The Mattress Expert

Low Profile or Standard Height Boxspring to Support a Good Mattress?

Jess writes:

 

Hi Pete,

In your opinion, does it matter if a low profile vs a standard profile boxspring is used to support a mattress? 

How much does a box-spring affect the quality of a person's sleep if you have a good mattress?

Thanks, Jess

 

Hi Jess,

The foundation is very important. How well the mattress performs is, in part, due to that which supports it.

However, there is no difference in that support, when comparing a standard height boxspring to a Lo-profile model. 

The choice is there for convenience of getting in and out of bed.

 

 

 

ALSO IMPORTANT:

I suggest using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will greatly extend the life and loft of the upholstery materials inside. Ours sleep cool and make NO Noise.

Shown here:

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

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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UPS-able Un-Assembled Mattress Foundations.

Kathy writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm curious about mattress foundations. I hear that some come un-assembled.

I'm a bit old school and am having a hard time picturing how this is...as it never was something available in the old days.

Thanks, Kathy

 

Hi Kathy,

There are lots of that type of foundation.

The ones, we carry, assemble easily.

Being able to ship them KD (knocked down), via UPS keeps down the shipping charges.

 

We carry 3 different types of UPSable foundations.

The "Easy Fit" wooden one is 8.75" high, and would be used on a standard bed frame.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/-EverEden-Easyfit-Foundation.html

Ever Eden Easyfit Foundation - The Mattress Expert The EasyFit™ provides a complete foundation to support your mattress. Instructions and all component parts are included. Click here to view our Assembly ... themattressexpert.com

 

The "Forever Foundation" is all steel and provides storage space.

It does not need a bed frame to support it.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/mattress-foundations/forever-foundations/forever-foundations/

Foundations | The Mattress Expert About Forever Foundations Warranty Information Link Customer Service Link Imagine never having to buy a box spring and frame again! Manufactured with all ... themattressexpert.com

And finally, the "Basic Black Platform Bed"...which also does not need a bed frame.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/basic-black-platform-bed-base.html

Wolf Corp. Basic Black Platform Bed Base - The Mattress Expert Basic Black Platform Bed BaseReplaces Bed Frame and Foundation (Boxspring)Measures 14" High, Allowing 10" of Storage SpaceSturdy ConstructionProvides Excellent ... themattressexpert.com

 

Delivery is free and there's NO Sales Tax.

 

ALSO:

I suggest using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will greatly extend the life and loft of the upholstery materials inside. Ours sleep cool and make NO Noise.

Shown here:

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

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Natura Greenspring Liberty Firm Euro Top cal. king with 10" or 5" foundation?

Gina writes:

Hi Pete,

What is the difference between the Natura Greenspring Liberty Firm Euro Top cal. king with 10" or 5" foundation? 

What does that mean? 

Do you have stores where we can go talk to someone?  kansas city area

Thanks, Gina

Hi Gina,

We are an online retailer.

You can always call or write me.

 

The reason for the two different heights of foundations is so you can choose which height is more convenient for you.

The mattress is 13" thick.

Add the height of your bed frame.

Then choose the foundation. Normally, the low profile foundation is chosen...but not always.

 

Regardless of the height, the foundations are made the same.

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

Natura Greenspring Pocketed Coil Mattresses | The Mattress ... themattressexpert.com Greenspring Liberty Plush Euro Top. Experience deeper, more restorative sleep with the Liberty Plush Euro Mattress. Lush helpings of natural ingredients come together ...

Delivery is Free and there's NO SALES TAX

 

Protect your mattress from perspiration and other stains that will void the warranty of your new mattress.

Danican Waterproof Mattress Protectors Sleep Cool and Won't Shrink washed in hot water...fits up to 18"

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Thanks, Pete

 

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I'm looking for a replacement for an old two sided Stearns & Foster Mattress.

Cathy writes:

Hi Pete,

I'm looking for a replacement for an old two sided Stearns & Foster Mattress that has served me well over the last 17 years.

In fact, it's still in good shape. But, after all this time, I feel it's time for a new one, and the boxspring has broken.

I went shopping for a new Stearns and Foster mattress, but didn't like the sinking feeling they gave.

And, I didn't like that they are one sided.

