The Mattress Expert

Sealy Posturepedic Mattress sagging after 75 days.

Damon writes:

 

Hi Pete,

A year ago, I bought a Sealy Posturepedic West Salem Firm king firm mattress.

It was great for about 75 days, then began sagging and body contouring causing me hip and leg pain.  

I weigh about 245, sleep on back, my wife is 130 side sleeper.  We kept it for a year and took it back.

 

Next, we bought a Beauty-rest Silver BRS900 Extra Firm.  It's probably a little to firm and not that comfy.  

Although, it's not as bad as the Sealy. I feel it's probably heading down the path of body contouring in places.  

We just got back from the in-laws and their 15 year old guest bed has more edge support and less sagging than on 3 month old bed. We only have a couple weeks to return within our sleep trial so need to get something ASAP

 

I have seen you post some about hybrid innerspring with latex and no memory foam from Wolf. 

Do you think that is a good choice?  

Is Wolf good for this or is there another brand? 

What do you think?

Thanks, Damon

 

Hi Damon,

The Wolf Pocketed Coil/Hybrids are an excellent choice.

The Adara is better for your size, but The Tulah is more comfortable...better suited to a female side sleeper.

Shown here:

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

 

The problems you’ve been experiencing are due to the memory foam upholstery.

That old guest bedroom mattress and the hotel mattress had no memory foam.

Hotel mattresses, without memory foam, are not available at retail stores....only through the hotels.

And, as you see, they charge an arm and a leg for them.

 

Avoiding mattresses made with memory foam is the key.

Those Wolf mattresses will hold up quite well.

The double tempered steel coils and latex upholstery make them quite substantial.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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A Latex Topper for a Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Luxury Firm mattress.

Courtney writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am 5’7", 140 pounds, and my husband is 6’, 170 pounds. We believe it’s 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?

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

Thanks for your help, Courtney

 

 

Hi Courtney,

It would be a waste of money to put a latex topper on a mattress that is already visibly worn.

The time to add a latex topper to a Simmons Beautyrest mattress, is when it's new.

The latex topper will prevent the premature wear that is common with a Simmons Beautyrest mattress.

 

For similar money, you can have a new mattress with latex in it.

The Wolf Tulah Plush Eurotop mattress is very well made.

It uses the same kind of coil system that’s in your Beautyrest.

The coils in the Tulah are stronger than those used in the Beautyrest.

It provides excellent support and pressure relieving surface comfort and far better longevity than you can get from any Simmons Beautyrest made today.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

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

 

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/

 

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Does perspiration damage a mattress?

Georgina writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Does perspiration damage a mattress?

My husband sweats something awful when he's sleeping.

I've noticed that his side of the mattress has a deeper body impression in it than my side.

I could understand it, if he were a lot bigger than me, but he isn't.

Is there anything that can be done about this?

Thanks, Georgina

 

Hi Georgina,

Yes. Perspiration does damage a mattress.

When moisture seeps into the upholstery layers of a mattress, they break down and lose their resiliency.

There are a couple of things that you can do.

The first thing is to avoid mattresses upholstered with memory foam.

Of all the upholstery materials available, memory foam is the only one that is temperature sensitive.

Memory foam absorbs the heat from your body and then reflects that heat back to you.

This causes you to sleep hot and perspire a lot more than you normally would.

 

To protect the mattress from premature wear due to the moisture from perspiration, use a waterproof mattress protector.

Even then, you have to be careful of which one you buy.

Some have a terry cloth top that also causes the user to sleep hot.

 

The ones we carry are cotton and sleep cool.

Here is a link to the Sleep & Beyond Waterproof Mattress Protectors.

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

 

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/

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How do I turn this mattress so that body impressions don't form where we sleep?

Bob writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a Cal. King Stearns and Foster mattress.

How do I turn this mattress so that body impressions don't form where we sleep?

It's a one-sided mattress that you can't flip.

Thanks, Bob 

 

Hi Bob,

To prevent body impressions from forming, and to fix a mattress where body impressions have already formed, 

the solution is the same.

Add to your mattress, a Suite Sleep Natural Vita Talalay Latex Mattress Topper.

The latex will absorb your body weight, which will prevent the premature wear of the mattress.

If your mattress is already damaged, flip it over before adding the topper.

 

Those latex toppers are shown here:

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

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

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We bought a Big Fig mattress and feel like we've been ripped off.

Chris writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We are large people. I'm about 250 lbs. My wife, not quite so heavy.

We bought a Big Fig mattress less than a year ago.

