The Mattress Expert

My New Simmons Beautyrest Mattress is Too Firm.

Tracy writes:

Hello Pete, 

I purchased a new Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, and it is too firm. 

I would like to purchase a Latex topper, Which would be best. 

Between my husband and I the total weight would be 450 lbs. 

I have both lower back and hip pain so you can imagine my discomfort on this firm mattress. 

Any sugestions you have would be greatly appreciated.

Regards Tracy 

 

Hi Tracy,

A body requires two things to sleep well…firm support and a comfortable sleeping surface. You already have the firm support.

Simply add a topper to what you have.

Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex is the most resilient upholstery material available, providing long lasting comfort, even under heavy weight.

I recommend the Latex for Less  3” Soft Latex Mattress Topper.

Click on this link to view that product.

You can place your order through that same link.

NATURAL LATEX MATTRESS TOPPER

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A Soft Latex Topper for a New Mattress that is Just Too Firm.

Bruce writes:

Hi Pete,

I've been reading your blog posts. Your depth of knowledge is impressive.

I have a new mattress that is just too firm for me. 

I am 5’8" and 150lbs. When I wake up my back is sore. 

If I sleep on my side, my hips are sore. 

It’s not horrible, but I’m sore in the am. 

I was reading about your latex toppers!

I’m wondering what firmness you would suggest?

Do they slide around if you put it directly on the top mattress?

Would I put on the topper and then a mattress protector? I have no idea. 

I hope you can help. 

Thanks, Bruce

 

Hi Bruce,

I body needs two things to sleep well…firm support, which you already have, and a comfortable sleeping surface, which is where the topper comes in…with Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex being the best of them.

You’ll want that in SOFT. 

2” if you’re heavy, 3” if you’re light to average in weight.

The topper stays in place…no shifting to worry about.

The topper goes on the mattress. The mattress protector goes over both.

 

The best buy in latex toppers is had through Latex for Less.

The lowest price on the highest quality available.

Here’s a link where you can view and place your order.

 

Natural Latex Mattress Topper latexforless.com

 

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Tempurpedic Mattress Causing Back, Hip and Shoulder Pain.

Sandra writes:

Hi Pete,

I’ve been sleeping on a Tempurpedic mattress.

It’s only a few months old and past my exchange period.

I spent a ton of money on this and would hate to have to buy a new mattress. 

It was comfortable at first. But now I’m sinking into it too far and experiencing back, hip and shoulder pain that I never had before.

This has been a terrible mattress, that I wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

Is there anything you can recommend to fix this?

My mom told me that you were the person to ask.

Thanks, Sandra  

 

Hi Sandra,

A perfect example as to why consulting mom is a good idea.

There is a fix.

Identifying the problem is helpful, to start.

The memory foam on the top of your mattress is the source of your troubles. It’s a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from the body heat you give off. At first, no so much. But memory foam isn’t very durable or resilient. It doesn’t take long before you’re sinking into it so far that it throws off the natural alignment of your spine, causing back pain.

Once you sink into it, you’ll hit the firm poly foam layer that supports it.

This is when your hip and shoulder pain develops.

The fix comes in two steps.

Flip the mattress over, which you should do now.

The flip side is too firm to sleep on comfortably, but you’ll get some relief for your back pain right away.

Add to the flip side, a Soft Pure Organic Latex Topper.

This will provide the long term surface comfort you need to relieve your hip and shoulder pain.

The highest quality Latex Topper at the lowest price is from Latex for Less.

Click on this link to view that and to place your order.

Natural Latex Mattress Topper

3” provides a greater depth of softness…without creating that sinking in feeling that your experiencing now. Opting for a cover is a good idea.

Shipping is very fast, so you’ll be right as rain in no time.

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A Suite Sleep Organic Latex Topper for a Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Mattress.

Courtney writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am 5’7", 140 pounds, and my husband is 6’, 170 pounds. We believe our mattress is 6-8 years old.

