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Rebecca - We are looking to purchase a new mattress.

Rebecca writes:
 
Hi,
I am completely confused about what's good and not good...and don't trust sales persons
either. I have a bad left hip and tendonitis in my right shoulder. I
need something that's not so firm so I can lay on my side, but not so
soft that it doesn't give me support. Am 47--145 lbs. We prefer Sealy or
Stearns & Foster. What do you recommend? I was told memory foam was
good--euopean tops were good..but aren't sure what to go for. Can you
advise? Becky
 
Hi Becky,
Memory foam is terrible stuff. The longer you're in it, the softer it gets. It's heat sensitive, which means it softens when warmed. You're body heat will soften it quite a bit. So you see, it won't feel at home, like it did to try in the store. When a salesman says,"Euro-top", it's short for Euro-Pillowtop. Many salespeople push the thicker, plusher, pillowtop mattresses. They do that because they are more expensive, they make more money and they are easy to sell. In fact, the seductive nature of the beast sells itself. There comes a point in any of the mattress lines when more means less. Today's mattress filling materials compress more easily. More padding means deeper body impressions.
And memory foam is the worst of all the paddings available today.....contrary to the billions of dollars worth of hype you've been spoon fed over the years.
Having a bad hip and shoulder, you'll be more sensitive to the changes that a mattress goes through as it wears. Lots of my customers with physical problems are finding that a combination of firmer mattress for support and soft latex topper for long lasting comfort, works best. A latex topper will provide plenty of pressure relief to the surface. It absorbs much of your body weight, leaving under it a mattress that has worn more slowly....more gradually. One of the nice things about all this is the cost is less than you'd expect. Far less than you'd pay for most memory foam mattresses. Another option for you is a latex mattress. These beds keep their shape an incredibly long time. Body impressions (from the quilted top), are extremely minimal. These are more expensive, but last a lot longer also relieving all the pressure points. They will give well enough with your hip and shoulder while maintaining proper alignment. The Stearns & Foster Tower View Villa is an excellent choice for latex with good support and comfort.
Here are some links to follow...mattresses that can be used with latex toppers and a link to that latex mattress. Latex has been the best material available since the 1920s and out performs memory foam as if it wasn't even there...like comparing a Cadillac to an AMC Pacer...if you remember that piece of junk. 
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Worldclass-Raleigh--18737/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Heidi-Luxury-Firm/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Italian-Garden-Villa-Plush-/


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Mike - Replacing a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale plush pillowtop mattress

Mike writes:
 
I have a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale, Granville Terrace, Ultra Plush
Super Pillow Top mattress. It has sunk on both sides where we sleep. The
store where we bought it (3 years ago) has sent someone out who says it
is defective. It has at least a 1 1/2 drop. So, they are going to credit
our purchase price and let us get something different. However, they no
longer carry Simmons. They have Englanders and couple models of Sealy.
The service guy who came out to look at our mattress told me not to buy
an Englander unless we wanted to see him again in about 3 months. So
that leaves me with 1 coil and 2 S&F latex choices. The latex models
are the Ocean View Villa and the Harbor View Villa. I don't know anything about
latex vs. coil beds and I definitley want to get one that won't sink
like this one. My other possible choice would be to go throught Simmons
to get the bed replaced by them. Do you have any advice based on your
knowledge of mattresses? I was referred to your web site, by a friend. 

Hi Mike,
Referrals from friends and relatives is our preferred method of advertising. It keeps prices lower and customer service higher than store that rely on mass media advertising.
The coils in your plush pillowtop Beautyrest use a very thin wire. When buying a Beautyrest, it's imperative that you opt for the "plush/firm" choice of comfort...which has the same comfortable surface as the plush, but uses a much heavier gauge of wire. Adding to your problem is the compression of all that padding in the pillowtop, which is another good thing to avoid. Each model is available with and without the pillowtop.  
What you liked so much about the Beautyrest is the contouring support provided by the individually pocketed coils. Latex provides the same support. There are no coils in the Stearns & Foster latex beds. It's almost all latex. Latex is very old technology and we know that it is the most durable material available. Slight body impressions will form in any bed, but you can expect it more with the thicker, softer mattresses. The Ocean View is an ultra plush, and Harbor View has a pillowtop. The Tower View Villa plush is the most popular model and plenty comfy. 


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Sam - What mattress doesn't sleep hot?

Sam writes:
 
Beds are too hot (no a/c in SF...). Whats the best style to avoid being
hot? plush is needed, does latex vs regular have an advantage? (I know
from other posts memory foam isnt a good idea.) -Sam

Hi Sam,
You don't need a/c in SF. Every time I check, it's 68 degrees there. Hoping to be moving there soon...for that reason and because everyone seems so nice.
Perhaps you're all so pleasant because of the weather. My wife and I have been there a couple of times. I think there's more to it than just the weather.
Yes. Memory foam is the worst offender for sleeping hot. They're always coming out with new memory foams...mixed with gel or cut for better air circulation, but they all sleep hot. If there's a diffence between them, it's like the difference between fire and boiling water. "Better" than terrible is still bad.
Also, the plusher the bed and the more "in it", than "on it" you are, the warmer you will be. Pillowtops are also a major offender for sleeping warm. They also wear out quickly, adding insult to injury.
Latex tends to be cooler, but it's still important to get only "just enough" padding to sleep comfortably. If you go beyond and indulge your sense of luxury, as the mattress industry would have you do, you'll be back buying a new mattress sooner than later and can do structural damage to your body from sleeping on a too soft surface.
Here are some links to mattresses that have no memory foam and are not too soft....in order of price point.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Worldclass-Raleigh--18737/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Heidi-Luxury-Firm/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-and-Foster-Twila-Luxury-Plush/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Italian-Garden-Villa-Plush-/
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Pure-LatexBLISS-Nature-Natural-Talalay-Latex/
 


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Pan - A Stearns & Foster latex mattress for a slender man?

