A spring mattress comes 'in a variety of firmness levels, catering to different preferences and needs, from softer to firmer support,’ agrees Phillippa from the National Bed Federation. 3.

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If your mattress is a classic spring mattress, then you can extend its life by flipping it every so often. According to Lydia Lloyd, textile expert at M&S Home, this should be every few months.