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Saturday, February 16, 2019

Sealy Posturepedic Belleza Plush Mattress and Latex Topper.

Lisa writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I am SO glad I found your site while researching mattress'. I love your honesty and up-front attitude!                                                                                                 
In a "greedy" industry, such as yours, it's refreshing to know that someone is willing to "pull the curtain back" and give honest & valuable suggestions! 
I'm in a similar greedy, overpriced industry (retail jewelry) and as a small biz owner, I take the same approach with my customers as well. 
So, I liked you right away! 
 
So here's my dilemma & question: 
We recently were given an reasonably new queen mattress set, (a few old), along with a beautiful sleigh bed frame from friends that have moved. 
The new set is a Sealy Posturepedic Belleza Plush. This set was used in their guest bedroom, so it didn't get everyday wear and tear. 
A most welcomed replacement for our 20 yr. old worn mattress. 
Our old mattress isn't totally worn down, just a little saggy, but the box spring is broken. 
I can't remember all the details of the old mattress. I want to say it was a Sealy. I DO know it was called a pillow soft - not pillow top. 
From the beginning, I've always had a heavy, thick alternative down topper on it.
We never slept without it on the mattress, but I didn't put it on the new one. 
The new mattress obviously has memory foam on the top and is much softer than the old one and I definitely feel it's lack of support. 
In fact, my lower back is feeling it for sure and after reading your info on memory foam, I'm having second thoughts about using it. 
After finding your site and reading all your info, my initial question was, which latex topper to purchase with the new mattress? 
After reading your advice to other people, I'm thinking maybe keeping the old mattress with a latex topper is the way to go. What do you think?
I'm 42, 5'7", 240 lbs. and am a side sleeper mostly, or back sleeper. I've got minor lower back issues and joint issues - arthritis, but in overall good health. 
I'm on my feel majority of the days working retail, so my feet & legs ache a lot.
My husband is a mechanic - 46, 6'1" 200 lbs. and in generally good health, although, he has minor lower back & sciatica issues and is a side, stomach sleeper.
Sorry this was so lengthy, any other info you need let me know! 
Thank you so much for your help and for sharing your knowledge with everyone!!
~Lisa  
Hi Lisa,
I believe you have everything you need without having to buy anything.
Today's mattresses, for the most part, are one sided. That is to say, that all of the comfy upholstery layers are on one side. The other side is much firmer.
Your body needs firm support and a comfy cushy sleeping surface.
 
So, flip the mattress over and add your Alternative Down Topper back to it.
If that works for you, you're good to go without having spent a dime.
 
If that doesn't work for you, THEN get a latex topper for your older Sealy.
For that, I recommend the EverEden Pure, All Natural 2" Vytex Dunlop Topper in Medium
Shown here:
Latex Mattress topper
 
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Thanks, Pete

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Thursday, February 07, 2019

An EverEden Soft Latex Topper to Makes a Too Firm Sealy Mattress Comfortable.

Nick writes:
 
Hi Pete, 
I've followed your blog for several years as my wife and I have furnished our bedrooms with new mattresses. 
In 2009, we purchased a Stearns and Foster luxury firm (Montgomery) model. 
I believe it was one of the first S&F sets with the individual coils. 
It has since been retired to our guest room as we upgraded to a king-sized bed for ourselves. 
Our guests love that old S&F, my wife loves it, I'm just ok with it. 
Last year, we purchased a Sealy firm mattress. 
The bed, itself,  has held up ok, with small impressions on each side. 
But, we're tossing and turning and waking up with some aches and pains - we feel that the bed is too firm. 
We're in our mid-30's and we're both average height/weight. 
We've been shopping around, lately, and have found many that are more comfortable than what we have.
Should we buy a new, more comfortable mattress, or will your EverEden Soft Talalay Latex Mattress Topper do the job?
 
 
Thanks, Nick 

Hello Nick,
A new mattress is, simply, not necessary. 
All you need, is to make your Sealy mattress more comfortable. 
You can do that with the very high quality EverEden Latex Topper, that will also extend the life of that mattress.
Add a 2" soft pure, all-natural Talalay Latex mattress topper to what you have and you'll have the surface comfort that you are currently lacking.
Here is a link to those latex toppers: 
Latex Mattress topper

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 

Thanks, Pete

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Monday, February 04, 2019

Serta Mattress Sagged. New Mattress Too Firm. Needs a Soft Latex Topper.

