What to do if your mattress is too soft

A mattress that is too soft can cause real trouble in a number of cases. It makes no difference whether you bought it in that state or it softened up over the years — the situation can be fixed. You do not have to buy a new one; a problem like this rarely calls for measures that drastic. The feel can be adjusted with a few simple additions.

How to change a mattress's firmness

So what do you do if your mattress is too soft? Firmness can be changed with add-ons. Toppers and mattress protectors both let you fine-tune it. To make a soft mattress firmer, pick a topper in the firmness you need. It sits on top of the mattress and comes in thicknesses from 4 to 10 cm, so your bed will not end up towering over the room.

A mattress protector can also soften a firm mattress. Protectors are not divided into many firmness grades — a protector is simply either soft or firm.

When it is worth changing the firmness

There are several reasons you might need to change it. You may have bought the wrong firmness for you in the first place, or you may have lost or gained a lot of weight. Musculoskeletal conditions that develop over time are another common reason to change the firmness of a mattress. In that case, talk to your doctor before you change anything about your bed. 

To buy something that will change the firmness of your mattress, call in at a mattress store, where the consultants will help you out. And if you have decided to replace the mattress after all, they will talk you through mattress prices and help you settle on the right firmness. The professionals will make sure you never have to change your mattress again.