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Memory foam mattresses got too soft after only 6 months.

Vickie writes:

Hi Pete,

I recently purchased two twin extra long Tempurpedic memory foam mattresses. 

After only 6 months, they got to be too soft. 

I have the opportunity to make a one time change after a 10% restocking fee. 

After reading your suggestions, should I buy a latex topper and kept them?

 

I am 65 and obese, over 300 lbs., and need firm support, but with a comfortable top. 

I have spent $2500 on each of these twin-xl mattresses. 

Thank you in advance for your help and opinions.

Vickie

 

Hi Vickie,

Flip your mattress over. You’ll find the flip side to be much firmer.

If you need more surface comfort, add a soft latex mattress topper.

Here are the links to the toppers we carry.

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

Shipping is free

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

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A mattress that lasts longer than a few years.

Vince writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Why can't I find a mattress that lasts longer than a few years?

We've been through 3 mattresses in the last 10 years.

The mattress we had before that was more than 10 years old.

The only reason we replaced it was because of its age. Otherwise, it was still in good shape.

We aren't light people, but we aren't overly heavy either.

I weigh 215 lbs and my wife weighs 175.

What's the problem?

Are good quality mattresses not being made anymore?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Vince

 

Hi Vince,

Over the last 10 years, memory foam has taken over as the primary upholstery material.

All of the name brands have been sold to investors, who's focus changed to enhancing profits.

Memory foam is what they use to sell more mattresses more frequently to the same people.

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

Almost all mattresses made today are upholstered with memory foam for the sake of profits.

Memory foam is, without question, the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented.

 

The key to a successful, long term purchase is to buy a mattress with no memory foam in it.

And while those are hard to find in stores, we specialize in mattresses that have no memory foam.

The mattress I recommend for people your sizes is the Natura of Canada Greenspring.

Of their four models, the Ultra Plush is the most comfortable without being too soft.

My wife and I have been sleeping on the Ultra Plush model for the last 8+ years.

And despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs., our mattress is still in like new condition.

Here is a link to that mattress, showing specifications and prices:

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

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Pete,

I'm surprised to hear about memory foam talked about like this.

Every time we went shopping for a mattress, the salesperson always talked highly about memory foam.

It never occurred to me that the memory foam was the problem.

Why is this?

Vince

 

Hi Vince,

Why?! Memory foam is their 'cash cow'. That's why!

Memory foam is the only upholstery material that is temperature sensitive, as well as pressure sensitive.

Only memory foam softens as it warms from the body heat you give off.

This is especially problematic for heavier people, who tend to emit more body heat than slender people.

Combine the extra body heat with the extra body weight and you have a recipe for disaster.

But even slender people aren't safe from the toxic chemical off gassing associated with memory foam.

Memory foam is made from a chemical soup. 

Several of the 61 different chemicals used to make memory foam are highly toxic.

Memory foam's toxic chemical off gassing negatively affects every living being in your home.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress, that I recommended to you, has NO Memory Foam.

The primary upholstery is Natural, Hypoallergenic Talalay Latex.

The secondary upholstery is plant based poly foam.

This mattress has NO Chemical Off Gassing to worry about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Our daughter is having pain and sleeping hot on her mattress at college.

Tony writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Our daughter is uncomfortable on her memory foam mattress at college.

She's having pain and complains about sleeping hot.

I couldn't figure out why her mattress would be so bad, until I found your blog. 

There, I learned that it's the memory foam causing all the problems.

We want a mattress for her with NO memory foam mattress in it that's comfortable and reasonably priced.

I need it delivered directly to her at college asap.

What do you recommend?

Thanks, Tony

 

Hi Tony,

We carry a number of mattresses that have NO Memory Foam in them that ship quickly.

The Wolf Jessica Mattress is my top recommendation for her and is the best bang for your money.

This mattress uses a strong, double tempered, individually pocketed coil unit.

This type of coil system contours to the shape of the body and maintains the spine's natural alignment.

This type of support is the best you can do to relieve back and pressure point pain.

The upholstery is natural, plant based poly foam, with NO Chemical Off Gassing and Sleeps COOl.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress/the-jessica/

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Tempur-Pedic Mattress causing pain. Which latex topper?

Heidi writes:

 

Dear Pete,

I've just awoken with painful tingling legs and severe inflammation pain in my ankles, feet and legs.

2 months ago, we purchased a Tempur-Pedic Mattress.

I know it's causing this degradation in my body. 

