You have made a decision to buy a new mattress, annoyingly, you do not know what to do with your old mattress. Like most people, there's a struggle with the decision to thrash your old mattress in a refuse site, simply burn it or leave it in your home to gather dust and take up valuable space. We understand your flight, interestingly your old mattress still have life in it.  It carries the potential to become a valuable possession if you are willing to give it a second chance.

So what do you do with a mattress when it has reached its end.  Interestingly, your old mattress is an asset, reason we would share with you tips on what to do with it.

Swap It
How about a brand new mattress in exchange for an old one? This is not an impossible feat. Most foam companies offer mattress swap services which afford you the opportunity to get a new mattress in exchange for your old one at a fair rate. Does your mattress dealer run these services? If not, you are still at advantage as the mattress swap service is not limited to a brand of mattress, you can swap your mattress regardless of the brand at Winco foam industries. So, rather than dump your old mattress in your home or a refuse site, you could get value from it.  Ensure you understand the terms and conditions attached to these services before you explore.

Give it out
If you have no need for it, you can give your mattress to people who need them around you. You’d be amazed at the sense of fulfillment you will derive. Shockingly, there are underprivileged people around you that couldn’t afford a mattress so they resort to mats or bare floors, you can also donate your old or used mattress to orphanage homes or to the internally displaced peoples camp, this will save you stress and also enhance the living condition of others.

Reuse it
Most mattresses are made of foams and these foams can serve other purposes. Consider cutting the foam into smaller crumbs to make a pillow or throw pillow.  How about creating a bed for your pet, a pad for your car seat or stuffing your sofa to have a cozier feel. While you can sell the wood or the metal spring component of your old mattress as scrap, you can also use the wood for carpentry works and the metal spring can be re-used for flower holders. The idea is to be creative with it rather than dump or burn it.
  

Sell It
You think nobody would settle for an old mattress right? You are certainly wrong. You can make extra cash from selling your used mattress to foam companies, furniture shops, pet centers or even individuals or families that need it for varying purposes. Although you won’t get as much as the price you paid for it, you'd get rid of the discomfort that comes from having your mattress collecting dust and taking up valuable space in your home.

In today’s world of green thinking and sustainability, dumping your old or used mattress in a landfill, burning them or even loitering them around your home makes you a culprit and a victim. So, next time you buy a new mattress, and need to discard your old one, or maybe you have an old mattress you need to dispose of, try one of these tips and you’d be happy you did.

SOURCE: https://www.wincofoam.com/blog/