattress, it is important to use a mattress protector. A mattress protector will prevent dirt and water from getting on your mattress while it’s being transported, and dust from settling on it in storage. A mattress protector is also needed to move and store box springs.
  • Step 4: Use a climate controlled storage unit It is important to store your mattress in a proper environment. Fluctuations in temperature can cause the springs of your mattress to rust, or mold and mildew to form on the mattress. A climate controlled storage unit will help to protect your mattress from damaging fluctuations in temperature.
  • Step 5: Store the mattress and box springs flat Your mattress and box springs were made to lay flat. While it may be tempting to lay the mattress and box springs on their sides to avoid taking up too much space, overtime, this can cause the springs and coils inside of the mattress to permanently shift.
  • Step 6: Avoid placing items on top of the mattress Never store anything on top of your mattress during storage. Overtime, the constant weight of the item can cause your mattress to become warped and disfigured. If need be, the mattress can be stored on top of the box springs.

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