I'm a heavy side sleeper.

Which of your latex toppers would you suggest???

Thank you so much, Heidi

 

Hello Heidi,

It’s the memory foam on top of your mattress that is causing your problems.

The good news is that your mattress is not all memory foam.

Under the memory foam is high density poly foam.

So, before doing anything else, flip your mattress over.

To soften it, add a layer of pure latex.

I recommend the Suite Sleep Organic Latex Topper.

It’s available in soft and medium soft, 2” or 3” thick.

 

The 3” Soft provides the greatest degree of surface comfort.

The 2” Medium Soft is the most durable choice.

Which I would recommend would depend on your size, height and weight.

 

Click on this link to view that product.

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/suite-organic-latex-topper.html

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

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

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A Mattress for a Murphy Bed.

Kristen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

You have helped me twice, via your blog, with selecting two different mattresses.

Both have been home runs for us. They are each different and fantastic in their own ways. 

I have a need for a third mattress now and would love to get your feedback.

 

Do you have a recommendation for a mattress for a murphy bed? 

Is there such a thing as a luxury murphy bed mattress? 

This murphy bed will be mounted vertically, and used as a guest bed but we also want it comfortable enough for our own use. (We have been spoiled by the comfort of the Wolf mattresses, what can I say?)

 

This is the mechanism we will be using:

Next Bed Murphy Bed Frame

https://murphybeddepot.com/products/next-bed-free-shipping-to-cont-48-u-s-states?variant=31104864081&currency=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyMiTBhDKARIsAAJ-9Vvwsqq7uXkEDNvB76KEUpfyY_gFXqY96r_rNcEEAzGCA36tYRaKXnoaAnphEALw_wcB

 

 

I'd like to get the bed frame as low profile to the wall as possible without sacrificing comfort.

From what I understand, I would need a Bonnell spring / innerspring coil type to help it hold its shape. 

Is that accurate?

 

I'm hoping to get a max depth of around 8" to 9" for the mattress, including any mattress pad or topper. 

Is this even possible? I'm looking for the magic unicorn murphy bed mattress. :) 

I feel like if anyone knows if this exists, it would be you!

 

Thank you for any help you can provide!

Sincerely, Kristen

 

Hi Kristen,

I’m so pleased to hear that your previous purchases have worked so well for you.

I do have a couple of recommendations.

The lesser expensive option being my number one pick.

 

The more expensive of the two is the Natura of Canada poly/latex hybrid Jasper.

It’s a 9.5” mattress on the firm side.

Not having coils, it creates a love it/hate it situation…depending on the sleeper.

People with disc related back problems won’t be getting proper spinal support.  

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/latexmattress/

 

The better choice is the Wolf Adrian mattress, which uses an interlocking coil unit.

The support is firm and good for any back problems…or if you have none.

That particular coil system is best for vertical storage.

It’s only 8” thick.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress/adrian/

To that, you can add a soft topper or comforter.

I believe Walmart has a 1” polyurethane foam mattress topper, which would make it the perfect overall thickness.

Or, you can use a ‘synthetic down’ comforter, which is super comfy.

Or, a Suite Sleep 2” Soft Organic Latex Topper for comfort that lasts.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/suite-organic-latex-topper.html

 

As before, shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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We bought a Tempurpedic Coil/Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress and hate it.

Nicole writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We bought a Tempurpedic Coil/Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress and hate it.

It'll be going back as soon as our 30 day trail is over. Can't return it until then.

The store, where we bought it, will only allow an exchange for something of equal or higher value.

I just got off the computer from your blog and now understand why we hate it.

Unfortunately, everything that store carries is upholstered with memory foam.

If I exchange it for something else, they have, I'm afraid that we will be back to square one.

It looks like I'll just be wasting the extra money I'll spend to do that.'

Besides the extra for the next mattress, there's also a restocking fee and delivery charge.

And, this mattress was expensive. We can't just walk away from the money we've already spent.

I really need so advice as to what we should do.

Thanks, Nicole

 

Hi Nicole,

It appears that you're stuck between a rock and a hard place, as they say.

Fortunately, there's a way around this.

 

But first, a few unsavory facts:

RESTOCKING FEE: 

The store can't return what you send back to the factory for credit.

The restocking fee tells you that they are going to put that mattress back into stock.

This means that they will sell the mattress that was in your home to someone else.

The mattress you have could have, very well, been in someone else's home before you bought it.

As illegal as that is, it happens all the time.

