The Mattress Expert

The Right Mattress on a Budget.

Cheryl writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

I have had 3 back surgeries. The first operation, we will say, didn't go well. 

With that said, I've had 2 other surgeries...4 fake disks, 2 rods and 12 screws holding my lower back together. 

I have been through Sealy, Temperpedic, a Sleep Number bed, and I even had a Stearns and Foster. 

I can't get the right mattress on a budget, since I am now on disability. 

Can you point me in a good direction? 

I need a queen. I have an adjustable bed base, so just a mattress. 

Please help! 

I am not sure if I should have a coil count of 720 to 910 coil gauge 13 .

Is this good for me, for now, until I can afford to order one that is over $2,000.00. 

Thoughts or anything you can recommend under 800.00.

Thank you, Cheryl

 

Hi Cheryl,

The problem you’re having is with the upholstery in the mattresses you’ve tried.

All are using memory foam...the worst upholstery material ever invented, despite all the hype to the contrary.

 

This Wolf Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress with provide the support you need and has no memory foam in it.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/two-sided-mattresses/

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

Be very careful with that adjustable bed base.

It has very little therapeutic value.

Your best position for sleeping is ‘flat’.

Given your circumstances, try only slight changes to flat...whatever works to relieve your back pain.

 

You’ll want to order that mattress in firm, and soften the surface as needed with anything but memory foam. Latex is the best, but anything is better than memory foam.

 

All of the name brands have been sold to investors who are using memory foam to upholster their mattresses.

None are worth buying. None makes a quality mattress anymore.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Pete,

What's the difference between the Firm and Duo Comfort models of that Wolf mattress?

I'm wanting to order that now.

Thanks, Cheryl

 

Hi Cheryl,

Duo comfort is firm on one side and plush on the other.

It’s ideal for a guest bedroom....especially when you don't know what your guests will like.

Since you’re using a topper, firm on both sides is best for you.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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A Mattress for a Heavy Man Delivered to BC, Canada.

Carla writes:

 

Hi Pete

I just stumbled across your website looking to purchase yet another new mattress (our fourth in 10 years).

Now, we are going to order from a hotel chain.

We wanted the Ultramatic, but it is $10,000 and it is hard to justify that kind of money for a bed.

 

We have spent up to $4500 on beds though, but they have lasted only two years and lose their support. 

My husband is a heavy guy, 245 lbs., and the beds end up sagging on his side.

He also has restless leg syndrome and tosses from aches and pains all night long.  

He also gets very hot sweats at night.

 

I have neck and lower back issues and have been told to sleep on a hard bed, (preferably the floor) 

But then, I can't walk the next day.  

 

It would be great if you could recommend a mattress that would work for us, and not to be replaced in two years.

Also, if you think the adjustable bed frames are worth the price. 

We always buy a king, but I am wondering if that is half the problem.

Perhaps we should go to a queen size bed. Gosh - that would take some getting used to.

 

We live in BC Canada - I see you deliver in Canada. Is delivery free?

Much thanks, Carla  

 

Hi Carla,

245 lbs. not all that heavy.

You must have been buying mattresses upholstered with memory foam, to only get a couple of years out of them.

Memory foam wears quickly and sleeps hot.

 

An adjustable bed base has very little therapeutic value.

I find them to be a waste of money for sleeping.

If you spend a lot of time in bed, then they’re good for that, but that doesn’t help your longevity problem.

Using an adjustable bed concentrates your body weight in one spot, which causes the mattress to wear faster.

 

You’ve been getting some bad advice concerning your back.

The contouring support of an individually pocketed coil unit will maintain the natural alignment of the spine, which works wonders to relieve back pain.

A hard mattress only makes matters worse.

 

The key to longevity is to avoid any mattress upholstered with memory foam.

Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing. 

The heavier you are, the more frequently it needs to be replaced.

 

I recommend for you, the same mattress my wife and I sleep on at home.

Each of us weighing more than 200 lbs. and our mattress is still in like new condition after more than 5.5 years.

What’s more, I sleep and wake without back pain, despite having several disc related back problems.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress provides excellent, firm contouring support and surface comfort that lasts due to the latex upholstery.

There’s no memory foam in this mattress.

