The Mattress Expert

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.

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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

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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

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Philadelphia Inquirer's "Neighbor's Choice Award"

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5 year old firm latex mattress

Kathryn of UK, writes:
We have had a firm latex mattress for about 5 years, and have for the most part, been very happy. Nowadays, I am feeling more hot as I sleep, and wonder what is the best sort of topper I can use on a latex mattress, which would add comfort and be cooling? Kathryn

Hi Kathryn. There isn't a topper I would recommend, given your situation. Of the foams, latex is the coolest. If you're having internal heat issues, there are fabrics that claim to keep you feeling cooler. I'd look for a mattress pad or bed linens that have such material. I'd also have to suggest consulting your physician.

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A mattress to reduce sweating

John of , writes:
I sweat at night, waking up on a damp sheet. Please recommend a mattress and top that can reduce this. Also, are some toppers less prone to causing sweat? Thanks.

Hi John. If you don't have any serious disc issues in your back, then latex would be the best option for you. For your heat issue, you want the mattress to be as basic as possible. Plush, ultra plush, and pillowtop models are fluffy. The more a mattress engulfs you, the warmer you feel. Latex is constructed with holes that go through each layer. This helps to circulate the air, so your heat has somewhere to go.

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Philadelphia Inquirer's "Neighbor's Choice Award"

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Sealy "SpringFree" Latex Pillows....
Sealy "Pro-Guard" Protection Plus Stain Guard Mattress Pads
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Mattress is a love/hate relationship

Marilyn of Louisville, writes:
We have a nice mattress which we did buy discount---no return policy/done deal
It is King size---the love/hate relationship is the heat factor---the foam must be such that it makes it hot to sleep on---good for hip joints but too hot in summer
Is there a topper to buy--or someone mentioned a mattress cover to eleviate the problem?

Hi Marilyn. There's a reasonably new product from dupont called "cool max" I understand that mattress pads with the cool max fabric are now available.

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