The Mattress Expert

Is a Latex Mattress Topper Like a Memory Foam Topper?

Kim writes:

Hi Pete,

Is a latex topper like a memory foam topper? 

I am very overweight and get sore hip sleeping on side. 

Have an extra firm mattress and found that memory foam initially seemed to help but I sunk in too much and can't use it. 

How is latex toper different? 

Thanks, Kim

 

Hi Kim,

Memory foam and latex foam are polar opposites.

Memory foam is made from a chemical soup, and some of those chemicals are highly toxic. It’s specifically designed to initially comfortable, but not last very long.

It’s the only upholstery material that’s temperature sensitive.

It softens as it reacts to your body’s heat.

It’s not very resilient, so you sink through it in much too short a period of time. it tends to sleep hot and often off gasses those toxic chemicals…a terrible valve.

 

Latex is a natural material, starting as the sap from the rubber tree.

It’s been the best upholstery material available for the past 100+ years, (most resilient, most comfortable, longest lasting).

You won’t sink through it. It actually holds you up.

Latex provides the unique feeling that you’re floating.

There’s nothing else like it.

The best buy in latex toppers comes from Latex for Less.

To cushion the curves of a large woman on an extra firm mattress, I recommend the 3” Soft and a cover to go with it.

Click on this link to view and order this product.

 

https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

Also recommended is a waterproof mattress protector, which prevents perspiration from seeping into the upholstery materials.

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will enhance longevity.

The Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector is my recommendation…the one we use at home.

It sleeps cool and works well.

Shown here:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/

 

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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Shoulder and Hip Pain on a Tempur-Pedic Mattress.

Ashley writes:

Hello Pete,

I've been reading many of your entries here, and they've been very helpful. I'm a side sleeper, with pain in my shoulders and hips that I’ve never had before sleeping on this Tempur-Pedic mattress.

I think your responses to others suggest I should go for a firmish spring mattress, and then top it with a thick latex topper. 

Are there any spring mattresses for which the comfort layer is latex (and not memory foam). I don’t weigh very much and sleep alone.

I really want to stay away from the chemical off gassing that memory foam may produce. 

Thanks for the site!

Ashley 

 

Hi Ashley,

I have just the thing!

The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress is perfect for your needs.

The individually pocketed coils provide firm, contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of your body and spine.

It gives nicely at the shoulder and hip.

The Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Upholstery also aids in relieving pressure at the shoulder and hip.

Latex is both, comfortable and durable, providing the feeling that you’re floating…and last for many years…with NO Off Gassing!

I recommend getting that in the Medium choice of comfort:

This mattress comes with a 100 Night Trial Period.

Here is a link to that mattress:

https://www.plushbeds.com/products/12-luxury-bliss-natural-latex-mattress-with-encased-coils?variant=31705061490786&sscid=71k8_pjs8o&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051

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If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height and color.

They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.

Shown here: 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.html#/

Also recommended is a waterproof mattress protector, which prevents perspiration from seeping into the upholstery materials.

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will enhance longevity.

The Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector is my recommendation…the one we use at home.

It sleeps cool and works well.

Shown here:

 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/

 

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My New Simmons Beautyrest Mattress is Too Firm.

Tracy writes:

Hello Pete, 

I purchased a new Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, and it is too firm. 

I would like to purchase a Latex topper, Which would be best. 

Between my husband and I the total weight would be 450 lbs. 

I have both lower back and hip pain so you can imagine my discomfort on this firm mattress. 

Any sugestions you have would be greatly appreciated.

Regards Tracy 

 

Hi Tracy,

A body requires two things to sleep well…firm support and a comfortable sleeping surface. You already have the firm support.

Simply add a topper to what you have.

Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex is the most resilient upholstery material available, providing long lasting comfort, even under heavy weight.

I recommend the Latex for Less  3” Soft Latex Mattress Topper.

Click on this link to view that product.

You can place your order through that same link.

NATURAL LATEX MATTRESS TOPPER

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A Mattress to Relieve Lower Back and Hip Pain, Bulging Discs.

Dianne writes:

Hi Pete,

Your honest advice is the best I've found out there in the impossible mattress world. I suffer with lower back pain, a bulging discs and hip pain. I am a mostly a side sleeper. I was considering a S&F mattress that I tried in a store. It felt great. I almost fell asleep after lying on it for 10 minutes. I see you suggest getting tight top and purchasing a topper separately. All the posts I have seen are from resent purchases. Which mattress would you suggest for lasting support?

Best Regards, Dianne 

 

Hi Dianne,

Stearns & Foster had been considered “The Cadillac of the Industry” for many decades until 10+ years ago.

S&F had been owned by Sealy for many years, until 2013 when Sealy was purchased by Tempurpedic. They also acquired S&F in the deal. Since then, the upholstery materials switched to memory foam. Today, S&F makes nothing worth buying.

