The Mattress Expert

We Love our latex topper over a generic firm mattress.

Kathleen writes:

Hi Pete
Based on your advice, we bought the 2" soft Talalay mattress topper a year ago. We still marvel over what a difference it makes! We'd previously had an absolutely top of the line, hugely expensive S&F that we got rid of because of massive body impressions and poor sleep quality. We now have the latex topper over a generic firm mattress and love it more! 
Thank you for the great advice and informative column.
Kathleen 

Hi Kathleen,

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to write.

Your feedback is especially important because it comes a year after you first got it.

The latex topper we use at home, the same latex topper as yours, is now 5 years old and still like new.

You have years of comfortable sleep ahead of you. I'm happy to see that you are enjoying that, which we had recommended to you. 

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

 

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The right mattress for disc related back problems & pain.

John writes

Peter, 

You are 100% right about latex being the WRONG choice for disc related back problems. I purchased a cushion firm and it felt GREAT until a couple of weeks. After four weeks I was on the floor because my back was killing me. Had to return the bed; cost me hundreds, but I had to find out for myself. 

We bought a cushion firm Stearns & Foster, like you suggested, and WOW!, what a difference. 

Thank you sooo much for the help. No one out there has this kind of information. 

I wish I had found you before. I would have saved a lot of money and pain. I'll be sure to tell all my friends and family about you. 

Thanks again, John

John, you are entirely welcome.

Proper support is an important part of choosing a mattress. With it, and the good night's sleep it provides, you become a well rested, happier and more productive person.

The quality of your work improves and so does the quality of your personal relationships. With a good night's sleep on a regular basis, you are less likely to make mistakes.

For children, they remember their school lessons easier...getting better grades with less studying.

We will be happy to serve you family and friends whenever they are ready.

Thanks, Pete

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Flip or Rotate our new S&F mattress.

When we bought a new Stearns & Foster mattress for $1800 we were told that it shouldn't be turned or flipped, is this true? 

 

Hi,

Your new mattress is one sided and can't be flipped.

Rotating a mattress, especially when one person is considerably different in weight than the other, is the best way to insure that your mattress wears evenly.

However, there is so much memory foam in the new S&F models, I'm afraid there will be no getting around your level of disappointment in a year's time.

Proper care of a mattress under those conditions gets to be pointless after a while.

Thanks, Pete

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A Plush Mattress resistant to body impressions‏.

Rene writes:

 

I recently (Nov-2013) purchased an S&F queen plush pillowtop bed and 

within the first few months the body impressions were very noticeable. Of 

course the manufacturer didn't find them to be enough to replace it, so 

I am looking to pay to swap out my bed for a "better" one. The bed that 

I have been looking at is the S&F Scarborough Luxury Firm or the 

Scarborough

 

Cushion Firm Pillow top. With the current mattress, I have been 

experiencing back pain due to the impression; do you think one of these 

beds would be better for sleep comfort? Thanks. Rene

Hi Rene,

While the luxury firm models are firmer than the plush models, this does not save you from repeating your misfortune. The memory foam in these mattresses will create the same problem you are facing now...6 months to a year later. 

Let me save you from all of that. We have a two sided mattress provides better support, better surface comfort and will last about 10 years...and not 10 months.

This old fashion mattress has zero memory foam and consists of high density materials that will keep their shape for many years. It has been field tested under heavy body weight for the past 5 years and remains like new in look and feel. Made by Therapedic, it's the Keepsake Cameo Plush model, shown here:

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/therapedic-two-sided-flippable-mattresses/

 

 

 

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Natura Brand Latex Mattress, w/ Free Delivery to Canada and The US.‏

Hi Pete, 

I wrote to you last year around this time after I bought a king beautyrest black extra firm bed and had nothing but problems just after the mattress exchange timeframe expired. I had purchased and still use one of your 2" latex toppers which has allowed us to be able to put up with the mattress this long but we are thinking enough is enough and its time to get some comfort. I have a couple questions if you don't mind. If I remember correctly you suggested I go with a luxury firm black (ansleigh?) but when I look at the specs the coil gauge appears to be the same. Am I missing something or should I be looking at something else in the specs for comfort.
I am also considering a full latex mattress and I was wondering if you have heard of latex-gold or have any opinions on it. I understand it to be Dunlop latex from new zealand from what I could dig up so not as good as the talalay but I am intrigued about the layering options and it is sold local in Vancouver.
I am 6' 220lbs and my wife is 5'10" around the 150 range.

Thanks again for any help, I am a bit nervous to put out that much money again and end up with another dud.

Jamie
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hi Jamie,

We recommend the luxury firm Ansleigh because of the durability and value of the heavier gauge wire.

My wife and I have the plush/firm Ansleigh at home...purchased before the luxury firm became available. We have it for 19 months and use the latex topper with it.

We are each in the 220 lb range and it has held up well.

Given your experience thus far, you could opt for the plush/firm and be fine with it.

 

I have not head of that brand of latex. Since you got your topper from us, we have acquired a Toronto based Latex company called Natura.

If you are considering a latex mattress, have a look at what they have to offer. We are delivering these throughout Canada and the US, with free delivery and no sales tax.

We are also running a 10% off sale through next week. Here is the link to that latex line.

