Mattress lifter

A mattress lifter comprising a flat elongated base member adapted to reside on and across a box spring adjacent one end of a bed and beneath an associated mattress,

• at least one mattress lifting element pivotably mounted on the base member and having operative lifting and inoperative prone positions, and
• at least two handles adapted for manual manipulation exposed at opposite sides of an associated mattress and box spring and connected with the lifting element, movement of the handles in one direction serving to raise the mattress for insertion of sheets and blankets therebeneath and movement in an opposite direction serving to lower the mattress to its normal flat attitude.