Mark writes:
 
Hi Pete 
I, recently, bought a firm mattress, which is too firm for comfort. Although, my back feels better than it has in years.
Do I put on a 2-3 inch latex topper? Or, would I be better off than just exchanging it for the plush model.  
What I am concerned with, is what happened to  my old Serta.  
The upholstery layers had become lumpy after only 1 year. 
And despite frequent rotations even at 90 degrees, it sagged where we slept, which developed a hump in the middle.  
You're right about the warranty being worthless. With no one on the mattress, the sag didn't measure deep enough to get an exchange.
But while in the mattress, they were plenty deep. I am 240 lbs, my wife is 120 lbs and we both sleep on our sides.   
What do you suggest I do?
Thanks, Mark 
 
Hi Mark,
Based on your size and for the sake of longevity, stay with the firm mattress for support.
Add the EverEden Pure, All Natural 2" Soft Vytex Dunlop Latex Topper to that for the surface comfort you need.
Unlike the memory foam in your old Serta, the latex will remain like new for many years...providing long lasting comfort.
As a side benefit, the latex topper will absorb much of your body weight, causing that mattress to last longer than the manufacturer intended.
These latex toppers are the best quality latex available. 
They are the only thing, from this industry, that you can buy that more than pays for themselves.
Here's a link to the EverEden Latex Toppers:
Latex Mattress topper

 

Thanks, Pete

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and Latex Topper. Pregnant with Hip and Back Pain.

Ashley writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I am wondering about getting a new mattress.  
I currently own a 9 year old pillow top mattress that has been uncomfortable for probably the last 5 years. 
Not only does it squeak, it does have the sagging in the middle. 
On weekends, when I can sleep in, I often would wake up with a sore back and need to get up.  
Now that I am pregnant, I am even more uncomfortable.
While being pregnant, I am supposed to be a side sleeper and my hips are killing me, as well as my lower back each night.  
After 5-6 hours, I want to move to the couch. Before becoming pregnant, I would often sleep on my side, but I also sleep on my back.  
My husband seems to sleep in all positions - back, side, and stomach.  
He is about 5'10" 170 lbs, and I am around 5'5" 140 before pregnancy.
 
So, my questions are these:
You highly recommend the 2" latex talalay mattress topper.  
Should I order this to see if it improves our current mattress or do I get a new mattress?
If I get a new mattress, do I get a new mattress alone or also get the same mattress topper as well?  
I feel like there are too many mattress options out there and don't know what would be best long term for support. 
Do I go with firm, despite being a side sleeper? 
I definitely understand the issue with pillow-top/euro-top mattresses and want to avoid that.  
I just want a good mattress that will last a while. 
Expecting our first children (twins), we are on a budget, but realize sleep is important too.  
I would love some guidance and direction!
Thanks, Ashley
 

Hi Ashley,
You'll find that all pillowtops wear out quickly. 
Using an EverEden Pure, All Natural 2" Soft Talalay Latex Topper instead, will provide superior comfort that does not wear out.
The mattress I like for people your size, is the Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Series Gibson Grove in luxury firm.
The model name for that will differ from store to store, but it's easy to shop if you know what to ask for.
It is the only Luxury Firm model in the Platinum Series.
It provides firm support for your spine...contouring support so that it maintains the natural alignment of your spine.
The latex topper will provide the surface comfort and pressure point relief.
Here are links to both products, where you can view specifications and pricing. 
Delivery is free, which includes set-up and removal of the old mattress.
The latex topper arrives UPS. There is no sales tax.
Gibson Grove-The Mattress Expert
Latex Mattress topper

 
Thanks, Pete
 

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Monday, January 28, 2019

Advice on a Comparable Simmons Beautyrest Mattress to the Black Helena.

