The Chancellor Firm Mattress on display at BeX Furniture Outlet.

How old is the mattress you're sleeping on right now? If you can't remember when you bought it, don’t worry, you're not the only one.

Mattresses tend to stay in a home for a long time. In a Mattress Recycling Council study of 1,793 mattresses and foundations thrown out in California, the mattresses averaged 13.2 years old.

In a study from Oklahoma State University, 59 adults slept on their own beds for 28 nights, and those beds averaged 9.5 years old. They then slept on new medium-firm beds for 28 nights. The researchers measured significantly better sleep quality on the new beds.

So how long should a mattress last? A good answer is about 5 to 10 years. The mattresses at BeX Furniture Outlet fit that range, with a 5 year manufacturer warranty on a $249.00 firm mattress and a 10 year manufacturer warranty on a $439.00 double sided one.

Table of Contents

• How Long Does a Mattress Last?
• What Are the Signs You Need a New Mattress?
• Does an Old Mattress Change How You Sleep?
• Which Mattress Firmness Should You Choose When You Replace It?
• Should You Buy Memory Foam, Hybrid, or Innerspring?
• How Can You Make a New Mattress Last Longer?
• Where Can You Try and Buy  Mattresses in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana?
• What Should You Do Before Mattress Replacement?
• Common Questions About How Long a Mattress Should Last: Answered

How Long Does a Mattress Last?

So, how many years can you realistically expect to have from your current mattress? For most mattresses, about 5 to 10 years is a good age range, however many are used for longer. In California, the average documented age of mattresses thrown out was 9.8 years.

Three sources give three different numbers for mattress lifespan, and each one measures something different. The table shows what each number counts.

The gap between 9.8 and 13.2 years comes from the tags. In the study, 39% of the mattresses and foundations had no readable date tag. Researchers wrote that older units may be more likely to lose their tags.

The Council also makes clear that its numbers measure when mattresses were thrown out, not how long they stayed comfortable. Sometimes shoppers replace a mattress for reasons other than wear, so the age at disposal says little about comfort.

How long does an innerspring, memory foam, or hybrid mattress last?

If you’re trying to choose between innerspring, memory foam, and hybrid, the research doesn’t give one a clear advantage.

The Council grouped innerspring and all-foam mattresses together, with an average age of 13.2 years at disposal. A more practical comparison is the warranty offered on each model.

The Chancellor Firm Mattress lists 390 coils, cooling gel foam, and a 5 year manufacturer warranty at $249.00. The Amara Firm Mattress lists 800 pocketed posture coils, a double sided design, and a 10 year manufacturer warranty at $439.00.

The Amara listing adds that a double sided mattress can be flipped. Flipping it occasionally helps it wear more evenly over time, and extends the life of the mattress.

The Amara Firm Mattress, currently $439.00, with a 10 year manufacturer warranty.

As of October 19, 2026, these are the prices listed on the BeX Furniture website. Prices can change with sales and other updates, so it’s worth checking again before you buy. BeX Furniture also offers a price match guarantee, financing, and layaway options. You can also check the current specials page for available offers.

How often should you replace your mattress?

Five years doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time for a new mattress, but it’s a good time to start paying attention. Check for changes in comfort or wear from year 5 onward, and plan to replace it by year 10 if needed.

The Oklahoma State study looked at beds that were older than 5 years and averaged 9.5 years.That makes year 5 a useful checkpoint rather than a deadline. Year 10 is where the warranty, the research, and the documented disposal age all start to connect.

What Are the Signs You Need a New Mattress?

The clearest signs you need a new mattress are a visible dip where you sleep, waking up sore or stiff, and sleeping better in other beds. Any one of those signs after year 5 is a good reason to start shopping.

Use this list to decide when to replace a mattress:

• A dip where you sleep. Take the sheets off in daylight and lay a broom handle across the mattress. A gap under the handle shows mattress sagging.
• Soreness in the morning. The Oklahoma State study tracked back discomfort, and it was lower after people moved to new beds.
• Better sleep away from home. If a guest room or hotel bed feels better than your own, the mattress may be the reason.
• Coils you can feel or hear. A coil that you notice through the padding can mean the comfort layers have worn thin.
• Age past year 10. Even without other signs, a mattress this old is past the 5 to 10 year warranty range on the listings above.

Is a sagging mattress fixable?

It depends on the mattress and how badly it has sagged. A flippable mattress can be turned to help even out wear, but a dip in a one-sided mattress is usually a sign that it needs to be replaced. Mattress sagging generally means the comfort and support layers have compressed.

A topper adds softness on top, but it cannot rebuild support underneath. It would help to ask the salesman in the showroom whether your warranty covers a sag, and how deep the dip has to be before it counts.

