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Sunday, May 31, 2020

Looking for a Sealy Posturepedic Mira Loma 2 Mattress.

Rose writes:
 
Hi Pete.
I am looking for a King size Sealy Posturepedic Mira Loma 2 mattress. 
Costco used to sell it. I would accept a similar mattress.  
It is like buying a car, trying to locate this mattress. 
Thanks, Rose
 
Hi Rose,
That mattress was made more than 10 years ago, and has been long discontinued.
There is nothing on the market that is even similar.
Sealy was sold to Tempur-Pedic in 2013, and changed everything...and not for the better.
At the very least, you can stop wasting your time looking for something that doesn’t exist.
 
If you would like a recommendation for a high-quality mattress that will feel similar and serve you just as well,
consider the Wolf Pocketed Coil Hybrid Tulah mattress, which also has no memory foam in it...like your Mira Loma.
Shown here:
Wolf Tulah Euro Top (1)
 
Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.
 

 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 08:15 AM in Discontinued Models, Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Latex Innerspring Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Sealy Posturepedic, Tempurpedic Memory Foam , Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Friday, May 29, 2020

A Reasonably Priced Mattress for a Very Big Man.

William writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I'm a very big man, 6' 5" and pushing 280 lbs.
I've been reading your blog and see that you often recommend the Natura of Canada Greenspring for people my size.
Unfortunately, I can't afford those mattresses.
I'm hoping you can help me find a more reasonably priced alternative.
If it helps, I'm just about to start a Keto Diet.
Complicating all this, is my preference for a nice soft mattress.
Thanks, William
 
Hi William, 
That does help...quite a lot.
I've lost a ton of weight on that diet...and you will too.
I suspect that within a few months, you should be down to about 240 lbs...a good weight for someone your height.
My recommendation comes in two parts.
A mattress that will provide excellent support and longevity is The Wolf Hybrid Adara.
Shown here:
Wolf Adara Latex Innerspring Mattress-The Mattress Expert
This mattress has a good count of double tempered steel coils for excellent durability.
The upholstery is latex. Latex is the best upholstery material, and has been for the last 100 years.
And while considered "plush" the strength of the coils and the resiliency of the latex make it less plush than you'd like.
 
To achieve the surface feel you're look for, add a Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.
Shown here:
 
Not only will this provide you an extremely comfortable sleeping surface, the latex topper will also absorb much of your body weight....greatly reducing the wear of the mattress. 
In several years from now, when the topper needs to be replaced, the mattress will still be in like new condition.
All of this translates into fantastic value for your money.
 
Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 09:53 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Latex Innerspring Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Natura Greenspring Liberta, Pure Talalay Bliss, two sided mattress, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (1)

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Replacing a 4 Year Old Stearns and Foster Estate Mattress.

Anne writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I can't tell you how disappointed we are with our Stearns and Foster Estate mattress that is only 4 years old.
It's a king size mattress and from day one, you could see a hump up the center.
I contacted the store, where we bought it. They sent someone out to measure and said it was fine.
We've not been all that comfortable on it for these past few years.
 
I went online to research about this mattress, which is where I found you and your informative blog.
We bought it from a store that offered a comfort guarantee.
This mattress is the one we got after sending back our original choice, so I couldn't exchange it again.
I now know that what we got was a mattress that someone else had sent back...just like you say on your blog.
I feel, totally, ripped off.
 
Anyway, I need a new mattress. 
After reading many of your blog posts, I find myself interested in one of the Wolf mattresses.
We are average size people and would like your opinion as to which one to get.
Do I need to replace the box spring?
Thanks, Anne
 
Hi Anne,
What you bought comes with a very strong box spring, unlike the mattress.
Your box spring does not need to be replaced.
 
Stearns and Foster is now owned by Tempur-Pedic. Everything they make is upholstered with memory foam.
So, even if you had gotten a fresh, unused mattress, it would be worthless by now anyhow. 
Stearns and Foster had been "The Cadillac of the industry" for many decades.
Since January of 2014, when the upholstery changed to memory foam, S&F is nothing more than expensive junk.
 
The Wolf Pocketed Coil, Latex Hybrid mattresses are very well made.
For support, comfort and longevity, I recommend the Tulah model, which is a little cushier than the Adara.
This will be better to cushion the curves of an average size female.
Here is a link to that mattress:
Wolf Tulah Euro Top (1)
Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:30 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Memory Foam, Stearns & Foster, Tempurpedic Memory Foam , two sided mattress, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

A Full Size Mattress for a Large Woman.

