A good mattress is often hard to come by, and it partly explains why we tend to hang onto one that provides us with a great sleep for as long as possible. However, this is not always a good idea, especially when you discover one rather disturbing fact about it all.

You see, apart from the fact that we are supposed to change our mattress after a number of years due to the lost support, there is a whole lot more to it than that. According to research, the average mattress ends up doing something peculiar if you have been using it for a decade.

So, what is that peculiar thing that will make you change your mind about your mattress?

On average, it is going to double in its weight over the course of a decade and it is all connected to the buildup of dust mites and their poop. Yep, all of that is underneath you as you dream away blissfully unaware of what you are lying on.

Do you think that you will now go out and purchase a new mattress?