And due to the high quality of the components, it’s not as soft as it sounds.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-plush/

 

This mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set up in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials.

Delivery to BC, Canada is free and there’s no Canadian sales tax charged.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

A Remote for a Tempur-Pedic Mattress Adjustable Bed Frame.

Betsy writes:

 

Dear Pete,

We purchased a Tempur-Pedic mattress and adjustable bed frame called a Reflexion 4 in 2012. 

Now the remote is failing. Do you have replacements, or do you know anyone who does?

Thank you for any help you can give us.

Betsy

 

Hi Betsy,

I have a friend in the business of parts and service for adjustable bed bases.

He’ll be able to get you a new remote.

His name is Keith. Here is a link to his website.

https://genesiswarranty.com/index.html

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

4 Year Old, $3500. Stearns and Foster Mattress is Sagging.

Daniel writes:

 

Hello Pete,

During hours of research, I found your blog then website. What a wealth of information you provide. 

In an attempt to keep this short I will get to the nuts n bolts of my situation.

 

I am 52 years young 6’3 235 pounds with a Med history of minor lower back surgery and minor heart. 

I am a side stomach sleeper.

 

My young cheerleader trophy wife (and junior high sweet heart she was a year younger) lol is 5’3 145 pounds with lower back issues arising. She is a side back sleeper / tosser.

 

We are both intrigued with lowering exposure to unnecessary allergens and chemicals. 

After spending $3,500 on a Stearns and Foster 4 years ago and now looking for a new bed due to an exorbitant amount of sagging / poor sleep are frustrated.

 

We are looking for Quality plush comfort with great support with an adjustable base prefer head and foot lift “zero gravity” for decompression after long days. 

I believe you get what you pay for our budget is $10,000 + for a king size combination of bed /frame / topper.......

 

So please explore/explain all options. If you have a need for follow up questions, please email. 

I appreciate the service you provide especially in this day of paid reviews, coined responses, and unlimited trim levels /options.

Sincerely, Daniel

 

Hi Daniel,

My first piece of advice is to never tell a salesman you’re willing to spend that much money for this. You’ll end up spending all of it on a dog worse than that S&F.

 

We used to be a S&F retailer...back in the day when the were “The Cadillac of the Industry”. They had been that for several decades.

When Tempurpedic bought them in 2013, they turned into nothing more than expensive junk, literally, over night....thanks to the memory foam upholstery.

 

We stopped selling them, at that time, and had to go shopping at the industry trade shows for a high quality alternative.

All of the name brands have been sold and all are upholstering their mattresses with memory foam. So, it wasn’t easy find brands that have no memory foam in them.

 

Prior to the memory foam craze, that started 20 years ago, most mattresses were upholstered with polyurethane foam.

What we did find was better than expected.

A mattress company in Canada, Natura, uses Natural Talalay Latex and some polyurethane...with no memory foam.

 

Latex has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years, but was too expensive for most mattress manufacturers to use and compete with brands using the lesser expensive polyurethane, which worked well.

 

Over the last 20 years, all latex mattresses have made a comeback.

And, more of it is being used by some manufacturers...although, not many.

A well made mattress, especially those upholstered with latex, last a very long time and produce extraordinary comfort.

 

Memory, by contrast, wears out quickly and loses its initial comfort even faster.

It is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.

This result has created a boon for the mattress industry...selling more mattresses more frequently to the same people.

This is why almost every store is a sea of mattresses upholstered with memory foam.

There’s way more profit in selling mattresses upholstered with memory foam than in the old days when mattresses lasted 10-20 years.

 

Memory foam sleeps hot and once it starts to wear, throws off the natural alignment of the spine, causing back pain.

Memory foam is the only upholstery material that temperature sensitive.

As it warms from your body heat, it softens, allowing you to sink into it.

Of course, it’s the heavier torso part of the body that sinks the furthest, reducing blood flow to the extremities, causing numbness in the arms and legs.

 

And, as if all that weren’t bad enough, memory foam off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made. Memory foam is a chemical soup, consisting of 61 different chemicals. A couple of the more toxic chemicals are formaldehyde and benzene.

(Just to add insult to injury)

 

So many manufacturers have gotten away with poisoning the consumer because there is no one policing the industry. 

What once was a legitimate industry focused on making quality products, is now only consumed with profits.

