How Often Should You Rotate or Flip Your Mattress?

Proper mattress maintenance can significantly extend the life of your bed and improve your sleep quality, but the best approach to mattress upkeep varies based on the material and design.

Rotating vs. Flipping: What’s the Difference?

• Rotating means turning the mattress 180 degrees so the head becomes the foot and vice versa.
• Flipping means turning the mattress over so the bottom becomes the top.

Both practices aim to even out wear, preventing sagging or body impressions that affect comfort and support over time.

However, only double-sided mattresses should be flipped. Modern one-sided mattresses should only be rotated.

Not sure whether your mattress is single- or double-sided? Double-sided mattresses have comfort layers like quilting, foam, and padding on both sides. You can also check the mattress tag or label. Single-sided mattress tags often say “no flip” or “do not flip”, while double-sided mattress tags typically recommend flipping regularly.

How Often Should You Rotate Your Mattress?

As a general rule, most mattresses should be rotated every 3 to 6 months, regardless of brand or model. This helps distribute weight more evenly, especially if you tend to sleep on the same side or position each night.

Which Twilight Bedding Models Are Flippable?

Twilight Bedding offers both flippable and non-flippable designs to suit different needs:

• Flippable Models: These mattresses feature balanced construction, with equal comfort and support layers on both sides. They are ideal for durability and long-term use.
  
  
• One-Sided Models: These designs often include specialized top layers like plush euro-tops, cooling gels, or zoned support systems. These features are only on the top side and should not be flipped.

Some flippable Twilight Bedding innerspring mattress models include the Black Diamond Mattress and American Dream Mattress from our Twilight Signature Collection, as well as all of the mattresses in our Reflections Collection. We also have flippable latex mattresses, including the Mirage Mattress and Moonlight Elegance.

Pros and Cons of Double-Sided Mattresses

Pros:

• Longer lifespan when properly flipped and rotated
• More even wear reduces body impressions
• Cost-effective over the long term due to durability

Cons:

• Heavier and can be difficult for a single person to flip or rotate
• Comfort layers may not have the same depth found in one-sided models
• Slightly higher upfront cost due to added materials

Double-sided mattresses are great for people who value durability and want to get the most life out of their investment. They’re especially beneficial in settings like guest rooms, or vacation rentals.

However, they do require more maintenance, since double-sided mattress buyers can only maximize the benefit by flipping it on a semi-regular basis.

Why Aren’t All Mattresses Double-Sided?

Modern sleep preferences have changed. Many people today want advanced comfort features like zoned lumbar support, cooling technology, or plush pillow-tops. These features are layered carefully from the base upward, which only works in one orientation.

That’s why many mattresses, including most luxury models, are designed to be slept on one side only. You still need to rotate them regularly, but flipping would disrupt the design and feel.

Tips for Rotating or Flipping Your Mattress

Whether your mattress is one-sided or flippable, follow these tips to get the most out of it:

• Set a reminder to rotate your mattress every 3 to 6 months.
• Flip your double-sided mattress on the same schedule, alternating with rotations if desired.
• Use a mattress protector to reduce wear, stains, and moisture build-up.
• Avoid sitting on the edge in the same spot repeatedly to minimize uneven compression.
• Always rotate from top to bottom, not side to side, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.

Get a Better Night’s Sleep With One-Sided or Flippable Mattresses Manufactured in Spokane

Whether you're shopping for a mattress that lasts longer or are trying to care for the one you already own, Twilight Bedding offers durable, high-quality sleep solutions and expert guidance on mattress customization and purchases.

Explore our mattresses from Twilight Bedding today by contacting us here on our website or calling us at (509) 413-2431 for our North Spokane Showroom or (509) 926-2333 for our Spokane Valley Showroom.