A mattress with springs poking through is not only an eyesore. it is also a safety hazard and it compromises the performance of the mattress.
Now, usually, the best thing to do when that happens is to replace it with a new one, but that is not cost-effective. Is it? This is especially true if the mattress is still quite new.
How to Fix a Mattress Spring Poking Through in 6 Simple Steps
When replacement is not an option, you can do the fixing by yourself by using the following steps.
Step 1: Take Apart the Affected Part of the Mattress
The first thing you need to do is take apart the area of the mattress where the spring is poking through. To do this, you will need a pair of scissors and a fabric cutter. Once, you do that, you may realize that the mattress has several layers.
Take them apart as well until you can see the base of the spring.
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Step 2: Diagnose the Problem
Once the spring is exposed, you get to see why it is poking through the mattress. It could be broken or even loose. Usually, it will be because the spring is loose and if that is the case, you need to purchase a couple of wire rope clamps. These are easily accessible in your local brick-and-mortar store.
Step 3: Fasten the Spring Back to Its Correct Position
Next, you want to put pressure on the spring and push it down. Take the clamps and use them to fasten the spring back to its correct position. You can use as many as you need to but two to four of them will be enough for a single spring.
Step 4: Consider Re-Tightening the Clamps
At this point, you are done fixing the spring but it would be best to test it first so push the spring again with your hands. It should revert but not too high back than the other springs in the mattress. If it does then that means that the clamps are not tight enough and you have to re-tighten them.
You could also use a couple of ropes for extra reinforcement.
Step 5: Restore Mattress to Original State
Once you are sure that the spring is securely in place, it is time to restore the mattress to its original state seeing as you had opened it up and exposed its inner layers. Lay the spring in the correct position as well as the layers of the mattress.
Ensure that they are correctly aligned and join them together at the edge. You can use fabric glue or a heavy-duty stapler. This ensures that the layers do not misalign later.
Step 6: Sew It Back
After securing the layers, you want to tuck in the top cover of the mattress and sew it in together with the mattress layers. You will have to do this manually because you simply cannot sew the mattress using a sewing machine.
Some backstitches and overlap stitches should do the trick but ensure that you are using a strong thread that is not likely to come apart the moment you lay on the mattress.
Conclusion
Ideally, you should replace a mattress whose spring pokes out of the layers. However, fixing it on your own can buy you more time to save up for a quality mattress that is not likely to pose the same problem.