 

The mattress I’m recommending for you and your wife if the same mattress my wife and I sleep on at home...it’s the best, most comfortable I could find. The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.

We’re each over 200 lbs. After having had this mattress for more than 5.5 years, it’s still in like new condition.

What’s more, I sleep and wake without back pain, despite having several disc problems in my back.

 

Here is a link to that mattress.

You’ll see it priced with an adjustable bed base that is also high quality.

And, you’ll notice that it doesn’t cost anywhere near the 10K you have earmarked for this purchase.

https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-plush/

The Magniflex adjustable bed bases ship via UPS .

The mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress set and all packaging materials.

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

Here’s a link to that Magniflex adjustable bed base.

https://themattressexpert.com/magniflex-usa-power-adjustable-bases/

(MATTRESS NOT INCLUDED)

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

 

 

Sealy Posturepedic Swift on an Adjustable Bed Base?

Joan writes:

 

 

Hi Pete,

I am wondering if I can use my Sealy Posturepedic Swift king size mattress on an adjustable bed base.

Thank you for any advice, Joan

 

Hi Joan,

It depends on the edge support, which depends on how old it is.

For a good number of years, all Posturepedic mattresses have a foam encased edge support, which allows them to be used on an adjustable bed base.

 

Go back in time, and all Posturepedic mattresses had a heavy border wire around the perimeter...top and bottom. Those won’t have the flex necessary to be used with an adjustable bed base.

 

That heavy border wire is something you can feel with your hands.

Still unsure? What happens when you lift the end of the mattress?

Does it bend or does the whole mattress lift like a board?

 

On the back of the mattress is a white label sewn into one of the seams.

That label shows the “date of manufacture”.

If it was made in this century, it should be perfectly fine to use on an adjustable bed base.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

Replacing a 20 Year Old Pure Latex Mattress.

Vic writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have two 20 year old twin-xl latex mattress, on adjustable bed bases.

The bases are in good shape, but the mattresses need replacing.

These mattresses are all latex, without fillers or synthetics.

I want to replace them with mattresses of equal quality.

Many of the latex mattresses I've seen while shopping, are not pure latex.

I'm 275 Lbs. and like a firm feel. My wife is not light, but likes a softer feel.

Do you carry, or know where I can buy, the quality latex mattresses I'm looking for?

Thanks, Vic

  

Hi Vic,

This mattress, I’m recommending is 100% Pure All Natural Dunlop Latex.

This is the highest quality latex on the market.

The cover is an organic cotton double knit, which maximizes the performance of the latex.

There are 3 mattresses on this page.

My recommendation is for the Suite Dreams model, from Suite Sleep.

This mattress is easily customizable to suit you, both, if you don’t agree as to surface comfort.

The base layer should be firm, for support and longevity.

The top later of latex is available: soft, medium soft, medium firm, and firm.

I recommend the medium firm for you.

Since your wife prefers a softer surface feel, I recommend the medium soft surface layer for her.

 

Here is a link to those mattresses.

https://themattressexpert.com/suite-sleep-latex-mattress/

Suite Sleep Latex Mattress | The Mattress Expert The 10″ Suite Dreams Mattress is our most popular mattress and featured in boutique hotels across the country. It offers customizable support for an individualized sleep experience and a soft comfort layer for pressure point relief customizable 6″ core, which can be tailored to your specific sleep needs. themattressexpert.com

These mattresses are, currently, on sale.

You would use the coupon code, ssm10, when you check out, which will reduce the price shown by an additional 10%.

 

UPS 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.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

A High Quality Mattress with an Adjustable Bed Base.

Marty writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife and I are considering an adjustable bed base for our master bedroom.

We aren't small people, so it has to be a high quality mattress. We want it to last a good long time.

We already know that we do not want anything with memory foam, thanks your informative blog.

We'd like to buy from you, as most stores only offer mattresses with memory foam in them.

Please offer a recommendation that will work for us.

Thanks, Marty

 

Hi Marty,

I have just the thing for you and your wife.

The mattress is very high quality. It's the same mattress my wife and I sleep on, at home.

We, too, are not small people...each over 200 lbs. 

Our mattress is now 5 years old, and without so much as a dent in it.

