Cotton and foam futon mattresses are still the most
popular type of futon on the market today. Because cotton
does compact, it is important to rotate your futon mattress
on a regular basis.
Futons with cotton require more maintenance than futons
that are made of other materials. Most manufacturers recommend
you rotate your cotton filled futon once per month or more
with regular use.
How to Rotate
It is important use a regular schedule and system when rotating
your favorite cotton filled futon mattress. Here is a good
routine to follow:
Rotate the cushion 180 degrees
Continue to enjoy using the cushion
Flip the cushion over
Continue to enjoy using the cushion
Rotate the cushion 180 degrees
Continue to enjoy using the cushion
Flip the cushion over
Continue to enjoy using the cushion
Tips
Try to avoid sleeping in the center of your futon mattress. Instead, try to sleep
on the left or right side. This way when you rotate or flip your mattress, you wear down
each side evenly instead of always wearing in the center.
Put your futon mattress outside once a year in the sun. Sunlight
and fresh air can rejuvenate clumped fibers. Placing your futon
mattress over a deck chair on a warm dry day will gain you
loft and comfort. Do this once or twice a year and you
will love your cotton filled futon even more.
Keep your futon covered with a futon cover. Remember
that you should not wash your futon mattress. Keeping
your futon mattress covered will protect your mattress from dirt
