The Mattress Expert

I have a Stearns and Foster mattress that I can't sleep on.

Sara writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I've always had a Stearns and Foster mattress...all my life.

Recently, I replaced my 30 year old model for a new one.

For the first time, I have a Stearns and Foster mattress that I can't sleep on. 

I'm now sleeping in the spare room.

We just got back from vacation, where we slept on a S&F Tivoli.

My research tells me this is a discontinued model.

Can you help me with this?

Thanks, Sarah

 

Hi Sarah,

I can, indeed.

First, I can help you understand what happened.

S&F had been owned by Sealy for many years. 

In 2013, when Tempurpedic bought Sealy, they also acquired S&F.

As of January of 2014 the entire S&F line was introduced, all upholstered with memory foam.

THIS is why you can't sleep on your new mattress. 

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

 

We used to be a Sealy/S&F retailer...and had been for many years.

When the news of the sale to Tempurpedic broke, we ditched both lines and went shopping for quality alternatives.

 

Second, I can help you find a mattress that is equal to the Tivoli in terms of Support, Comfort, and Quality.

You'll enjoy The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress just as much as the Tivoli...and for many, many years.

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

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

 

My wife and I sleep on this mattress. We are, both, over 200 lbs. 

This fall, our mattress will be 6 years old. It is, still, in like new condition.

 

White glove delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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What Mattress is in the Aloft Hotel?

Chris writes:

 

Hello Pete,

I wonder if you can tell me what mattress the hotel “Aloft” in Sarasota, FL uses, and whether you sell them?

Thanks, Chris

 

Hi Chris,

What mattress a hotel features often changes over the years, as they replace mattresses when needed.

Which mattress that may be in any particular room, may be their current model or an older model.

The only way to know which mattress you slept on in the room you occupied, is to call the hotel.

When you call, ask for housekeeping, and ask them to check the mattress in the room you were in.

Hotel grade mattresses are not available at retail stores.

Hotel mattresses are made differently from those made for retail.

You can buy that grade of mattress from some hotels, or from the manufacturer directly. 

 

 

 

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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Sealy Posturepedic Mattress at The Holiday Inn Hotel

Doreen writes:

Hi Pete, 

I stayed at a Holiday Inn hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma and fell in love with the mattress. 

It usually takes me several days in a hotel to get a good night's sleep, but I slept soundly the very first night.

I asked what the mattress was and they told me it was a Sealy Posturepedic. 

Can you please tell me what comes as close to this mattress in the store? I have to have one. 

Thanks for your help!

Doreen

 

Good Morning Doreen,

Nothing at any retail store comes close to that mattress.

Sealy mattresses that are made for hotels are purposefully made differently than the mattresses they make for retail stores. The ones made for retail stores are specifically designed to need frequent replacing.

 

If that is the mattress you want, there is only 2 ways to buy one.

1) Through a hotel that offers the mattress they feature for sale to the public.

     This would be the expensive way to go about this.

2) Though Sealy’s Hospitality Division, directly.

Here is the Sealy contact information you’ll need to buy that mattress.

 

*************

 

Sharrie Bumgarner

Hospitality Guest & Employee Purchases

Tempur-Sealy Corporate Offices

One Office Parkway at Sealy Drive

Trinity, NC 27370

Direct Line: 336-861-3768

Toll Free: 1-866-438-7378

Email: sharrie.bumgarner@sealy.com

 

*************

 

 

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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Natura Greenspring Liberta Ultra Plush Mattress.

Lynette writes:

 

Hi Pete,

After many long and agonizing struggles to find the "right" mattress, I was just reading a question and comment that you had made online about the Natura Greenspring Liberta Ultra Plush Mattress.  

I'm wondering if you can give me an idea of the firmness level. 

I'm looking for something along the lines of a Renaissance hotel mattress.

I would appreciate any advice/feedback you can give me and appreciate your time!

Best, Lynette

 

Hi Lynette,

Almost all of today’s mattresses, including those used in hotels, have an individually pocketed coil unit, which provides contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the spine.

Except for the hotels, almost all of the mattresses available at retail stores are upholstered with memory foam.

It’s the memory foam you need to avoid.

Memory foam wears out quickly, rendering any mattress upholstered with it to be a complete waste of money.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush is upholstered with latex, which has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years...longest lasting and most resilient.

