Ho can I make a mattress more firm?

Tracy1961
by Tracy1961

I prefer Firm Bed's. Mine seems to have lost a lot of firmness. Anyway to make more firm? I already have one heavy board & I weigh 138lb. ideas? My back is killing me

  7 answers
  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Mar 23, 2019

    Hi Tracy,


    What we did was put a solid sheet of 3/4" plywood between the mattress and box spring, it works well for us. I see you already placed a heavy board hopefully in between them.

    My only other suggestion would be to save up and shop the sales, usually around holidays. That will give you time to find the best deal and quality. Mattresses usually last about 10 years.

    Hmmm, perhaps Amazon has someting that could overlay a mattress.

    Hope your back is better.

  • Sharon Sharon on Mar 23, 2019

    Sounds like its time for a new bed.

  • Oliva Oliva on Mar 23, 2019

    If you belong to Costco, they offer a wide choice of mattresses and gel pads in a variety of firmness levels. You can check their website at Costco.com. if you decide you don't like it, they'll take it back.

  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Mar 23, 2019

    Sounds like it has broken down. If over 5 years old, time for new mattress.

  • If the bed is over 8 years old and mattress toppers don't help, start shopping for a new mattress. They have decent sales at tax time, which less than a month away. I have been able to stretch mine to 10 years, but even more expensive mattresses break down over time. I have a lumbar pillow, see if that helps until you can score a new mattress.

  • Sal3170064 Sal3170064 on Mar 29, 2019

    It sounds like you need a new mattress. But in the short term, try turning it the other way. That way your back will be in a different position on the mattress.

  • Tracy1961 Tracy1961 on Mar 29, 2019

    Thank All of You for taking the time to read & offer your Wonderful Advice.

    I believe the picture im getting is it's Time For a New Bed.