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When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, few things are more annoying than snuggling beneath your bedding, wrapping yourself up nice and tight, and then jolting awake as your mattress slides out of position when you accidentally shift a little – or even worse, waking up in the middle of the night to find your head touching the bed frame!
For anyone who’s ever experienced the irritation of a sliding mattress, you’re probably very aware of just how easily this sort of moving midnight menace can disrupt your sleep, not to mention how it can lead to all sorts of unwanted aches and pains caused by awkward sleeping positions and limbs resting where they’re not supposed to.
However, the good news is that learning how to stop your mattress from sliding is actually really easy once you know what to do – which is why we’ve shared all our essential tips on how to stop a mattress from sliding, below!
From the best (and most simple) ways to stop your mattress from sliding around your bed frame to tips for how to stop your mattress topper from shifting beneath you’re bedding, once you’ve read our guide, you’ll have no problem locking your mattress in one place to get the best night’s sleep possible!
Why might your mattress be sliding?
First things first, before you can learn how to stop your mattress from sliding, you’ll need to know what’s causing it to move to begin with. Fortunately, that’s not particularly hard to do (and we’d wager you already have an idea of what the issue is); you just need to look at the following areas:
- Check your frame size – starting with the obvious, if your bed frame is too large for your mattress (or your mattress is too big for your frame), then your mattress is all but guaranteed to move about in the night. This is because your mattress won’t be getting the support it needs to remain stationary. So, if your frame and mattress sizes are mismatched, it’s probably the main reason for it sliding out of position at night.
- Mattress age – besides incorrect mattress and bed sizes, the next area to consider if your mattress is moving is its age, as the older a mattress becomes, the more its natural grip will wear down. As you might expect, this can cause it to slip and slide on occasion. That and the natural residue we leave behind when we sleep can eventually build up and contribute to your mattress becoming ‘greasy’ and moving about more.
- Uneven support – whether it’s due to missing slats or damage to its base, an uneven bed frame can often be a classic reason behind a moving mattress in the night, especially when weight is placed over or near these damaged areas.
- No railings – while not always an issue, if your bed frame lacks railings then it could be the reason for your mattress moving, as there is nothing to keep its sides in place when it does occasionally slide.
- No friction – finally, if there’s no friction between your bed frame and your mattress, then the odds are that your mattress will slide in the night because it has next to no grip preventing its movement.
How to stop a mattress from sliding
Now that we’ve coved the main reasons for why your mattress might be sliding, let’s look at how to stop a mattress from sliding so it stays pretty much in one place throughout the night.
Straightaway, if your mattress is sliding because of its age or a miss-sized bed frame, then the best solution is going to be to buy a new one, depending on which of these two areas is the problem.
Alternatively, if you don’t have the budget for a new bed or mattress right now, then you could try hoovering both your mattress and bed frame to see if this improves friction levels. Dust can contribute substantially to reduced grip, and it could simply be that all your mattress needs is a good clean.
Finally, if your mattress is moving due to the lack of side railings, it is actually possible to buy a bed railing separately to your frame that you can then install to hold your mattress in place.
What can I use to stop my mattress from slipping
Besides upgrading and cleaning your bed frame and mattress, one short-term solution you may want to try to help keep your mattress from slipping is to attaching a set of slip-resistant pads to either your mattress and bed frame.
Inexpensive and effective, the right style of slip-resistant pads can be the perfect anti-slip stop-gap for your bed while you save money for a new bed setup. We recommend trying one or more of the following to see which designed is right for you:
- Rug pad grippers – a simple yet elegant solution to a frustrating problem, as their name implies, rug grippers are primarily used to stop rugs from bunching underfoot, but they’re also great at preventing mattress movement when placed between your bed and its frame.
- Non-slip mattress pads – similar to rug grippers, non-slip mattress pads are full-sized pads that sit between your mattress and bed frame to provide a layer of friction to reduce movement. And as an added bonus, they provide an extra layer of padding for extra comfort.
- Velcro – an excellent option for anyone after a cheap if temporary solution, Velcro can make for a surprisingly secure way to hold your mattress in place at the head and foot of your bed. However, should your mattress move too much, you may find yourself suddenly woken up by the sound of separating Velcro.
- Mattress extenders – lastly, if you want to make your mattress as stationary as possible while you sleep, mattress extenders are an excellent option. These extenders fit in the gaps between your mattress and your frame and act as a buffer, physically preventing your mattress from sliding in the night.
How to stop a mattress sliding on a divan base
Due to their unique style, divan beds often suffer from sliding mattress issues more than traditional bed frames. And since most divan beds have no side railings or footboards, some of the suggestions we’ve mentioned above might not actually be feasible solutions for you.
However, the good news is that non-slip pads will still work to keep a divan mattress in place, and you could even opt to slip a non-slip mat between your mattress and frame to provide additional grip for your mattress.
How to stop a mattress topper from sliding?
So far we’ve only talked about how to stop your mattress from slipping. However, sometimes the problem may actually lie with a slippery mattress topper. Fortunately, much like stopping your mattress from slipping, the solution for how to keep your mattress topper from sliding is also quite simple.
All you need to do is make sure that you’ve bought a mattress topper that is fitted to your mattress size – the last thing you want is a topper that is too small or too big. Next, make sure it’s snuggly fitted in place and that any straps are firmly locked in position. Then all you have to do is cover it with a tight-fitting sheet and everything should remain in place.
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And there you have it, those are our top tips on how to stop your mattress from sliding. Hopefully, this advice should make keeping your mattress in place that much easier, but If budget is something you’re concerned about, and you've tried our suggested tips for, then you might want to consider one of our cheaper mattresses for under £300!
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And don’t forget that you can also find plenty of guides like this one over in our sleep guide hub!
