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I'm on my 3rd memory foam mattress in 5 years!

Darlene writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm on my 3rd memory foam mattress in 5 years!  

Actually, my husband is still on the memory foam.

I'm currently sleeping on a good quality air mattress on the floor. That's how bad my bad hurts.  

I've tried everything - turned the "no flip" on the hard side and added a memory foam topper - added another memory foam topper on top of the "good" side of the mattress....  

Having read and reread your website, I am currently wondering if a firm latex mattress topper over the memory foam mattress will help - or am I just wasting more money?

 

I am 66 - my husband is 75.  I weigh 165 lbs and sleep on my side.  

My husband weighs 200 lbs and sleeps on his back.  

Thank you in advance for any assistance, Darlene 

 

Hi Darlene,

Since you’ve read my blog, you must have figured out that your problem has been the memory foam all along.

No. Adding a firm latex topper to the top of a memory foam mattress will not produce the results you’re looking for.

 

Your memory foam mattress isn’t all memory foam.

The memory foam is only on the top.

The memory foam is supported by high density poly foam.

 

As a first step, buy a Pure Talalay Bliss 3” Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

When it arrives, flip your mattress over and add the latex topper.

Get rid of all your memory foam toppers. They’re worthless.

 

Doing this will give you firm support and a comfortable sleeping surface.

When the time comes to buy a new mattress, get a firm individually pocketed coil innerspring and use that same topper on top of it.

At your ages and weights, an all foam mattress is not helpful for relieving your back pain.

 

Thanks, Pete

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Thank you, Pete, for such a quick response!  

Since we've considered, for years, switching to a king mattress, I think we'll follow your suggestion of the firm individually pocketed coil innerspring and get a king latex topper for that!!!!  

I'm thinking that will last us for the rest of our lives!!!!

I went searching, online, for a mattress, but I can't find one that doesn't have memory foam on top.  

Is there anything out there?
Thanks, Darlene

 

Hi Darlene,

Since you’re changing mattresses anyway, then let me recommend that which we use at home.

Stores push memory foam because that’s where the money is.

Look how often you’ve replaced your mattress.

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

 

The latex topper is an excellent way to thwart the efforts of the industry.

It’s an excellent way to turn a bad mattress into something much better.

But since you’re getting a new mattress, a quality mattress upholstered with Natural Talalay Latex and containing no memory foam, doesn’t need a latex topper.

 

Of course, such a mattress isn’t easy to find.

We had to shop at the trade shows to find what we offer. 

They are not readily available at stores.

The one we have also has the strongest coil unit, of all the individually pocketed coil units available...adding to the durability, along with the latex upholstery.

 

Most memory foam mattresses are sold with a solid foundation, so you will need the mattress only.

That mattress is the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

Shown here:

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

Liberty Ultra Plush | The Mattress Expert Ensure better health and well being with the Liberta Ultra Plush Mattress…(aka Laurel/Liberty). You’ll delight in the comfort of natural wool, latex and plant-based foam while you enjoy the support of our 5-zoned coil unit. themattressexpert.com

That mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set up on your bed, removal of all packing materials, and removal of your old mattress.

That delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

The mattress is made factory fresh to fill your order, and takes about 3” weeks to arrive.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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That's Fantastic!!!

Once again, thank you.  

I'm following you on facebook. 

I'm going to start my own campaign with all my friends who are suffering with memory foam mattresses!!!

Darlene

 

 

 

 

 

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Which Latex Mattress Topper?

Stephen writes:

 

Hello Peter, 

I'm trying to figure out which topper to get. 

My old mattress has lost the support I need. 

Your site recommends a latex mattress topper for this scenario. 

I prefer a soft surface. Could you give any advice? 

I am a 6'3" male weighing 165 lbs. 

Thanks, Stephen

Hi Stephen,

Support comes from the mattress.

Surface comfort can be had from a latex topper.

Many of today's one sided mattresses are upholstered with memory foam.

It's the memory foam that fails.

Flip your mattress over. The underside is firmer and has no memory foam.

THIS will restore the support you need.

To make that side comfortable, add a Pure Talalay Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

You will then have what your body needs to sleep well...and, it will last a very long time.

Natural Latex is far more resilient than petrochemical based memory foam.

Here is a link where you can view and order your latex topper:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

 

 

 

 

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Stuck Exchanging Our Name Brand Mattress at the Store.

