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Sealy Reflexion Solana Beach Latex Mattress.

Steve writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

We bought a Sealy Reflexion Solana Beach latex mattress set from you 14 years ago. 

It's time to replace it. What do you recommend? 

We loved it until the middle developed a depression that we both roll into now. 

Thanks, Steve

Hi Steve,

It's the poly foam on top that has taken the body impressions. The latex inside is still good.

Instead of buying a new mattress, I'd suggest flipping the mattress over.

Add to that a 3" soft Talalay Latex mattress topper.

Doing so will provide good support from the latex core, which will now be on top.

The latex topper will provide the comfort you had been used to...without compressing like the poly foam did.

Here's a link to the latex toppers.

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. | The Mattress Expert 100% All-Natural Vytex Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. Ever-Eden’s Vytex Dunlop is, virtually, Allergen Free. And while the Vytex Dunlop comes in the same 2 choices of comfort levels, Dunlop is a more dense material and does not have as supple a feel as the Talalay Latex Toppers. themattressexpert.com

You should get another 10 years out of that mattress.

UPS delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

Thanks, Pete

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An EverEden Firm Vytex Dunlop Latex Topper for an Ultra Firm Stearns and Foster Mattress.

Tom writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We purchased a Stearns & Foster Ultra Firm mattress.

My wife has developed back issues from prior sports activity and really feels the comfort in she needs in this bed. 

However, this mattress is already showing indentations, after only a few months of use.

Is there a latex topper for this mattress you’d recommend, or something else we should consider?

Thanks for all your help.

Tom

 

Hi Tom,

The use of a latex topper will retard the wearing.

There is an EverEden Firm Vytex Dunlop Latex Topper that will maintain the feel your wife enjoys.

The 2" model is all you'll need.

Here is a link to that topper.

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. | The Mattress Expert 100% All-Natural Vytex Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. Ever-Eden’s Vytex Dunlop is, virtually, Allergen Free. And while the Vytex Dunlop comes in the same 2 choices of comfort levels, Dunlop is a more dense material and does not have as supple a feel as the Talalay Latex Toppers. themattressexpert.com

 

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Thanks, Pete

 

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A latex topper for a Tempurpedic Mattress.

 

Hi Pete, 

I've been researching options on buying a new mattress and came across your website.  

We have a Tempurpedic mattress that we're not sure the age of - probably 10 years or a little more - I can't find the receipt.  

It was very comfortable for a long time (other than being hot to sleep on) but now I'm having a lot of hip and leg pain in the middle of the night.  

I stupidly wasn't connecting that to the mattress but then realized it's the same thing I felt years ago when I slept on our very mushy sofa.  

The memory foam is now so broken down that I sleep in a furrow but never thought about it putting my body out of alignment.  

I didn't really mind the fact that there was a softness to it.  

 

I was leaning towards getting another Tempurpedic - even though the price now is even more painful than when we bought before.  

I believe we were told it should last 20 years (not positive on that) so we justified the major expense. 

But now, I know a new one would last maybe 10 years, if that.  Also I've been reading your info on memory foam and it is troubling.  

Both for health reasons and the lack of longevity.

 

We flipped the mattress this morning and will try sleeping on the firm underside tonight.  

My question is:  I'm assuming it'll be too firm and we'd need a latex topper for it to be comfortable.  

But is it better to do that or to just bite the bullet and get a new mattress - I'm interested in latex next time.  

The toppers aren't cheap so I'd hate to invest in that if it's a short-term solution.  

I don't know if the flipped Tempurpedic at it's age is going to last a few more years or what I should expect.  

Or whether the lower layers of foam are also sagging now and won't be good to sleep on even on the reverse side.  

Do you have any idea about that?  I'm 5'5" and 110 lbs, my husband is 5'10 and 180 lbs. if that helps to determine that.  

I'm a side sleeper and he's side and back.