 

http://themattressexpert.com/natura/latexmattress/

Thanks, Pete

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Tempurpedic memory foam vs. Latex mattresses.

Naomi writes:

Thanks so much for your answer concerning a mattress for my ostero arthrithic back. It gives me some direction. 

Should I spend the extra money for a Tempurpedic to be relatively pain free or is an all latex mattress a better value for my health and money? 

God bless you for the help you've been to so many people! Naomi

 

Hi Naomi,

Somewhere along the line, you got the idea that the memory foam in the Tempurpedic would relieve your pain. It might at first, but memory foam wears quickly. After only a short time, it will increase you pain...as you body loses its proper alignment. Latex is, by far, more resilient. It lasts a whole lot longer than memory foam, and so, a much better value over the years.

Talk about your health, there are 61 different chemicals used to make memory foam. Some of them are toxic and a couple of them are carcinogenic. Latex, on the other hand, is all natural.

There is no question that latex is the best your can buy...for your health and bottom line.

We carry 3 of the top brands of latex mattresses....shown here: http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/

 

   

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NovaForm Memory Foam Mattress.

Brad writes:

You've provided great info regarding NovaForm. It would be super if you could update your comments now that NovaForm has upgraded their specifications on the Gel and Pure comfort products (layer thicknesses). I'd be interested to know your thoughts as to how NovaForm now compares to the top memory foam manufacturers. Brad

 

Hi Brad,

Fact is, it doesn't really matter. Memory foam is a slow recovery foam. You've seen the ads where you press you hand into memory foam and it leaves a hand print when you take it away.

This means that you are getting zero push back, which translates into zero support. If you have back problems, they will get worse.

Whether it's chemical based or plant based, memory foam is a lousy product that provides no support and wears our quickly.

If you want an all foam mattress, buy latex. It provides support and comfort...responds immediately...sleeps cool...and lasts for many years.

A quality product, like latex, has value. Memory foam is worthless.

The gel is used to mitigate the heat produced by memory foam. However, gel doesn't work long...a few hours, at best...and back to the furnace you go. It is merely the latest in a long procession of sales gimmicks offered by the mattress industry. 

If you would like to spend your money wisely and would like to peruse some of the latex mattresses available, we carry three of the best brands on the market...click on this link to view them.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/

 

                              

Thanks, Pete

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A mattress that won't sag for Degenerative Disc Disease‏.

Loraine writes:

Because of excessive sagging we just replaced a new (7 mo) king Sealy pillowtop with a S&F Firm mattress. Less than 2 months old, now it's sagging, too. Almost no padding, so not "body impressions". Is this coil failure? We've turned it a quarter turn 3 times already, and it sags almost immediately, at least 1/2 inch but it's enough to be uncomfortable. I am 5'6", 130lbs, 51, with Degenerative Disc Disease, and am prepared to pay whatever I need to to support my back. In today's market, does there exist a decent mattress, at any price? Loraine

Hi Loraine,

You came to the right place. We have mattresses that don't sag...not anytime soon, anyway. These two-sided mattresses are designed to last a good 10 to 20 years without sagging.

But first, let me caution you to NOT go around telling mattress sales people that you are willing to pay anything. Your next mistake will be in believing what they tell you.

As you will see from the pricing of the mattresses I'm recommending, you won't have to pay as much as you think.

Here is the link to our two-sided, flippable mattresses. The Cameo plush is the most comfortable and has been field tested under a woman more than twice your eight. Hers is now 5 years old and still looks and feels like new. The Cameo models use the older Posturepedic coil unit.

The Medi-Coil models use the old S&F coil unit and are fully tufted for greater stability. They were designed for people much heavier than you. Some of my customers, who own the Medi-Coil models, exceed 500 lbs. In the 5 years they have been on the market, we have had zero service calls.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/therapedic-two-sided-flippable-mattresses/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

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Using memory foam due to a Latex allergy.

Missy writes:

My father is coming to visit and is very allergic to latex. I have a memory foam topper on our guest bed where he will be sleeping and wanted to make sure the materials in memory foam do not contain any latex. Thanks in advance. Missy

 

Hi Missy,

Memory foam contains no latex.

But, I don't think you get the big picture.

Latex foam is not like latex gloves or bandages. When processing latex foam, the allergen (the protein) is removed. Latex foam is hypoallergenic.

Also, a latex allergy is topical, meaning you have to be touching it to react to it. Latex Mattresses and Toppers come with covers, which you cover again with a mattress protector and a sheet.

Even if the allergen was there, you would not be touching it.

 

Now, compare latex to memory foam. Our Latex Topper are 100% all-natural with zero chemicals used. Memory foam consists of 61 chemicals...some toxic and some carcinogenic...formaldehyde and benzene...just to mention only two.

Memory foam off-gasses its toxic chemicals and they attack your respiratory system. 

And, to add insult to injury, memory foam does work well at all. It flattens out as it warms from your body heat. You end up sinking through it, as it it wasn't there.

The latex topper we use at home is 5 years old and still like new. It holds you up...relaxing your muscles and relieving your pressure points.

 

The difference is like night and day. Latex works while memory foam doesn't. Latex is safe while memory foam is dangerous.

In case you change your mind, here is a link to our latex mattress toppers.

 

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

Thanks, Pete

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