We were led to believe that this mattress was especially made for heavy people.

Naturally, I assumed that would translate into longevity.

Unfortunately for us, it has not held up well, at all.

There are deep body impressions in it when we're in bed, and not so much when we get out of bed.

Those "out of bed" impressions aren't deep enough for them to give us an exchange.

We feel like we've been ripped off.

The same thing happened with the mattresses we purchased prior to that, but there was no false claims.

Can you tell me what happened?

Do you have a mattress that WILL hold up under our weights?

Thanks, Chris

 

Hi Chris,

The upholstery material in that mattress is gel infused latex.

Latex doesn't sleep hot, so the gel infusion is not necessary.

I suspect that the gel infusion may have something to do with the lack of resiliency.

Also, the coils are very small and the gauge of wire used to make those coils are very thin.

 

You need only replace the mattress. The foundation does not need replacing.

We carry a mattress from The Wolf Company, using the same type of coil system, individually pocketed.

The coils are big and stronger, using a much heavier gauge steel and that steel is double tempered.

The upholstery in this Wolf Hybrid is latex...minus the gel infusion.

Here is a link to the Wolf Pocketed Coil, Latex Hybrid Adara, mattress:

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

 

This will give you the support, comfort and longevity that the BigFig mattress didn't give you.

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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Memory Foam Mattress Collapsed Under a Big Man.

Barbara writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We bought a memory foam pillowtop mattress, only a couple of years ago.

At first, we loved the feel. But now, it has totally collapsed on my husband's side.

He is a big man, 6' 8" tall and close to 300 lbs.

My side is nowhere near as bad, but not comfortable anymore.

Even though I'm much smaller than my husband, my side has also lost support and comfort.

Clearly, we need a new mattress, but I'm paralyzed with fear of making another expensive mistake.

I need a recommendation. 

I've been reading your blog posts and am wondering about the Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses.

I believe you have one of these at home.

Thank you, Barbara

 

Hi Barbara,

Since you've been reading my blog, I won't go into what a poor-quality material memory foam is.

I'm sure you've already read plenty about that.

You're quite right, The Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses are what I would recommend.

Since your husband is so tall, his weight evenly distributed, you can go with the same mattress we use at home.

That would be The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

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

 

This mattress provides strong support and a comfortable sleeping surface that won't collapse under a big man.

We, my wife and I, are no light weights...each over 200 lbs.

Our mattress is closing in on 6 years of age...and still, in like new condition.

You need to replace the mattress only.

The foundation you have is likely to be fine. Just check it before you place your order.

 

This mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set-up in your bedroom.

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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What can I do about a sagging Tempurpedic mattress?

Georgina writes:

 

Hi Pete,

What can I do about a

Hi Pete,

What can I do about a sagging Tempurpedic mattress?

This mattress is only 3 years old and sags terribly, after I've been in bed for an hour.

When I get out of bed, it looks fine.

When I complained, they asked me to measure the impression.

But without me being in the mattress, there's very little of an impression.

I've been told that my mattress is normal and they won't exchange it for a new one.

I'm still making monthly payments for this worthless pos!

I can't afford to replace it. Is there anything can I do?

Please HELP!

Georgina

 

Hi Georgina,

What you're experiencing is very common with any memory foam mattress.

They advertise it, and sales people talk about that junk, as if it were the best thing since sliced bread.

The reason?...profit!

It's all about "The Benjamins", to reiterate a recently coined phrase.

 

However, there is a workable, long-term solution to your problem.

The bad part of the mattress, the memory foam, is only on top of the mattress.

Supporting the memory foam, is firm high density polyurethane foam.

 

Step #1, flip the mattress over...putting the memory foam side down, where it can no longer hurt you.

The underside is very firm and may be too firm to sleep on comfortably.

Use whatever you have on hand, like a comforter, to soften it.

 

Step #2, add a Suite Sleep 3" Soft Organic Latex Topper.

This will provide you long term surface comfort that is, by far, higher in quality than memory foam.

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

It sleeps cool and won't allow you to sink. 

The best description of the feel it provides, is one of Floating.

 

Here is a link to the Suite Sleep latex toppers:

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

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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This mattress is only 3 years old and sags terribly, after I've been in bed for an hour.

When I get out of bed, it looks fine.

When I complained, to asked me to measure the impression.

But without me being in the mattress, there's very little of an impression.

I've been told that my mattress is normal and they won't exchange it for a new one.

I'm still making monthly payments for this worthless pos!

I can't afford to replace it. Is there anything can I do?

Please HELP!