Anne writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I've been reading your blog posts and like what I read about your latex mattress toppers.

We have a mattress we're not happy with. It softened too much, too quickly. 

We have to do our exchange at the store we bought from.

So, we are stuck with a name brand mattress with memory foam. 

I was just hoping one might be less hot than the rest.

We will use a Pure Bliss latex topper once we get the new mattress.

Thanks for all the helpful information, Anne

 

Hi Anne,

I'm sorry to hear that you're stuck...one of the disadvantages of the comfort exchange scam.

Another pitfall is getting a used mattress that someone else sent back.

To be sure this doesn't happen to you, check the plastic in which the mattress is covered.

It should be heat sealed on all four edges.

If one of those edges is taped closed, you know it's been out of the bag.

 

Best advice under these circumstances:

Get a mattress that is firmer than you think you like. This will be better support for your spine.

Add a Pure Talalay Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper to that for surface comfort that will remain like new.

The latex will insulate you from the memory foam, be more comfortable for a much longer period of time, and extend the life of the mattress.

Here is a link to the latex toppers.

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

 

 

 

 

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Thanks, Pete

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Saatva Mattress on Consumer Reports 2019 Issue.

Laura writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Just read the latest, 2019 Consumer Reports issue on mattresses. 

First of all, they highly rate the Saatva Pocketed Coil/Memory Foam Hybrid.

What is your opinion of this mattress?

Thanks, Laura

 

Hi Laura,

Going back some years, a CR's mattress issue stated that the mattress industry was far too complex for them to understand. They made no recommendations. They then received some flack for that bit of honesty. 

So, 6 months later, CR interviewed 100 people in Denver and based their recommendations on those interviews.

Today, CR is using outdated machines to test mattresses. 

These machines had been used for decades to test the durability of mattresses.

What's different today? 

Today, mattresses are filled with memory foam. In the past, they were filled with poly foam.

Poly foam, like latex foam, cotton and all of the other materials, previously used, were pressure sensitive materials.

The machines, currently being used, apply pressure to determine the resiliency and durability of mattresses.

Memory foam is not only pressure sensitive, it is also temperature sensitive. 

It absorbs the heat that the body gives off, softens from it, then compresses.

The machines used by CR, the old machines from decades ago, which apply no heat.

You can't test a temperature sensitive product, like memory foam, using machines that only test pressure...and expect to come up with accurate results.

When it comes to mattresses, CR doesn't know what they are doing.

The statement they made, in that first issue, was the only thing they got right. 

They simply do not understand the complexities of today's mattress industry.

 

Their current conclusions are all wrong. If you follow their advice, you will come to learn that the hard way.

 

We specialize in offering high quality alternatives to what the bulk of the mattress industry is offering.

Memory foam performs poorly and has proven itself to be the worst upholstery material ever invented, over it's short 20 year history.

Natural Latex foam, conversely, is and has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years.

If you would like the support of an individually pocketed coil and have it last for many years, being upholstered with latex instead of memory foam, then consider the Natura of Canada Greenspring.

There are 4 models in that line, with the Ultra Plush model being the most comfortable of them.

Shown here:

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Natura of Canada Greenspring Pocketed Coil and Latex Mattresses | The Mattress Expert The Natura GreenSpring series combines the natural elements commonly found in Natura, such as wool and latex, but it has a specially designed pocketed coil system to provide your body with extra support. themattressexpert.com

 

This mattress comes with White Glove Delivery, which includes removal of your old mattress.

 

 

 

 

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Thanks, Pete

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Firming Up a Mattress that isn't Firm Enough.

William writes:

 

Hello Pete, 

I recently bought a luxury firm mattress, but it’s not quite firm enough for me. 

I toss and turn a lot, and my lower back continues to stiffen up and get sore. 

Are there any options to make a mattress, a bit more firm??

Will a firm latex topper help?

Thanks, William

 

 

Hi William,

A mattress that isn’t firm enough, compensated by a firm latex topper, provides the body with the exact opposite of what it needs.

The body’s core requires firm support, while the exterior of the body needs a soft sleeping surface.

 

My recommendation is to first flip the mattress over.

The underside is much firmer.

Add to that, a Pure Bliss 2” Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/ 

Thanks, Pete

 

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An update.

I took your advice and flipped the mattress over, as a temporary solution. 

I’m not sure if it was just “beginners luck,” but I slept better last night, than I have, in WEEKS. 

