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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Body Impressions in a Purple Mattress.

Kimberly writes:
 
Hi Pete,
Thank you, so much, for your site.  
I’ve referenced it for a long time, but this is the first time I’ve seeked your advice.  
Usual story, my husband and I have purchased many mattresses. It’s become a joke with my friends.  
We find a mattress, it's great for a year and a half, or so, and then aches and pains galore.  
So, our most recent mattress is a Purple 2.  Loved, loved, loved it for the first year.  
Then as with most plush toppers, it lost the comfort and support.  
And now, the body impressions are very apparent.  
 
My husband is 230lbs 5’11”  I am 5’5” 200lbs.  I sleep on my back for most of the night, always in one position. Occasionally, but not much, on my side due to hip bursitis. My husband is a side and back sleeper.  
I recently purchased a Dunlop latex 3” topper.  Nice and plush but I still feel the indentations.  
I thought I liked a bit more firm than my hubby, but now I think my body aches want a little more plush.  
Hubby likes plush.  He’s also had some lower back problems.  
In reading your advice to others, I am considering these 2 mattresses.  
Can you tell me if I’m on the right path, or if there is something else, you’d recommend?  
 
I prefer an innerspring with a soft top. So, the Greenspring Liberta Plush or the Ultra Plush appealed to me.  
I thought the Plush would be a medium firm and I could add my latex topper or should we go for the Ultra Plush?  
How can I tell if my foundation needs to be replaced?
As with most people who come to you, I’ve wasted a lot of money on mattresses and the BUCK has gotta stop here.  
I look forward to your reply.  Thank you for your time, Kimberly 
 
Good Morning Kimberly,
Given your sizes, you can be assured that your current foundation is worn.
To what degree, is unknown.
However, If you were to buy a mattress and put it on your old foundation, you will immediately void the warranty of the mattress. That would be true of any mattress.
As you can see by the cost difference between the set and mattress only, you'll save little and risk much.
 
You are on the right path for your choice of mattress.
My wife and I are, very much, the same size as the two of you.
I have a great number of disc related back problems...diagnosed 18 years ago.
My wife has a sensitive hip.
We have the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush at home.
Due to the high quality of the components, all of the Greenspring mattresses are firmer than their comfort designation make them sound...especially when compared to what you can normally find in stores.
Because it is not as soft as it sounds, we have added a 3" Plush Latex Topper for my wife's hip.
 
We've had that mattress for 5 years.
It is, still, in like new condition.
I sleep and wake without back pain.
 
I recommend the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush mattress for you and your husband.
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1
Use the latex topper, that you already own, on top.
The low profile 5" foundation is the one to get.
 
This mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of your old set..
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
While you wait for it to arrive, flip your mattress over and add the latex topper to that flip side.
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 09:37 AM in Back Pain, Body Aches, Body Impressions/ Sagging, Disc Issues, Dunlop Latex, Hip Pain, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Natura Greenspring Liberta | | Comments (0)

Monday, September 07, 2020

We Hate Our 3 Year Old Memory Foam Mattress.

Simone writes;
 
Hi Pete,
We have a 3 year old memory foam mattress that we've grown to hate. 
In particular, I wake up (sometimes throughout the night) with lots of hip pain. 
I'm mostly a side sleeper, but do sometimes sleep on my back or stomach. 
My husband just has a hard time getting comfortable, and sometimes wakes up with neck or shoulder pain. 
He is 6'5" and about 235 lbs. I am 5'7" and currently about 200 lbs (but pregnant) - normally around 170 lbs. 
I'm in my 30s, he's in his early 40s. I think our mattress is too firm. 
My hips end up at weird angles because I don't sink in so that my pelvis aligns properly around my spine. 
This was already a problem before pregnancy, but it certainly hasn't gotten better. 
We'd prefer to go with a topper because our mattress isn't that old, but we're open to replacing it if we have to.
Can you make any recommendations?
Thanks, Simone
 
Hi Simone,
A good quality latex topper is expensive.
A good quality mattress that isn’t expensive, will give you better support and comfort than adding a good topper to a bad mattress.
The mattress I have in mind, is the Wolf Tulah Plush Eurotop.
Shown here: 
Wolf Tulah Euro Top (1)

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:48 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Hip Pain, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Memory Foam, Neck Pain, No Memory Foam, Shoulder Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Friday, September 04, 2020

Hip Pain on a 3 Year Old Memory Foam Mattress. Topper or New Mattress?