Due to the high quality of the components...the latex upholstery and double tempered steel coils, all of their models are firmer than they sound.

Their ultra plush model feels like a regular plush might feel.

 

You can always add a topper to soften it further, if how it feels isn’t soft enough for you...as we did.

It’s no less than a great mattress. We’ve had ours for almost 6 years and is still in like new condition, despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

And despite my very bad back, I sleep and wake without back pain.

We’ve sold hundreds of them, over the years, and don’t have a single unhappy customer.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

White glove 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/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

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A Mattress that compares to the Sealy Posturepedic Irresistible Cushion Firm.

Anne writes:

 

Hi Pete. 

I spent a few hours on your site today, lots of great information.

I currently sleep on a Sealy Posturepedic Irresistible Cushion Firm mattress that I purchased in 2012. 

I love this mattress!

But I need to buy a new mattress and box springs for a guest bedroom I’m setting up. 

I thought I would take the new mattress & box springs and put the Sealy in the guest room, even though there is nothing wrong with it. 

I had no idea the mattress industry had changed so much since 2012!  

I can’t seem to find anything that compares to the Sealy Irresistible. 

I want to match it as closely as possible.

 

I do not want ANY memory foam and want no pillow top. 

I do want firm support, motion reduction and fabrics that breath because I’m a hot sleeper.

I did review the Sealy Hospitality mattresses but without any way to see the mattresses and a no return policy, it’s too big a risk.

I’m interested in your opinion when you have a chance.

Thanks, Anne

 

Hi Anne,

I’m afraid that everything we carry has the same disadvantage...nowhere to try it before buying and no returns...unless damaged, of course.

 

You’re on the right track, though,...nothing with memory foam in it and no pillowtop.

All of the name brands that you could once trust to make a quality mattress have all been sold and gone bad...all now upholstered with memory foam.

 

If trying before buying is something that’s important to you, you’ll have a difficult time finding a good mattress.

All that comfort guarantee nonsense started when memory foam was introduced.

It’s the kind of “hook” one needs to sell poor quality products.

 

You might want to consider keeping your Sealy in the master bedroom.

Perhaps get a latex topper for it, which will retard further wear.

Then just get something inexpensive for the guest bedroom.

 

For a guest bedroom, we carry an old fashioned two sided mattress that comes in a choice of comfort.

The Duo Comfort, (Firm on one side and Plush on the other side), is particularly versatile for accommodating guests with differing ideas of comfort.

There isn’t a matching box spring available. 

However, you can get a box spring and frame at a very price at Costco, Sam’s Club and Big Lots.

 

Here is a link to the Wolf Two Sided mattress.

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

It’s well made and has no memory foam in it.

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

 

Also, here is a link to the Suite Sleep Organic Latex Toppers.

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

2” is all you need to preserve your mattress.

2” of soft latex adds a nice degree of extra comfort to an old mattress, without negating the underlying firm support.

 

Again, UPS shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Thanks Pete, 

All good advice!

I have a second guest room with a Queen and I saw and liked the Wolf two sided for that.

Tell me about your Natura of Canada Greenspring Pocketed Coil and Latex Mattresses. 

Is this going to feel like the Sealy I have now, which is an innerspring, I believe?  

Which model would come the closest?

Many thanks for your time!

Anne

 

Hi Anne,

The coils in your Sealy mattress are linked together....a coil unit that’s impossible to find anymore. Sealy holds the patent on it, and even they don’t use it anymore.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses use an individually pocketed coil unit, which everybody uses these days.

The coils move independently, which provides contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the spine...and all but eliminates motion transfer.

The steel is heavy and double tempered for strength and durability.

The latex upholstery is the most resilient of all the foams.

Coupled with that coil unit, all of the mattresses are firmer than their firmness designations make them sound.

 

The Ultra Plush model is the most comfortable of the four choices.

That’s the mattress my wife and I sleep on at home.

We had to add a Suite Sleep 3” soft Vita Talalay Latex Topper to that for my wife’s sensitive hip.

It’s our biggest selling mattress.

Most people like it just the way it is. Some add a topper.

No one finds it to be too soft.

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

 

This mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set up in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials.

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Pete,

The coils sound great. Especially the no motion transfer. 

