{"id":22568,"date":"2020-07-27T08:06:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T08:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=22568"},"modified":"2020-08-02T12:04:13","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T12:04:13","slug":"moving-into-a-new-rental-property-should-i-change-the-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/moving-into-a-new-rental-property-should-i-change-the-mattress\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Into A New Rental Property &#8211; Should I Change The Mattress?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are tons of choices that you have to make when moving house, such as deciding what you should keep and what you must part ways with. Thinking about a mattress change is equally important because you spend about one-third of your life sleeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the decision to keep or dispose of your mattress when moving to a new home should be an effortless exercise. But, it can be difficult to let go of a mattress that we\u2019ve caught so many forty winks in.\u00a0 while you might feel compelled to move with your mattress, here are a few things that you need to consider before moving lock, stock, and mattress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Life Span Of The Mattress:\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve owned your mattress for 8 years or more then it\u2019s officially time to say goodbye. Your mattress will be nearing the end of its lifespan anyway so there\u2019s no need to move with it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that after 6 to 7 years of having a mattress even the comfort you feel from sleeping on the bed will start to go South, leading to severe aches and pains. Having to toss and turn during the night is enough motivation to inspire anyone to invest in a new mattress instead of moving with your existing bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save yourself time and energy by checking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mattressportal.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unbiased mattress reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online, so you can dedicate the rest of your efforts to your moving to-do list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bye-bye Bargain Bed:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you bought your bed from a bargain sale, then moving house is a good reason as any to say goodbye to your old mattress. The idea of starting afresh should inspire you to seek out a mattress whose quality will ensure that your new home is as comfortable and pleasant as possible. It\u2019s an act of self-care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Worth The Effort:\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not in the mood to rope in moving vehicles to assist and would rather have a new bed delivered straight to the apartment when you get there, think about leaving the mattress behind.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Think Carefully:\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look, we know that ditching your mattress is easier said than done. But, keep in mind that mattresses are not overly costly to ship, so if you feel the mattress is worth paying the shipping charges for then do it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision of keeping or ditching your mattress ultimately lies in your hands. If a mattress has sentimental value, is still comfortable to sleep on, and matches the style and tone that you wish to set for your new bedroom then there\u2019s no need to toss it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Old Bed Woes:\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting rid of your mattress doesn\u2019t mean that you should just dump it into the dustbin. You can find another purpose for your mattress. Perhaps invest in a new bed for the master bedroom and use your old mattress in the guest bedroom.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always consider donating the mattress to someone less fortunate as well. Your mattress may have seen better days for you but for someone else, it might be the best sleep they will ever get.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot find someone to give your mattress to, simply visit a website that allows you to list your bed for a free giveaway. Someone is bound to claim your bed from there. You also have the option of getting your mattress recycled. Most mattresses are actually recyclable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>New Bed Joys:\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve made the decision to invest in a new bed, remember to do your research well. Read mattress reviews and listen to word of mouth advice before you settle. Sift through the mattress catalog and see which mattress matches all the qualities that you want in the perfect bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, not all mattresses are made equal. Consider your needs and think about the mattress size that will work with the d\u00e9cor and style of the room. The mattress needs to bring you joy so choose well and make sure you have something that will last and has a decent warranty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a bed is one of the biggest commitments that you\u2019ll make in life. Think wisely, sleep beautifully!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Capture-1-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"428\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are tons of choices that you have to make when moving house, such as deciding what you should keep and what you must part ways with. 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