Simone writes:

Hi Pete,

We have a 3 year old memory foam mattress that we've grown to hate. 
In particular, I wake up (sometimes throughout the night) with lots of hip pain. 
I'm mostly a side sleeper, but do sometimes sleep on my back or stomach. 
My husband just has a hard time getting comfortable.
He sometimes wakes up with neck or shoulder pain. 
He is 6'5" and about 235 lbs. I am 5'7" and normally 170 lbs. I'm, currently, pregnant at 200 lbs.
I'm in my 30s, he's in his early 40s. 
I think our mattress is too firm, and my hips end up at weird angles because I don't sink in so that my pelvis aligns properly around my spine. 
This was already a problem before pregnancy, but it certainly hasn't gotten better. 
We'd prefer to go with a topper because our mattress isn't that old.
But, we're open to replacing it if we have to.
Can you make any recommendations?
Thanks, Simone
 
Hi Simone,
A good quality latex topper is expensive.
I think it's better to get a good quality mattress, that isn’t much more expensive, will give you better support and comfort than adding a good topper to a bad mattress.
The mattress I have in mind, is the Wolf Tulah Plush Eurotop.
Wolf Tulah Euro Top (1)
Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:59 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Hip Pain, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Latex Innerspring Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Memory Foam, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress in a Holiday Inn Express.

Julie writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I am digging around on your website and have some questions about mattress selection. 
In many of your blog posts you don’t recommend Simmons at all. 
Yet they are still for sale on the site and I’m unclear if those are the models that you DO recommend.
 
My husband is 6’2”, 210 lbs. and I am 5’6”, 150 lbs. 
We bought our current mattress in 2014 and it makes sleeping one of my most painful activities, and I lift weights. 
For me, it is my neck and hips. For my husband, it is his shoulders.
He’s had two shoulder surgeries and his shoulders go to sleep (no pun intended) on our mattress. 
We just returned from a clandestine pandemic trip to visit my family.
We slept on a Simmons Beautyrest mattress in a new Holiday Inn Express. 
It’s the first time this year I have woken up without my neck hurting.
 
But my research led me to you, saying on your blog that those mattresses won’t last. 
I’m looking for help choosing a new mattress. I’m not necessarily opposed to a latex topper.
Thank you, Julie
 
Hi Julie,
The problem you're having is very common with most of today's mattresses...the Memory Foam upholstery.
The Simmons Beautyrests made for hotels have no memory foam in them.
It's the individually pocketed coil system of the Simmons Beautyrest that allows you to sleep and wake without pain.
That type of coil system maintains the natural alignment of your spine...providing a very good night's sleep.
 
Hotels have long rejected mattresses with memory foam. But, you cannot buy hotel grade mattresses at any retail store.
Name brand mattresses, made for retail, are all upholstered with memory foam.
 
We do carry a limited number of Simmons Beautyrest mattresses.
Whenever we recommend a Simmons Beautyrest mattress, we always recommend using a latex topper to go with it.
The latex insulates you from the memory foam, absorbs most to all of your body weight, which causes the mattress to last longer.
Usually, I'll recommend a Simmons Beautyrest for lighter weight people suffering from fibromyalgia or arthritis.
Simmons' weak coils tend to provide the more gentle support for people suffering with those conditions.
 
I rarely recommend a Simmons mattress for heavier people, as the coil unit isn't strong enough, with coils made of raw,
non-tempered steel. For heavier people, the recommendation would be for a Simmons Beautyrest Black model and latex topper.
However, there are better choices...better, stronger mattresses that will hold up a whole lot longer.
 
Your best choice is The Natura of Canada Greenspring, with their Ultra Plush model being the most comfortable of them.
These, too, use an individually pocketed coil system. 
The double tempered steel coils are stronger, and there are more of them.
Also important is the upholstery...Natural Talalay Latex...and NO Memory Foam.
Those mattresses, shown here:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1

 
These mattresses come with white glove delivery, which includes set-up and removal of your old mattress.
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
If you prefer to stick with Simmons, you're looking at the Black L-Class in Medium Firm and
an EverEden Soft 3" All Natural Latex Topper.
Here are links to both of those products.
Simmons-Black-L-Class-Medium-Mattress-Beautyrest-Black-TME

EVEREDEN Topper_side-straps2

A Simmons Beautyrest mattress, purchased at any retail store, is worthless without the latex topper.
It'll need replacing within a couple of years.
The purpose of memory foam is to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.
 
All of the name brands, that could once be trusted to make quality products, have been sold to investors.
Today, it's no longer about quality. It's all about profit. Memory foam is what is used to enhance those profits.
 
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 01:39 PM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Hip Pain, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Natura Greenspring Liberta, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Simmons Beautyrest | | Comments (0)

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Wolf or Natura Greenspring brand mattresses for Side Sleepers?