 

Do you think a topper is the way to go for now or if it's 10 yrs or more old would you replace that mattress now instead?

Also, I'm a little nervous about buying a mattress online without ever feeling it especially since it can't be returned.  

I appreciate all the info you've shared on your website already and thank you in advance if you can give me any guidance on the above questions.

Thanks, Leslie

 

 

Hi Leslie,

At your sizes, it’s highly unlikely that the high density polyurethane foam that supports the memory foam is worn.

The latex, we sell, remain like new for many years. So, you’ll be able to use it on your next mattress...not a wasted purchase.

It will make the underside of your Tempurpedic comfortable and, on average, gives you another 5 years of use from it.

Usually, 2” of Soft Latex is all you need. 

However, 3” provides a greater degree of comfort and is appropriate for your size.

Those latex toppers, shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com 100% All-Natural Vytex Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. Ever-Eden’s Vytex Dunlop is, virtually, Allergen Free. And while the Vytex Dunlop comes in the same 2 choices of comfort levels, Dunlop is a more dense material and does not have as supple a feel as the Talalay Latex Toppers.

You can order online.

UPS Delivery is Free and there’s no sales tax.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Plush Pillowtop Mattress.

Don writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I recently bought a queen mattress set...The Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Plush Pillowtop. 

It's scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning. Obviously the pillowtop felt great in the store and I went for it...oops. 

It was $1850, delivered for mattress + box spring. I got a great deal. 

I am 6'3" 210 and my gf is 5'9" 115. We are 25 yrs old. 

My Serta Perfect Sleeper pillowtop is one year old and has DESTROYED my back. 

The sagging pillowtop is not even the issue however...the deep support just isn't there. 

Let's say I cancel my order right now and go buy Simmons Beautyrest and latex topper that you often recommend.

What would be the equivalent to this model I mentioned?...total price for that  + latex topper?

Thanks, Don...with a sore back.

 

Hi Don,

 

The Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Gibson Grove Luxury Firm queen set is $1349.00.

Shown here:

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The PureBliss 2" Plush Talalay Latex Topper is $399.00 in queen.

Shown here:
https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

 

For $100 less that that"great deal" you think you got, you'll have a far superior product that provides better support, comfort and longevity.

 

 

 

White glove delivery, including set-up and removal of your old set, is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Sealy Posturepedic Monogram 800 Hotel Mattress.

Drew writes:

 

Hi there,

Since you're the Mattress expert I thought I'd ask you a quick question...and I'd be honored if you would be willing to help.

I have enjoyed looking at your website so thank you for your for that as well.  I have a quick question I was hoping you could help me with. 

 

I have slept on quite a few mattresses over the course of time and fell in love with one called the Sealy monogram 800 series while at a hotel. 

I was pretty stunned as it turns out the mattress isn't really the nicest there is in their line up...but for some reason it worked really well for me. 

Come to find out they don't make that mattress anymore and have replaced it by what they call the Selwyn. 

I'm curious to know if that's even remotely the same mattress or something entirely different that they've just put in it's same place...and what the reviews are on it as I'm wanting to purchase it. 

 

The reason I mention this is because the line up shows the monogram as the mid tier....then it goes to the titanium.

Then at the top, it goes to the stearns and foster and that kinda scared me because I had purchased a Stearns and Foster "Kimberley LXP EPT" mattress. 

It has been a complete disaster. It was nice at first but started to sag "hammock" big time.

They replaced it once and now it's happened again but they won't help me out after the first replacement. I'm waking up with kinks etc.  

So...long story short.....what I want is a new Sealy Monogram 800 series but I can't find one. I can't even find a used one worth buying. 

So...the Selwyn is supposed to be the replacement but I have no idea if it's even remotely the same bed or sleeps as well.  

Has that become a Stearns and Foster made Mattress now?  Are they different now?  Do you have any recommendations on this mattress?  