Darlene writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I’ve been trying to find the prices on your mattresses. 
I'm a large woman. I weigh 265 lbs. I need a full size mattress. 
Should I replace my box springs?
Thank you, Darlene
 
Hi Darlene,
For a mattress that will provide excellent support, comfort and longevity for a female of your weight, is
The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.
Shown here:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1

My wife and I sleep on this mattress.
With each of us over 200 lbs., the mattress is nearly 5 years old and is, still, in like new condition.
Don't let the term "Ultra Plush" throw you. It isn't as soft as it sounds.
 
Yes. You should replace your box spring.
 
This mattress comes with white glove delivery.
Delivery includes set up in your bedroom and removal of your old set.
Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 09:53 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex Innerspring Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Natura Greenspring Liberta, plus size people, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector | | Comments (0)

Monday, May 25, 2020

Questions about The Pure Bliss Natural Talalay Latex Mattress Toppers.

Stephanie writes:
 
Hi Pete,
Some questions for you:
1) It looks like the Pure Bliss 2" Natural Talalay Latex Mattress Toppers, comes with a cover.  
Is this correct? 
2) Does the cover zipper around the latex topper?
3) How does the topper attach to a mattress?
4) What is the difference between the firm and plush?

Thanks, Stephanie
 
 
 
Good Morning Stephanie,
The Pure Bliss Latex Toppers come complete with the cover.
That is a zippered cover.
The fabric on the underside of the topper is a nonskid cover.
(We use one at home. It never slides and never needs repositioning).
 
The Firm is hard. The Plush is soft.
PURE TALALAY BLISS 2 INCH LATEX MATTRESS TOPPER
Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.


We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 12:04 PM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Pure Talalay Bliss | | Comments (0)

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Fibromyalgia and Numbness in My Hands on a Memory Foam Mattress.

Michelle writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I have fibromyalgia. At the advice of a salesman, I bought a memory foam mattress.
I've had this mattress for a couple of years.
At first, it seemed to help my fibro, but not anymore.
Lately, I've been experiencing numbness in my hands.
Does the mattress have anything to do with this?
If so, what can I do about it?
Thanks, Michelle
 
Hi Michelle,
I'm sorry to be the one to tell you that your choice of mattress is responsible for the numbness in your hands.
Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material.
It softens as it warms from your body heat. When new, that feels good.
But, memory foam is a poor quality material...losing it's resiliency much to quickly.
What's happening, now, is your torso is sinking in too far.
Your arms aren't as heavy as your torso, so they aren't sinking in.
Your torso is down and your arms are up...cutting off the circulation to your extremities...causing your hands to go numb.
This is a common complaint....just one of many different types of complains.
 
The key to a successful mattress purchase is in avoiding any mattress made with memory foam.
As you can see, it didn't take long before it no longer helped your fibromyalgia.
Avoiding memory foam is not as easy as it sounds.
All of the name brands have been sold. All of those brands and many other brands use memory foam.
The purpose of memory foam is to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.
Today's once trusted name brands, are now all about profit and not at all about quality...as they had been, years ago.
 
The first thing to do, is flip that mattress over.
The underside of the mattress is not memory foam.
It is, however, very firm...too firm to sleep on comfortably.
So, use whatever you have handy to soften it.
This is a short term solution that will relive your numbness immediately and will cost you nothing.
 
Long term, a new mattress with NO Memory Foam in it.
Such mattresses come at various price points.
An Inexpensive mattress would be The Wolf Old Fashioned Two Sided Brolynn Mattress in Plush.
Shown here:
Wolf Two-sided mattresses
 
Don't let the low price throw you. It's very well made and will last for many years.
It provides support and comfort that will address your fibromyalgia pain better than your memory foam did when new.
What's more, it will continue to do so for a very long time.
 
Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.
  
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 01:27 PM in Fibromyalgia, Memory Foam, two sided mattress, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Friday, May 22, 2020

Tired of Buying Mattresses that Last Only a Couple of Years.

Alvin writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I'm tired of buying mattresses that last only a couple of years.
I'm a big man, 250 lbs., and have sold a bill of good the last 3 times out.
Despite the sagging, I'm told there's nothing wrong with the mattress.
These mattress are pure junk and the warranties are worthless.
I got online to research this and came across your blog. 
After reading some of your blog posts, I'm confident that you can help me.
What should I get?
Thanks Alvin
 
Hi Alvin,
Despite all the hype to the contrary, memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.
Its ags easily and quickly, but returns to normal when you get out of bed.
Unfortunately, all of the name brands are upholstered with it...and many other brands, as well.
The key to a successful purchase is avoiding mattresses made with memory foam.
 