Do you have a two sided mattress that is made like my beloved S&F mattress?

Thanks, Cathy

 

Hi Cathy,

Your mattress is very well made. In fact, it was made at a time when it was one of the best mattresses that S&F had ever made. 

Please, forgive my eagerness for you to keep that mattress.

You can revitalize the surface comfort by adding a 2" soft latex topper.

Shown here:

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

 

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

It's the most comfortable, the longest lasting, and all natural.

Latex absorbs much of your body weight. The result is many more years of life for your mattress.

 

We carry a "Forever Foundation", which is super strong and provides extra storage space.

It would be the last foundation you'd ever buy...Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/mattress-foundations/forever-foundations/forever-foundations/

 

Foundations | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com About Forever Foundations Warranty Information Link Customer Service Link Imagine never having to buy a box spring and frame again! Manufactured with

 

The mattress that we have, that most closely matches the specifications of your Hampton, is the Wolf Brooklyn Plush model of these two sided models.

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

 

Double Sided Mattress | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com From The Wolf Company we have to offer two-sided, flippable mattressess…at a more reasonable price.

 

Lastly, the Natura Greenspring mattresses use components that are high in quality.

The pocketed coils are twice tempered, and the upholstery is natural latex.

The most comfortable model is the Liberty Plush EuroTop....shown here:

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

 

Natura Greenspring Pocketed Coil Mattresses | The Mattress ... themattressexpert.com Greenspring Liberty Plush Euro Top. Experience deeper, more restorative sleep with the Liberty Plush Euro Mattress. Lush helpings of natural ingredients come together ...

Delivery is Free and there's NO SALES TAX

 

Protect your mattress from perspiration and other stains that will void the warranty of your new mattress.

Danican Waterproof Mattress Protectors Sleep Cool and Won't Shrink washed in hot water...fits up to 18"

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Pure Talalay Bliss latex foundation for their Latex Mattresses

Hi Pete,

What type of standard 9" foundation comes with the pure LatexBliss Nature set?

Is it a genereic foundation or the Pure Talalay Bliss LatexBase 9" foundation? 

Thanks, Bob

 

Hi Bob,

Your question strikes me as odd. Have you encountered a retailer substituting a cheaper foundation and not the one that goes with that mattress?

We don't use a generic foundation for those mattresses. 

Each Pure Talalay Bliss Latex mattress comes with the manufacturer's matching foundation.

Here is a link to that line of Latex Mattresses:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/pure-latexbliss/

pure LatexBLISS Mattresses For Sale | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com Sleep Deeply and Wake Rested Pure Talalay BLISS is the premier manufacturer of Talalay Latex. The Talalay process adds a vacuum & a freezing step, which suspends the ...

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Thank you for your prompt reply, Pete.

Your information is greatly appreciated.

To answer your question, yes, I have. It came delivered that way. (I won't say from who).

I caught it while the delivery guys were here, and sent the whole thing back.

I'll be ordering this mattress through you, in the next couple of days.

Your prices are better and the I'm happy to know the foundation will match.

And, I get to save the sales tax. Good deal.

Thanks again, Bob

 

 

Delivery is Free and there's NO SALES TAX

 

Protect your mattress from perspiration and other stains that will void the warranty of your new mattress.

Danican Waterproof Mattress Protectors Sleep Cool and Won't Shrink washed in hot water...fits up to 18"

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Our Mattress is No Longer Comfortable After Only a Couple of Months.

Dan writes:

 

Hello Pete,

I'm trying to solve a bed problem. We recently bought a fairly expensive mattress. 

We tested it on a box spring in the store, but the bed frame that we purchased with our house is a platform style (no prior experience with this style). 

We like the look of it so we gave away the box spring. 

For the first couple months things were ok.

But now, my girlfriend and I are starting to experience stiffness and back pain in the middle of the night and early mornings when we had absolutely no issues prior. 

These issues seem to clear up once we get moving over the course of the day, so I have to believe it's related to the bed. 

I was wondering what you would suggest as a solution for us to try? 

The bed feels fine when we initially lie down on it, but obviously overnight something isn't agreeing with us. 

Thank you, Dan

 

Hi Dan,

Today's boxsprings are cheaply made and made to be rigid.

