The hot summer nights are slowly coming to an end. Open windows, lighter comforters, higher temperatures, and more sweating while you sleep. As the days start to get shorter, we swap out our summer wardrobe for fall clothes and get our homes ready for the next season. But there’s one place that often gets overlooked.

Thebed.

And the end of summer is actually the perfect time to take a closer look at it. Not just to change the bedding, but to air out the comforters and pillows, check the topper and mattress, and —depending on their condition—consider professional care.

Because with a high-quality bed, replacement doesn’t have to be the first solution. At BERNUSS, we know how to regenerate and restore both the mattress topper and the mattress.

Start simple. Let the bed breathe

The first step doesn’t have to be complicated.

After the summer months, give your bedroom a thorough airing. Strip the bed and leave the mattress and topper uncovered for a while. Air out the comforters and pillows as well.

When performing further maintenance, follow the recommendations for the specific product and material. A one-size-fits-all approach may not be suitable for every mattress, topper, pillow, or comforter.

And when the bed is uncovered, it’s also a good opportunity to check its current condition.

The topper naturally settles over the years of use

Every night, the topper is subjected to the weight of a person’s body. The natural materials it’s made of undergo changes during use and may gradually compress. As a result, over time, the topper may not have the same volume as it did when it was new.

That doesn’t automatically mean it’s time to replace it.

One of BERNUSS’s services is therefore a “refresh,” or the renewal of the topper.

During the refresh , the topper is opened up and aerated. Compressed materials , including horsehair, are replenished as needed, and the topper is completely reupholstered.

The result is the restoration of the existing topper instead of an automatic decision to replace it with a new one.

How often is it advisable to refurbish a topper?

The topper comes with a two-year warranty, but its lifespan is longer.

Some customers have their topper refreshed after two years, while others wait until four years have passed. The refresh process can be repeated, and once the topper’s condition no longer warrants another refresh, you can choose a new one.

So the interval doesn’t have to be the same for everyone. It depends on usage, the condition of the topper, and personal preferences. If you want, you can refresh it even more often.

The end of summer is simply a good reminder that it’s worth checking on its condition.

It is also possible to refresh the mattress itself

This same commitment to care doesn’t stop with the topper.

BERNUSS also offers mattress regeneration, or rather a mattress refresh.

During this process, the mattress is opened up and aired out. Its internal condition and the springs are inspected, horsehair is added as needed, and individual layers of material are replaced.

So instead of focusing solely on the surface of the mattress, we also take into account what’s inside it.

It’s a way to give your existing mattress professional care and breathe new life into it.

After summer, the bedding also deserves some attention

Over the years, we also come into contact with the headboard, the box spring, and other upholstered surfaces. We lean against the headboard while reading, watching TV, or simply relaxing. That’s why signs of wear gradually appear in these areas as well.

BERNUSS offers complete deep cleaning of the bed from the headboard through the box spring and other upholstered parts all the way to the mattress. The topper can also be steam-cleaned.

If any part of the bed is so soiled that deep cleaning is no longer a viable solution, completely reupholstering the bed may be an option .

After the summer, you don’t have to worry just about how to clean your mattress. You can think of the bed as a whole and choose the care it actually needs.

Don’t forget the comforters and pillows

A seasonal bedroom refresh wouldn’t be complete without the items that are closest to our bodies while we sleep. Take advantage of the end of summer to thoroughly air out your comforters and pillows. When washing, cleaning, or performing other maintenance, always follow the recommendations for the specific product.

At the same time, this is a good opportunity to check their current condition and consider whether they still meet your needs. Not because the end of summer automatically means you need to buy new ones, but because taking care of your sleep environment doesn’t end with the mattress.

When is it time to seek professional care?

There isn’t a single date on the calendar when every mattress topper or mattress needs to be refreshed. What matters most is its condition, how and how often it’s used, and what level of care you prefer . However, the end of summer can be a useful time for a regular check-up.

Air out. Check. And clean or restore as needed.

Perhaps a thorough airing out at home will be enough for your bed. Maybe it’s time for professional deep cleaning. And if you’ve been using a topper or mattress for several years, it might make sense to ask about options for refreshing or revitalizing it.

After all, quality care doesn’t have to start with the question:

“What new things should we buy?”

Sometimes a better first question is:

What can we do with what we already have?

Take care of your bed from the inside, too

If you’re not sure whether your mattress topper needs a refresh, your mattress needs to be revitalized, or your bed would benefit from a complete deep cleaning, contact BERNUSS.

We’ll take a look at the options for caring for your bed and help you choose a solution based on its current condition.

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by Karin Dunklová, showroom manager and sleep expert