DIY spring mattress repair

There are several ways to help determine if your mattress needs restoration. Damage to the casing, deformation of internal metal parts, wear of the filler are the main reasons for repairing the product.

Necessary materials

The choice of tools depends on the cause of the damage. To replace the upholstery by hand, all you need is glue and a matching fabric. If the integrity of the springs is damaged, you will have to stock up on new parts. The main things you will need during a major overhaul are new upholstery, a hammer, and nails.

You'll need:

1. furniture stapler;
2. elastic cord;
3. filler (foam rollers);
4. decorative cladding;
5. lining (any breathable and durable fabric);
6. slats (7 x 2).

When troubleshooting, it is important to also have pliers and wire on hand. All work is divided into several stages. First, the mattress is disassembled, then new springs are installed, the binding is made, and finally the product is sheathed (assembly).

Disassembling the mattress

The best place for repairs is a barn or other non-residential premises. During the period of operation, dust and particles of debris accumulate inside the product. Therefore, a good option is to use a vacuum cleaner when working.

First, the mattress is turned over with the outer surface down. Position it to ensure a flat surface.To make it easy to approach the mattress from each side, it is placed on four stools. Next, carefully free the product from its contents: remove old nails, remove paper clips with pliers, remove the decorative fabric of the upholstery and take out the soft rollers.

Cleaning

To how to clean the mattress from dirt, it is recommended to use a lint cloth and a vacuum cleaner. If you are renovating your home, cover furniture and carpets with oilcloth. Torn upholstery fabric will have to be replaced. The fabric separating the springs is also removed and thoroughly cleaned with a damp cloth. After the preliminary work, you can begin inspecting the internal parts.

Fastening

The stage that requires the most effort and time. It includes several steps:

• checking the serviceability of parts;
• frame installation;
• spring binding.

First, remove the cord connecting the springs and remove the nails from the frame. Then you need to inspect the springs and return them to their original position. Broken parts are thrown away and new ones are installed. To do this, the springs are nailed to the slats using nails that are bent inward. It is first recommended to make precise markings on the body of the product.

Important! To prevent the mattress from forming lumps, all springs are positioned strictly vertically (approximately on a line 8 cm from the height of the frame).

It should be taken into account that in orthopedic mattresses individual springs are in special bags. And in conventional ones there are three methods of fastening:

• using wooden slats. Sometimes it is enough to simply hammer a loose part;
• the use of fabric straps over wooden slats;
• fabric belts. They give the mattress orthopedic properties.

If fabric straps were used in the manufacture of the mattress, you will need to cut out the wooden slats yourself. Elastic fabric straps are attached to them. The length of the slats should correspond to the width of the mattress.

To replace the spring bag in orthopedic models, you will need an element with new springs. It is sewn in using a regular needle and strong thread.

Harness

After checking and securing the springs, the strapping process is carried out. For this purpose you will need a strong rope (diameter about 3 cm). First, take nails and drive them opposite a separate spring row. Then the nails are bent to create peculiar hooks. The cord will be wound around them.

First of all, you need to deal with tying the transverse springs. Each spring is processed separately with a cord. Then they begin to tie the elements in the longitudinal direction. For efficiency reasons, they are fastened with transverse ones.

Attention! During work, pay attention to the tension of the cord. It should not be too high - otherwise it will turn out that the springs are at a close distance from each other.

Finally, the springs are processed diagonally. The angle with respect to the previous harnesses should be 45 degrees. At the end of this work, the nails left by the hooks are completely bent.

Sheathing of the product

The final stage of repair is reupholstering the mattress with outer upholstery. To do this, first cover the spring block with a lining. The material must be dense, for example, tarpaulin (burlap or dermantin is also suitable). So, the lining base is placed on top of the spring block and secured with it with a regular stapler.

Then take a sealant (foam rubber, padding polyester). These rollers are placed on the lining in selected places.This ensures high-quality styling. The top of the mattress product should be covered with decorative fabric, and the edges of the upholstery should be carefully tucked inward.

Remember! When attaching the fabric, it must be placed in the form of a scarf. This will protect the corners of the furniture.

How to increase the lifespan of a mattress

The durability of the mattress varies depending on the filling. The most durable mattresses are those with natural fillings made from latex and coconut (+ independent springs). The average duration of his service will be 12 years. If the material is artificial, the mattress will last about eight years.

Even high-quality mattresses need to be replaced every 5-7 years, as over time they sag and accumulate dust mites.

Tips will help to increase the service life of the product.

Undesirable:

• Allowing children to jump on the mattress:
• keep the mattress near heating appliances;
• bend during transportation.

Care information for a specific model is on the label. It is forbidden to iron the mattress and store it in rooms with high humidity. It is recommended to dry it regularly (every six months) and ventilate it in the fresh air. To preserve the appearance of decorative cladding, you need to use special covers.

You need to buy a mattress taking into account your own body weight. In the first 2-3 weeks after purchase, it is recommended to turn the product over.

This is done like this: first you need to swap the head of the mattress and the place where the legs are located; then turn it face down. This will restore the original shape and orthopedic properties.