Expert advice on buying a new mattress

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Lindsey Smith with J&K Home Furnishings joined News13 Now on Friday at 9 a.m. to talk about buying a new mattress.

An article recently published on CNN Health listed all the contaminants that could be in a mattress and making you sick. Read more here:  http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/07/health/bed-making-you-sick/index.html

Watch the video to learn more about what people should consider when it is time to buy a new mattress. The following are a few pieces of advice Smith shared:

• Replace your mattress every 8 years. You can check the manufactured date on the mattress tag.
• Visit several local stores, and look for stores that carry several national brands.
• Base your decision on your own feeling.
• Test a mattress with your sleeping partner.
• Take advantage of trial periods. So last more than a month and allow you to bring a mattress back after you’ve tried it.
• Consider a mattress protector that keeps out dust, sweat and other contaminants.