And it will provide comparable support to the linked coil unit, correct?

 

My only concern is how much latex there is on top. 

I really don't like the feel of foam, so a topper would not work for me. 

I rented an Air B&B several years ago and had to remove the topper at check in, 

it was so soft and squishy.

 

So, on my Sealy, there is "2" of Sealy Foam" covered with a rayon cover. 

I can tell the foam is in there but the cover is tight so it feels really firm, which I like.

Anything described as plush is probably going to feel too soft to me. I like a firm feel. 

No sinking into the top 😟

What about the other Natura models?

 

Thanks, Anne

 

Hi Anne,

You’re lumping all the foams together.

Your Sealy has polyurethane foam.

That B&B used memory foam, if you sank into it....and most commonly used today.

Latex is the oldest and best of all the foams...the only one that is natural.

 

Latex was discovered in the 1880s and introduced as a mattress in the 1920s.

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

Polyurethane was invented in the late 1960s and was the primary foam used from the early 1970s, until about 10 years ago.

Memory foam made its debut about 20 years and has proven to be the worst upholstery material ever invented.

 

You don’t sink into latex. It cushions you and holds you up.

The best way to describe the feel, is one of floating...very comfortable.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Pete,

Are there any mattresses with no foam?

Thanks, Anne

 

Hi Anne,

Prior to the invention of polyurethane foam, (that which is in your current Sealy mattress), mattresses were upholstered with cotton batting....a great place for dust mites to live and breed.

All of the foams are a hostile environment for dust mites, so that's no longer a problem.

It's rare to find such a mattress today. If you do happen upon one, it'll cost a small fortune.

And then you'll have a dust mite problem.

 

 

 

 

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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A Better Mattress than at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel.

Earl writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife and I are 75. I am 220 lbs. and my wife about 149.  We need a new mattress pretty badly.  

My wife wakes up with neck and back pain and does not sleep comfortably.  

I can sleep anytime, anywhere.  We sleep mostly on our side or stomach.  

 

We spent a couple of nights at a Holiday Inn Express, recently. 

My wife had a good night sleep and woke up with no back or neck pain. 

Does that help with a recommendation for a new mattress? 

I want a better built mattress than that hotel mattress. 

If I can tell you anything else just let me know
Thanks, Earl

 

Hi Earl,

The highest quality mattress we found while shopping at the industry trade shows was the Natura of Canada Greenspring.

The individually pocketed coils contour to the shape of the body and maintain the natural alignment of the spine.

It’s this type of support that relieves chronic back pain.

The high coil count, made of double tempered steel provides strong, long lasting support under large people.

The upholstery is natural Talalay Latex, which is the highest quality upholstery material on the planet.

There is no chemical off gassing to worry about.

 

Of the 4 models in that line, the ultra plush is the most comfortable.

It’s the one we have at home. We’ve had ours for more than 5.5 years.

And despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs., it’s still in like new condition.

 

Here is a link to that mattress.

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

This mattress comes with white glove delivery.

Delivery includes setup and removal of your old mattress set.

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

Neck pain is best addressed with a pillow.

Once you have the mattress and her spine is back in its proper alignment, her neck pain may also subside. 

If not, then I recommend a Pure Bliss latex pillow.

The 1st pillow on this page is extremely comfortable and supportive.

https://themattressexpert.com/organics/organic-pillows/

 

 

 

 

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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Harness Company Hotel Mattress.

Lois writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We are trying to find a mattress called 660 Deluxe that we slept on at Holiday Inn Express, Branson. 

It is made at the   in Harrison, Arkansas. 

It was so comfortable to sleep on and our backs didn’t hurt the next morning.

 

We were going to stay at another Holiday Inn in Mankato, MN but apparently their mattress, a Simmons Beautyrest, 

is made special for them and we probably can’t find it.

 

We both have back and neck pain, sleep on our side and need a comfortable mattress as we are in our 70s and sleep is sometimes hard to come by.

 

Any suggestions or find something near us in MN so we don’t have to travel or try to have it shipped here. 

Thank you, Lois

 

Hi Lois,

If you want to shop locally, be sure to ask for mattresses that have no memory foam in them.

Memory foam loses its initial comfort quickly, causing any mattress upholstered with it, to need frequent replacing.