Polyurethane foam was the primary upholstery used by the industry from the late 1960s to about 10 years ago.
It was at about that time that all of the name brands were sold and memory foam substituted for the sake of profit.
Memory foam is specifically designed to sell more mattresses, more frequently, to the same people.
 
The best upholstery material has been latex...true for the last 100 years.
Latex was a lot more expensive than poly foam, so it's been over the last 10 years, or so, that latex has made a dramatic comeback...as the best option for both, comfort and durability.
 
My wife and I are large people. The mattress we have at home is nearly 5 years old and still, in like new condition.
The support and comfort is outstanding and it would be the mattress I recommend for you, as well.
The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush is that mattress.
Shown here:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1

 

It's ultra plush when compared to the other 3 models in that line, and nowhere near as soft as it sounds.
By no one's standards can this mattress be considered, too soft.
The individually pocketed coils maintain the natural alignment of the spine.
The coil count is very high and the steel used to make the coils is double tempered for strength and durability.
The plush latex, on top, cushions you, but doesn't allow you to sink into it....creating the feeling of floating.
 
This mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 12:54 PM in Body Impressions/ Sagging, Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex Innerspring Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta, plus size people | | Comments (0)

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Is a Slatted Platform Bed OK for a New Mattress?

Erica writes:
 
Hi Pete,
Thanks so much for the options you've recommended. This really helps. 
We'll flip our mattress tonight and see if he has any back pain relief.
 
Our mattress sits on a slatted platform bed frame.
We put plywood down that's been wrapped in batting for a solid foundation.
 
Would this foundation be ok for the mattresses you've recommended?
Thanks, Erica
 
 
Hi Erica,
The cross slats need to be supported by a beam that runs head to foot up center.
That needs to be support by at least one leg to the floor.
Take a look under the bed. If is has all that, you’re good to go.
Most platform beds have it. A few don’t.
 
 
Wolf Basic Black Platform Bed Base
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 12:18 PM in platform beds | | Comments (0)

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

I need a Single Mattress for a Baby, Shipped to Canada.

Danny writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I need to get a single mattress for baby purposes.  
What do you recommend?  What softness etc?  Ship to Canada?
Thanks, Danny
 
Hi Danny,
The only mattresses I have for children, that I can deliver to a Canadian address, are these...
made by Natura for children.
Rise n' Shine Kidz Mattress
Rise n' Shine Kidz Mattress
Rise n' Shine Kidz Mattress
 
Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.



 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894
 

Posted at 12:44 PM in Canada Products, Gotcha Covered Bedding, Kids Beds, Latex Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Natura , Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector | | Comments (0)

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Is Headache common on a Memory Foam Mattress?

Brad writes:
Toxic Memory Foam
 
Hi Pete,
We, recently, purchased a gel memory foam mattress.
I've been getting a headache every day since this mattress was delivered.
The people at the store, where I bought it, tell me it's normal and will dissipate.
Is this common? Is this something that will go away? Is it something I should be worried about?
Thanks, Brad
 
Hi Brad,
You wouldn't be asking, if you weren't worried....as you should be.
Memory foam consists of 61 different chemicals. Several of those chemicals are toxic.
A couple of the worst are formaldehyde and benzene.
Memory foam off gasses the toxic chemicals, from which it's made.
This off gassing attacks your respiratory system.
Headache is the most common negative side effect.
Bleeding sinuses is about the worst that I've heard.
 
Memory foam negatively affects every living being in your home.
Get rid of it.
 
Not only is it a health hazard, it's the worst quality upholstery material ever invented.
Memory foam is temperature sensitive, absorbing your body heat and reflecting that heat back to you.
Memory foam softens as it warms from your body heat, allowing you to sink into it.
Memory foam isn't very resilient to begin with. 
It only takes a few months before you are sinking too far, causing back pain from a misaligned spine.
 
The diabolical thing about memory foam, is that it returns to its original shape when you get out of bed.
It almost never meets the criteria needed for an exchange under the terms of the warranty.
You couldn't have made a worse choice.
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:35 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Memory Foam, Toxic Off-Gassing | | Comments (0)

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