Some old mattresses are perfect for a guest room and can be made more comfortable by adding a mattress topper.

If you buy a new mattress and the company is offering to take your old mattress, ask them what they are going to do with it. Remember, they offer this as a service but you do not have to let them take your old set. If they are just going to throw it out, think about keeping the mattress to dispose of it on your own. You may have to store it somewhere for a few days, so keep it inside. Do not allow the it to sit outside in the rain or the mattresses will be worthless.

There are many places that may take your old mattresses even if you think the mattresses are no longer comfortable. That does not mean they can not and will not be put to good use somewhere else. Places like battered women shelters, half-way homes, homeless shelters and other like homes can take your mattresses and put them to good use. Homeless shelters may use them, or you may find someone in your community that is in dire need and would love to take your mattress. If your old mattress is in pretty good shape, you can donate to a second hand thrift store.

You may also be able to recycle your mattress in your own home. You may think it’s wrong to give a mattress to someone in your household that you no longer think is comfortable, but that is not always the case. Children are light, and that means what was uncomfortable for you will feel good for them. You could also use your old mattress in your guest room, if you have one. All you may have to do to make it more comfortable for your guests is to invest in a good mattress topper.

Another option would be to recycle the mattress. This is not common just yet, but some places are starting to do this. They remove the springs and wood from mattresses to recycle them. This is a much better option than simply throwing out your mattress in a landfill. They take up a lot of space and as you know, our growing garbage dumps are becoming a huge problem for the environment.

A mattress topper can increase the life of your mattress and improve overall sleep quality.

It is important to get a good night’s sleep for both physical and mental health. By using mattress toppers, beds become more comfortable and sleep is improved. A mattress topper works by acting as the top–most finishing layer of the actual mattress. Mattress toppers are also made specifically to be in close contact with the body. Even if you toss and turn at night, mattress toppers are held in place by fittings or straps that overlap the corners of the mattress to secure the two items together.

Mattress toppers enhance the life and quality of your mattress and can be particularly good for increasing the sleep quality of an older mattress. Various factors such as condition, filling of the topper and quality of the mattress determine the benefits gained from the toppers. Mattress toppers provide better support for your body while you sleep even though they are typically only thin covers between 2-4 inches thick. For those who have their sleep disrupted by the bumps and bulges of an older bed, mattress toppers can be a less expensive alternative to buying a new mattress.

When choosing the right mattress topper for your bed, give some thought about the kind of cover and fabric that you are looking for. There are many types of mattress toppers to choose from, such as memory foam toppers and organic cotton toppers, and they all offer slightly different benefits. You should consider the kind of physical comfort you need, whether it is a cooler sleeping surface or more back support, and then visit or contact a bedding store for help in choosing the right mattress topper for you.