No. While the AHA depreciation guidance for mattress life is five years,57 often the manufacturer’s stated expected life of a healthcare mattress, the expected life for most mattress covers is one to three years. The AHA depreciation table does not distinguish between the cover and the mattress. Additionally, mattresses can be damaged from disinfectants and routine use, and many may not reach the expected 5-year life.56,58,59
FOLLOW-UP: Review your user manual or contact the mattress manufacturer to determine expected life of the mattress and mattress cover.