That headline was for all of you closet Devo lovers! I really do mean flip it (not whip it), as in your mattress. Mattresses are usually a big ticket item for any household and caring for it properly will help you maximize comfort and extend durability. I've read all of the advice for inner-spring mattresses that tell you to turn it every two weeks for the first three months after you purchase it, quarterly thereafter. Though more and more frequently mattresses are being manufactured to be “flip-free,” most still require or benefit from periodic flipping.
So I'm totally on-board with the care and feeding of my mattress except that:
- I can never remember the last time I turned, flipped or rotated it.
- When I do remember to engage in mattress care, I can't remember which direction I should go.
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| The tick marks help me know which way to turn it. I also set a reminder in my phone to flip/rotate my mattress every 3 months. |
Then it came to me while curled up in my body impression -- tick marks! I jumped out of bed and ran for a red Sharpie, then pulled the fitted sheet and mattress cover off. As I made tick marks on the mattress, which my husband was still asleep on, he peered at me with one bleary eye, his eyebrow arched. His expression said, "I know there's an explanation for this bit of craziness, but I'm not sure if I really want to ask."
I giggled at him, beaming at my brilliance. "Look! Now we'll know!"
He blinked the one eye, then rolled over.
Where were you and your awesome idea about 36 years ago when I got a home of my own and didn't have a mother to flip my mattresses??? thanks for the tip
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