The Mattress Expert

I’m ready to purchase a latex mattress topper.

Barb writes:

Hi Pete,

I spoke with you more than a year ago, and I’m now ready to purchase a latex mattress topper.  

We have a newer mattress, firm and no pillow top. 

My husband is a side sleeper and has some neck issues.

We are also ordering the side sleeper pillow for him. 

I am a a back and side sleeper, with lumbar scoliosis and arthritis.  

Should we order the 2" or 3" Pure Bliss Talalay latex topper?  

And should we go with plush?

Thanks, Barb 

 

Hi Barb,

The last time we spoke, PureBliss was still making latex toppers for their retail customers.

That ended last January during the pandemic, when they closed 2 of their 3 US factories.

Latex International owns PureBliss and is still making latex for their wholesale customers.

The Natura of Canada Talalay Latex Mattress Topper comes from Latex International.

They are only available in 2” and Plush is what you’ll want.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/natura-of-canada/natura-of-canada-latex-mattress-toppers/

The pillow you’re husband needs is the PureBliss Shredded Latex, 

This pillow is ideal for relieving chronic neck pain.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/organics/organic-pillows/purebliss-latex-pillows-page/

Shipping is free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

Never:

Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter 

 

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

I am ready to purchase a Suite Sleep Latex Mattress Topper.

Barb writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I spoke with you a year ago, and I am ready to purchase a Suite Sleep Latex Mattress Topper.  

We have a newer mattress, firm and no pillow top.

My husband is a side sleeper and has some neck issues.

(I'm also ordering a Pure Talalay Bliss Shredded Latex Pillow for him).

I am a a back and side sleeper, with lumbar scoliosis and arthritis.  

Should we order the 2" or 3" Suite Sleep Organic Dunlop Latex Topper?  

And should we go with Soft or Medium Soft?

Thanks, Barb

 

Hi Barb,

Both, the 2" and 3", will help.

But there's no question that the 3" provides a greater degree of surface comfort.

Given your arthritis, if for no other reason, I recommend the Suite Sleep 3" Soft Latex Topper.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/suite-organic-latex-topper.html

 

Also, here is the link to the Pure Talalay Bliss Shredded Latex Pillow...for relief of chronic neck pain.

https://themattressexpert.com/organics/organic-pillows/purebliss-latex-pillows-page/

 

UPS/FedEx Shipping is Free.

Both items usually ship in about a week, or so.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

Back pain from sleeping on a sagging mattress.

Sue writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am a side sleeper with arthritis and back pain from sleeping on a sagging mattress..

I have been waking up sore all over, even though my mattress is only a couple of years old.

I read about your all latex mattress but those are a little too pricey for me.  

Do you have anything comparable that doesn't cost so much?

I have a platform bed and have not been using a box spring but can if it is required.

I'm 5'2" @ 170 lbs. Can you advise me?

Thanks, Sue

 

Hi Sue,

A box spring is not necessary with a platform bed.

The Wolf Jessica Mattress has a firm individually pocketed coil system, which will relieve your back pain.

it provides contouring, pushback support against your back that maintains the natural alignment of your spine.

Add to that a Suite Sleep 3" Soft Pure, Organic Latex Topper for extraordinary surface comfort, lasting for years.

Here are links to both of those products.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress/the-jessica/

 

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

Shipping is FREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 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 1992 Sealy Posturepedic Super Premium Coronation Super Firm Mattress.

Diane writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I recently was given a Sealy Posturepedic Super Premium Coronation Super Firm Mattress.  

It is brand new, still wrapped. I couldn't believe it has never been used and in perfect condition. 

Today will be my first day of sleeping on the mattress. 

My concern is the safety of the materials that it was made with. The manufacturer date states 1992. 

 

I know nothing about this mattress or of any chemicals and materials that it was made with. 

If you can please let me know if this will be okay for me to use. 

I am only 45 and have arthritis in my lower spine which causes pain but mostly neck pain. 

I frequently wake up with back and neck pain. Starting my day in pain is a real bummer. 

If this isn't the right mattress for me, please tell me what is the right mattress you recommend.

Sincerely, Diane

 

Good Morning Diane,

You have my hardiest congratulations.

That was an excellent quality mattress.

The upholstery is petrochemical based polyurethane foam.

However, at that time, the foams were cured before being added to mattresses.

So, you don’t have to worry about it off gassing.

In fact, you have nothing to worry about other than it being too firm for your arthritis.

