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Angie's List: Debunking Mattress Myths

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If getting a good night's sleep is your dream, it may be time to invest in a new bed.

But with so many options out there, buying a new mattress can be confusing.

"Right now, we see a lot of pillow tops," said Lauren Taylor of Holder Matress. "Those are becoming a lot more popular and also foam mattresses – something that is all foam, as opposed to having an inner spring."

Foam, innerspring, one-sided, pillow top, adjustable – you have a lot of choices.

When shopping for your next mattress, take time to consider these common myths.

Myth No. 1: replace your mattress every eight years.

"There are going to be some mattresses that won't last eight years and there are going to be some mattresses that last twice that long," Taylor said. "It really comes down to the quality of mattress that you purchase."

"Typically your body will tell you when it's time," Taylor added. "If you wake up and you don't feel like you're getting a good quality sleep at night. Sometimes it's a matter of visiting someone's home or going to a hotel and figuring out that you don't sleep as well at home as you should."

Myth No. 2: dust mites live in your bed.

Mattress manufactures and scientists agree dust mites love the mattress environment, but there's still debate over how much weight they actually add to your bed.

To ward off these invisible guests, regularly wash your sheets and your mattress cover.

Myth No. 3: removing the mattress tag means time in the slammer.

"The warning on a mattress tag can be pretty daunting, but the truth is once you buy the mattress and you want to remove the tag, you can," said Angie Hicks of Angie's List. "Keep in mind, a lot of times that tag is necessary for the warranty to stay intact."

Myth No. 4: flipping a mattress keeps it in better condition.

Rotating and flipping makes sense if you sleep on a two-sided mattress that's made with materials on both sides, but most mattresses made today are one-sided and shouldn't be flipped.

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