Check Your Base
Preserve Your Mattress Warranty
- Essential Checklist for Ensuring Your Bed Base is in Optimal Condition.
How to Ensure Your Bed Base is in Good Condition
Before placing your new mattress on your bed base, it’s crucial to ensure the base is in the correct condition. An old or faulty bed base can invalidate your new mattress warranty, so follow this checklist to avoid any potential issues.
Bed Base Condition Checklist
- Level Surface
- Ensure the bed base provides a flat, even surface. An uneven base can cause sagging or damage to your mattress over time.
- Structural Integrity
- Check for any cracks, breaks, or weak spots in the frame. A solid structure is essential to support your mattress and maintain its integrity.
- Slat Condition
- If your bed base has slats, ensure they are all present, evenly spaced, and not warped or cracked. Missing or widely spaced slats can damage your mattress and void its warranty.
- Supportive Centre Bar
- For larger bed sizes (double, king or super king), make sure there is a central support bar. This is crucial for maintaining the mattress's shape and providing adequate support.
- Cleanliness
- Ensure the bed base is clean and free of dust, mold, or pests. A clean base helps maintain your mattress in good condition and can prevent health issues.
- Proper Size
- Verify that the bed base matches the size of your mattress. A base that is too small or too large can cause the mattress to become misshapen.
- Secure Fastenings
- Check that all screws, bolts, and fastenings are tightly secured. Loose fastenings can lead to instability and potential damage to the mattress.
- Age of Bed Base
- Consider the age of the bed base. If it’s significantly older than your new mattress, it may not provide the necessary support or longevity.
Important Note
If your bed base shows any signs of wear or doesn’t meet the conditions listed above, it might be time to consider replacing it. Using a defective base can not only damage your mattress but also invalidate its warranty, leaving you unprotected. Always refer to the warranty documentation for specific requirements regarding bed bases to ensure full compliance.