Gary writes:
 
Hi Pete,
 
What is better for side sleepers, the Wolf or Natura Greenspring brand mattresses?
Thanks, Gary
 
Hi Gary,
Strictly for the sake of pressure point relief at the hip and shoulder...the major sources of pain for a side sleeper...
The Wolf Hybrid Tulah Plush EuroTop Mattress is the one with the best surface comfort.
The individually pocketed coils will maintain the natural alignment of the spine, which also relieves back pain.
The durability of double tempered steel coils makes a good choice for a large person.
Here’s a link to that mattress.
Wolf Tulah Euro Top (1)

You can order online.
Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:06 AM in Hip Pain, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Pressure Point Pain, Shoulder Pain, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Hip Pain on a Simmons Beautyrest Plush Firm Mattress.

Scott writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I really need your help.
My wife has been having hip pain, sleeping on a Simmons Beautyrest mattress that we bought a few years ago.
Yes, I know, it has memory foam in it, which I know you advise against.
I wish we had known that then, but here we are, with what we have.
I see you recommend a latex topper to relieve hip pain.
Which one would you recommend for us?
Does latex sleep hot, like the memory foam on our mattress does?
Thanks, Scott
 
Hi Scott,
Let me recommend to you, that which we use at home to relieve my wife's hip pain.
Hip pain for a female side sleeper is a common problem.
This problem arises, more so these days, with all the mattresses made with memory foam.
Latex provides long lasting comfort, remaining like new for many years.
Latex Toppers sleep cool and insulate you from the memory foam in the mattress.
I recommend The Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper
Shown here:
Pure Talalay Bliss Mattress Topper
Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:54 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Hip Pain, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Pure Talalay Bliss, Simmons Beautyrest | | Comments (0)

Thursday, June 04, 2020

Confused! Back Pain and Numbness on My Mattress.

Denise writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I ran across your website today as I was researching for my next mattress purchase. I am so confused! 
There are so many brands to choose from, so I thought I would just seek your input instead. :)
 
I am 61, 5'6", and around 260 pounds. I have lower back pain, and have knee joint pain. 
I usually have pressure points on my hips and shoulders. 
Sometimes, I get numbness in my arms and fingers, which goes away when I shift positions. 
I am mostly a side-sleeper.
 
I want to purchase a king-size bed, but can you please direct me to the type of bed I need? 
I don't like to sink into a bed, but I did sleep once on a Holiday Inn Simmons Beautyrest "Dream Bed"
That's what the hotel called it - and it was very comfortable. 
The bed in my second bedroom is a Sleep Number.
I don't find it to be the best sleep consistently - sometimes good, sometimes not.
 
What type of bed do I need? Thanking you in advance for any input you can provide!
Denise
 
Hi Denise,
When you consider that all of the name brands, brands you could trust for quality at one time, have been sold...now upholstering their mattresses with memory foam, and that many of the other brands are also upholstering their mattresses with memory foam, this whole business of buying a mattress becomes a lot less confusing.
Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.
To make a successful purchase, you must avoid any mattress that has memory foam in it. That narrows your choices, considerably.
 
Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from your body heat. 
The heavier parts of your body sink, while your arms don’t, causing that numbness in your arms and fingers.
Memory foam sleeps hot, causes back pain to worsen, and off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made...attacking your respiratory system....a health hazard, as well as a poor-quality products.
 
Your sleep number bed is a bag of air, providing inadequate support and, it’s upholstered with memory foam.
 
Simmons Beautyrest mattresses, made for hotels, have no memory foam in them.
These are not available at any retail stores.
You can only get them through a hotel, but they charge a premium price for them.
Still, they don’t wear well under a person your size, as the coils are weak.
 
The mattress I’m recommending uses the same type of coil system as the Simmons Beautyrest, with much stronger coils and a higher coil count.
What’s more, the upholstery is Natural Talalay Latex, which is and has been the highest quality upholstery material for the last 100 years.
 
Here is a link to The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1

This mattress has no memory foam 
White glove delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.
Delivery includes set up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 09:26 AM in Back Pain, Hip Pain, Hotel Mattress, Knee pain, Latex Innerspring Mattress, Mattress Advice, Memory Foam, Natura Greenspring Liberta, Shoulder Pain, Simmons Beautyrest Hotel Mattress | | Comments (0)

Friday, May 01, 2020

Hip Pain on a Too Firm Serta Mattress.