Memory foam has proven to be the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented…purposefully designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing…not to mention the chemical off gassing,  sleeping hot and the sinking in that actually causes back pain due to causing your body to become misaligned.

Memory foam is extremely misleading. It comfortable at first. But loses its resiliency in very short order.

You’ll be wasting your money.

 

The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress is my recommendation.

The individually pocketed coils maintain the natural alignment of the body and spine. The Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Upholstery provides long lasting comfort.

Click on this link:

 

Hybrid Latex Mattress - The Luxury Bliss plushbeds.com

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A Mattress for a 2nd Home, Back and Hip Issues.

Pete writes:

Hi Pete,

We have navigated some of the mattress confusion thanks to your site and dealing with some helpful and some incompetent sales people! We want to purchase a queen size mattress for a 2nd home. Although I am concerned about the back and hip issues I have, it is a bed that will only be slept in for 2-3 months a year and not always by us. We would like the mattress to really last about 10 years. 

As we are trying to keep costs down, we are wondering what you might recommend.

We appreciate your informative blog and website!

Alice

 

Hi Alice,

You don’t need to spend a lot to get a high quality mattress.

The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress is ideal for your needs.

The individually pocketed coils provide firm, contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the body and spine for back pain relief. The Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex upholstery provides extraordinary comfort and relief of pressure point pain.

Pure Latex is also the most durable upholstery material available.

Click on this link to view that mattress.

You can also place your order through this link.

https://www.plushbeds.com/products/12-luxury-bliss-natural-latex-mattress-with-encased-coils?variant=31705061490786&sscid=71k8_pjs8o&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051

If you need a foundation for that mattress, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation…available in your choice of height and color.

It assembles easily with no tools needed.

Click on this link:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.html#/

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

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A Mattress for 230 lbs., Hip Issues.

Betty writes:

Hi Pete,

I am a side sleeper with hip issues. I weigh 230 lbs.

What kind of mattress do I need that does not get saggy in only 2 yrs., like the last few mattresses I’ve been through.

Thanks, Betty

 

Hi Betty,

My recommendation comes in two parts…a mattress that’s strong enough to support your weight and an organic latex topper to provide the surface comfort you need for your hip, that won’t sag.

Start with the Eco-Terra Mattress in Medium Firm and add a Latex for Less 3” Soft Latex Mattress Topper.

The mattress provides the support you’ll need for your size and the latex topper provides long lasting comfort that won’t sag.

Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex is the most resilient upholstery material available anywhere.

The topper will also absorb much of your body weight, which preserves the life of the mattress.

You’ll enjoy this sleep system combination for many years to come.

Here are links to each of those products:

 

https://ecoterrabeds.com/products/hybrid-latex-mattress?sscid=71k8_m5d12&utm_campaign=4342051&utm_source=share-a-sale

https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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A Suite Sleep Organic Latex Topper for a Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Mattress.

Courtney writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am 5’7", 140 pounds, and my husband is 6’, 170 pounds. We believe our mattress is 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?

Thanks for your help, Courtney

 

 

Hi Courtney,

A Suite Sleep Latex Topper will give you the surface comfort to relieve your aches and pains.

Rejuvenate the support from the mattress by flipping it before adding the topper.

The Suite Sleep 3" Soft Vita Talalay Latex Topper is the most comfortable.

Shown Here:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/suite_sleep_latex_toppers.html#/

Suite Sleep Latex Toppers Suite Sleep provides a restful sleep with their Vita Talalay Latex, Organic Latex, Comfort Wool Toppers www.themattressexpert.com

 

 

 

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Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress for Back Pain Relief.

David writes:

Hi Pete,

Thank you for taking my email. I am currently in the market for a new mattress.

I currently have an Eastman House Island Firm and I hate it. My back pain is strong. Hip pain too.  

I am a stomach sleeper, 38, 230lbs, currently single. 

I have previously had the Simmons Beautyrest, which was not very good. 

Recently, I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in London. I had zero pain. Nothing.

I am considering the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

I have had years of bad luck with mattresses. I have a few questions:

 

1.  Is ultra plush too soft for me?

2.  Do you think this is a good mattress for me?

3.  Can deliveries be on a Saturday?

4. Any other factors I should consider?

 

Thank you, David

 

Hi David,

Our personal situations are very similar.

I am over 200 lbs. with a very bad back, including herniated and bulging discs and degenerative disc disease.

My wife, who is equally as large, and I have had that mattress for the last 5 years.

I sleep and wake without back pain, and the mattress is still in like new condition.

So yes, this will work for you.

 

Due to the high quality and resiliency of the components, all of the mattresses in that line are firmer than they sound. So no, the ultra plush model is not too soft.

 

If you live in an urban or suburban area, Saturday delivery is probable.

The further away you live from a populated area, the less likely that becomes.