Thank you for the advice. 

I'll check out your latex toppers.

William

Excellent!
I’m happy to have helped.

 

Thanks, Pete

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A Latex Mattress for a Camper, like My Stearns and Foster Tropical Oasis.

Cindy writes:

 

Hi Peter,

I have a king Stearns and Foster Tropical Oasis Coral Seas Latex Mattress, and love it. 

I have tried so many beds due to lupus, degenerative disc disease and fibro. This one has been best for me. 

We now have a camper with a queen and I can't find anything to be comfortable on. 

I was hoping, with all your knowledge, you could tell me something that would be very close to it that I can buy now. 

I saw an article where you were helping someone else with the tropical Oasis line. 

Thank you so much for any help you can provide
Cindy

 

Hi Cindy

Consider 2 latex toppers, used together.

3” of Plush latex on 3” of Firm latex...one for support and one for comfort.

This strikes me as a perfect option for a camper situation...not as expensive as a full blown mattress...and providing a feel that’s close to your mattress.

Here is a link to the Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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A Latex Topper for a Stearns and Foster Camdenhurst Mattress.

Deidra writes:

We purchased a Stearns and Foster Camdenhurst luxury plush mattress set, some years ago. 

It has become too firm for me, and just ok for my husband.  

Could we purchase a latex topper vs. a latex mattress for coolness.  

We are both side and back sleepers.

I have hot flashes and need some relief.  

Also interested in a pillow and mattress cover.

Thanks, Deidra 

 

Hi Deidra,

The Camdenhurst was a low end S&F.

The lower end of the line held well, since there was less upholstery and the same strong support system, they outlasted the high end models.

The latex topper will do more than provide a wonderful sleeping system.

It will absorb all of your body weight, which preserves the mattress.

 

Latex doesn’t sleep hot. Only memory foam is temperature sensitive.

However, nothing will prevent you from being a hot sleeper.

 

My recommendation is for the Pure Talalay Bliss 3” Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

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The best pillows are made by the same company and made of the same high quality latex. 

On this next link, the first two pillows are the most popular.

The first is very soft. “The only place you can lay your head when you have a headache”, kinda soft.

The second one is best for relieving chronic neck pain.

The latex is finely chopped, allowing you to manipulate it...as you would a down pillow.

This lets you fit the pillow around your head and neck...any way you like.

I use one of each, at home.

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

Pillow Latex and More | The Mattress Expert Superior support, comfort and durability. Pure Talalay Bliss Soft Talalay Pillow is the softest The Talalay/Down Pillow is ideal for relieving chronic neck pain themattressexpert.com

The mattress protector, that we recommend, is waterproof and made of organic cotton.

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Protectors | The Mattress Expert Our fitted sheet style mattress protector is designed to be undetectable under your fitted sheet. First, we started with an incredibly soft 100% GOTS certified organic cotton jersey sleeping surface. themattressexpert.com

Actually, we use all of these products at home.

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree Luxury Firm Mattress.

John writes:

 

Dear Pete,

You have helped my wife and I, over the years, in determining what mattress would be best for us. 

We ordered a 2" talalay topper from you.

The latex topper gave us a couple of extra years with our older Stearns and Foster mattress, for which we are very grateful. 

 

We had been considering buying the Silver Simmons Beautyrest luxury firm and continuing to use the topper with that. 

The other day, while at Sam's club, we found the Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree luxury firm clearance for Labor Day at $550. 

While we realized that you recommended that bed for much heavier people than us, we thought we would give it a try.

The price was sooo low and there was only one queen size left. 

I weigh only 130# and my wife is about 135#.

 

The first night, we both found the bed hard as a rock, even with our latex topper. 

The next night, we found that there was a bit more give. 

I'm happy because I had been waking up quite sore every day. My body likes this firmer feel. 

My wife complained of a sore neck and hip. She is not used to, or happy about, the firmness and lack of a luxurious feel. 

However, she slept a bit better last night.

It seems to be softening up a bit, and it might just need break-in time and time for us to get used to it.

 

We have a couple of questions for you. 

While we understand that the Black Desiree is overkill for our size needs, we did get a great deal and it is already here. 

Is the Black luxury firm considerably more firm than the Silver luxury firm? 

Would it make a difference for us at our weights? 

Is this how it will be or will it soften enough for my wife to be happier with our purchase? 

We can give it more time or make a change now. 

We would truly appreciate your guidance.

