The Mattress Expert

Holland Mills Mattress

Mary of New York, writes:
Thank you so much for the info you provide on this site. My husband and I bought the Sealy Gracewood Vale and it has serious indentations after only 5 months. We have been allowed to get a replacement mattress but have to do it through the retailer we bought the Gracewood from. We want to stay with latex and are considering the S&F Holland Mills (Sealy Beachside equivalent). My husband is 6 feet and 180 lbs, sleeps on his back, no health issues. I am 5'8", 135 lbs, have significant hip pain from time to time, and sleep on my side or back. We are in our late 30s/early 40s. Do you think the Holland Mills would be a good fit? We liked the Gracewood until in started sinking. Also, is it ok to have a regular boxspring with a latex mattress or do we need aa platform-type foundation? They sold us a regular boxspring with the Gracewood and they say we have to keep it. Thank you.

Hi Mary. I think it is a good choice. The problem with the Gracewood Vale is all the poly foam in the eurotop. Unfortunately, that is why you got such a body impression. The plush model is just as comfortable, in my opinion, and will still help with the pressure points in your hips. You can also add a topper to it if you need to make it a little softer. It is a favorite choice and you both should be happy with it. The boxspring that comes with the latex mattresses is nice and strong. It's not necessary to buy a platform unless you want one.

 

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Sealy Loring Park Firm Mattress

Jennifer of New York, NY, writes:
Dear Sir, Thank you for this excellent resource. I purchased a Sealy Loring Park Firm mattress from Macy's. Like another of your correspondents (Cathy on 06/06/09) I found the mattress comfortable in the showroom and much less so at home (way too hard). I saw your suggestion about a latex topper, but I wanted to know if you think the mattress will break in at all. Macy's suggests sleeping on it for thirty days, but if it will get softer is that enough time for it to do so. Thanking you in advance for your assistance. --Jennifer

Hi Jennifer. All new mattresses are stiffer when they are new. How quickly they break in depends on your weight and how much abuse the mattress takes. Now a firm mattress if pretty stiff to begin with. It should break in a little bit, but it isn't going to get a lot softer.

 

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Latex foam topper for a mattress that sleeps hot

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 foam topper will sleep cooler than all the poly foam in the pillowtop mattress.

http://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

 

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New mattress has a musty odor

ken of delanco, NJ, writes:
Recently purchased a Sterns and Foster hotel collection mattress from Maceys and it had a musty odor.. after 1 week we had them deliver a replacement which has a similar odor.. whats going on

Hi Ken. Well, there are two possibilities. Either the foam in the mattress wasn't properly cured or the mattress has been sitting in a warehouse for a while. Factories buy foam in large rolls and if the foam isn't cured properly, then every bed made from that roll will have the same problem. It doesn't happen all the time, but it isn't unheard of. Check the white law label to see the date of manufacturing. If it is a few months old, you should ask them to order you a fresh one from the factory.

 

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Sealy Posturepedic pillowtop mattress

Jessica of Baltimore, MD, writes:
I am about to buy a Sealy Posturepedic pillow top mattress. I'm only in my 20's but have lower back problems due to a car accident. Is this a good choice for me? And is $1,700 too much to pay for the mattress and box set?

Hi Jessica. Pillowtops are rarely a good choice. They don't hold their shape all that well. When buying a mattress, you want something with just enough padding to be comfortable. You can add a topper down the road, if you need more softness. Also, depending on your back problem, you don't want your mattress to be too soft. It could aggrevate your existing issue. $1700 is what the top of the line model in a king would sell for. You may want to shop a little. 

 

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Sealy Posturepedic Holly Spring Mattress

Donna of Hurst, writes:
We bought a Sealy Pillow Top Holly Spring mattress set . It was delivered on Sept. 14, 2009. I have been sleeping on it 6 wks. I weight 150lbs. and I already have an indention where my bottom lays. I researched the products available and decided on this one, now I don't know if I made the right decession. Why can I see my body impression? Should this happen? Please let me know. Thank You, Donna

Hi Donna. The first couple of months are the most critical for body impressions. New mattresses have not been broken in and this is the time when it begins. You have to make sure that you rotate it religiously, so the impressions wear as evenly as possible. You should expect some sort of body impression in anything you buy. Nowadays, it's unavoidable. How much of an impression also depends on how soft the top of your mattress is.
You should rotate your new mattress, at least, once a month for the first year. It should only be necessary a few times a year after that. If your bed is one of the thicker, softer models, it may be necessary to rotate it every couple of weeks for the first few months or so. If it is a king, make sure you rotate it a quarter turn.

 

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Sealy Posturepedic Preferred mattress

Anna T of Ann Arbor, writes:
Hi - Just found your very informative blog. I am a female, 38 yrs, 5'5", 110 lbs, and I currently sleep on a Twin XL Sealy Posturepedic Preferred Lake Placid cushion firm mattress from 2001, but am vey uncomfortable due to sagging in the mattress that began quite a few years back. I have tried the plush, which is too soft. I prefer to sleep on my back, but occasionally sleep on my stomach as well. I currently have upper back, hip, and hand pain, perhaps due to the mattress. I am looking for a firm and supportive mattress, Twin XL, and have looked at the Sealy Preferred series cushion firm or perhaps even firm. I am very allergic and have some concerns about fire retardant used as well as any other smells... Any comments would be very helpful!

Hi Anna. Even though you are light and probably don't put much of a dent into anything, I would recommend the next step up in the Posturepedic line. The Preferred models have a lower coil count than the Reserves. This will help it to keep its shape better over time. Sealy doesn't spray their mattresses with any chemicals. The fire retardant material is a fiber that is woven into the cover. I haven't had any customers complain about a smell in the Sealy Posturepedic line. You may want to consider an allergy cover anyway, for your daily allergies. You can pick them up at a local bedding store like Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

 

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Latex mattress question

doug of forest lake, writes:
Is the sealy springfree line made of synthetic latex foam or natural latex foam and which one is the best. Thanks ahead of time.

Hi Doug. The Sealy Springfree line is made with synthetic latex. Natural latex, as with any natural product, varies in consistancy. It's always been that with natural latex, the one you get delivered may be slightly different from the sample you tried at the store. The biggest advantage with synthetic latex is the consistancy of manufacture. It comes out the same every time. Proponents of natural latex play on the "natural" aspect, leading you to believe that it's an all natural product...and chemical free. It isn't. Chemicals are used to process it. From a durability stand point, they're the same. From a consumer stand point, there's very little difference.

 

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Ever-Eden Latex foam mattress for a big man

Frank of Charlotte, writes:
Hello I'm a 6' feet 330 lb man I'm a side sleeper what mattress would you recommend for me.

Hi Frank. For a big guy, the best is a latex foam mattress. I would recommend the Ever-Eden 8" model. It is a firm mattress, but you can add a topper to the surface to soften it. You will have a lot more control over the padding that way. Latex is the most durable and will hold up well under you weight.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/all-natural-latex/evereden-latex-models/

 

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S&F Queen's Gate mattress

Craig of Denver, writes:
My wife and I are looking at the S&F Queens Gate at The Great Indoors. What is your name and or letter for that series?

Hi Craig,
The Queens Gate is the "J" grade...same as our Duval St. It's available in 5 comfort choices.

 

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