Georgina

 

Hi Georgina,

What you're experiencing is very common with any memory foam mattress.

They advertise it, and sales people talk about hat junk, as if it were the best thing since sliced bread.

The reason?...profit!

It's all about "The Benjamins", to reiterate and recently coined phrase.

 

However, there is a workable, long-term solution to your problem.

The bad part of the mattress, the memory foam, is only on top of the mattress.

Supporting the memory foam, is firm high density polyurethane foam.

 

Step #1, flip the mattress over...putting the memory foam side down, where it can no longer hurt you.

The underside is very firm and may be too firm to sleep on comfortably.

Use whatever you have on hand, like a comforter, to soften it.

 

Step #2, add a Suite Sleep 3" Soft Organic Latex Topper.

This will provide you long term surface comfort that is, by far, higher in quality than memory foam.

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

It sleeps cool and won't allow you to sink. 

The best description of the feel it provides, is one of Floating.

 

Here is a link to the Suite Sleep latex toppers:

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

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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Sealy Springfree Latex Mattress.

Marge writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My husband and I bought a Sealy Springfree latex mattress, from you, 20 years ago.

We have loved sleeping on this mattress all that time.

Now, body impressions are starting to show and it has lost some of its original comfort.

We need your advice as to the best mattress to replace it.

Thanks, Marge

 

Hi Marge,

I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed that mattress for so long.

Latex mattresses, typically, will last about 20 years...far exceeding the manufacturer's warranty.

Sealy was purchased by Tempurpedic and no long make a quality mattress.

Everything they make, today, is upholstered with memory foam, which is why we no longer sell Sealy.

I do have a line of latex mattresses that exceed the quality of the one you have.

They are made in Canada, made of superior quality, natural materials.

Here is a link to The Natura of Canada line of Natural Talalay Latex Mattresses:

There are 4 choices of comfort.

https://themattressexpert.com/canada/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/

 

These mattresses come with white glove delivery.

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

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax...anywhere throughout the continental US and Canada.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Natura Greenspring to Replace a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Paul writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife and I bought a super comfortable Simmons BeautyRest World Class mattress with the pillow top.

That was about 16 years ago. It's now time to replace it. The pillow top has sagged in the last 6-7 years. 

We both are side sleepers but she will occasionally lie on her back.

We are not impressed by the memory foam mattresses. 

We are considering one of the Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses. 

We are both 6’ tall. I weigh about 250 lbs., and she is about 165 lbs.

What is your recommendation and pricing for the appropriate king size mattress? 

I have very good low profile boxes and would hate to replace them.

Thank you, Paul

 

Hi Paul,

If those box springs are, also, 16 years old, you’ll risk much to save little.

The price of the set isn’t much more than the price of the mattress alone.

Any mattress you put on those old box springs, will have its warranty immediately voided. And, the mattress will conform to the weak spots in the box springs.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses use the same type of coil system, as is in your Beautyrest. The coil count is a little higher, but the coils are much stronger, made of double tempered steel. 

Simmons does not temper the steel they use...never have.

What’s more, the Natural Talalay Latex is more resilient than the poly foam used in your mattress...which may have a little latex in it....depending on the model.

That information can be found on the white ‘law’ label at the head of your mattress.

 

And so, all of the Greenspring mattresses are firmer than they sound.

The Ultra Plush model is the most comfortable of the 4...and it’s the one we sleep on at home.

We are, each, over 200 lbs and our mattress remains in like new condition, despite being almost 6 years old.

It’s a very high quality mattress.

Here is a link to that line of mattresses. Scroll down to find the Ultra Plush.

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

 

These mattresses come with white glove delivery.

Delivery includes set up in your bedroom.

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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A New Mattress on an Old Box Spring.

Scott writes:

Hi Pete,

I hope you can help me. 

I purchased a new mattress a year ago. 

I've started getting some lower back and hip pain. 

I had the mattress on an old box spring and thought that might be the problem.  

I put the mattress on the floor to see if it would help, but not much of a difference. 

Can I firm up this mattress with a firm latex topper? 

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Scott

 

Hi Scott,

No. A soft mattress and a firm latex topper is the exact opposite of what your body requires.

You’d be better off getting a Suite Sleep 3” Soft Organic Latex Mattress Topper, and adding it to the flip side of your mattress....which is considerably firmer.

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

 

Your mattress has sustained some permanent damage, due to your old box spring. You need a new box spring.

The best place to buy a good strong box spring, is at Costco, Sam’s Club or Big Lots.

 

 

 

 

 

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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All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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