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Linda - Coils popping in my Spring Air Mattress

Linda writes:
 
 
I recently found your site, and am very appreciative of the advice you
give concerning mattress selection. I recently purchased a Spring Air
mattress, less than 6 months ago. About a month and a half ago, I heard
a couple of the springs inside "pop", and now there is a noticeable
divet in the mattress toward one side. I know this should not be "normal
wear and tear". I have tried turning the "no flip" mattress, according
to the suggestions made by the company, but am experiencing severe lower
back, shoulder, and hip pain. Needless to say, I am not satisfied. I
have been looking at the Sealy Posturepedic Line of mattresses. I am a
thin person, body weight approx. 130lbs./ 5 ft. 8in. I do suffer from
lower back and hip pain from time to time, that started when my old
mattress became completely worn after almost 15 years(and I purchased
the Spring Air).What suggestions do you have for a Sealy Posturepedic
that would be good for my back and lower hips, not too expensive, and is
designed with "breathable" materials that won't increase my body heat.
Also, I noticed, trying a personal experiment-sleeping on this mattress
with no bedding, it seemed as if the mattress was absorbent of my
natural body oils. Even with bed sheets, the effect is the same, as if
the mattress materials are absorbant, and I wake up physically parched
(skin and body). In addition, do you have any suggestions for possible
recourse concerning the issues with my Spring Air? Thank you.
 
Hi Linda,
Coils going "POP" in the mattress is a sure sign of a defect. You should call your retailer and register the complaint. Most likely, they will send an inspector to check it out. Once thay have authorization to exchange it, you should be able to select whatever you want. Of course, there may be a price difference. But it's certainly better than buying outright.


Thanks, Pete
 
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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/
 


Thanks, Pete
 
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Amy - Sealy Posturepedic Embody Mattress

Amy writes:
 
Hi Pete,
My husband tried a Sealy embody from a big box store and liked it. What is your equivalent? We are looking for something that does not sleep hot, medium firmness, and doesn't leave me feeling tired in the morning! 
Blog sounds like you are the expert we are looking for!?!            

Hi Amy,
Here is a link to our Embody line. Let me know if you have any questions.
http://www.themattressexpert.com/Sealy-Posturepedic/

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Sleeping hot on our mattress

Stacey of Smithfield, writes:
We have a Sealy Posturepedic Dameron euro Pillowtop (King). My husband cannot sleep in it because he wakes up after and hour extremely hot. I have lower back and neck issues and am usually cold. I like the mattress but I would like something we could both sleep in. Do you have any reccomendations?? Please help me get my husband back in the BED!!!

Hi Stacey. More than likely, the pillowtop is to blame. Euro pilloetops are pretty thick and the more a mattress engulfs you, the warmer you sleep. Look for a non-pillowtop model, like a cushion firm or a plush depending on what you like, and add a latex topper to it if you need it softer. The latex topper will sleep cooler than all the poly foam in the pillowtop mattress.

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Mattress Sleeping Hot

Susan of Columbia, MD, writes:
We have had a S & F pillow top on both sides of the mattress for about 5 years. They are 2 twin X longs, side by side for ease of cleaning. Like so many people on this blog, it gets unbearably hot for me after an hour or 2 and I have to move to the sofa in another room. I bought a Cool Max mattress pad at the Select Comfort store, but that did not help. My husband does not have a problem with heat, but he has a bad back and feels that he could use more support.
The mattress is very comfortable for me, but I can't deal with the heat & sweating any longer. I could only get a piece of the tag off, which says polyurethane foam,molded polyurethane foam 43%, blended cashmere/polyester fiber, blended polyester, & wire springs.
We need to buy a new mattress(es) and would like to know the best kind to buy to alleviate the sweating and probably support issue for husband. Materials, style, etc. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Susan. What you have isn't known for sleeping hot...unless you're more in it than on it. When you're encompassed by the padding that will add to body heat retention. The cashmere doesn't help any. Going with a firmer mattress, where you don't sink as much, then a latex topper to soften your half makes the most sense. Latex is the least warm of all the foams. Check the specs of what you're buying. Any significant amount of memory/visco foam near the surface will also make your hot. 

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Susan - Sleeping Hot

Susan of Columbia, MD, writes:
We have had a S & F pillow top on both sides of the mattress for about 5 years. They are 2 twin X longs, side by side for ease of cleaning. Like so many people on this blog, it gets unbearably hot for me after an hour or 2 and I have to move to the sofa in another room. I bought a Cool Max mattress pad at the Select Comfort store, but that did not help. My husband does not have a problem with heat, but he has a bad back and feels that he could use more support.
The mattress is very comfortable for me, but I can't deal with the heat & sweating any longer. I could only get a piece of the tag off, which says polyurethane foam,molded polyurethane foam 43%, blended cashmere/polyester fiber, blended polyester, & wire springs.
We need to buy a new mattress(es) and would like to know the best kind to buy to alleviate the sweating and probably support issue for husband. Materials, style, etc. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Susan. What you have isn't known for sleeping hot...unless you're more in it than on it. When you're encompassed by the padding that will add to body heat retention. The cashmere doesn't help any. Going with a firmer mattress, where you don't sink as much, then a latex topper to soften your half makes the most sense. Latex is the least warm of all the foams. Check the specs of what you're buying. Any significant amount of memory/visco foam near the surface will also make your hot. 