A platform bed provides similar support.

Since most of today's mattresses are upholstered with memory foam, my guess is that your problem is with the memory foam in your mattress.

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

For most of what is made today, equating expense with quality is a huge mistake.

And the truly diabolical part of memory foam is, that when you get off of the mattress, it looks perfectly fine, because the memory foam returns to its original shape.

The point being, that prevailing in a warranty claim is highly unlikely.

Memory foam has created a boon for the industry and a nightmare for the consumer.

There is no fix to this problem, other than to flip the mattress over and add a a soft latex topper to the underside.

This will put the memory foam at the bottom. The underside will provide firm support and the latex will give you the surface comfort you need to sleep well.

If possible, it would be best to get rid of that mattress and start over with a mattress that has no memory foam.

If going with "the fix", here is a link to the latex toppers. The EverEden all natural 2" Soft Talalay Latex Topper is all your need.

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

Latex Mattress Toppers - All Natural Talalay Latex Toppers ... themattressexpert.com The Mattress Expert is your source for all natural latex mattress toppers including Talalay & Dunlop toppers. Click here for more information!

Delivery is Free and there's NO SALES TAX

 

Protect your mattress from perspiration and other stains that will void the warranty of your new mattress.

Danican Waterproof Mattress Protectors Sleep Cool and Won't Shrink washed in hot water...fits up to 18"

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Replacing a memory foam mattress with latex. Latex Allergy?

Benjamin writes:

Hi Pete, 

I currently have a memory foam layer on top of my 5" bedding that came from Italy.  The memory foam, however, is probably worn out already.

I have been using this for almost ten years now.  it was a great memory foam and the  factory I bought from no longer in business here in US.  

This is what I currently have: two box spring to make it a king size bed, the bedding which is like a 4-5" bedding and my top layer is the memory foam which is a 3".

I am interested in the Talalay latex top layer to replace my memory foam.  

My question is do you also sell the mattress "rolled" separately? 

What is the height if the mattress?

Is it made here as well?

Last, do you have a cover for the whole thing?...To cover the box, mattress and the top foam? 

Finally, when I go for an operation I always say Latex free because I am allergic to Latex. Will this have affect on my skin even when it is covered by the cover and bed sheets?

Thanks, Benjamin

Hi Benjamin,

We carry a 6" Vytex Dunlop Latex mattress that is rolled and boxed and shipped UPS.

Shown Here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/evereden-latex-models/

And, we also carry Latex toppers...also shipped UPS.

Shown Here:

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

Latex Mattress Toppers - All Natural Talalay Latex Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Talalay Latex toppers are normally purchased as “Soft” for the purpose of softening a too firm mattress. However, both, the Vytex Dunlop & Talalay Latex Mattress ...

Latex allergies are common with latex gloves and bandages.

When latex foam is processed, a 5 stage washing removes much of the allergen to the point of being hypo-allergenic.

The Vytex Dunlop, on the above pages, takes that a step farther to the point of being virtually allergen free.

Even so, a latex allergy is topical...you have to be touching it. It isn't airborne.

These latex products come completely covered...and then, you'll add your linens. Your skin will never come in contact with the latex.

The above products are made in Massachusetts. 

We carry a waterproof mattress protector that is natural and sleeps cool. It fits up to 18"

Shown Here:

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

Thanks, Pete

An Important Note: 

Any kind of moisture, be it from spills, accidents or perspiration causes a mattress to wear prematurely.

Protect your investment with high quality, Waterproof Mattress and Pillow Protectors that sleep cool and won't shrink.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

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Wolf Two Sided Mattress to Replace Our Old Sealy Posturepedic Princess.

 Stephanie writes:

Hi Pete,

I'm very interested in the Wolf Brooklyn Plush because it most like the old Sealy Posturepedic Princess of yesteryear. 

The only confusion I have is that your company ships these mattresses rolled up. I've always been of the impression that rolling up a mattress like this would damage it. 

Do you ship the box springs/foundation in a flat box? 

Thanks for your assistance.

Stephanie 

Hi Stephanie,

Old mattresses had a heavy border wire that went around the perimeter of the mattress...top and bottom.

Today's mattresses don't have that anymore, so that they can be used on an adjustrable bed base.

