First of all buy a good, thick cover for it – this will be your best protection – and wash about once a month.

You should turn the mattress over monthly, and alternate between turning over and rotating it from top to tail to ensure even wear. It usually takes two people!

Some mattresses should not be turned (the label will guide you) but you should still rotate from top to tail each month or so.

Give it a vacuum every now and then, with the machine set on a low suction level.

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