Does an Old Mattress Change How You Sleep?

It can. In the Oklahoma State University study, sleep quality and sleep efficiency improved significantly (P < .01) after 59 adults replaced beds that averaged 9.5 years old with new medium-firm beds, and the gains kept growing across 4 weeks.

To see whether a new bed made a difference, the researchers tracked each person for 56 nights. They recorded 28 nights of sleep on their own bed and another 28 nights on a new one. Stress measures improved, though the study used a convenience sample.That means it was a small group without a comparison bed, so it is a strong hint rather than a rule for every sleeper. Despite this, It still lines up with the 5 to 10 year range outlined above.

Sleep itself matters. The CDC states that adults ages 18 to 60 need 7 or more hours of sleep a night. A bed that makes it hard to settle down and fall asleep can prevent that from happening.

Which Mattress Firmness Should You Choose When You Replace It?

If back pain is part of the reason you’re replacing your mattress, medium-firm may be worth trying first. A randomized trial published in The Lancet followed 313 adults with chronic low back pain. After 90 days, those who slept on medium-firm mattresses improved more than those who slept on firm ones.

The trial's abstract on PubMed states that the medium-firm group had better results for pain management lying in bed (odds ratio 2.36) and for disability (odds ratio 2.10). A ratio above 1 means improvement was more likely, so 2.36 means the odds of improvement were more than double with the medium-firm mattress.

On a 10 point scale where 1 is the firmest, the firm mattress in the trial scored 2.3 points and the medium-firm one scored 5.6 points. The trial only covered adults with chronic low back pain, so it does not give advice for what an average sleeper should buy.

Which BeX Furniture mattresses are firm, medium, or plush?

BeX Furniture Outlet lists firm, medium, and plush mattresses. Here is how the listings word each one.

It is always best to lie down on a few mattresses and decide which one feels closest to you.

The Limited Edition Firm Queen Mattress, currently $549.00.

How should you test a mattress in the showroom?

You won’t really know how a mattress feels from the label alone. Lie down on it for a few minutes as you normally would at home, then work through these three guidelines.

1. Lie in your usual sleeping position. Stay for several minutes, not a quick sit.
2. Test it together if you share the bed. Each of you should lie down at the same time.
3. Ask about the warranty. Always make sure to ask how long it lasts and what counts as sagging.

Should You Buy Memory Foam, Hybrid, or Innerspring?

Choose  by how the mattress feels and what the warranty says. None of the studies in this guide rank one type above the other for lifespan. The three examples shown below run from $249.00 to $455.00.

Memory foam. The Chime 12 Inch Memory Foam Mattress in a Box retails for $425.00. The listing describes a thick memory foam layer over firm support foam that reduces motion transfer and it arrives in a box. The listing also states that a foundation or box spring is sold separately.

The Chime 12 Inch Memory Foam Mattress in a Box, currently $425.00.

Hybrid. The Dellyn 12 Hybrid Queen Mattress retails for $455.00. The listing describes a wrapped coil unit with base foam that reduces motion transfer, and a Hyper Cool cover that helps keep your temperature regulated.

The Dellyn 12 Hybrid Queen Mattress, currently $455.00.

Innerspring. The Chancellor Firm and the Amara Firm, covered above, are both coil mattresses priced at $249.00 and $439.00.

How Can You Make a New Mattress Last Longer?

A little care can make a big difference in how well your mattress holds up over the years. The right protector and base, along with knowing your mattress, can help it last toward the 10 year end of its lifespan.

• Use a protector. The Basic Protector listing describes a waterproof barrier that repels liquids and protects against dust mites. You can browse all mattress protectors on the site.
• Choose the right base. The Chime listings state that a foundation or box spring is sold separately, so ask what the mattress needs. The site also lists boxspring and bases, including adjustable ones.
• Ask about flipping. The Amara listing is double sided and flippable. A tell tale sign that a mattress is not flippable is usually if the padded cushion is on one side, and nothing on the other.
• Keep the receipt. A warranty claim is easier when you have the purchase date.

Where Can You Try and Buy Mattresses in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana?

If you decide to try a mattress in-person before deciding, BeX Furniture is a furniture outlet in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana with 6 showrooms. You’ll find locations in Calumet City, Homewood, Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, Lakehurst, and Griffith, Indiana.

Call ahead to check which mattresses are currently on the floor. The specials page also lists free delivery within 15 miles of the closest store, with additional charges beyond that.

Searching for mattress stores near me usually brings up a map. The table shows where each BeX Furniture showroom sits, with a link to its page.

South suburbs: Calumet City and Homewood

For shoppers in the south suburbs, Calumet City and Homewood are the two closest BeX Furniture options.