 

If you need to soften it, add a Suite Sleep 2” or 3” soft chemical free organic latex mattress topper to make the surface more comfortable. Soft latex provides the feeling that you’re floating.

What’s more, the latex topper will absorb all of your body weight, causing the mattress to remain like new for a very long time.

 

That mattress is already engineered to last for many years.

The addition of a latex topper will double the life of an already long lasting mattress.

 

Here’s a link to those latex toppers, should you find that you need one.

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/suite-organic-latex-topper.html

FedEx Shipping is FREE.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

We flipped our Stearns and Foster mattress over and added a latex topper.

Nicole writes:

Hi Pete,

We flipped our Stearns and Foster mattress over and added a latex topper, as you suggested.

My husband is having less back pain, as you said. So, yay! 

I, however, cannot sleep a wink. 

It’s too firm for me and I am constantly tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. 

And he can feel every move because the latex is buoyant. 

I find myself waking up on my stomach and I have never, ever been a stomach sleeper. Strange! 

Perhaps I need a better pillow? Any thoughts? I can’t find the right loft! 

I can feel that I’m not aligned and I constantly move trying to get some rest.

 

I’m so ready to figure this out.

I’ve been seeing an orthopedic Dr for strange arthritis symptoms and they’re in the process of testing for rheumatoid. Perhaps that’s a reason for the sleep struggles? 

I just want to be comfortable… and I think a pillow is the next step. Best for petite side sleeper?

Thanks again for everything!

Nicole

 

Hi Nicole,

Stomach sleeping is the most comfortable sleeping position on a too firm mattress.

If sticking with that mattress and sleeping position, a thin pillow is called for.

I would suggest going to Bed Bath and Beyond for that.

Finding the right pillow is extremely tricky. BB&B has a large selection and will take back anything they sell…allowing you to wade through their selection without having to keep any of them that don’t work for you.

 

Side sleeping on a hard surface won’t be possible without causing pain to the hip and shoulder. 

So, there’s little point in getting a pillow for the side sleeping position.

 

While at BB&B, you might look into an “Alternative Down” comforter to further soften the surface, which might allow you to sleep on your side.

Real down flattens out much to quickly. Alternative down, aka synthetic down, keeps it’s loft much better.

 

If going with a new mattress, you’ll be able to use your existing box spring and latex topper. I recommend the Wolf Old Fashioned Two Sided Brolynn Plush Mattress.

Shown here:

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

Despite the reasonable price, it’s much better made than anything S&F has made since January 2014, when their entire line went bad, due to the memory foam.

 

UPS shipping is FREE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

An older Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Maureen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Can you help me here? 

I don't want to order a mattress and box spring only to have to pay a recall fee.

I cannot find any mention for an older Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, the Olson Way. 

It is just over 10 years and it is not giving me the support I now need. 

I loved the individual coils, etc. 

Possibly, it is not just the bed as my body has not been nice to me over the last 6+ years.

 

I don't want memory foam. I don't know if I should get a plush or pillow top because

I have read that plush is not good for spinal alignment and that pillow top is bad for older people. Augh!

 

I am 88, and might be having to have a spinal fusion this fall.

I have spondylolisthesis (severe at L4/L5 and now slipping at L5/1 Doctor said at grade 2. 

I will get an MRI and see a neurosurgeon next month. Last test was December of last year.

 

Also getting a DEXA scan as I have some osteoporosis and osteopenia; need to see what that shows.

Adding: I have painful hips; gluteal tendinopathy, both sides. Spurs in S/I  joints and hips. 

Also, peripheral neuropathy in both lower limbs and feet and just plain nasty feet with surgically inducted arthritis in toes.

 

Every facet in my spine is arthritic. I have cervical stenosis, healed compression fractures at T5 and 12.

 

I see recommendations from $700 to >$2000.  My budget is closer to $1500. 

I am temporarily sleeping on what my daughter had in her guest bedroom. 

It is a Sealy Deveraux Plush Pillowtop.  

It's not as bad as my old Beautyrest, but I still get up a couple of times due to pain.

I thought that would happen with all mattresses, but while in Ireland in May, I sleep all night a couple of times and one morning realized my hips weren't hurting. Their mattresses were all made in England.

 

Thank you, Maureen

 

Hi Maureen,

Nothing Simmons, Sealy, or any of the name brands makes today, in the US, is made without memory foam.

What makes a Beautyrest so comfortable is the individually pocketed coils, which contour to the shape of the body and maintain the natural alignment of the spine.

