The Mattress Expert

Very expensive Tempurpedic mattress sagging after only 2 years.

Jeff writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a very expensive Tempurpedic mattress that is sagging after only 2 years.

I called the store to complain. They sent out an inspector, who measures the depth of the body impressions.

Those impressions measured 1" and we were told that they are within the normal range.

The sinking of the mattress is much worse when we're on it, but the inspector said that it didn't matter.

It matters to us. We are stuck with a mattress that is causing me back pain and my wife, hip pain.

What makes all this worse, is that we are still making payment on this pos.

Do I have any recourse with the store or Tempurpedic?

What can I do about this, short of buying a new mattress that we can't afford?

Thanks, Jeff

 

Hi Jeff,

You have no recourse with the factory or the retailer.

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

Memory foam is the only upholstery material that is temperature sensitive.

(As memory foam warms from your body heat, it softens, allowing you to sink into it.)

The diabolical part of memory foam is that it returns to its original shape, or close enough to it, as to make it highly unlikely that you prevail in a warranty claim.

 

Here's what you can do about it.

Flip the mattress over. The only bad part of the mattress is the memory foam, and that is only on top.

The memory foam is supported by firm, high density polyurethane foam....which is NOT temperature sensitive.

The flip side, as is, will relieve your back pain, but only exacerbate your wife's hip pain.

For both, relieving your back pain AND relieving your wife's hip pain:

Add a Suite Sleep All Natural, 3" Soft Organic Dunlop Latex Mattress Topper to the flip side of that mattress.

Shown here:

 

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

 

This has worked for many before you with the same problem.

(You aren't alone.)

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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After spending thousands of dollars on mattresses...

Val writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

After spending thousands of dollars on mattresses, sleep number, latex toppers, all end up with an indentation where we sleep, and we're not big people.

20 years ago, we LOVED our Stearns & Foster. I've read your advice. Nothing is the same these days.

My husband is the “I want to lay on it, see it in person guy” so where can we do that around here? 

Any distributors in our area?

Thanks so much!

Val

 

Hi Val,
I’m sorry. What you want no longer exists.

Most mattresses, today, are upholstered with memory foam. 

This makes your husband's insistence upon "trying before buying" absolutely worthless.

Memory foam is highly deceptive by its nature.

That is to say, how a memory foam upholstered mattress feels when new, is quite different from how it will feel only a few months later.

It's not like the old days, 20 years ago, when what you chose remained supportive and comfortable for many years.

As long as you and your husband persist in doing this, I'm sorry to say that you will be spending thousands of dollars more before awakening from your dream.

 

Best advice? Shop for mattresses that have no memory foam in them.

 

We specialize in such mattresses, but you won't be able to try before buying.

If you bought a latex topper that didn't wear well, you can bet it was made in China, where they make cheap latex by adding fillers. Pure, all natural latex wears extremely well.

We sell no latex that's made in China.

 

  

 

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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Sealy mattress "breaking down" within a few months of purchase.

Ruth writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have a twin bed and had purchased a Sealy mattress in January of this year.

Just last month, I purchased a new box spring.

The mattress started "breaking down" within a few months of purchase. It's sagging in the middle.

I thought the box spring would help, but it didn't.

 

I'd like to know what mattress you would recommend for a 200 pound 66 year old woman.

The most I could pay would be $500 to $600.

I thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Ruth

 

Hi Ruth,.

The problem, specifically, is the memory foam upholstery in that mattress.

Since Tempurpedic bought Sealy, you can no longer buy a good quality Sealy mattress.

They are, all, junk.

 

You can use the box spring you have.

The Wolf Old Fashioned Two-Sided Mattress is at your price point and is much better quality than any mattress that any of the 'name brands' make today.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

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

 

I recommend the Plush choice of comfort for you.

 

UPS 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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Flipping a Sealy SpringFree latex mattress.

Barbara writes:

 

 

Hi Pete,

I bought a Sealy SpringFree latex mattress, about 15 to 20 years ago.

5 to 10 years into it, it started showing a permanent dip in middle. 

I called Sealy. They were no help.

I did put a 2" latex topper on it, which helped for a while, but now my lower back is killing me, 

I'm now 65, with many pressure points. 

I was told by Sealy not to flip the mattress, but I saw some of the Q&As on your blog, where you suggested flipping it and adding a soft Talalay latex topper?

Any advice appreciated, oh my aching back.

Barbara

 

Hi Barbara,

Sealy wants you to buy new.

Flipping your mattress and adding your topper is a trick that often works and costs you nothing to try.

Try it. Your back will feel better.

 

 

 

 

 

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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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

 

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 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/

 

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

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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/

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.

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

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.

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 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

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 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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