Stop by the furniture outlet in Calumet City, IL, on River Oaks Drive to try a mattress in Calumet City, or visit the furniture store in Homewood, IL, on S Halsted Street. The Homewood location can also show you bedroom sets in Homewood.

North and northwest suburbs: Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, and Lakehurst

If you’re around Buffalo Grove, Waukegan, or Gurnee, you don’t have to travel far to try a mattress in person.

The furniture store in Buffalo Grove, IL, is on W Dundee Rd, so you can compare a mattress in Buffalo Grove before you decide, while the furniture outlet in Waukegan is on Grand Ave and serves shoppers looking for bedroom furniture near Gurnee. There’s also a furniture outlet in Lakehurst on Northpoint Blvd.

Northwest Indiana: Griffith

For Northwest Indiana shoppers, the closest BeX Furniture showroom is right in Griffith.

The furniture outlet in Griffith, Indiana, is at 120 W Ridge Rd and gives you a chance to try a mattress before buying rather than ordering one unseen. You can also browse discount furniture in Northwest Indiana while you’re there.

What Should You Do Before Mattress Replacement?

Before you start shopping, take a few minutes to look at the mattress you already have. Its age, condition, and how you’ve been sleeping can tell you whether mattress replacement should be your next step. Use this checklist before you decide.

1. Find the age. Check the tag or the purchase receipt, and count the years.
2. Run the broom handle test. A gap under the handle means the mattress has a dip.
3. Notice how you wake. Soreness that fades on a guest bed can point to the mattress.
4. Pick a firmness to test. If your back aches, start with a medium-firm feel.
5. Compare the warranties. The listings above range from 5 to 10 years.
6. Check prices and offers. Look at the specials page and ask about the price match guarantee.
7. Visit a showroom. Try before you buy. Come knowing what size bed you want, and lie down on each mattress before you decide. When we say lie down, we mean all your body on the bed, not just the top half.

You don’t have to make the decision in one visit.

Browse the mattress category to see what catches your eye, then check the BeX Furniture locations page, and take your time trying a few in person.

If budget is part of the decision, you can also review the options on the financing page.

Common Questions About How Long a Mattress Should Last: Answered

How long does a mattress last?

A mattress lasts about 5 to 10 years for most sleepers. Manufacturer warranties on BeX Furniture mattresses run from 5 to 10 years, and a Mattress Recycling Council study found thrown-out mattresses averaged 13.2 years old. That number counts when mattresses were discarded, not how long they stayed comfortable.

How often should you replace your mattress?

Check your mattress at year 5, and plan to replace it by year 10, sooner if you see a dip or wake up feeling sore. In an Oklahoma State University study, 59 adults found significantly better sleep on new beds when their own beds averaged 9.5 years old.

What are the signs you need a new mattress?

The signs are a visible dip, morning soreness, better sleep in other beds, and an age past 10 years. A broom handle laid across the bare mattress shows a dip. If you notice one or more of these after year 5, start comparing mattresses and warranties.

Is a firm or medium-firm mattress better for back pain?

Medium-firm did better in a trial of 313 adults with chronic low back pain. After 90 days, those on medium-firm mattresses had less pain lying in bed (odds ratio 2.36) than those on firm ones, according to The Lancet trial. The trial studied back pain only, so test any mattress in person.

Does a memory foam or hybrid mattress last longer than innerspring?

The studies in this guide do not rank them, since the Mattress Recycling Council grouped innerspring and all-foam mattresses at 13.2 years. Warranty is the clearer signal: the Chancellor Firm lists 5 years at $249.00, and the Amara Firm lists 10 years at $439.00. Ask the salesman in the showroom for each model's terms.

Where can I buy a mattress near Calumet City or Homewood?

BeX Furniture Outlet is a furniture outlet in Calumet City at 1785 River Oaks Drive, with a second south suburban showroom at 18150 S Halsted St in Homewood. Call (708) 868-8800 or (708) 960-2456 to ask which mattresses are on the floor, and bring your bed size.

Where can I buy a mattress near Waukegan, Gurnee, or Buffalo Grove?

BeX Furniture has 3 showrooms in that area: 3364 Grand Ave in Waukegan, 4062 Northpoint Blvd in Lakehurst, and 1309 W Dundee Rd in Buffalo Grove. Call (847) 360-1520, (847) 469-2910, or (847) 385-2616 to ask which mattresses are on the floor, and bring your bed size.

Is there a mattress outlet in Griffith, Indiana?

Yes, BeX Furniture Outlet is at 120 W Ridge Rd in Griffith, IN 46319, phone (219) 212-2700, and the specials page lists free delivery within 15 miles of the closest store. Call to ask which mattresses are on the floor, and bring your bed size.