It was that border wire that, once bent, became a problem.

The coils inside the mattress have a great deal of flexibility to them.

The foundation for the Wolf Brooklyn mattress, comes KD and is very easy to assemble....needing no tools.

I'm sure you already have it, but here is the link.

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

Therapedic Double Sided Flippable Mattress | The Mattress ... themattressexpert.com Buy a mattress that will last as long as the warranty advertises. Buy a therapedic double sided, flippable mattress from The Mattress Expert Today!

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax. You can order that on-line...or, by phone if you prefer.

Thanks, Pete

 

An Important Note: 

Any kind of moisture, be it from spills, accidents or perspiration causes a mattress to wear prematurely.

Protect your investment with high quality, Waterproof Mattress and Pillow Protectors that sleep cool and won't shrink.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 
Email: themattressexpert@live.com

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A Durable Two Sided Wolf Mattress and Latex Topper for a 400 plus Lb. Man.

Teresa writes:

Hi Pete,

I am in a search to find a new mattress because mine is over 10 years old and the springs are bad.

My partner is 400 plus lbs and I am 240 hes 6'1 and I am 5'1 so we need a durable bed for the both of us,

Can you please help?

Thanks Teresa

 

Hi Teresa,
Things have changed in the past 10 years, and not for the better.
Most manufacturers have gotten away from making quality mattresses...now designed to need more frequent replacing.
Most of today's mattresses, especially those made the name brand manufacturers, won't last a year under your husband's weight.

That said, we specialize in high quality alternatives to what's being pushed in stores.
We carry a two sided, flippable mattress from The Wolf Company...a very old family owned and operated manufacturer from the Midwest...owned by the same family since 1872.
The mattresses they make are very strong. 
For the sake of both, comfort and longevity, I recommend going with their Tulah model in firm.
Add to that an all natural Ever-Eden 3" Soft Vytex Dunlop Latex mattress topper.
Together, you will have everything your body needs for a good night's sleep that will last you for many years.
Here are the links to each item. You can order online. Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
The mattress arrives via FedEx. The  latex topper and foundation arrive UPS.

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

 

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

There are two foundations available....shown here:
http://www.themattressexpert.com/XcartStore/product.php?productid=17872&cat=246&page=1

https://themattressexpert.com/forever-foundations/
 




Thanks, Pete

 

An Important Note: 

Any kind of moisture, be it from spills, accidents or perspiration causes a mattress to wear prematurely.

Protect your investment with high quality, Waterproof Mattress and Pillow Protectors that sleep cool and won't shrink.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

 

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 
Email: themattressexpert@live.com

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

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Mattress Foundation Question.

Rosalie writes:

Hi Pete,

I bought a mattress from you about a year ago (I think!). At the time, I decided to keep the box spring I already had because it was only two years old. I'm beginning to think I made a mistake. First of all, for the first time ever, the bottom lining of the box spring has come completely off on one side. Second of all, when I go to flip my mattress, I notice that it's so easy to see the wood slats that are under the top of the box spring. In other words, I think my mattress is not really lying on a smooth surface. 

Though the mattress is somewhat comfortable (I have so many aches and pains in all my joints, that I can't be too critical of any mattress), I have a feeling it would be more comfortable, and perhaps seem firmer, if it had a solid foundation. 

Hopefully, as you are the expert, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Or, on the other hand, if you think the box spring has no bearing on the comfort of the mattress, I'd like to know that, too. If that's the case, I'll just staple what's falling off the bottom and keep the old one. Otherwise, what would you recommend?

Please advise,

Rosalie

 

 

Hi Rosalie,

Solid base foundations are very hard to come by, and very heavy.

If you were to replace your foundation, you would likely end up with something similarly made....using slats and not a solid wood base.

My suggestion for a quick, easy and reasonably inexpensive solution, would be to add plywood to the top of your foundation.

It will cause the mattress to feel a little firmer.

 

The muslin on the bottom can easily be replaced. All you need is a staple gun.

However, that is not an integral part and can be taken off and discarded.

Thanks, Pete

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Moisture from perspiration causes premature wear.

Protect your investment with high quality, Waterproof Mattress and Pillow Protectors that sleep cool and don't shrink.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/