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Aireloom Gabriella Firm mattress

Donna of Sausaalito, writes:
Hi, I am about to purchase an Airloom Gabriella Firm mattress. I saw your blog that didn't endorse this mattress. After making a huge mistake buying a Beauty Rest which is too soft and makes me sweat (haven't slept since I bought it) I decided on the Gabriella Firm because I didn't sink in and the natural fibers made me think that it would breath well and therefore I wouldn't over heat. Those are my key concerns about a mattress. Firmness and not sweating.

Hi Donna. If holding up well isn't one of your concerns, then go for it.

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Simmons Black Helena mattress

Linda of Marietta, writes:
I bought a new mattress last August and have not slept well since. I got a Simmons Black pillow top called "Helena" where we live. Supposedly a top of the line with a memory foam topper. It is too firm and the memory foam is too hot. I wake up hot and toss and turn all night looking for a comfortable position. Please help me find a more appropriate mattress.

Hi Linda. It's the memory foam that you're reacting to. It's a temperature sensitive material and sleeps very hot for most people. Top line pillowtops are another general problem. They feel great in the store, but don't usually sleep well, as you are farther from the support. Most people sleep best on something that is medium to plush. Going for the luxury feel and high profile look is almost like getting mugged by a gang of Madison Ave. executives.

Thank you for posting your questions and comments

C&C Mattress, Inc. delivers everywhere within the continental US.
NO SALES TAX outside of NJ.
You'll find discount pricing on our website: www.ccmattress.com
Toll Free phone number: 1-888-732-5923

Voted "Best Mattress Store in New Jersey"
Philadelphia Inquirer's "Neighbor's Choice Award"

Also available:
100% Natural Latex Toppers.
Sealy "SpringFree" Latex Pillows....
Sealy "Pro-Guard" Protection Plus Stain Guard Mattress Pads

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Sleep to Live #4 bed

Kathy of lexington, writes:
Hi, It gives me hope to see your blog. I have just bought a Sleep to Live #4 bed. I have the green side and my husband blue. It is working fairly well. I have extreme neck/upper back tension problems and my arms and hips go to sleep easily. I'm a side sleeper. I have two problems with this mattress 1) that it is too hot and does not breathe and 2)I can't find a pillow that works well on it because of the memory foam support. I have slept on it for 5 nights now and still am not adjusting well. For $2000 dollars I expect to be sleeping like a baby. I can exchange this mattress. Can you please suggest something with similar support, but is not hot? Thanks for your help.

Hi Kathy. If you can exchange it, do so. Look at a mattress that is mostly latex and stay away from anything with memory foam.

Thank you for posting your questions and comments

C&C Mattress, Inc. delivers everywhere within the continental US.
NO SALES TAX outside of NJ.
You'll find discount pricing on our website: www.ccmattress.com
Toll Free phone number: 1-888-732-5923

Voted "Best Mattress Store in New Jersey"
Philadelphia Inquirer's "Neighbor's Choice Award"

Also available:
100% Natural Latex Toppers.
Sealy "SpringFree" Latex Pillows....
Sealy "Pro-Guard" Protection Plus Stain Guard Mattress Pads

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QUALITY - SELECTION - SERVICE - VALUE

Sleeping Hot

Carol of Queen Creek, writes:
On the subject of sleeping hot - is there anything special to consider concerning the covering of the top of the mattress? We looked at 2 beds today - Sealy Reserve, Euro Cushion Firm, one fabric covering was wool/rayon (salesman said it is supposed to be cooler) and the other covering was 88% cotton and 12% polyester. If the beds were the same in every other way, would one be cooler than the other?

Hi Carol. All else being equal, I would think that the wool would be warmer. There doesn't have to be much wool in it for them to call it that, and you will or should be using a mattress pad. The difference is likely to not be felt.

Thank you for posting your questions and comments

C&C Mattress, Inc. delivers everywhere within the continental US.
NO SALES TAX outside of NJ.
You'll find discount pricing on our website: www.ccmattress.com
Toll Free phone number: 1-888-732-5923

Voted "Best Mattress Store in New Jersey"
Philadelphia Inquirer's "Neighbor's Choice Award"

Also available:
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Sealy "SpringFree" Latex Pillows....
Sealy "Pro-Guard" Protection Plus Stain Guard Mattress Pads

Family Owned and Operated
QUALITY - SELECTION - SERVICE - VALUE