 

Pillowtop mattress are not good because of how quickly they wear.

A mattress with good, firm support and a comfortable sleeping surface is the way to go.

There’s nothing wrong with a plush mattress, if it’s not too soft.

 

The mattress I’d recommend for you is:

The Wolf Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush.

This mattress has an individually pocketed coil unit and is upholstered with natural, plant based poly foam.

There is NO Memory Foam in this mattress.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

UPS Shipping is FREE and there’s NO Sales Tax.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 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 Postureperdic Plush Hotel Mattress.

Josephine writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I talked with you about a year ago when shopping for a new mattress.  

I had slept on a Sealy Postureperdic Plush Hotel Mattress, and it felt wonderful for the 1 night I slept on it.   

I understand it no longer is made. In its place is a Sealy Posturepedic Deluxe Soft mattress.  

I've not purchased any new mattress yet. 

However, after reading the reviews on this mattress I see that it gets terrible reviews.

 

I suffer from many back issues, i.e. Spondylolisthesis, Sciatica, Arthritis, etc.  

So, having the right mattress is so important for me.  

I’m a side and stomach sleeper and was hoping you could direct me to a mattress that would work for me.

One that offers the comfort I so hope to obtain. 

My husband can sleet on anything.

 

Please HELP! 

Thank you, Josephine.

 

Hi Josephine,

There are two good choices.

The Wolf Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush is very well made.

The ups delivery is something you may or may not be able to accommodate.

It’s that ups delivery that makes it such a great value.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is our best.

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

This mattress comes with white glove delivery, scheduled with you in advance, brought into your bedroom, unpacked, setup, and all packaging materials removed.

 

My wife and I have been sleeping on this mattress for several years.

It’s still in like new condition, despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

What’s more, I sleep and wake without back pain, despite having a very bad back.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

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

 

Neither of these mattresses have any memory foam in them.

The Wolf mattress is upholstered with natural plant based polyurethane foam.

The Natura mattress is upholstered with natural Talalay Latex.

 

Either way, Delivery is FREE and there’s NO Sales Tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

Saatva Mattress way too firm. Which Topper to soften it?

Hi Pete,

I bought a Saatva luxury firm mattress and it is way too firm. 

I have arthritis in my hip and need support and am a side sleeper. 

Which mattress topper should I use to soften it??
Thanks, Cynthia

 

Hi Cynthia,

The softest, longest lasting, highest quality mattress topper is the Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

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

 

FedEx shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

Suite Sleep Latex Mattress Toppers.

Barbara writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm going to give your latex mattress toppers a try.  

 

Could you please recommend which of these two toppers would be better for me?

I have arthritis of the shoulder and lower back pain, but also very sensitive to smells and temperature!

Pure Bliss or Suite Sleep?

 

Thanks, Barbara

 

Hi Barbara,

Right now, the Suite Sleep latex toppers are the only ones you can get.

Pure Bliss isn’t accepting any new orders until further notice.

And, they have no idea as to when production will resume.

 

The Suite Sleep Mattress Toppers are made of 100% Pure All-Natural Latex.

The Pure Bliss toppers are 70% synthetic.

Both sleep cool and there's no chemical off gassing from either one.

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

FedEx Shipping is FREE and there's NO Sales Tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis. A Suite Sleep Latex Topper on a too firm Simmons Beautyrest mattress.

Jan writes:

Hi Pete,

After lots of thought following our phone conversation, I've decided to try a Suite Sleep latex mattress topper on the too firm Simmons Beautyrest that I already have in the guest room.  

You may recall that I'm 5'2", 125/130 and primarily a back sleeper with rheumatoid arthritis.  

Attempts to sleep on this mattress leave me with sore hips and shoulders even with two egg crate foam pads totaling 3". (I can squeeze them together and feel my fingers touching so they're not very dense.)  

 

Which Latex topper do you think would work best for me? Which thickness and firmness? 

Thanks, Jan

 

Hi Jan,

I suggest the Suite Sleep All Natural 3" Soft Vita Talalay Latex Topper.

For petite female, the 3" Soft Vita Talalay Latex works best.

If you have a larger person sleeping with you, then go with the 2".

Latex is far more resilient than any other type of upholstery material.

Here's the link.

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

Talalay Latex toppers are normally purchased as “Soft” for the purpose of softening a too firm mattress. 

Delivery is Free and there's NO SALES TAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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