The hotel mattresses you slept on have no memory foam in them.

Most hotels have long rejected mattresses upholstered with memory foam.

Also, most memory foam is a composite of 61 different chemicals.

It off gasses the toxic chemicals used to make it.

 

Unfortunately, most retail stores are a sea of mattresses upholstered with memory foam. 

It’ll be difficult to find a mattress, locally, without memory foam in it.

 

The Harness Mattress Company only delivers mattresses to their local area.

You would not be able to get one shipped to you.

 

That Holiday Inn does not have mattresses made exclusively for them.

What they have is a Beautyrest made for hotels with no memory foam in them.

Those mattresses are not available at any retail stores.

But, you can buy one from Simmons, directly.

Click on this link to order one from Simmons.

https://beautyrestguestpurchase.com/mattresses/360-sea-breeze-plush

 

What we carry is made with an individually pocketed coil unit, like the coil system used in every Simmons Beautyrest.

The specifications are better and it comes with white glove delivery.

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

No physical exertion on your part.

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices for the mattresses I’m recommending...the same mattress my wife and I sleep on at home.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

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

 

 

 

 

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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Recommendation for a Mattress and Latex Topper.

Joel writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Wanted your recommendation for a mattress and latex topper.

I weight 230, the wife is 120. Both of us sleep side and stomach sleepers.

I have back issues. My wife has hip issues.

We do seem to like the Westin Heavenly bed when we stay there, but see that they have little longevity.

Recommendations?

Thanks, Joel

 

Hi Joel,

What makes the Heavenly Bed so comfortable is the individually pocketed coils, which contour to the shape of the body, maintaining the natural alignment of the spine. The steel from which the coils are made is not tempered, so they don’t hold up very well. The upholstery materials aren’t that great, either...in terms of longevity.

 

My recommendation is for the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.

The coils system is the same as in the Heavenly Bed...with a higher coil count and double tempered steel. The upholstery is natural Talalay Latex, which is far superior to the upholstery materials used in the Heavenly Bed.

 

That mattress, shown here:

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

I recommend waiting until after you get the mattress to determine if you even need a latex topper. 

If you do, then order a Suite Sleep latex topper.

They are made of pure, 100% all natural latex...the highest quality latex on the planet.

Here is a link to those:

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

 

The mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress/set.

The latex topper arrives via FedEx.

 

Delivery is free for both 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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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Stearns and Foster Tivoli Elegance Plush Euro Pillowtop Mattress.

Johnny writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I spoke to you a while back about sleeping on the Stearns and Foster Tivoli Elegance Plush Euro Pillowtop Mattress.

It was at the Lowe’s Portofino Bay & Resort in Orlando.  

I can’t remember which mattress you recommended. It's the best rest I ever had and no soreness.  

Thank you, Johnny

 

Hi Johnny,

That Hotel S&F is a quality mattress, which you can’t buy at any retail stores.

We carry mattresses that are as high quality or better, like the Natura of Canada Greenspring.

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

But while what we carry will give you excellent support, comfort and longevity, they aren't going to have the same feel as that particular S&F mattress. 

If you're looking to replicate that mattress, I recommend buying one through the Lowe’s Hotel.

It’s the only way to get exactly what you want.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

Simmons Beautyrest Hospitality Mattress.

Melanie writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We slept on the Simmons Beautyrest Hospitality mattress at La Quinta Wyndham hotel. 

We are wondering what mattress is closest at retail to this mattress, so that I can purchase it?

Thank you, Melanie

 

Hi Melanie,

You can’t buy a Simmons Beautyrest at a retail store that is the same as the mattresses used in hotels. 

The upholstery materials are different.

Hotel Beautyrest mattresses are upholstered with polyurethane foam.

Retail Beautyrest mattresses are upholstered with memory foam.

Hotels have long rejected the use of memory foam, because is causes a mattress to need frequent replacing.

Besides the premature wear, memory foam has a variety of other negative side effects.

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

Avoid any mattress made with memory foam.

 

You have two viable options.

1) Buy a Simmons Beautyrest from a hotel, directly.

2) This Two-Sided Mattress uses the same coil system and upholstery materials that are used in Simmons Beautyrest mattresses made for hotels.

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

 

If going with the 2nd option, choose it in “Plush”.

UPS 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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.