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 1. Life Expectancy - expect your futon to last about 7 years. It will last about the same length of time as a traditional mattress.

2. Care - roll and turn at least once a month.

3. Try Before You Buy - as with any traditional mattress you need to try before you buy. Relax, enjoy, and find the thickness that’s right for you.

4. Protection - your mattress is going to need a cover. If it’s going to be in a child’s room or somewhere where there’s a risk of accidents then use a vinyl cover underneath the cover. You can also use a mattress pad to absorb dirt and sweat.

5. Flip It - flip and rotate your mattress at least once a month. This ensures even wear. If you have one of those mattresses you can’t flip, then at least be sure to rotate it.

6. Handles - don’t use the handles to pick up the mattress. They are only designed for sliding the mattress around slightly.

7. Don’t Jump - the kids might think jumping on the bed is fun but it can damage the futon mattress so don’t allow it. If they want to jump buy them a trampoline.

8. Refresh - use baking soda to freshen your mattress. Sprinkle, let it sit for a day and then vacuum off.

9. Warranty - find out what the frame warranty is. It should be at least 5 years.

10. Thickness - your mattress should be a minimum of 6 inches if you are going to use your futon as a mattress.

11. Material - your futon should be made of cotton, cotton and foam, or cotton polyester. Cotton and foam weighs less than other combinations and it doesn’t sag.

12. Inter spring - An inter spring mattress is made of a spring unit that has a layer of foam and cotton on each side. A good choice for additional firmness.

13. Frame Type - you can choose between a bi-fold or tri-fold frame. A bi-fold folds once and uses the mattress length as the couch for more seating. The tri-fold folds twice and uses the width of the mattress for the couch.

14. Wood - pine is the most affordable and durable wood option for the frame. There are also metal frames that are fairly reasonable in price.

15. Mattress Size - a King measures 76 x 80 inches, a queen is 60 x 80 inches, a double is 54 x 75 inches, and a single is 39 x 75 inches.

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