The Mattress Expert

I have had a Stearns and Foster Knightsbridge Mattress for longer than I care to admit.

Jennifer writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have had a Stearns and Foster Knightsbridge Mattress for longer than I care to admit. I have loved it!  

I tried to switch to a memory foam, a few years ago, and all that did was send me to the chiropractor several times to put me back into shape. 

So, my lumpy Stearns and Foster with divots in it, is sadly, still better.

 

But after that experience, I am terrified to buy a mattress!  

I did some research and had decided on the Stearns and Foster Lux Estate pillow top was the best choice, but something in my gut is saying no. 

 

Please help! I came across your site in my search and I think that Natura Greenspring Ultra Plush sounds like a good choice, however, the no trial period is particularly scary to me after the chiropractor fiasco.

Is there a better option I can try out first?

Thanks in advance for any help,

Jennifer

 

Hi Jennifer,

We had been a S&F dealer for many years, prior to Tempurpedic buying them.

They had been considered ‘The Cadillac of the Industry’.

Now, with all that memory foam upholstery, they’re nothing more than expensive junk.

It’s a good thing you didn’t pull the trigger on that purchase. You’d have only repeated your mistake.

Memory foam is higher deceptive, as you have learned the hard way.

At home, it feels nothing like it did in the store, only months after buying it.

Most stores are a sea of mattresses upholstered with memory foam.

You should be more afraid to buy those mattresses that you CAN try.

 

My wife and I asleep on the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

We have for the last 9 years. 

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

The Natura Greenspring line is what we found to replace S&F.

It’s the highest quality line of mattresses we could find while shopping at the industry trade shows. It even exceeds the specifications of the old S&F.

I had a Knightsbridge, 20 years ago. It was a great mattress.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is also a great mattress and will give you all the support, comfort and longevity you need to stop your trips to the chiropractor.

Here’s the link to that mattress.

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

White Glove Delivery is Free, which includes setup in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

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

 

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A Mattress for a plus size couple. I am 5’3” and 200 lbs. My husband is 5’10 and 320 lbs.

Heather writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My husband and I are in the market for a new mattress. 

Our current one was a cheap one we bought around 5 years ago and it has needed to be replaced for some time. 

It is a Serta Perfect Sleeper Pillow top mattress. It sinks in on both of our sides, with a hump in the middle. 

We are a plus size couple now. I am 5’3” and 200 lbs. My husband is 5’10 and 320 lbs. 

I’m a side sleeper and he is a back sleep due to having to use a CPAP machine.

He also has some back issues from previously being in the military and his weight doesn’t help it any. He doesn’t sleep in the bed anymore because he hurts so much when he wakes up the next day and throughout the day.

I lean more towards a firmer feel in a mattress. He just wants to be able to sleep in the bed again so he isn’t sure what he wants or needs. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you, Heather

 

Good Morning Heather,

A man that size puts a hurting on most upholstered products.

Since you prefer something on the firmer side, I have a solution that will work well for both of you….and hold up extremely well under his weight.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress in Firm.

Click on this link to shop.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-greenspring-pocketed-coil-mattresses/

 

 

This mattress is quite firm, so you’ll want to add a mattress topper to give it enough comfort for you. 

The topper will also absorb some of his body weight, which will add to the longevity of the mattress.

This sleep system combination has always worked well for very large people.

The best Mattress Topper for your purposes is the Suite Sleep Organic 2” Soft or Medium Soft.

Keep in mind that pure high quality latex is extremely resilient.

Soft latex of this quality is no where near as soft as other foams that are labeled as soft.

Here’s a link showing all of our toppers.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-toppers-latex-more/

Delivery is free 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

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

 

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Natura of Canada Greenspring Liberta Ultra Plush Mattress.

Tim writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Our Natura of Canada Greenspring Liberta Ultra Plush Mattress was delivered and installed in August of last year.

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

 

I want to express my thanks for your assistance in selecting this mattress.

It took us a couple of nights to get used to the feel of it.

But two days later, my beloved wife woke up very refreshed with no aches or sore back.

It was the first time, in recent memory, that she had slept through the night without waking three or four times.

It's been that way, for us, since August.

I am sleeping longer and deeper. I no longer wake up with low back and hip pain.

I have been able to do several chores that I had been unable to do, because of nagging low back and hip pain.

By the end of the day, I only have only nominal soreness from the physical work.

Again, I deeply appreciate your help in selecting the Natura of Canada Liberta Ultra Plush Mattress.

Thank You, Tim

 

Hi Jim,

Thank you, so much, for sharing your experience with this mattress.

As you probably know, my wife and I sleep on the same mattress.

