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[beach-mom]

I bought a Northern Nights down-on-top gussetted featherbed 3 1/2 years ago. How long do these last? Ours is getting lumpy, no matter how many times I switch it around and shake it. Do they last as long as regular mattresses, or do they give out sooner? TIA!

[Marsha2003]

From BeddingCare.com: "Feather beds need to be replaced between 3-10 years. Moisture causes down to mildew, so a feather bed’s longevity depends on the dampness of your climate and how much you perspire."

[VaBelle35]

Thanks for tha tinfo. I had no idea. Mine is at least 12, in great shape (no lumps or anything).

I use a humidifier in the winter in my bedroom, too.

I should probably replace it especially since I had allergies.

I love mine. It's the eurofeather with baffle box and gusset.

I hope they have the euro available.

[beach-mom]

Thanks from me too Marsha! I think it might be time to replace ours!

[Marsha2003]

Happy to help. In some of my reading, I also found information that suggests that high quality goose down lasts longer than some other types of down.

[Snowpuppy]

I bought my first NN from the Q in 2006. 4" down on top featherbed w/baffles.

It "exploded" in 2010 so I got 4 years out of it. At the time these had a 5yr warranty so NN replaced it.

The 2010 replacement is still going strong. Mine was a TSV w/a zippered duvet cover which keeps it cleaner, longer.

No smells, odors, etc but up here it tends to be cold & dry rather than humid.

[Kay SD]

A good featherbed can last practically forever if you sleep under it in cold weather, for warmth. Not so long if you lie on it every night. A cover helps, especially if you have one that dust mites can't easily get through, and wash it often. Mites love feathers. A zillion of them, all busy 24/7 eating and eliminating, ugh, causes quite a build-up in irritating substances.

[beach-mom]

I just looked it up. I bought it in late 2009, and it came with a one-year warranty. It does have a cover, which I've washed a few times. It's "hyperclean," and says "dry clean only." I've never done this, since I thought washing the cover was enough. It's supposed to be good for people with allergies. I never even thought about dust mites!

[Snowpuppy]

If I recall, hyperclean was a NN process of washing/cleaning feathers/down before assembly.

I have the 100% cotton zippered duvet cover for mine. I do air out the featherbed (weather permitting) on a railing. I haven't dry cleaned mine from 2010 yet, either. I suppose it will be a fortune because of the size and the weight! Honestly, it may not be worth the $ to dry clean it.

Until then, I'm not creeping out about dust mites. Mine has stayed covered except for laundering the duvet.

If it gets up and starts creeping off the bed, I'll worry.

[ennui1]

On 5/29/2014 Kay SD said:

A good featherbed can last practically forever if you sleep under it in cold weather, for warmth. Not so long if you lie on it every night. A cover helps, especially if you have one that dust mites can't easily get through, and wash it often. Mites love feathers.

Under? It's not a quilt.

Btw, mites love people, so good luck trying to eliminate them.

So, where do you all toss your old feather beds? Dumpster?