 

THE COMFORT GUARANTEE SCAM:

The comfort guarantee is designed to lull you into a false sense of security.

With a comfort guarantee, you get the notion that you can't make a mistake.

When dealing with a store that is a sea of mattresses upholstered with memory foam, as most store are, you can do nothing but make a mistake:

 

TEMPURPEDIC MATTRESS PRICES:

You're now experiencing what a lousy product memory foam truly is.

Are you now wondering how such a horrible product can be so expensive?

Memory foam is cheap to make. The price is high for one reason. Somebody has to pay for all that advertising.

 

What to do now:

The memory foam is only on the top of that mattress.

Flip your mattress over. The flip side is likely to be too firm for comfort, but the support is better.

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

After a couple of nights, you find that you're sleeping better.

If at that point you find that you want most surface comfort, add a soft latex topper.

Latex is and has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years...the antithesis of memory foam.

We recommend using high quality latex, as opposed to cheap latex made in China.

The Suite Sleep Pure, Organic Latex Toppers are the best quality latex on the planet. 

You'll want 2" or 3" Soft Latex.

Shown here:

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

 

Shipping is FREE and there's NO Sales Tax.

 

This trick works more often than not. It costs nothing to try.

The end result will provide a superior night's sleep to anything that store has to offer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

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Excruciating Back Pain on a Memory Foam Mattress.

Heather writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a memory foam mattress. 

I sleep on my side and the pain and numbness are unbearable. 

My leg and back pain are excruciating.

What type of topper do you recommend?

I am also sleeping hot.

Thanks, Heather

 

Hi Heather,

The bad news is that you bought one of the worst mattresses possible...and for all the reason you mentioned.

The good news is that there is an easy long term fix, that is reasonably inexpensive.

That fix is a Suite Sleep Organic 2" Soft Latex Mattress Topper.

Like the sun and the moon, night and day, the north pole and the equator...memory foam and latex foam are polar opposites....like comparing the worst to the best.

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

Memory foam has proven itself to be the absolute worst material ever invented, since it was introduced about 20 years ago.

And, latex sleeps cool....while memory foam sleeps hot.

The Suite Sleep 2" Soft Organic Latex Topper is made of the highest quality latex on the market.

100% pure, all natural, organic latex...no fillers or chemicals.

Here is the link...you can order online.

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

 

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/

 

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I am looking for an old fashioned mattress with springs.

Gregg writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am looking for an old fashioned mattress with springs. No fancy foam or gel. 

I have tried everything out there and am tired of taking mattresses to the dump. 

I sleep in hotels frequently, and occasionally come across a spring mattress that is quite comfortable. 

When I go to a mattress store, they say I can't buy that and try to sell you a foam mattress with a sales pitch.

 

I came across an article about the Therapedic Two Sided Cameo Plush. 

But the article is from 2013 and the link is no good.  

I have gone to Therapedic's website and cannot find the mattress there. Has this been discontinued? 

Can you recommend anything similar?

Thanks, Gregg

 

Hi Gregg,

The Therapedic Cameo was a great mattress.

My daughter got the first one ever made.

My wife and I sleep on it when we visit.

It has been discontinued for years.

 

We carry a similarly made, old fashioned two sided mattress from Wolf.

It’s just as you’re wanting…coils and polyurethane foam…like the materials used in that hotel mattress.

I recommend ordering that in plush for comfort.

Here is a link to that mattress.

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

 

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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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: [email protected]

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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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: [email protected]

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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Natural Talalay, All Latex Natura of Canada Mattress

Sue writes:

 

Hi Pete,

What would I get if I wanted an all foam mattress, but one with no memory foam.

I hate memory foam. It stinks, gives me a headache and sleeps hot.

I want firm support and a soft top that I won't sink through, like I do with memory foam.

Thanks, Sue

 

Hi Sue,

You'd get a Natural Talalay Latex Mattress from Natura.

The Bourdolay Plush model is the most popular, providing excellent support and comfort 

An all latex mattress is, also, good for reducing motion transfer.

And, an all latex mattress lasts a very long time....remaining like new for many years

Here is the link to the Natura of Canada line of Natural Talalay latex Mattresses:

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

Natura of Canada, All Latex Mattresses | The Mattress Expert Natural Talalay, All Latex Mattresses. Natura uses only the highest quality materials available for their Latex Mattresses….(No Chemicals and No Fillers)…with pricing that is more competitive than many other brands of similar quality. themattressexpert.com

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Thanks, Pete

 

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