 

The foundation is available 9" or 5" high.

You'll want to measure what you have before deciding which foundation to get.

The mattress is 13.5" thick.

 

This mattress comes with white glove delivery.

Delivery includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of all packing materials.

 

Here is a link to the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush mattress:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p142/Natura_Greenspring_Liberta_Ultra_Plush.html#/

 

 

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Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p169/Organic_Cotton_Waterproof_Mattress_Protector.html#/

 

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No Neck Pain, No Hip Pain on an Old Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Jeanne writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I just stayed at my brother’s house and the mattress in their guest room was amazing. 

I experienced No neck pain, No hip pain, fell asleep instantly, and slept all through the night.  

His mattress is about 13-14 years old and had been slept on by their teen daughter for the first few years.

 

It's a Simmons Beautyrest Dressler Pillow Top.

 

What would be equivalent to this today? – if there is one.

My daughter & son-in-law had a Simmons Beautyrest Black, and got rid of it after 3 years.  

It was a bad investment for them!  

The company that picked it up said he picked up lots of them – lots of unhappy customers!

 

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Jeanne

 

Hello Jeanne,

An investment group bought Simmons several years ago.

In fact, that same investment group also bought Serta.

Both brands are now junk, thanks to the memory foam upholstery.

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

Today, it’s all about profits and not at all about quality.

Nothing Simmons makes today is even remotely close in quality to the mattress in your brother's guest bedroom.

 

The mattress I’m recommending for you is the Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop.

It has the same coil system and support that’s in your brother’s Beautyrest.

It also uses the same type of upholstery materials, containing no memory foam on top.

Several of my family members sleep on this mattress.

 

UPDATE!…This Wolf Mattress Has Been Discontinued.

 

We are pleased to offer you a higher quality mattress from Eco-Terra. 

This mattress provides the same support with an upgrade in upholstery.

The higher quality upholstery provides greater comfort and longevity.

Click on this link:

Hybrid Latex Mattress | Eco Terra Mattress ecoterrabeds.com

 

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VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p169/Organic_Cotton_Waterproof_Mattress_Protector.html#/

 

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I'm Very Interested in Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses.

Diana writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm very interested in your Natura of Canada Greenspring Liberta Mattresses, but a little concerned because I’m not able to try the mattress.  First of all, I noticed that the mattress contains wool.  

I have a problem with wool clothing in that it makes me itch and I’ll end up getting red from it.  

Will this be a problem with the mattress. Also not sure if I need Firm or Plush. 

Secondly I have broken my back 5 Times and have a lot of problems sleeping at night.  

I bought a Tempurpedic mattress which I exchanged for a softer one because I was unable to sleep comfortably at night. The comfort level did not improve with the new one and I have put up with it now for five years.  

I tried several mattresses today including the Simmons Beautyrest Black, Serra and Stearns and Foster.  

I found that the plush models were often too soft and didn’t provide enough support.  

I would like a mattress that is supportive but comfortable and doesn’t wake me up at night with sore hips and shoulders when I try sleeping on my side.  Maybe I am asking for too much from a mattress.  

Buying a mattresses that comes rolled up in a box makes me a bit apprehensive.

I like the idea of a person having to install it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.  

73 years old and haven’t had a good night’s sleep in over 15 years.  

Thanks so much, Diana

 

Good Morning Diana,

All of those mattresses that you tried and didn’t work for you have one thing in common that made it impossible for you to get comfortable. They are all upholstered with memory foam.

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

It’s a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from your body heat.

You then sink into it…further and further as the weeks and months go by.

You’ve lost the alignment of your spine and you’re hitting the firmer materials that support it. Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing…and not under the terms of the warranty.

Memory foam has many negative side effects and is simply a poor quality product.

And as if all that weren’t bad enough, memory foam off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made.

 

Trying before you buy was the way to go about all this back in the day before memory foam came to dominate the industry....when it was difficult to make a mistake.

Now, it’s nothing more than a bad habit, since memory foam is so highly deceptive.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is what my wife and I sleep on at home. 

Our mattress is still in like new condition after almost a decade, with each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

And even though I have several disc related back problems, I sleep and wake without back pain.

The Ultra Plush model is the most comfortable of their 4 models, without being too soft by anyone’s standards.

That is the mattress I recommend for you.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p142/Natura_Greenspring_Liberta_Ultra_Plush.html#/

 

 

The thin layer of wool acts as a natural fire retardant. 

Most other mattresses use chemicals for that.

The wool is under a cotton cover. You then will add a waterproof mattress protector, or should.

And, then there's your fitted sheet.

Since the wool will not come in contact with you directly, you won't have a problem.

 

This mattress comes with White Glove Delivery.

Delivery includes setup in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials.

 

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VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p169/Organic_Cotton_Waterproof_Mattress_Protector.html#/

 

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