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Whether as the prelude to a move, a bout of mattress maintenance, or a long vacation, correctly storing your mattress can save you both time and money in the future. Most mattresses, given regular mattress maintenance, can last longer than ten years if properly stored when not in use--but on the other hand, a brand new mattress can be ruined by improper storage for even a short period of time. Fortunately, these handy tips will help to insure the quality of your mattress no matter how long it remains in disuse.

1. Talk to your Mattress Store

Your local mattress store will know better than anyone the specific storage needs of your mattress, and afterwards, can be sought out for mattress maintenance to repair any damage incurred during storage. Occasionally, a mattress store will even provide storage to customers at a nominal fee, which virtually insures the long term safety of your mattress. Even if they don't offer storage, the expertise on hand can make any mattress related endeavor much easier. When it comes to friendly, experienced employees, American Buyers Discount Mattress is an excellent mattress store option for those in the Pittsburgh area seeking mattress maintenance and storage advice.

2. Control the Climate

The most dangerous threat to any mattress in storage is mold. Mold can utterly ruin a mattress, grows easily in any dark or humid place, and is virtually impossible to get rid of once it has set in. Fortunately, there are a number of options in the fight against mold: climate controlled storage cells can be used to prevent the heat and humidity needed for mold growth, as can the closets of well-ventilated private homes. In any case, don't simply toss your mattress in the basement or garage, which are the two areas of the home most prone to mold growth.

3. Wrap it Up

Sometimes, bad things happen to good mattresses. Even if you've perfectly stored your mattress in a climate-controlled, store-tended storage unit, liquids can spill onto your mattress in storage or moving, causing irreparable damage and tough stains. Worse, various household vermin can make their homes in mattresses stored in dark rooms, particularly moths. As such, it's always better to cover your mattress with a plastic mattress cover or simply plastic wrap. While mattress covers tend to be sturdier, either will prevent the dreaded liquid-induced molding scenario.

4. Avoid Physical Trauma

This might seem like common sense, but "trauma" can have a pretty wide-ranging definition when it comes to mattresses. Storing any sort of heavy object, but especially small ones such as weights or lockboxes, on top of mattresses can cause them to warp and deform as the section under the object sinks permanently. These sections can in turn cause permanent back damage when slept on. On a similar, final, note: don't tie your mattress to the top of your car when moving, as this almost always warps the frame severely. Rent a covered moving truck instead: your possessions will thank you!