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Pure LatexBLISS All Latex Foam Mattress

Brenda writes...

Shopping for a mattress and having a difficult time. Over the last 4-5 yrs we have bought the following mattresses and been unhappy:

1. Simmons Beauty Rest Bancroft (World Class) Firm (RC Wiley) -- too firm caused backaches
2. Traded in for Simmons Beauty Rest Bancroft Plush and it developed deep indents where hips were - over 2' so RC Wiley replaced.
 3. Marquis Torino Plush (latex mattress - RC Wiley) - also indented in a matter of months, replaced by RC Wiley.
 4. Vera Wang Beyond Radiance (also latex mattress frm RC Wiley).
 
 All the above were Cal King mattresses and all have been unsuitable - most breaking down. The latest Vera Wang is 2 yrs old and is deeply indented where husband sleeps (225 lbs). We both have numbness in both arms and back aches from mattress.
 
 Now to shopping for guest rm: Bought a Select Comfort I10 (top of the line) Number Bed Queen Size. The backaches are instant and wake up feeling bruises and battered every 10 min. The lower nrs. cause the backaches - the higher numbers the bruise and battered feeling and again, numbness. 
 
 We are in process of returning but have no idea where to go from here. Can you help? 

 

Hi Brenda,
You were on the right track initially. Could have gotten a topper to soften the surface of that. In the Simmons line, going to a "plush" means more than just a softer top, but also, a much thinner gauge wire for the coils...resulting in what happened to that. There are lots of latex mattresses out there that have very little latex in them. I don't know anythging about the Marquis Torino, but can promise you that the Vera Wang uses a polyurethane foam core....likely for the other too. 
My wife and I have been sleeping on latex for years...nice sized people, she and I...but we are talking about an all latex mattress.
Today, I'd have you look at any of the Pure LatexBLISS models you can find without a pillowtop....and you can't go wrong.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/all-natural-latex/pure-latexbliss/

 

Thanks, Pete

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Stearns & Foster Blisswood Mattress

Hi, I'm looking for a full size mattress set for my dad. He's 84 years old, 5' 8' tall, 140 lbs. He has arthritis in his neck and pain in his lower back. He sleeps on his right side mostly. I'm in area code 91350 and it needs to be available within 30 days. What do you recommend? 
Thanks,
 Chuck

 

Hi Chuck,
I would take a look at the starting model Stearns & Foster in a luxury firm tight top. We have it as the Blisswood. You can try it at Macy's as the English meadows or at Sears as the Hearthstone.
Delivery is free, there's no sales tax  and there's another $100 off to be had if you order within the next few days.

 

Thanks, Pete

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Sealy Posturepedic Mattress Warranty Help

Sirs,

We bought a Sealy Mattress 08-22-08. We really loved it up
 until a year ago. The MATTRESS and SPRINGS have completely fallen a-part. I
 have asked the store that we bought it to HELP, but they did nothing.I would
 like a REP. to come see it. Please let me know as soon as possible. The
 name of the mattress is Sealy Posturepedic Reserve Notable Cushion FIRM. I
 hope you will take care of this. We would like to buy another Mattress from
 Sealy. Thank You, Sharon 

 

Hi Sharon,
There are 2 Sealy plants in CA.
Northern CA, Richmond...1-800-827-5927
Southern CA, South Gate..1-323-567-7781
 
Look on the white label sewn into the bach seam of your mattress. It will tell you which of these plants made your mattress.

 

Thanks, Pete

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New Sealy Posturepedic Mattress

Hello,

 

When does the new Sealy Posturepedics come out and will they be significantly more expensive than current models?

 

Mark

 

Hi Mark,
The new Posturepedics are scheduled to appear on or about April 1st.
We will all find out then...as to the new prices.

 

Thanks, Pete

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Stearns & Foster Kimberley Mattress

Do you carry Stearns and Foster Eureka Springs Euro PT mattress?

Hi Rich,
The Eureka Springs is the same as our Kimberley. The model names vary from store to store, but the specifications are identical.

 

Thanks, Pete

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Sealy Posturepedic Hotel Mattress

 I recently stayed at a hotel that uses the Sealy Posturepedic Monogram Series 600 Cushion Firm Euro Pillowtop. I really enjoyed this mattress. Does Sealy make a consumer equivalent to this mattress?

Hi Bobby,
The closest to that, at retail, is the Level E Posturepedic as a cushion firm euro-pillowtop. The model name will be different at every store, so ask for it by its level in the Posturepedic line.

 

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Replacement for a Dormia Mattress, Simmons Black

5 years ago we purchased a king size Dormia mattress, which has now deteriorated to having a large hump in the middle (but not the 2.5 inches needed in order to trigger our warranty). Have been toying with getting a sleep number bed due to my hip bursitis, which can get painful at night, but don't like all the complaints of leaking air, not to mention the mold. Most mattress salespeople have no clue what they are actually selling and I was impressed with your site and knowledge. Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated! Thanks. 

Hi Jennie,
The industry standard for determining when a body impression is deep enough to be considered a sag, is 1.5", not 2.5"...something you'll find with off brands that have warranties that are longer than what is standard. Useless, really. 
It helps to buy a good mattress...not just one that the salesman tells you is good or one that simply feels good at the moment...but one that will remain feeling good for a decent amount of time.
The key to sleeping without pain is alignment...the natural alignment for your spine and the alignment of your head and neck with your spine. I mention them separately because they are dealt with separately. The mattress for your body and a pillow for your head and neck.
Air mattresses rely on displacement for support, which ends up feeling more like a hammock. This will not keep you properly aligned. The best are those with individually pocketed coils, which provide an independent suspension type of support. The best of these are: the Simmons" Beautyrest Black line

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/

....being careful to avoid the pillowtop models, as they tend to lose their shape quicker....regardless of how well the mattress is made.
Making your way through a mattress store to find the non-pillowtop models, aka "tight tops", is like making your way through a mine field. The showroom floor is covered with them...not because they're better, but because they're easier to sell. They are all seductively comfy...purposefully to get you back into the mattress buying market sooner than later. So, avoid them.
Another good thing to avoid is memory foam. It too, loses its shape more quickly while providing good initial comfort.

 

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Stearns & Foster Lucas Park Mattress

Peter, I'm picking up my search for a new mattress again. 

Between the Lucas Park and Palace Garden, can you tell me the differences?

Also, I think you have the best pricing but I would like to lay on one of these to test.  Do you know the equivalent mattress at Macy's?

Hi Michael,
The Lucas Park is your best choice. The Palace Garden is the same mattress with an inch of memory foam added....not better, just more expensive. You can see it at Macy's as Carried Away, shown in ultra firm. S&F identifies that mattress as the P grade, which is how to ask for it in a broader search.

 

Thanks, Pete

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Sealy Posturepedic Concierge Club Mattress

 I have the Sealy Posturepedic Colette Plush and its time to replace it. I have loved this mattress for over 15 years, I guess. What's Sealy's closest product to my bed?

Hi Kathy,
I would direct you to the Sealy Posturepedic Concierge Club...a Reserve Series level 9...and for the same price as the level 7 for a limited time. Order it in a plush and you'll be as close as you can get in today's Posturepedic line up. 

 

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S&F Blisswood Mattress

What is the warranty on the S&F Blisswood Luxury Firm Tight top mattress? If ordered today, when would I receive the mattress?

Hi John,
Depending on where you live, it takes 1 to 2 weeks to get a freshly made mattress delivered to you.
All the mattresses we deliver are freshly made to fill your order and come with a full manufacturer's warranty. In this case 10 years non pro-rated.

 

Thanks, Pete

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