Flippin' Yer Mattress

I'm an odd chick, I know. I have a system for everything. Today I share my delightful system of flipping mattresses. You should do that occasionally, you know, to keep from having little valleys where your bodies normally lie.

So, here it is. Take a Sharpie marker, or a laundry marker will do. At the top of the mattress, on the binding or trim, mark an A. At the bottom of the mattress, mark a B. Flip it over, and at the top of that side of the mattress, mark a C. At the bottom of that side of the mattress, mark a D. (You could also use 1-2-3-4 if that suits you better.) Then, each time you flip the mattress, move the subsequent letter to the top of the bed. For example, if B is at the top of the bed now, next time move C to the top of the bed. Then D, then back to A. Does that make sense?

This way, you should be evenly rotating your mattress, and giving each side equal wear. After you're done marking your mattress, put a recurring reminder on your Yahoo (or other) calendar to flip your mattress. Experts have differing opinions on how often you should do it. Though not an expert, I recommend 2 to 4 times a year, but set your reminder according to what you decide.

Bonus Tip: When you flip, get out your vacuum cleaner and vacuum the surface of your mattress. With an attachment of course. I don't want to hear of anyone standing on their bed with their upright vacuum cleaner! :)