I'm tempted to just pop on it, but I'm worried about getting into something that is completely different that doesn't work for me and then the return problems that could come.  All because of a Sealy Monogram 800 bed. lol. But it slept good for me. ..and I've slept of a lot of mattresses.  

 

Any and all help would greatly be appreciated.

Regards, Drew

 

Wow, Drew, I can almost see your head spinning.

What doesn’t work, and hasn’t worked for you, is memory foam.

The S&F Kimberly is one of the few S&F mattresses with memory foam, at that time.

Since then, Tempurpedic has purchased Sealy and S&F.

Now, everything made by those brands is loaded with memory foam.

 

The exception to this, are the mattresses made for hotels.

These memory foam free mattresses are not available at retail stores.

There are lots of stores advertising hotel grade mattresses. It’s not true.

 

Many hotels make their mattresses available for sale to their guests.

The only place you can buy that mattress, is through a hotel.

 

Also, I would encourage you to avoid pillowtop models.

The pillowtop part is the first thing to show wear.

Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Peter....yeah...I wrote that Email at 4am so I was tired...and it shows. lol.  But I appreciate your response.  I think you're right.

I don't like memory foam for the most part. I even purchased a memory foam mattress and I kept waiting for it to kick in for me because I guess there's a few weeks you have to give it to come around to it....but it never happened. 

 

I will keep my eye open for a mattress without the foam....and I will see if the hotel has an extra bed they want to sell...would be nice. And I'm just that weird guy who would ask about it...buy it..and carry that thing out of the front entry to load it onto a truck with my buddy to take home. Lol.  If that doesn't work do you have any recommendations on any specific mattresses?  Thanks again for your help

 

Kindest Regards

Drew

 

Hi Drew

Let me know how you make out finding that mattress.

We specialize in avoiding memory foam and can offer a recommendation if necessary.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Body Impressions with Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and Sleep Number Bed.

Jon writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am looking for THE BED, with the least likely to get body impressions…PERIOD!!!

We, have purchased 2 beds in 6 year… a 3,000.00 dollar Simmons Beautyrest and then a 5,000.00 dollar sleep number air bed.

BOTH have gotten body impressions…DONE WITH THAT!!!!

What type of bed will last like the old days and get NO body impressions….I have heard latex are the ones.

Can you please help and advise…..I will go crazy…if we buy another bad that gets body impressions…

I am 220 lbs. and she is only 140 lbs….REALLY

Help, Jon

 

 

Hi Jon,

All mattresses develop body impressions, sooner or later.

The depth of the impression and the time it takes for it to develop, varies...depending on the quality of the components in the mattress.

So far, you’ve chosen mattresses with the lowest quality components.

 

My wife and I are, each, 225 lbs.

The mattress we have is more than 3 years old and shows no signs of wear.

It doesn’t have even the slightest of body impressions, as yet.

 

The coils are made of double tempered steel and the upholstery is latex.

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

The mattresses you’ve purchased are upholstered with memory foam, which is the worst upholstery material ever invented.

The coils in a Simmons Beautyrest are made of raw steel...not even tempered once.

 

Here’s a link to the Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses...what we sleep on at home.

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

Natura of Canada Greenspring Pocketed Coil and Latex ... themattressexpert.com The Liberta Firm Mattress delivers improved well being and scrumptious comfort with eco-friendly flair. A layer of NaturaWool™ maintains temperature control and gently buffers pressure points to diminish nighttime tossing and turning.

White Glove Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

Thanks, Pete

 

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Stearns and Foster Double Sided Pillowtop Mattress.

John writes:

 

Hello Pete,

Can you help me?

We have a Stearns and Foster double sided pillowtop medium firm queen mattress. 

We know they no longer are in existence, sorry to say, as it is a great mattress. 

We have another bedroom that we want to fit with this same mattress.

Can you tell us where and who might be making a similar mattress today?

Thank you, John

 

Hi John,

The last of the great Stearns and Foster mattresses.

I had one. The Knightsbridge, was the model name.