Liz writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I was hoping for some advice. 
I have chronic low back pain from a sports injury, long ago. I do Pilates and stay active to help with the pain. 
I’ve had a Simmons Beautyrest Black Helena, since 2009, and it has been therapeutic for my back, until about the last 6 months.
It now sags where my husband and I both place ourselves. The middle hump actually still offers decent support. 
I went to a mattress store today and tried a Simmons Beautyrest which seemed the closest to the Helena and best for my back. 
But, of course, I won’t be able to tell until I have slept on the mattress for a bit. 
I’m wary of soft memory foam.
Thoughts on the Beautyrest comparable to the Helena?
I’m 5’4” and 140 lbs and I’m 43 years old and my husband is 6’1” and 170 lbs, 49 years old. 
Thanks, Liz
 
 
Good Morning Liz,
I'm not sure if you're aware, but Simmons, along with all of the other major brands, have been sold to investors.
Memory foam is what they use to recoup their investment and turn a profit....casing mattresses to require frequent replacing.
The Black Series is their strongest coil unit, using a triple strand wire for every other row of coils.
This is where I choose one to recommend for people in excess of 200 lbs.
The Platinum Series is more appropriate for people of your sizes.
 
The reason why yours failed, is of course, due to the memory foam, which is the main upholstery material for every Beautyrest made today.
 My wife and I are larger people...about 225 lbs. each.
We home tested a Luxury Firm Black Beautyrest. We had it for 4 years and our son and his wife have had it for nearly 4 years.
That mattress is, still, in like new condition.
The reason why it has held up so well, is because we added a 2" Soft Latex Topper to it from the beginning.
Latex is and has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years, while memory foam has proven to be the worst, over it's 15 year history.
Latex is a natural material...not a 61 chemical, temperature sensitive material like memory foam.
The latex insulates you from the memory foam and absorbs all of your body weight...causing the mattress to remain like new for many years.
 
When we recommend a Simmons Beautyrest for adults, we also recommend a latex topper to go with it. 
Otherwise the mattress will, simply, wear too quickly.
 
What I recommend for you and your husband, is the Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Gibson Grove in Luxury Firm.
Shown here:
Gibson Grove-The Mattress Expert

You'll add to that, an EverEden Pure, All Natural 2" Soft Talalay Latex Topper, which provides many years of surface comfort.
Shown here:
Latex Mattress topper

 
The mattress comes with white glove delivery...brought in, set-up, and the old mattress taken away.
The topper arrives via UPS.
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Protect and maximize your mattress investment. Use a waterproof mattress protector.


Thanks, Pete
 

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Saturday, January 19, 2019

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress for a Big Man.

Melony writes:
 
Hello, Pete,
As with all your readers, I need your advice! 
Only 2 years ago, we purchased a Tempurpedic Mattress. 
Although our friends encouraged us to "give it time", we just weren't patient enough for the mattress to break in. 
It remained so stiff for 3 weeks (and had my husband resorting to sleeping on the couch) before we had to return it. 
We swapped for a cheaper innerspring mattress which slept good for about a year before it had body impressions on both sides.
Of course, the impression is deeper on my 270 lb. husband's side. 
This has now caused painful sleeping and all-day soreness for us both. 
We just don't know what to pick now! Scared to go with memory foam again, but it's hard to find a mattress without it.
We need advice as to a good mattress the will hold a big man and be comfortable for a lot longer than a year. 
Thanks, Melony

Hi Melony,
Most of today's mattresses and all of the name brands that you used to be able to trust, are upholstered with memory foam.
None of them will wear well under normal body weight, let alone under a man as big as your husband.
My wife and I are big people and I have lots of disc damage in my back.
Thanks to the mattress we have now, I live without pain and there isn't so much as the slightest dent in the mattress after 3.5 years.
That Mattress is the Natura of Canada Greenspring mattress, which is made in Quebec.
The coils are made of double tempered steel and the upholstery is natural Talalay Latex...containing NO Memory Foam.
The Ultra Plush model is what we have and is the most comfortable of the four models in that line of mattresses. 
Here is a link to those mattresses:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1

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

Thanks, Pete

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Friday, January 11, 2019

A Good Mattress for my Small Child

Marta writes,
 
Hi Pete,
We bought a Serta mattress for our small child, who was moving from his crib.
We bought that mattress less than a year ago and we are not happy.
Our son is all of 35 pounds. This mattress already has a dip in it and he continually wakes up drenched in sweat.
All this sent me to the internet to find out what went wrong, which is where I found you.
Based on what I read on your blog, I'm guessing that it's the memory foam in the mattress that's causing the problem. 
Also, he's been stuffy, on a regular basis. 
I was about to schedule a doctor's appointment, but after reading some of your blog posts about the chemical off gassing, we put his mattress in the garage.
 