Our experience is very similar to yours.

And here it is, more than 9 years after getting this mattress, and our experience continues to be the same.

I'm extremely happy for both of you.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

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

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

My wife and I need to buy our third mattress in the last eleven months.

Mike writes:

 

Hello Pete,

My wife and I need to buy our third mattress in the last eleven months.

Doing research on why this is happening is when I found your website.  

I agree with what I've read on your website that mattresses today are junk and don't last.  

 

I injured my back when I was younger and purchased my first new mattress.

It was a Simmons Beautyrest my wife and I got when we got married in 2000.  

We loved that mattress and when it finally felt worn out, a few years ago.

So, naturally, we replaced it with another Simmons Beautyrest, which lasted only four years.

We replaced that with a Serta, 2.5 years ago, hoping for greater longevity.  

Then we had to replace it that one last Christmas with one that was, amazingly enough even worse.  

The store we bought it from gave us a new one in February that I'm having a hard time with.  

Out of desperation, we chose the memory foam option on this last one.  What a huge mistake!  

Thanks to you, I now know why.

 

What would you recommend for a 48 year old, 6' 6" tall, 290 lb. adult male and a 5' 5" 135 lb., 45 year old female to sleep comfortably like we did in 2000?

Thanks for the help, we really appreciate it!

Sincerely, Mike

 

Hi Mike,

The thing about the Simmons Beautyrests, that make them such comfortable mattresses, are the individually pocketed coils, which provides contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the spine.

The thing that makes them such a bad mattresses, today, is the memory foam upholstery.

 

In order to most closely mimic your old Beautyrest, with an eye on supporting a man your size long term,

my recommendation is a good strong firm mattress for support and a softer latex topper for surface comfort.

The Wolf Jessica Mattress uses the strongest individually pocketed coils available, with NO Memory Foam.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices for that mattress:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress-2/the-jessica/

The latex topper will absorb much of your body weight, which will enhance the lifespan of the mattress.

The recommended Latex Topper for your size is the Suite Sleep 2" Organic Dunlop Latex in Soft.

Those latex toppers, shown here:

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

Shipping is Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

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

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

I had a great experience on the mattress at a hotel.

Hi Pete,

I came across your site when doing some research.

Like several others that have contacted you, I had a great experience on the mattress at a hotel.

It appears to have been a Simmons Beautyrest. Which one?...who knows?

 

We recently returned a Queen-sized Saatva mattress.

I have bulging discs in my lower back and I found their bed made my pain worse.

 

I’m looking to buy a mattress that will help me wake up rested and not in pain.

I can tell during the night my hips get out of alignment, which exacerbates my back pain.

What mattress would you recommend?

Any guidance you can offer would be appreciated.

Thank you, Jennifer

 

Hi Jennifer,

What makes a Beautyrest so comfortable is the individually pocketed coil unit.

Each coil moves independently from one another, which maintains the natural alignment of your spine.

This type of coil system also provides a great degree of motion separation...not feeling each other move.

 

Memory foam is a horrible product.

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

As you sink into it, the natural alignment of your spine is gone, causing back pain.

Memory foam reflects your body heat back to you and causes you to sleep hot.

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

Today, even hotel Beautyrests have some memory foam in them. 

 

Here is a link to mattresses we recommend as an excellent substitute.

The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush has the greater degree of surface comfort.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

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

 

These mattresses also use an individually pocketed coil unit...containing NO Memory Foam

The coils are stronger than Simmons coils and the upholstery is better.

In fact, these specifications exceed anything that Simmons makes today.

 

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/

 

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We are in the market for a new king size mattress

Hello,

I saw your ad on Facebook. 

We are currently in the market for a new king size mattress. 

Could you recommend the best in your opinion. 

We both have lower back pain and are overweight. 

My husband has bad back issues, deteriorated disks.  

Would prefer something firm but with a pillow top. ?? 
Thank you. 

 

Hello,

The last thing you want is a pillow top mattress.

The pillow top is the first part to wear and once that goes, it won’t matter how good the rest of the mattress is. 

Also, you’ll need to avoid mattresses upholstered with memory foam.

Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to wear quickly.

I have a few excellent options for you.

 

A firm, one sided mattress to which you’ll add a removable pillow top.

This allows you to replace the topper in a few years and still have a perfectly good mattress that won’t need replacing.

 

A two sided mattress that comes in firm or plush.

The plush upholstery is comfortable without being too soft.

This option doesn’t require a removable pillow top.

 

Adding a latex mattress topper, (the aforementioned removable pillow top), does more than just add surface comfort. Latex is extremely resilient and will absorb much of your body weight. In turn, the mattress lasts longer.