The adjustable bed base that we offer with it, is also very high quality.

The Magniflex Adjustable Beds are designed by Italians, engineered by Germans, made in the US, the best of all worlds.

The mattress is The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.

This mattress offers good, firm, contouring support, using double tempered steel, individually pocketed coils.

The upholstery is Natural Talalay Latex...comfortable and resilient.

You, simply, can't do better.

 

Here is a link to that mattress:

https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-plush/

Liberty Ultra Plush | The Mattress Expert Magniflex Adjustable Bed Base. The Uno Smart adjustable base created by Magniflex is a product of German engineering that has been designed to provide our customers with the highest level of well-being with several benefits to ensure satisfied customers. themattressexpert.com

 

The mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set-up and removal of your old mattress.

The adjustable bed base arrives via UPS and assembles easily.

Both come with free delivery and 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.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Will Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses Work on an Adjustable Bed Base?

Belinda writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We are interested in the mattress you and your wife sleep on at home.

I believe that is the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush mattress, from what I've read on your blog.

We are considering getting an adjustable bed base, as we spend a lot of time in our bedroom.

Will this mattress work with an adjustable bed?

Are they available through you?

Thanks, Belinda

 

Hi Belinda,

Yes, yes and yes!

That is the mattress we sleep on at home. 

It is available with an adjustable bed base.

And, you can get that all through us.

Here is a link to that mattress, which shows specifications and prices.

https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-plush/

Liberty Ultra Plush | The Mattress Expert Magniflex Adjustable Bed Base. The Uno Smart adjustable base created by Magniflex is a product of German engineering that has been designed to provide our customers with the highest level of well-being with several benefits to ensure satisfied customers. themattressexpert.com

 

The mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes removal of your old mattress/set.

The adjustable bed base ships via UPS.

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.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Queen Adjustable Bed and Mattress. Budget Conscious.

Carolyn writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I need an adjustable & mattress, queen size, budget conscious recommendation for my big, fat butt. 

I need to be able to elevate my legs and head. 

I honestly don't care about durability because I've had to move so often since 2016.

If I could get two years out of this new Queen size mattress, that would be enough for me.  

Your thoughts?

Carolyn

 

Hi Carolyn,

I believe I can exceed your expectations, with a good quality, well supportive and comfortable mattress and adjustable bed base that will hold a large person at a reasonable price.

The mattress is The Wolf Pocketed Coil/Latex Hybrid Adara, which uses a double tempered steel coil and latex upholstery...firm and comfortable. The Magniflex adjustable bed base that we offer with that mattress, is also excellent quality, with Italian Design and German Engineering.

Here is a link to that mattress:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattresses/wolf-hybrid-mattress/

Wolf Hybrid Mattress | The Mattress Expert The Uno Smart adjustable base created by Magniflex is a product of German engineering that has been designed to provide our customers with the highest level of well-being with several benefits to ensure satisfied customers. themattressexpert.com

 

 

 

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.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

King Mattress and Adjustable Bed Base Delivery Questions.

William writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have a queen bed, adjustable frame and mattress, at present. 

I'm considering buying a new king size mattress and adjustable bed of your website, and have questions.

When they deliver my new king bed and adjustable bed base, will the delivery crew move my queen set and install it in the bottom bedroom? I, also have an old mattress that needs to be removed. Will they do that?

Thanks, William

 

Hi William,

The Natura of Canada mattresses are the only ones that come with white glove delivery.

https://themattressexpert.com/canada/natura-mattresses/greenspring-liberta-luxury-firm-mattress/

Natura Greenspring Liberta Luxury Firm Mattress | The Mattress Expert Natura Greenspring™ mattresses feature a 5 zone pocketed coil system for targeted support. Alternating layers of plant based CertiPUR® foam with All-Natural Talalay Latex, topped with NaturaWool™ and Tencel blend stretch-knit fabric, deliver the latest in sleep technology. themattressexpert.com

When one of these mattresses are delivered, removal of the old mattress is included in the delivery service.

Moving the adjustable bed base to another room, is not something I can order the delivery agent to do.

The offer of a decent tip might produce the desired result.

 

The Magniflex Adjustable Bed Base, that we offer with these mattresses, ships separately, via UPS.

Some minor assembly is required on your part.

 

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com