Mattress
Care
Consider
your
new
mattress
and
foundation
as
"sleep
equipment"
that
needs
to be
cared
for
in
order
to
assure
the
best
hygiene
and
performance.
It's
important
to
follow
mattress
care
instructions
from
the
maker
of
your
mattress
as
products
vary
greatly.
However
in
general
it's
important
to
know
about
the
following:
-
Proper
installation
Make
sure
your
new
mattress
and
foundation
are
properly
installed
in
your
home.
Improper
installation
can
damage
your
new
sleep
set.
If
you
choose
to
transport
and
install
on
your
own,
ask
the
store
personnel
to
give
you
some
tips
to
help
you
avoid
problems.
-
Use
a
protective
pad.
A
good
quality,
washable
mattress
pad
(and
one
for
the
foundation,
too,
if
you
like)
is a
must
to
keep
your
set
fresh
and
free
from
stains.
-
Let
it
breathe.
If
you
detect
a
slight
"new
product"
odor,
leave
the
mattress
and
foundation
uncovered
and
well
ventilated
for
a
few
hours.
A
breath
of
fresh
air
should
do
the
trick!
-
Give
it
good
support.
Use
a
sturdy
bed
frame.
If
it's
a
queen
or
king
size
set,
make
sure
your
frame
has
the
adequate
center
support
that
will
prevent
bowing
or
breakage.
-
Don't
dry
clean.
The
chemicals
in
dry
cleaning
agents/spot
removers
may
be
harmful
to
the
fabric
or
underlying
materials.
Vacuuming
is
the
only
recommended
cleaning
method.
But
if
you're
determined
to
tackle
a
stain,
use
mild
soap
with
cold
water
and
apply
lightly.
Do
not
ever
soak
a
mattress
or
foundation.
-
Don't
remove
the
tag.
Contrary
to
popular
belief,
it's
not
illegal
to
remove
the
law
tag,
but
the
information
on
the
label
will
serve
as a
means
of
identification
should
you
have
a
warranty
claim.
-
It's
not
a
trampoline.
Don't
let
the
kids
jump
on
your
sleep
set.
Their
rough-housing
could
do
damage
to
the
interior
construction,
as
well
as
to
themselves!
-
No
boards,
please.
Never
put
a
board
between
the
mattress
and
foundation.
It
may
enhance
the
sense
of
support
for
a
while,
but
it
will
only
make
the
problem
worse
over
time.
When
any
bed
in
your
home
has
reached
the
"board
stage",
get
rid
of
it.
-
Out
with
the
old.
Now
that
you've
treated
yourself
to a
new
sleep
set,
arrange
to
have
your
old
be
removed
and
disposed
of.
Don't
give
it
to
the
kids,
relatives,
guests
or
neighbors.
If
it
wasn't
good
enough
for
you,
it
isn't
good
enough
for
anyone
else.
Throw
it
out!
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