Mattress Removal

We use beds for several hours each day. It’s not surprising that they are one of the most used furniture. That’s why mattresses are built to last for over eight years.

However, just like other things that last, inevitably we need to replace them for the better. It may be because they’re interested in a new mattress model, they need more space, or simply their comfort requirements changed due to age, change in weight, or a personal injury.

So what happens to your old mattress? You can’t dump it in your trash can. It might be illegal to put it on your curb-side. Are you just going to put it in your attic or basement?

Let me tell you, that’s not a great idea. Your old mattress might cause you an infestation.

Termites not only love to chew on wood but also mattresses. Rats and other critters will also tear up mattresses and use it as a nesting place. If left unchecked, mattress infestations will lead to property damage and addressing it alone will cause a lot of money.

Have your mattress removed the right way. Call a professional junk removal service near you or call Chester Junk Removal for all your mattress removal needs. You can save a lot of money from your potential mattress infestation and other mattress-involved problems.

Signs to Check Before Getting a New Mattress

It’s easy to tell if you need a new mattress. If you don’t get a good night’s sleep on most nights, then it's probably the best time to replace it.

But if you are having second thoughts and need assurance, you can check out the signs that we listed to know for sure.

  • Sagging (Rolling towards the center when lying down)
  • Bulging (Having a hard time getting comfortable)
  • Noisy springs (Creaking when moving)
  • Sharp metal ends sticking out (Increased difficulty falling or staying asleep)
  • Bedbugs (Having a lot of insect bites in the morning)

Other reasons you should consider are:

  • Mattress is over 8 years old
  • Your back or neck hurts when you get up in the morning
  • You don’t feel like you got a restful sleep each night
  • Waking up congested due to dust allergies
  • Unwashable odor

If your mattress is showing a lot of these signs, then it’s pretty clear you need to get a new one.

Can I Donate My Mattress?

Donating a mattress is not as easy as donating clothes. Charity organizations have a strict standard when accepting mattresses because it’s hard to clean, refurbish, and store them.

Each organization has its own criteria, but there are a few general guidelines:

  • Cleanliness - Due to a lot of health risk precautions, charities prefer a certain level of cleanliness from donated mattresses. Mattresses should be clean of pet hairs, dust, and other crumbs that might lodge into your mattress. Guidelines also prohibit any stains no matter the size.
 
  • Physical Condition - Used mattresses will carry abuse from its previous owners, but too much damage to the mattress is unacceptable—this includes excessive sagging, enormous lumps, broken coils, and large obvious rips, tears, or holes.
 
  • Infestations - This goes without saying, never donate an infested mattress. Even though the infestation was fixed, a mattress with any infestation history will not be accepted.
 
  • Odor - If thoroughly washing the mattress doesn’t fix it, then reconsider donating it. Guidelines prohibit such odor because the only way to remove the odor is by using strong chemicals that can damage the mattress and cause health problems for the people that’ll use it.

If your mattress checks in all boxes, then charities will probably accept it. You don’t have to worry about it, you can sit back and relax. Let Chester Junk Removal do the busy work. 

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