Caring for your Sealy
Sealy Posturepedic care
Congratulations on your new Sealy product
Investing in a Sealy Posturepedic mattress is an important step in getting a good night’s sleep. Whilst our products come with a 10 year guarantee, there are some things you can do to get the most out of your purchase.
Setting up your new mattress
Register warranty
Registering your warranty is an important step, as it protects your investment. It will fast track any future enquiries you may have with our customer service team.
Air out
Remove the mattress from its packaging and allow it to air out. This helps any new mattress scent to dissipate.
The plastic bag is recyclable and can be disposed of in most regular recycling bins. Please check with your local council for recycling options in your area.
Regularly rotate
Rotate your mattress regularly to ensure an even amount of wear across the sleep surface. Turn the mattress by 180 degrees, but do not flip it over.
- First 3 months — rotate every 2 weeks
- Continue to rotate once every 3 months
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Your Sealy has a settling period
Your mattress has been designed and built in Australia with all new materials and may take several weeks for the layers to adjust and conform to you. This is completely normal; the mattress will adapt to your shape, weight and sleeping positions as you use it.
Caring for your Sealy
Cleaning your mattress
It is important to keep your mattress clean so that it continues to stay fresh and perform as intended. Here are some tips to safely clean and maintain your new Sealy mattress.
Vacuum regularly — you can freshen the fabric or remove dust and debris by using a vacuum on low suction.
Keep your mattress dry — prevent water and other fluids from coming into contact with your mattress. A waterproof cover may be useful for children’s beds.
Treat spills and stains as soon as possible with a damp cloth. Avoid scouring the surface with a brush or saturating the fabric.
Keep out of direct sunlight — if positioned by a window without covers or a mattress protector, the fabric may fade over time.
Avoid dry cleaning chemicals and detergents — these may damage some of the construction materials.
Ensure your Sealy product is exposed to adequate ventilation.
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The importance of a good foundation
When purchasing a new mattress, you may consider replacing your old foundation as well. If it lacks the right support, an old base can make a new mattress feel like it is sagging.
We recommend the use of a Sealy base, as these are designed to work with your mattress for correct support and durability, maximising the performance and lifespan of your mattress.
Please note that if using an adjustable or electric base, only Sealy mattresses with the Flex edge or the Sealy Optimum range are suitable for use.
Caring for your Sealy
Maintaining your current base
Regardless of which kind of bed base you are using, it is important to check regularly that it is in good condition.
Regularly tighten the glides, castors or legs on your base. We suggest doing so approximately every three months.
If your base has slats, check whether they are fixed to the frame to prevent movement. In King and Queen sizes, they should be supported by a centre rail as well. Ideally, slats should be spaced so that the gaps are not wider than the width of the slats themselves.
Frequently asked questions
CAN I USE MY OWN BASE WITH A SEALY MATTRESS?
While you can use your own bed base with a Sealy mattress, it is important to ensure that it has the right support. An unsupportive base can make a mattress feel like it is sagging. Sealy bases are designed to work with your mattress for correct support and durability.
HOW DO I INSTALL THE LEGS OR CASTORS ON MY SEALY BASE?
1. Turn the foundation or base of bed upside down and insert pintle into the hole and turn clockwise. Repeat for all legs.
2. Tighten by hand until legs are firmly in place.
3. Turn foundation back over and re-tighten legs as tightly as possible by hand.
WHAT IS THE WEIGHT CAPACITY OF THE DRAWERS ON MY SPACESAVER BASE?
Sealy SpaceSaver drawer foundations have a maximum capacity of 40kg per drawer.
HOW OFTEN DO I ROTATE MY MATTRESS?
Rotate your Sealy mattress every 2 weeks for the first 3 months when it is new. Continue to rotate it once every 3 months, or with the changing season.
HOW DO I CLEAN MY MATTRESS/PILLOW?
To clean your mattress, you may treat spills and stains with a damp cloth. Avoid scouring the surface with a brush or saturating the fabric, and avoid dry cleaning chemicals or detergents. We have an article on mattress cleaning tips, and another for cleaning your pillow.
HOW DO I SAFELY MOVE MY MATTRESS?
If you need to move your mattress, try to carry it on its side and make sure you have a helper. While it can be gently flexed to fit through doorways, any folding or warping may damage the support system inside. The handles are for positioning the mattress on the base, and should not be used for lifting.
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Experience an issue?
Please check our Sleep & Wellness Hub articles for more common questions, tips and helpful articles, or the Troubleshooting portal if you have a concern with your Sealy product. If you would like to speak with our team, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
For full terms and conditions regarding mattress care and warranty requirements, please see our Terms and Conditions page.