The Mattress Expert

Replacing a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress from 2006.

Alexa writes:

Hi Pete,

In 2006 we purchased a Simmons Imogine Super Pillowtop king mattress set and we love it. We need to purchase another mattress and would like to find one very similar to the Imogine. We use a heated mattress pad so it is my understanding that we should not have memory foam in our mattress. Can you give us the name of a current Simmons equivalent. 

Thank you, Alexa

 

Hi Alexa,

Simmons was sold, 10 years after you bought yours.

The upholstery materials changed, and not for the better.

There is no equivalent to yours anymore.

Everything that is now produced by the owners of Simmons is upholstered with memory foam. They have nothing worth buying.

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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Hi Pete,

Thank you for your quick response.

What would you recommend that would be most like what I have?

Thanks, Alexa

 

Hi Alexa,

What you have uses an individually pocketed coil system, which maintains the natural alignment of the body and spine. 

THIS, is what has always made a Beautyrest so popular.

And while you can find that with a nice, comfy pillowtop, you won’t find a pillowtop mattress that will produce the same longevity.

Today’s pillowtops lose their comfort and shape much too quickly.

So, in order to most closely mimic what you have in terms of support, comfort AND longevity, my recommendation will come in two parts.

 

The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss in Medium Firm will supply you with the same type of support that you’ve been used to getting.

Add to that, a Latex for Less 3” Soft Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Mattress Topper…a removable pillowtop…for a  luxurious surface feel. Together, you’ll get the support, comfort and longevity that you want.

 

Click on each of these links to view those products.

You can place your order through those links.

 

Hybrid Latex Mattress - The Luxury Bliss plushbeds.com

 

Natural Latex Mattress Topper latexforless.com

The mattress comes with a 100 Night Trial Period.

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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 Soft Latex Topper for a New Mattress that is Just Too Firm.

Bruce writes:

Hi Pete,

I've been reading your blog posts. Your depth of knowledge is impressive.

I have a new mattress that is just too firm for me. 

I am 5’8" and 150lbs. When I wake up my back is sore. 

If I sleep on my side, my hips are sore. 

It’s not horrible, but I’m sore in the am. 

I was reading about your latex toppers!

I’m wondering what firmness you would suggest?

Do they slide around if you put it directly on the top mattress?

Would I put on the topper and then a mattress protector? I have no idea. 

I hope you can help. 

Thanks, Bruce

 

Hi Bruce,

I body needs two things to sleep well…firm support, which you already have, and a comfortable sleeping surface, which is where the topper comes in…with Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex being the best of them.

You’ll want that in SOFT. 

2” if you’re heavy, 3” if you’re light to average in weight.

The topper stays in place…no shifting to worry about.

The topper goes on the mattress. The mattress protector goes over both.

 

The best buy in latex toppers is had through Latex for Less.

The lowest price on the highest quality available.

Here’s a link where you can view and place your order.

 

Natural Latex Mattress Topper latexforless.com

 

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2” or 3” Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Mattress Topper.

Darrell writes:

Hi Pete, 

We’d like to purchase a latex topper but not sure if i should get one that’s 2” or 3”.  I see from one your post where you said that 3” is sometimes too soft. This would be for a Twin-XL size. 

I’m 5'10' 270 lbs.

Thanks, Darrell

 

Hi Darrell,

Pure latex has always been the most comfortable, longest lasting upholstery material. But, It’s a good thing that you asked.

The 3” is likely to be too soft for heavier people.

I recommend the Latex for Less 2” Soft.

This is high quality latex with no fillers.

Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex.

Click on this link to view.

You can place your order through this same link.

Natural Latex Mattress Topper

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Tempurpedic Mattress Causing Back, Hip and Shoulder Pain.

Sandra writes:

Hi Pete,

I’ve been sleeping on a Tempurpedic mattress.

It’s only a few months old and past my exchange period.

I spent a ton of money on this and would hate to have to buy a new mattress. 

It was comfortable at first. But now I’m sinking into it too far and experiencing back, hip and shoulder pain that I never had before.

This has been a terrible mattress, that I wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

Is there anything you can recommend to fix this?

My mom told me that you were the person to ask.

Thanks, Sandra  

 

Hi Sandra,

A perfect example as to why consulting mom is a good idea.

There is a fix.

Identifying the problem is helpful, to start.

The memory foam on the top of your mattress is the source of your troubles. It’s a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from the body heat you give off. At first, no so much. But memory foam isn’t very durable or resilient. It doesn’t take long before you’re sinking into it so far that it throws off the natural alignment of your spine, causing back pain.

Once you sink into it, you’ll hit the firm poly foam layer that supports it.

This is when your hip and shoulder pain develops.

The fix comes in two steps.

Flip the mattress over, which you should do now.

The flip side is too firm to sleep on comfortably, but you’ll get some relief for your back pain right away.

Add to the flip side, a Soft Pure Organic Latex Topper.

This will provide the long term surface comfort you need to relieve your hip and shoulder pain.

The highest quality Latex Topper at the lowest price is from Latex for Less.

Click on this link to view that and to place your order.

Natural Latex Mattress Topper

3” provides a greater depth of softness…without creating that sinking in feeling that your experiencing now. Opting for a cover is a good idea.

Shipping is very fast, so you’ll be right as rain in no time.

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Not Happy Sinking into my Tempurpedic Mattress.