 

I can help you. I can save you from wasting your time.

Nothing like that exists.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Pete,

That was not the answer I wanted to hear, but thank you for your help in saving my time.

Is there anything near a second best or what would you say is the best available today.

 

We have a Simmons Beautyrest in that room now, the one that they claim you can drop a bowling ball on and not spill a glass of water, LOL. 

That was not why we bought it, but we did not expect the comfort level to drop as fast as it has. A sag developed. 

It was a firm, which we really didn't want, but felt the firmer model would be stronger, so it would hold up longer....WRONG.

 

Thank you in advance for any help you can give.

John

 

Good Morning John,

You have stepped out of, what can only be described as, a time warp.

That old S&F mattress was made at a time when manufacturers competed with one another to make a quality product.

Those days no longer exists...and haven't for quite some time.

Your old S&F mattress was one of the last great mattresses made by "The Cadillac of the Industry".

Today, S&F is nothing more than expensive junk.

 

S&F is not alone in this. All of the name brands have been sold...Sealy and S&F were purchased by Tempurpedic in 1013.

Simmons and Serta were bought by the same investment group.

All have loaded their mattresses with memory foam.

Memory foam is used for the express purpose of causing a mattress to need frequent replacing.

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

Besides being a lousy product in terms of performance, it's also a health hazard...off gassing the toxic chemicals from which it's made.

(Adding injury to insult).

 

Your mistake was in assuming that a new mattress would be as good as your old one.

We used to be a Sealy/S&F retailer...exclusively. We dropped both lines when Tempurpedic bought them and turned them into junk mattresses.

We spent a good amount of time and effort at the trade shows, looking for high quality alternatives.

Over the years, we home tested a number of different mattresses...with varying results.

The one we have now, we like very much. It's 3 years old, now, and still like new....with each of us in the 225 lb. range.

I have lots of disc related back problems and my wife commonly suffers with hip pain.

For these last three years, our pains have been relieved, thanks to this mattress....The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.

 

There are 4 choices of comfort in that line, with the ultra plush model providing the greatest degree of surface comfort.

All 4 provide the same excellent, firm support.

Here is a link to that line of mattresses:

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

Natura of Canada Greenspring Pocketed Coil and Latex ... themattressexpert.com All Mattresses are Freshly Made to Fill Your Order. Approx. Delivery Wait Time: 3 to 4 weeks. White Glove Delivery Includes: Set-Up in your Bedroom,

White Glove Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Reviving the feel of an old Sealy Reflexion Venice Beach Latex Mattress with a Soft Latex Topper.

Bill writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

I think we have a similar problem with our mattress that some of the other folks have written you about. 

We are happy with our mattress but the two impressions are a problem.  

Since we are both pretty heavy I am 5' 8" 280 lbs. and my wife is 5' 2" 230 lbs. 

We are wondering which thickness latex topper and what firmness you would recommend. 

I think we bought it from your store maybe. We bought it in July 2005.  

If we flip it over and add a topper which one  would best restore that firm feel of the new Venice Beach. 

Thanks Bill

 

Hi Bill,

For that ultra plush feel, it would be the EverEden 3" Soft Talalay latex topper.

Unlike the poly foam on the top of the mattress, the latex does not lose its shape.

The original comfort will be restored and last for many more years.

Here is the link to those latex toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree Mattress and EverEden Latex Topper.

Karen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My husband and I and are looking for a new mattress. We have narrowed it down to 3 choices:

Sealy Posturpedic Hybrid, Stearns & Foster Luxury Firm Pillowtop, Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree Luxury Firm Pillowtop.

From reading your blog I see that you do not recommend anything with a pillow top.

I agree with that since I currently have a Simmons Beautyrest pillowtop.

It is dipping in the middle so badly that we can't even sleep in the same bed. 

However you do not have any reviews on the Sealy hybrid models. Can you please let me know your thoughts about those?