 

The mattresses I’m recommending use an individually pocketed coil unit.

The coils move independently from one another and maintain the natural alignment of your spine. This is the best type of support for relieving chronic back pain due to disc problems.

The coils are made of heavy gauge double tempered steel, which is important for durability under large people.

The upholstery in the mattresses is natural plant based polyurethane foam.

There is no memory foam in them.

 

Here are two links. You can’t go wrong with any of them, as all use the aforementioned coil system.

 

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

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

The Natura of Canada Plush Talalay Latex Mattress Topper is the removable pillow top to add to any of those mattresses.

Shown here.

 

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

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

We have an old mattress and need a new one.

Linda writes:

Hi Pete,

We have an old mattress and need a new one. Could you give me a recommendation?

I am 58 yr old woman, 140 pounds, a lot of lower back pain, shoulder pain, muscular pain and stiffness throughout. Husband weighs 250 and has neck pain.

I want comfort, support, and pain pressure points relieved and feel better when getting up instead of so stiff!

Can you recommend if a topper should be added with it?

Thanks a bunch, Linda

 

Hi Linda,

The recommendation comes in three parts. 

First, the mattress set for the firm support you need.

The Wolf Jessica Mattress has firm, contouring individually pocketed coils, which will maintain the natural alignment of the body and spine. This is what will relieve back pain.

Shown here:

 

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

Second, the plush upholstery that will relieve pressure point pain, and do it long term.

The Natura of Canada Plush Latex Mattress Topper.

 

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

And third, PureBliss shredded Latex Pillow to relieve 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

A mattress for my husband’s very bad back.

Danna writes:

Hi Pete,

I need a mattress for my husband’s very bad back.

He’s had 3 surgeries, which have not helped.

He wants something firm.

What do you recommend?

Thanks, Donna

 

Hi Donna,

It’s a common mistake for a back pain sufferer to assume that a firm mattress is the thing to get. And while that thinking is correct, in terms of support, the mistake is in making the leap to a hard surface as well…creating pressure point pain at the hips and shoulders. A hard feeling mattress solves one problem and creates another.

Firm contouring support and a comfortable sleeping surface is the key for him.

Here is the link to the Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress.

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

The support is quite firm. 

The coils are made of firm heavy gauge double tempered steel.

These firm individually pocketed coils is the best you can do for a damaged back.

Keeping the spine in its proper alignment will relieve back pain.

I recommend the plush model for surface comfort.

The plush upholstery is comfortable but are in no way too soft.

 

Shipping is free

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

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

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Can you recommend a new mattress to replace my old one?

Linda writes:

Hi Pete,

Can you recommend a new mattress to replace my old one?

I am 58 yr old woman, 140 pounds, a lot of lower back pain, shoulder pain, muscular pain and stiffness throughout. Probably Thyroid related, possible arthritis or maybe Fibromylagia, don’t know!

Husband is 250 pounds, but has no complaints.

I want comfort, support, and pain pressure points relief.

I want to feel better when getting up, instead of feeling sore and stiff!

Thanks a bunch, Linda

 

Hi Linda,

The Magniflex MagniStretch Mattresses are specifically designed to provide pain relief.

The first model on this next link is the most comfortable of the 3 models in that line.

 

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/magniflex-magnistretch-mattress/

Shipping is free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

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

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Moving, and it’s time for a new king size mattress.

Bill writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife and I are moving and it’s time for a new king size mattress.  

I’ve read your website from front to back as well as perused other sites.  

Of all the stuff I’ve read, trying to figure out what to believe or not, your decades of experience are a big influence on my thinking.

 

My wife and I are a youngish and active, 65 and 73, respectively.  

She is 5’7 and 120 lbs.; I am 5’11 and 159 lbs.  

She has a slightly weak back and swims 3 x per week to keep it from stiffening up.

 

Also, the finished height of the bed is important.  

If we shoot for a 26" finished height, we won’t be able to use the recommended foundation.  

I assume we can buy a 5" low-profile foundation to make it work?

 

Looking forward to your recommendation.

Thanks, Bill

 

Hi Bill,

Given all of the particulars:

Your sizes and physical conditions, my recommendation would be the Brolynn Two-Sided Mattress in Plush.

If you get the Magniflex KD Foundation in 5" with that, your total height, with a standard steel be frame, would end up being about 24" -25" overall.

Click on this link to view specifications and pricing:

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

 

This mattress provides excellent support, comfort and longevity.

The individually pocketed coils are designed to maintain the natural alignment of your spine.

The upholstery is Natural, Plant-Based Polyurethane Foam...no chemicals to worry about.

 

Shipping is Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

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

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894