The stuffy and night sweats went away. (He's been in the guest room for the past few nights).
That God I found you. And, thank you for making me aware of the dangers of memory foam. Nothing is more important than my son's health.
So, I need a mattress for him, a full size. Can I use the boxspring I have, or does that need to be replaced?
After this experience and after reading your blog, I'll buy whatever you recommend.
Many Thanks, Marta
 
Hi Marta,
Since you have already learned what you need to know about memory foam, I'll skip the lecture.
Yes, you can use that Serta boxspring. It's the best thing Serta makes and it has no memory foam.
We carry a well made, old fashioned, two sided mattress, at a reasonable price, that is ideal for a child's bedroom.
It uses an individually pocketed coil, which provides contouring support that maintains your child's natural spinal alignment.
The upholstery is natural, plant based poly foam and contains NO Memory Foam.
For such a small child, I'm recommending the Duo-Comfort mattress...firm on one side and plush on the other.
Use the firm side, initially, as firm is better for little ones.
When he starts school, flip the mattress to the plush side. The extra comfort will promote a deeper night's sleep.
Studies have shown that a child remembers better, the information taught in school, when they get good quality sleep.
Here is a link to that mattress.
Duo-tranquility-2
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
 

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Monday, January 07, 2019

Mattress Recommendation for Large People who Wake Sore and Achy.

Sarah writes:
 
Hi Pete,
My husband and I are mattress shopping because we are unhappy with our current one. It is a king size Heritage Copper Latex Collection - Legacy. 
It is still fairly new, (less than 3 years old), but I wake up sore and achy. Also, it is leaving body impressions especially on my husband's side of the bed. 
This seems to also create a "hump" in the middle. We are both large people - hubby is 350 and I'm 250. 
We wanted a latex mattress and this one was sold as such. It sits on a platform bed frame, no box springs, just wooden slats and a bunkie board. 
I've wondered if an insufficient foundation could be the problem too? We even purchased a latex topper to try to help but it hasn't done much. 
The topper we got was Pure Green™ Natural Latex Mattress Topper - King / 3" / Soft (20 ILD). 
This is where you come in - HELP! 
Where did we go wrong with our current mattress/topper set-up and what would be a better option? 
We are ready to scrap it all and start over new if needed. I just want to get a good night's sleep!
Thanks, Sarah
 
Hi Sarah,
It’s possible that you can work with what you have.
Starting from the bottom, up...look under the platform bed to see what support it has.
The cross slats should be supported by a center beam, which should have legs that support it to the floor.
If unsure, email me with a photo of the entire undercarriage.
 
What I would suggest you do, today, is:
Remove the latex topper.
Flip the mattress over, (despite it being one sided).
Then add the latex topper back on it.
 
Let me know what the result of sleeping on that is, tomorrow.
Thanks, Pete
 
*****************************************************************
 
Hi Pete,
Flipping the mattress and placing the topper back on helped a little. 
The hump in the middle and the body impressions were gone but it still felt a little lumpy somehow. 
Attached are some pictures of the platform bed supports. There is a middle beam with legs that support it to the floor. 
Please let me know your thoughts. 
Thanks, Sarah 
 
Hi Sarah,
The support section looks good.
Now that you’ve flipped the mattress and added the latex topper, the question to you, “Is it comfortable enough to get a decent night’s sleep?”.
You might want to wait a couple/few nights before answering that question.
If so, you’ve put off the purchase of a new mattress.
How long?, is hard to say...a wait and see situation.
 
Here are mattresses to use with you’re latex topper, that is a good choice for your sizes.
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-1
 
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Thanks, Pete
 

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Saturday, December 08, 2018

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.
Latex Foam Mattress Topper

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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Tuesday, December 04, 2018

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.
Latex Mattress topper

 

UPS Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
 

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