Thanks, Karen 

 

Hi Karen,

Sealy and S&F were purchased by Tempurpedic. The result was memory foam upholstery used in their beds. 

We home tested a Simmons Black Luxury Firm Mattress with a 2" EverEden Soft Latex Topper.

Together, they produce excellent support, comfort and durability.

That mattress is now several years old and, still, in like new condition.

This sleep system combination is an excellent choice.

The latex topper takes the place of the pillowtop...providing long lasting surface comfort and extending the life of the mattress.

Here are links to both products:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/

Beautyrest Black Mattress by Simmons For Sale | The ... themattressexpert.com Simmons Beautyrest Black Mattresses are ON SALE with FREE DELIVERY from The Mattress Expert. Call today to place your order! 856-874-6894

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Sealy Posturepedic Mattress with a Memory Foam Topper is Causing Pain.

David writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a king size Sealy Posturepedic mattress that is now 6 years old.

We had found it to be too firm, so we added a memory foam topper to it.

When I remove the topper, there are only slight body impression and a bit of a hump in the middle, and still too firm.

With the memory foam topper, I have nothing but pain.

I believe we need to replace the memory foam with a latex topper.

My wife believes that we need a new mattress.

Can you help us sort this out?

If just a latex topper, which one?

If a new mattress, which one?

We are 160 and 120 lbs.

Thanks, David

 

 

 

Hi David,

I believe that the Sealy Posturepedic mattress you have is savable.

Your body impressions are slight...thanks to the age of your mattress.

There is a 1/2” layer of memory, sandwiched between 2,  1/2” layers of poly foam.

This sits just above the coils, with the rest of the upholstery being poly foam.

 

THIS, is why the body impressions are slight.

It’s, still, a good base from which to start.

Rotate your mattress 1/4 turn every season, (4 times a year). That hump in the middle will flatten out some.

 

Adding an EverEden Pure All Natural 2” Soft Vytex Dunlop or Talalay Latex Topper will greatly improve the surface comfort of your mattress.

It will also retard further wear...greatly extending the life of the mattress.

Shown here:

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100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress.

For a new mattress, it’s important to avoid mattresses upholstered with memory foam.

We carry quite a few. In fact, we specialize in it.

There are old fashioned two sided mattresses using an individually pocketed coil unit and upholstered with polyurethane foam.

Shown here:

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

Wolf Double Sided Flippable Mattresses | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com Old Fashioned made Two Sided Mattress that you can flip. Strong coil unit and NO Memory Foam. Durable for Plus Sized People. Works with Adjustable Bed Bases.

From the same company, one side mattresses with an individually pocketed coil unit and upholstered with latex.

Shown here:

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

Wolf Latex Hybrid Mattresses | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com All Natural Cotton Cover. All Natural Wool backing as a natural fire retardant. Upholstered with All Natural Latex. All Natural Wool insulator pad for support.

Both of these mattress lines are well made and surprisingly reasonable in price.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses are of very high quality...the kind of mattress that we sleep on at home.

Shown here:

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

Natura of Canada Greenspring Pocketed Coil and Latex ... themattressexpert.com Greenspring Liberty Firm Euro Top Experience deeper, more restorative sleep with the Liberty Firm Euro Mattress. Lush helpings of natural ingredients come together with a foam encased coil unit to gratify your hunger for luxury, affordability and eco-integrity.

These are also made with an individually pocketed coil unit and upholstered with latex.

The coil count is higher and the coil are stronger...and these mattresses are more elaborately made.

 

The advantage of the individually pocketed coils is that it contours to the shape of the body and maintains the natural alignment of the spine.

There is also a substantial reduction in motion transfer.

 

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

Memory foam, conversely, has proven to be the worst...over it’s 20 year history...despite the great job they do in promoting it.

 

The problem is, that there is no one policing this industry.

You can’t even rely on Consumer Reports. 

They don’t understand how the temperature sensitivity of memory foam works.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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