Thanks, John

 

Hi John,

At your weights, that mattress with a latex topper should never need to be replaced.

Buys, like that one, don’t come along every day. I’m happy for you.

Since your wife’s experience is improving every night, logic dictates that you hang on to it and see how her quality of sleep progresses.

Mattresses tend to be stiff, at first, but do loosen up with use.

 

Frankly, if a change is to be made, opting for a cheaper made mattress makes less sense than going with the 3” latex topper.

If money needs to be spent, going up in quality is always better than going down.

 

My wife and I, recently traded our old 2” latex topper for a 3”.

Both of us are sleeping more comfortably.

Here the link to what we have...the Pure Talalay Bliss 3” Plush.

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

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To relieve chronic neck pain, there’s nothing better than the Pure Bliss Latex/Down Pillow...made of finely chopped latex.

It behaves like a down pillow...allowing you to manipulate the latex to fit around your head and neck.

Unlike a down pillow, the finely chopped latex lasts for years.

I use this pillow to relieve the pain from the arthritis in my neck.

Here’s a link to that pillow.

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/Natural-Talalay-LatexDown-Pillows.html

Natural Talalay LatexDown Pillows - The Mattress Expert Natural Talalay LatexDown Pillows. 100% Finely chopped latex, providing the comfort and conformity of a down pillow, with the durability of latex. themattressexpert.com

 

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Back, Hip and Shoulder Pain on a Memory Foam Mattress. Talalay Latex Topper?

Alex writes:

 

Hi Pete,

A couple of years ago, I needed a new mattress, but had very little money at the time.

Now, the mattress is causing me back, hip and shoulder pain.

I've been reading your blog posts and like the idea of buy a Talalay latex topper to go on it.

I've seen you recommend that the mattress be flipped before adding the topper.

This is a one sided mattress.

Can't I add the latex topper to the top of the mattress?

 

Thanks, Alex

 

Hi Alex,

You can, but you'll experience a better result of you flip the mattress before adding the latex topper.

The mattress you have is "One Sided" because the memory foam is only on one side.

The underside of the mattress is high density polyurethane.

The problem part of your mattress IS the memory foam.

Once you flip the mattress, the memory foam will then be on the underside where it can no longer do you any harm.

The high density poly foam will then be on top...providing much better support than the memory foam offered.

The poly foam is too firm to sleep on comfortably, which is why you'll buy the latex topper.

The Pure Talalay Bliss 2" or 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper provides extraordinary surface comfort.

No only that, the latex absorbs all of your body weight, which will add years of life to that mattress.

Here's a link to those latex toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/

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Mattress for an adjustable bed. Sciatica, Herniated disc.

Debby writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My husband and I have an adjustable bed with two twin XL mattresses that need to be replaced.  

I have been reading all the information I can on your website but still need help.  

He is 6'1" @ 250 pounds and I am 5'3" @ 155 pounds.  

I have sciatica pain issues as well as a herniated disc.  

I have concluded that having the latex topper will be a must to have but still unsure as to the type and firmness of the mattress.  

Any help you can give me would be much appreciated!  

Thanks, Debby 

 

 

Hi Debby,

It's important that the mattress be strong enough to handle a 250 lb man and the added concentration of weight when the head of the adjustable bed is raised.

The mattress I recommend is the Natura of Canada Greenspring.

These mattresses use a double tempered steel coil, a high coil count and are upholstered with latex.

I recommend their Ultra Plush model, which is what we use at home.

After more than 4 years, with each of us at 225 lbs, the mattress is still, in like new condition. 

These mattresses are already upholstered with natural Talalay Latex. 

The purchase of a separate latex topper is not necessary for the sake of durability.

Here is a link to that line of mattresses:

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

Natura of Canada Greenspring Pocketed Coil and Latex Mattresses | The Mattress Expert The Natura GreenSpring series combines the natural elements commonly found in Natura, such as wool and latex, but it has a specially designed pocketed coil system to provide your body with extra support. themattressexpert.com

 

 

White Glove Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

Delivery includes set-up and removal of your old mattresses.

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Protect and maximize your mattress investment. Use a waterproof mattress protector.

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Protectors | The Mattress Expert Our fitted sheet style mattress protector is designed to be undetectable under your fitted sheet. First, we started with an incredibly soft 100% GOTS certified organic cotton jersey sleeping surface. themattressexpert.com

Thanks, Pete

 

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