Thinking of buying a new bed? WE’LL DO A BED CHECK NOW! It’s tough to get a good nights sleep on a bad mattress. In fact, what you may think is a sleep problem may be a bed problem. After 8-10 years of nightly use, even the best bed should be considered for retirement.

If you are thinking of buying a new bed, check these pointers as provided by the National Australian Bedding Council.

See if you pass the “Bed Check” 

1. Is the cover soiled, stained or torn?
2. Does the mattress surface look uneven?
3. Are there sagging spots where you usually lie or around the edges?
4. Does the foundation have an uneven or sagging surface?
5. Would you be embarrassed to show your bed without covers to your neighbours?
6. Is the mattress comfortable in some places and in some positions, but not in others?
7. When you turn over, do you hear creaks, crunches or other suspicious noises?
8. When you roll around, does the bed wobble or sway?
9. Are you and your partner rolling together without meaning to?
10. Are you fighting each other – or the covers – for enough space to get comfortable?

Give yourself one point for every “yes”

If you scored 8-10 points, your old mattress and base are definitely ready for retirement.