Erik writes:

Hi Pete,

About 4 1/2 years ago I purchased a split Cal King Tempurpedic Mattress adjustable set with a medium firm mattress.  I am a 6'1" male and weigh about 215lbs.

 

Although I have rotated the mattress every 6-9 months, I am not happy with the sinking feeling of the mattress.  I sleep better on my firmer couch.  

 

I do not want to get rid of the mattress due to the amount of money I spent on the mattress set. As such, I am looking for a solution to this problem. 

 

I read on your website that all I need to do is add a latex topper to the flip side of this mattress.  

 

Can you please recommend a topper for one side of a split Cal-King mattress?  

 

Thank you, Erik

 

 

Hi Erik,

That trick works extremely well, and for many years.

You’ll find the flip side of the mattress to be quite a bit firmer.

I suggest flipping it to see how it feels before deciding on which level of comfort you’ll want. For most people, 2” of Soft Latex is chosen.

 

Half of a Cal.King may be available somewhere, but not from our sources.

That said, Latex for Less has the lowest prices on high quality, organic latex.

You might find that their cal.king is less expensive than a half cal.king elsewhere.

You can cut their cal.king in half with a good pair of scissors and a strong hand.

 

Using both halves will keep each mattress at the same height.

 

Click on this link to view and order that latex topper.

 

Natural Latex Mattress Topper latexforless.com

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A Soft Mattress for a 265 Lb. Person.

Sandy writes:

Hi TME,

We are looking for a soft king mattress. We both want a soft mattress. 

My husband is 6'3" and 265 lbs so he always leaves a huge hole in our mattresses which I roll into. I want something with a good warranty.

Thanks Sandy

 

Hi Sandy,

The warranty protects you against defects in workmanship and materials. 

It has nothing to do with how long a mattress will last or how long you'll be comfortable...and it is certainly not a guarantee that will protect you from defying the laws of physics.

Since you already know what to expect, I can't imagine why you'd still want to continue in that way.

You won't find a mattress that will feel the way you want it to feel and still feel that way for any length of time. 

This is true under average body weight, let alone 265 pounds.

You'll need plenty of disposable income...having to buy a new, soft mattress every year.

 

Instead of continually repeating the same mistake over and over again, consider a sleep system that will do what you want and hold up well over time under that much body weight.

Start with a mattress that provides the firm support necessary to hold up well to a big man for years, then soften the surface with a soft removable mattress topper….specifically latex, which has been the most resilient upholstery material for the last 100+ years.

 

The PlushBeds Pocketed Coil/Latex Luxury Bliss Mattress is an excellent place to start…providing excellent support that prevents “roll together”, and a reasonably comfortable sleeping surface.

Click on this link to view and order that mattress:

 

Hybrid Latex Mattress - The Luxury Bliss plushbeds.com

 

Add to that a Soft Latex Topper to achieve the surface feel you want.

Latex for Less is, by far, the best value for Latex Mattress Toppers.

Click on this link to view and order that:

Natural Latex Mattress Topper latexforless.com

This type of sleep system combination allows you to replace the topper, in a few years, without having to replace the mattress. The topper will absorb much of his body weight, which in turn preserves the mattress.

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A mattress that holds up well under 230 lbs.

Anton writes:

Hi Pete,

I weigh 230 lbs.

What kind of mattress do I need that does not get indentations in 2 yrs.

Thanks, Anton

 

Hi Anton,

A mattress developing body impressions is the nature of the beast.

The upholstery that provides the surface comfort is pressure sensitive.

The more weight applied, the deeper the impression.

 

Besides body weight, there’s the quality of the upholstery to consider.

The softer and less resistant the upholstery, the deeper the impression.

 

To minimize the body impression and the frequency of having to replace a mattress, think in terms of a sleep system, rather than just a mattress.

Start with a mattress that uses pure, organic latex.

Latex has always been the most resilient upholstery material.

But at your weight, add a removable latex topper to your new mattress.

 

The topper will absorb much of your body weight, which preserves the mattress. Over time, you’ll replace only the topper, as needed, and not the mattress. By doing this, your new mattress will last for many years.

The mattress I’m recommending is the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss.

Click on this link to view and order that mattress:

 

Hybrid Latex Mattress - The Luxury Bliss plushbeds.com

 

Add to that, a latex topper from Latex for Less.

Click on this link to view and order that topper:

 

Natural Latex Mattress Topper latexforless.com

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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#/

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A 20 yo Duxiana Mattress.

Susan writes:

Hi Pete,

I have a 20 yo king duxiana mattress that I love. I moved recently and stupidly didn’t put on waterproof cover. Dog was very sick on bed. I don’t use a topper. The top part unzips around three sides to facilitate switching out the springy panels. I am tempted to cut the sewn-in side and take the top to a dry cleaner and then whip stitch it back in place. I cleaned it already with my upholstery machine but I am thinking I really want a deep clean. Any thoughts?

Thanks, Susan 

 

Hi Susan,

In lieu of buying a new mattress, your plan makes sense.

Measure the depth of the upholstery layer under the cover and replace that part with the same depth of pure, organic latex foam.

It’ll be like a brand new mattress.

Here’s a link to our latex toppers, which you can use as replacement upholstery.

Suite Sleep Latex Toppers themattressexpert.com

 

 

They come with a cover, which you can choose to remove.

Don’t forget the waterproof mattress protector.

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