Julianna writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I'm a shapely female, who is having hip pain on the Serta mattress I recently purchased.
The mattress is too firm.
My question is, should I trade it for a softer model or add something to the top to soften it.
The store, where I bought it, charges a pretty penny to make the swap.
Your advice and guidance is greatly appreciated, Julianna
 
Hi Julianna,
Do not swap that mattress for a softer one.
The upholstery material, that Serta uses in all of their mattresses, is memory foam.
Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.
While neither lasts very long, softer memory foam is even shorter lived than firmer memory foam.
Instead, add a Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper to the mattress you have.
Shown here:
PURE TALALAY BLISS 2 INCH LATEX MATTRESS TOPPER
 
Latex is the best upholstery material on the planet, and has been for the last 100 years.
The latex topper will do two things.
First, the latex topper will give you the surface comfort you need to relieve your hip pain.
Second, latex is extremely resilient and equally long lasting. It will absorb your body weight and cause the mattress to last form many years longer then the manufacturer intended.
It's the only thing you can buy that will more than pay for itself.
 
Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:47 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Hip Pain, Latex, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Memory Foam, Pure Talalay Bliss, Serta, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector | | Comments (0)

Thursday, April 30, 2020

My Wife is Having Hip Pain. Which Pure Bliss Natural Talalay Latex Mattress Topper?

John writes:
 
Hi Pete,
My wife is a side sleeper and she is having hip pain.
After reading your blog posts on the subject, I learned that I can relieve her pain by adding a latex topper.
Which Pure Bliss natural Talalay latex topper should I buy to add to our mattress?
Thank you, John
 
Hi John,
For a female side sleeper with hip pain, the Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper is the one to get.
My wife has a sensitive hip, as do many women. We use the 3" plush, at home, and it does a fine job of relieving her pain.
Here is a link to Pure Bliss Latex Toppers:
PURE TALALAY BLISS 2 INCH LATEX MATTRESS TOPPER
You can order online.
Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:26 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Hip Pain, Latex, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Pure Talalay Bliss, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector | | Comments (0)

Thursday, March 19, 2020

A Mattress That Will Stand Up to a 450+ Lb. Man.

Joe writes:
 
Hey Pete, 
I’m needing help discovering and purchasing a good mattress. 
I’m a very large guy, 6’4” 450+, and my wife is 5’4", 200 lbs. 
We have a Simmons Beautyrest that we got in 2017 (or ‘18), and it’s completely broken down.
And, we are still paying on it. The warranty claim was denied due to soiling. 
We will be paying on this thing until 2023. (Ridiculous I know.) 
This mattress has started causing us both back, hip and neck pains. 
The side stitching has come apart, and literally have to stuff it back into the mattress. 
What would be a good mattress we could get that will stand up? 
Need help, please.
Thanks, Joe
 
Good Morning Joe,
There isn't a name brand mattress, made today, that will long withstand the weight of average size people...let alone, a man your size.
Brands that you once could rely upon for quality, have all been sold to investors who are now making high profit/low quality mattresses.
By trading on the reputations of those brand names, that mattress was sold to you under false pretenses. I suggest checking with your lawyer for options about paying that bill.
 
I have a couple of options for you.
Options #1) The Wolf Pocketed Coil/Latex Hybrid Adara Mattress
Shown here:
Wolf Adara Latex Innerspring Mattress-The Mattress Expert

This is the reasonably priced option, but still, far better quality than any Simmons mattress.
This mattress uses the same type of coil system as is in the Simmons Beautyrest.
The steel, from which the coils are made, is twice tempered. 
Simmons uses raw steel...not tempered, at all.
The upholstery is latex, which is far more resilient than the memory foam used in all of the Simmons Beautyrest mattresses.
 
While quite a bit better than what you have, option #2 is your best option for long term use.
The Natura of Canada Greenspring in Firm and a Pure Bliss 3" Plush Latex Topper.
Shown here:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1

Pure Talalay Bliss Mattress Topper
This mattress, also uses a double tempered pocketed coil unit with latex upholstery.
The coil count is higher and the latex is better than in the Wolf mattress.
This particular model is very firm...too firm to sleep on comfortably.
The latex topper will do two things...provide the surface comfort you and your wife need to sleep deeply, and prevent the mattress from wearing by absorbing much of your body weight.
 
Latex is and has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years.
High quality latex lasts for years. So as the years go by, you should only need to replace the topper from time to time.
 
Since there is a substantial difference in weight between you and your wife, it will be imperative that you rotate your new mattress regularly to attain more even wear, which will extend the comfort life of the bed.
Rotate it once a month.
If the mattress is a king size, I suggest a quarter turn rotation.
Only a king is square enough to pull this off.
The quarter turn rotation will enhance the even wear of the mattress.
 
Option #1 arrives via UPS
Option #2 comes with white glove delivery, which includes set-up and removal of your old mattress.
Either way, delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:00 AM in Back Pain, Hip Pain, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Latex Innerspring Mattress, Lower Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Natura Greenspring Liberta, Neck Pain, plus size people, two sided mattress, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

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