Currently, we have a Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Luxury Firm mattress.

It has indentations on both sides of the mattress where we each sleep, and is higher in the middle.

Both my husband and I suffer from muscle-induced back pain, as well as hip pain from side sleeping.

Would you recommend replacing the mattress or purchasing the Suite Sleep Organic Latex topper?

Thanks for your help, Courtney

 

 

Hi Courtney,

A Suite Sleep Latex Topper will give you the surface comfort to relieve your aches and pains.

Rejuvenate the support from the mattress by flipping it before adding the topper.

The Suite Sleep 3" Soft Vita Talalay Latex Topper is the most comfortable.

Shown Here:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/suite_sleep_latex_toppers.html#/

Suite Sleep Latex Toppers Suite Sleep provides a restful sleep with their Vita Talalay Latex, Organic Latex, Comfort Wool Toppers www.themattressexpert.com

 

 

 

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Replacing a 26 yo Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Harry writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I found you when doing a google search regarding my old Simmons Beautyrest mattress.  I wrote Simmons, but they could not give me a good answer.  I do not know if you can.  

 

Around 26 years ago my wife and I purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Eminence Mattress.  We love the mattress but think it is time to replace it.  It certainly does not owe us anything.  We are very nervous about getting a new mattress.  My wife has had two back surgeries and I have back problems as well.  Whenever we stay at hotels or at friends homes etc our backs ache.  We would like to replace our mattress and box spring with the closest thing we can find.  Here is the information we have regarding our mattress and box spring set.  

The top of the mattress says Beautyrest, The Do Not Disturb Mattress, Pocketed Coil Springs Respond Individually, Eminence.

 

The tag is difficult to read but this is what I can make out:

Innerspring units covered with:  57% Urethane Foam, 42% Resin Treated Fiber By Product, 1% Blended Cotton

Pattern M95522.70.0819

Manufactured: 10/97

WO: 01767211-00004/00 and then some stuff I can't read

SO: 00354339-005000

Warranty Code: M95522.70.081

 

Can you please tell me if you sell a mattress that is similar to this one or at least tell us what characteristics to look for in a new mattress.  Is our old mattress firm etc.  

Thank you, Harry

 

Hi Harry,

No one makes a mattress like that anymore…not even Simmons, which isn’t really Simmons anymore.

The mattress industry, on a whole, has gone bad. All of the name brands that you could once trust to make quality products have been sold to investors who are now only interested in profits and not quality.

 

You say you love your mattress. If that is still true, you don’t need a new one.

Replacing a perfectly good mattress with one that is made today by those name brands will result in disappointment and pain.

 

Your list of components did not include memory foam, which is what is used by those name brands for the express purpose of making a mattress that requires frequent replacing.

 

My advice is to keep what you have until you are no longer sleeping well.

My recommendation for a new mattress is the Natura Greenspring, which uses the same, but stronger, coil unit that’s in your Beautyrest.

And like your Beautyrest, has no memory foam in it.

My wife and I have had their ultra plush model for 10 years, and it’s still in like new condition, despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

I, too, have a very bad back, but sleep and wake without back pain.

 

If you insist upon buying a new mattress, that would be the one.

It’s not as soft as it sounds.

Here’s a link to that mattress.

https://www.themattressexpert.com/natura_mattresses.html#/

 

This mattress comes with white glove delivery.

Delivery includes setup in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials.

Delivery takes about 6 weeks.

 

If you have a boxspring, that will also need to be replaced.

This mattress measures 13.5” thick.

The matching foundation is available 5” or 9” thick.  

So, you’ll want to measure before deciding on which…a matter of convenience for getting in and out of bed.

 

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NEW! Magniflex MemoForm Mattresses.

New! From Italy! Magniflex MemoForm Mattresses.

Popular for many years around the world. Now made in the U.S.A.

The latest and best that technology has to offer! Italian Engineering!

 

Magniflex MemoForm Mattresses.

