A futon mattress can last for a long time. Some people have been known to use one for more than 10 years. However, others have noticed that their mattresses have started to smell or thin out. Some mattresses have also started to become very lumpy and uncomfortable to sit on. To prevent this from happening, you need to take good care of your futon. Below are a few ways to care for your futon mattress. Follow these instructions and you will see that your mattress remains in good condition for a long time.
First, buy a futon cover. You cannot wash your futon mattress so having a cover helps to prevent it from getting dirty. Any stains or spills you experience while using your futon will be caught by the futon cover. The futon cover is very easy to manage. It goes on and off and usually can be easily zipped up. You can throw it in the washing machine for easy maintenance and it will keep the futon fresh from odors.
Once odors get in your mattress, it will be really hard to get out. Therefore, make sure you buy a good futon cover and make sure you clean the cover about once every 2 months if you use it often or once every 3-4 months if you don't use it as often. A great futon cover will keep the futon from getting dirty and prevent any smells or odors in the long run.
Next, make sure you rotate your mattresses. Rotating the mattress will prevent it from keeping lumpy. It will also keep it from thinning out as fast. Try to rotate the mattress once a month if you use it frequently or once every few months if you don't use it as often. Try not to rotate the mattress when you feel the lumps.
Try to do it beforehand. Also, rotate the mattress so you are sitting or sleeping on a fresh area each time. Flip the mattress over as well so that you are sitting on the other side. Just like furniture or any cushions or pillows, frequent use will make the material inside shift over so that it will become lumpy or thinner in a certain area.
Finally, about once a year, air out your futon mattress. The best way to do this is to put it outside in the sun for a day. Fresh air can really help to rejuvenate the fibers in the mattress, especially if they are mashed together. If you use your futon more frequently, do this twice a year. Putting it out in the sun will help it regain some lift and air out any odors it has attracted.
Keeping your futon mattress fresh and clean is an easy process, especially if you follow the instructions above.
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