Best Way Day mattress deals we’re seeing

Struggling to get a good night’s sleep, it might not actually be you, it could be your bed. Your sleep gear doesn’t last forever, but it’s not like everything has an expiration date stamped on it. So, how long is your mattress and your pillows supposed to last? And why does that matter? Here’s what the experts had to say. People used to say, you know, every 10 or 12 years, you’re supposed to replace your bed. Then somebody came around and said it should be every 6 or 7 years. This has more to do with marketing, I think, than it does to do with real science. Instead of circling a date on the calendar, listen to your body. If you wake up after having had, let’s say 6.5 to 7 hours of sleep, and you’re stiff or sore or you feel any pain, and this happens to you 3 times in a given week, your body is trying to tell you it’s time for a new sleep surface. What about your pillows? The ones that are the big block of foam have a tendency to last significantly longer, like about 3 years or so, but when you’ve got something that’s not a foam-based pillow, believe it or not, about 18 months, generally the head weighs about 8 pounds, and so the structural integrity of these squishy pillows has a tendency over time to kind of reduce. Here’s an easy way you can test your pillows at home. Fold them over and hold them in place for a little while. When you release them, if they snap back, that means they’re still holding on to that structure. But if they stay folded over, that means that structure is gone and it’s probably time to get rid of them. So I’m gonna hold mine down. I’m gonna let this go. OK, so my pillows are still good. I don’t need to replace this one yet. What about your sheets? Those don’t exactly have a shelf life beyond wear and tear, but the material matters. Sheets turn out to be a pretty big deal because they can trap heat underneath those covers, natural fibers and 300 to 400 thread count seems to be what works well. If you’re not ready to replace anything just yet, even something as simple as adjusting your temperature can help improve your sleep quality. What I tell people all the time is cooler is better. I would say somewhere between 65 and 72 degrees. Finally, and I’m admittedly terrible at this one. Get off your phone. Scrolling in bed trains your brain to associate the space with being awake and not winding down. Reporting in New York, I’m Ali Jasinski.

Wayfair’s Way Day sale has begun and we’ve noticed several mattresses seeing incredible markdowns. Here’s a look at our top 10 favorite mattress deals available right now: Save nearly $1,800 on this ComforPedic Loft from Beautyrest Memory Foam Mattress. Take over 50% off the ComforPedic from Beautyrest memory foam mattress. Get this Martha Stewart SleepComplete twin memory foam mattress in a box for less than $350. Take 67% off this Sealy Cool 12″ medium memory foam mattress. This Beautyrest Plush Pillow Top Innerspring Mattress is nearly 65% off. Save almost 50% on the Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress. Spend $500 on the Slumber Solutions Renew Plush Gel Memory Foam Mattress. Get this Alwyn Home Tri-fold Portable Folding Murphy Bed Mattress with Washable Cover for less than $200. Take $500 off the Bedstory 9-layer medium firm hybrid mattress. Spend $290 on this Sleep by Wayfair Firm Cooling Gel Memory Foam queen mattress.