All the Cradling Comfort without the negative side effects.

 

Chemical Free:

No Off Gassing…No Headaches 

 

Not Temperature Sensitive:

No Sinking In…No Sleeping Hot…No Numbness…Easily Change Positions 

And, No Premature Wearing Out!

 

The Durability of Latex without the Expense…20 Years Manufacturer’s Warranty.

 

Quality Controlled…All Components Manufactured in Italy by the Magni Family.

 

If you liked your memory foam mattress when it was new, but not so much within a couple/few short years, you’ll LOVE the Magniflex MemoForm Mattresses…and for many, many years to come.

 

Nagging Bad Back?

Magniflex MagniStretch Mattresses provide that gentle back stretching that relieves most common back pain.

 

Sleep Hot Naturally?

Magniflex MagniCool Mattresses will cool you down.

 

On a Budget?

Magniflex Classico is your best value.

 

Click on this link to view the line of Magniflex Mattresses 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/magniflex.html#/

 

 

Sleeping Hot on the mattress you have now?

Adding a Magniflex MagniCool 3D Mattress Topper will relieve that problem.

https://www.themattressexpert.com/magniflex-mattress-toppers.html#/

 

 

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Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress for Back Pain Relief.

David writes:

Hi Pete,

Thank you for taking my email. I am currently in the market for a new mattress.

I currently have an Eastman House Island Firm and I hate it. My back pain is strong. Hip pain too.  

I am a stomach sleeper, 38, 230lbs, currently single. 

I have previously had the Simmons Beautyrest, which was not very good. 

Recently, I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in London. I had zero pain. Nothing.

I am considering the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

I have had years of bad luck with mattresses. I have a few questions:

 

1.  Is ultra plush too soft for me?

2.  Do you think this is a good mattress for me?

3.  Can deliveries be on a Saturday?

4. Any other factors I should consider?

 

Thank you, David

 

Hi David,

Our personal situations are very similar.

I am over 200 lbs. with a very bad back, including herniated and bulging discs and degenerative disc disease.

My wife, who is equally as large, and I have had that mattress for the last 5 years.

I sleep and wake without back pain, and the mattress is still in like new condition.

So yes, this will work for you.

 

Due to the high quality and resiliency of the components, all of the mattresses in that line are firmer than they sound. So no, the ultra plush model is not too soft.

 

If you live in an urban or suburban area, Saturday delivery is probable.

The further away you live from a populated area, the less likely that becomes.

 

The foundation is available 9" or 5" high.

You'll want to measure what you have before deciding which foundation to get.

The mattress is 13.5" thick.

 

This mattress comes with white glove delivery.

Delivery includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of all packing materials.

 

Here is a link to the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush mattress:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p142/Natura_Greenspring_Liberta_Ultra_Plush.html#/

 

 

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I'm Very Interested in Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses.

Diana writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm very interested in your Natura of Canada Greenspring Liberta Mattresses, but a little concerned because I’m not able to try the mattress.  First of all, I noticed that the mattress contains wool.  

I have a problem with wool clothing in that it makes me itch and I’ll end up getting red from it.  

Will this be a problem with the mattress. Also not sure if I need Firm or Plush. 

Secondly I have broken my back 5 Times and have a lot of problems sleeping at night.  

I bought a Tempurpedic mattress which I exchanged for a softer one because I was unable to sleep comfortably at night. The comfort level did not improve with the new one and I have put up with it now for five years.  

I tried several mattresses today including the Simmons Beautyrest Black, Serra and Stearns and Foster.  

I found that the plush models were often too soft and didn’t provide enough support.  

I would like a mattress that is supportive but comfortable and doesn’t wake me up at night with sore hips and shoulders when I try sleeping on my side.  Maybe I am asking for too much from a mattress.  

Buying a mattresses that comes rolled up in a box makes me a bit apprehensive.

I like the idea of a person having to install it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.  

73 years old and haven’t had a good night’s sleep in over 15 years.  