Pan writes:

Hello Pete! :D

Can you please recommend me a mattress?

I'm 23 years old male. I'm 5'11 and  154lbs so I think I'm pretty thin.

Due to being sedentary (I think), I got some arthritis. I have mild shoulder pain (from lifting), elbow pain, wrist pain, knee pain. Knee pain from basketball during high school. Cartilage wearing out. I don't feel the pain for the whole day though. They come and go. I have back pain when the bed is too soft. I sleep on my side, usually with things to cuddle and I always put a pillow between my legs. ( but I still think that sleeping on the side also contributes to my shoulder pain )

I read through you posts and thought you recommend Sealy Latex but I can't find those types that you recommend. Those river or beach ones..

So which one do you recommend me now? Are you going to recommend me buying firm mattress and soft topper? Which ones do you think are good for me and why?

Thank you, Pan

Hi Pan,

You can't go wrong with latex, if you can afford it. It is the best, most comfortable and most durable material available.

The Sealy latex mattresses you mentioned are now marketed under the Stearns & Foster label.

The one I believe you'll enjoy the most is the ultra plush, called Ocean View Villa.

Normally, I wouldn't recommend one this plush, but given you aches and pains and slender build, I believe it is your best choice from among that latex line. Here is the link to that mattress.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Tuscan-Summer-Villa-Ultra-Plush-/ 

If, however, the price is more than you had in mind, I have another choice for you to consider.

It is a World Class Simmons Beautyrest, the Raleigh in the Plush/Firm Pillowtop. Here again, a pillowtop is not the kind of mattress I would normally recommend, but there are exceptions to every rule and your particular set of circumstances are the exception. Here is a link to that mattress.  

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Worldclass-Raleigh--18761/ 

Lastly, there is the option for a firmer mattress with a soft layer of latex as a topper, which you had mentioned.

Normally, the 2" soft topper is enough, but I feel that you are among the few who would benefit from the 3".

Since the latex topper increases the longevity of the mattress, as well as soften the surface, you can get away with a much less expensive mattress for use under the topper.

Here are two such mattresses that I like a lot, at a lower price point. And also, a link to the toppers.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-2011-Beautyrest-Classic-Adamsville-Plush-Firm-Euro-Top-/ 

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Sealy-Posture-Promo-Beckenham-Plush-Level-I/ 

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Accessories/ 

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Renee - California King Simmons Beautyrest Avondale Mattress

Renee writes:

We have had a Ca. King Beautyrest Avondale (M29319.7405) for 3.5 years and it has cratered something awful. Simmons will replace it under warranty with a Ca. King Beautyrest World Class Alexandria plush super pillowtop. Tried to find info on this mattress but couldn't find anything. Is this going to be comparable to our Avondale? 

Hi Renee,
It's a step up. The World Class has a higher coil count and better edge support. I'd suggest avoiding the pillowtop. You can get the same model in a plush/firm....not what you're used to, but will hold up a lot better.
Also, Cal.King is the worst size for uneven wear.

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Kerrie - Simmons Beautyrest Anniversary Mirella

Kerrie writes:

 I have found a Simmons Beautyrest mattress that I really love. It is the Anniversary Donatello, plush, queen size. I read on line that this is the same as the Mirella mattress. Is this true, and if so, it seems that your site offers a very good price. Do you deliver all over the nation? Thank you.

Hi Kerrie,
It's all true...free delivery anywhere in the 48 states...the anniversary issue is the same at every store...and, having the best price.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Anniversary-Mirella-/
 
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Ed - Simmons Beautyrest World Class Raleigh Mattress

Do you have the same mattress as a Simmons Beautyrest World Class Fishers Landing in a Plush King (non-pillowtop?)

Thanks, Ed

 

Hi Ed,

The Fisher's Landing is the level with latex and no memory foam...same as our Raleigh.

http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Worldclass-Raleigh-/

It comes in a choice of comfort.

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Domenic - Simmons Beautyrest World Class Raleigh

do you carry a queen size simmons lucetta?

 

Hi Domenic,
Model names for the same mattress vary, from store to store. Our Raleigh is the same as the Lucetta.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Model-Beautyrest/
As you can see if you follow the link, we can save you some money on that.

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Henry - Simmons Beautyrest Marlowe/Clarice and the Raleigh/Darlene Mattress

What Simmons do you carry that compares to the captivation and decadence from Mattress Firm?

 

Hi Henry,
They would be the Marlowe/Clarice and the Raleigh/Darlene models. http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Model-Beautyrest/

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Donna - Simmons Beautyrest Black Daniella Mattress

what pattern number is this in a king set daniella firm, need to know to compare pricing

 

Hi Donna,
The Daniella is the name for the national line. The Natalia at Macy's is the same mattress. http://www.themattressexpert.com/Simmons-Beautyrest-Black-Line-Daniella-Plush-Firm-Super-Pillowto/
This link will take you to our website, where construction information is available. It's all the information you need. The pattern number is an internal Simmons number and isn't used by the retailer when ordering.
Knowing what it is will only make a complicated job more so.

 

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