Second Life is a new pilot program that gives some returned Avocado mattresses a second home at a lower price.
Some mattresses come back to us from our retail partners. Each year, we donate 95% or more of them to nonprofit organizations, where they go to people who need a good place to sleep. Some even go to disaster relief. Details about our donations are in our 2025 Impact Report.
That leaves a small share that can’t be donated, for a variety of reasons. Some of those are still in good condition, and we don’t think a usable mattress should be thrown away. The Second Life pilot tests whether the ones that meet our standards can be sanitized and resold at a meaningful discount, so they stay in use longer. This aligns with our mission to be a sustainable and responsible brand.
Donation is, and will remain, the main path for a returned mattress. But for some people, Second Life could be the difference between an Avocado mattress being out of reach and being in their bedroom.
It’s an experiment, and we’re treating it like one. The program is small, availability changes often and depends on local regulations, and we don’t yet know whether it will continue beyond the pilot and grow.
Second Life mattresses are previously owned and sold as used. Each sale is final, and each mattress is covered by our 1-Year Limited Warranty. For more information, chat with us on our website or call 657-385-8849.
FAQ
How we sanitize
Every Second Life mattress is professionally inspected, sanitized, and quality-checked before resale. During this pilot, we use Sterifab, an EPA-registered sanitizer, virucide, and insecticide used in hospitals, hotels, and healthcare facilities. It is approved for use on mattresses and upholstered surfaces and eliminates bacteria, viruses, dust mites, mold, and allergens. Sterifab dries clear in about 15 minutes, leaves no residue or odors, and is safe around children and pets once dry.
Sanitization is an active part of this pilot. As the program develops, we may evaluate additional treatments to identify the best long-term approach.