Buying A Used Mattress

Secondhand mattresses unlike other secondhand furniture aren t always a good idea.

Buying a used mattress.

A used mattress has a short remaining lifespan. But as mentioned before you want to be sure the mattress reseller either re covers or otherwise re conditions a mattress before it is sold again. But i say the risk of buying a used mattress isn t worth it. The soft surfaces can trap allergens like pet dander and cigarette smoke.

That s the only way to be sure you re buying something safe and sanitary. Buy from well known retailers who ll often sanitize and refurbish a used mattress before selling it. So buying a used mattress puts you in a double bind. You re more likely to encounter a problem or defect in a used mattress and you won t have a warranty to cover repair or replacement 3.

Then too there are the chemicals that may have to be used in your home by a professional pest management company to eradicate the insects. The reality is used mattresses can be as little as 35 when bought online. If you do wind up with bed bugs and they spread to your other belongings you ll be sending more stuff to the landfill than just your mattress. A lot of the decision to buy or not to buy a used mattress comes down to how tight money is in your life.

You also never know what activities have taken place on that used mattress. If you re on a budget though you might not have a choice in the matter. A mattress is typically good for seven to ten years when well cared for. Tips for buying a used mattress if you really have to buy a lightly used or a bought but never used mattress.

Some add a label showing the condition of the mattress.