Thanks so much, Diana

 

Good Morning Diana,

All of those mattresses that you tried and didn’t work for you have one thing in common that made it impossible for you to get comfortable. They are all upholstered with memory foam.

Despite all the hype to the contrary, memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.

It’s a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from your body heat.

You then sink into it…further and further as the weeks and months go by.

You’ve lost the alignment of your spine and you’re hitting the firmer materials that support it. Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing…and not under the terms of the warranty.

Memory foam has many negative side effects and is simply a poor quality product.

And as if all that weren’t bad enough, memory foam off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made.

 

Trying before you buy was the way to go about all this back in the day before memory foam came to dominate the industry....when it was difficult to make a mistake.

Now, it’s nothing more than a bad habit, since memory foam is so highly deceptive.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is what my wife and I sleep on at home. 

Our mattress is still in like new condition after almost a decade, with each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

And even though I have several disc related back problems, I sleep and wake without back pain.

The Ultra Plush model is the most comfortable of their 4 models, without being too soft by anyone’s standards.

That is the mattress I recommend for you.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p142/Natura_Greenspring_Liberta_Ultra_Plush.html#/

 

 

The thin layer of wool acts as a natural fire retardant. 

Most other mattresses use chemicals for that.

The wool is under a cotton cover. You then will add a waterproof mattress protector, or should.

And, then there's your fitted sheet.

Since the wool will not come in contact with you directly, you won't have a problem.

 

This mattress comes with White Glove Delivery.

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Back Pain and Numbness on a Memory Foam Mattress.

Heather writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a memory foam mattress. 

I sleep on my side and the pain and numbness are unbearable. 

My leg and back pain are excruciating.

What type of topper do you recommend?

I am also sleeping hot.

Thanks, Heather

 

Hi Heather,

The bad news is that you bought one of the worst mattresses possible...and for all the reason you mentioned.

The good news is that there is an easy long term fix, that is reasonably inexpensive.

That fix is a Suite Sleep Organic 2" Soft Latex Mattress Topper.

Like the sun and the moon, night and day, the north pole and the equator...memory foam and latex foam are polar opposites....like comparing the worst to the best.

Latex is and has been thee best upholstery material for the last 100 years.

Memory foam has proven itself to be the absolute worst material ever invented, since it was introduced about 20 years ago.

And, latex sleeps cool....while memory foam sleeps hot.

The Suite Sleep 2" Soft Organic Latex Topper is made of the highest quality latex on the market.

100% pure, all natural, organic latex...no fillers or chemicals.

Here is the link...you can order online.

https://www.themattressexpert.com/suite_sleep_latex_toppers.html#/

 

 

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Simmons Beautyrest Mattress Causing Back Pain.

Susan writes:

Hi Pete,

I noticed that I had been waking up with mild back pains every morning, which went away while on vacation.

We then made the decision to replace my 20-year-old Sealy Posturepedic mattress.

I went to my local store and spent hours trying out various mattresses before deciding on a Simmons Beautyrest, which felt absolutely wonderful in the store.

But when we got our delivery, the mattress felt firmer than it did in the store.

The salesman told us there was a breaking in period and to give the mattress a chance.

The first night I slept on the new mattress, the mid-back pain I had been living with had dissipated.

But after three nights on this new mattress, that mild ache has been replaced by a raging case of sciatica! 

Is this normal?

My husband also has new back pains he has never had before.

What can we do? We can't afford to buy another mattress.

Thanks, Susan

 

Hi Susan,

You have a mattress that's providing you with good support. 

What you need now is surface comfort to relieve the pressure point pain and provide a deep night's sleep.

Add a Suite Sleep 2" Soft Organic Latex Topper to that mattress, and you will be good to go.

 

It's amazing, how well it works and it lasts for many years...a true quality item.

Here is the link. You can order one on line.

https://www.themattressexpert.com/suite_sleep_latex_toppers.html#/

 

 

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