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6 Mattresses in the Past 5 Years.

Brian writes:

Hi Pete, 

We have owned 6 mattress sets in the past 5 years.

We keep giving them away. I am 5'11 240 lbs, My wife is 5'7 170 lbs. 

We both have lower back and neck problems. My wife likes the ideal of the no motion transfer of the memory foam, but I like the feel of latex better, more support for me. So far, she’s been deciding.

What product can you recommend for us. 

The memory foam seems to break down quickly. And before we know it, we are sleeping in a hole in the mattress. 

We are in desperate need of a king size mattress…the cheaper the better, but don't want to sacrifice quality. Please Help.

Thanks, Brian

 

Hi Brian,

Mattresses made with memory foam don’t last very long.

Memory foam is purposefully designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing…which is why you’ve been through soo many mattresses in such a short time.

Both of you will be much happier with Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Upholstery…comfortable, longest lasting and also providing no motion transfer.

Adding to the lack of motion transfer is an individually pocketed coil system. A mattress using both will be like a little bit of Heaven.

What’s more, you won’t be buying another mattress for many years.

 

The best for the least amount of money is:

The Eco-Terra Hybrid Latex Mattress 

This mattress is on sale and comes with a 90 Night Trial Period 

Click on this link to view that mattress:

Eco-Terra Hybrid Latex Mattress 

 

You can place your order through that link.

 

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A Mattress for a Third Floor, Tight Staircase .

Elsa writes:

Hi Pete,

My husband and I sleep on the third floor of our house which is accessed by a tight staircase with low head height that you can only fit a full size regular type mattress up. We're going to finally treat ourselves to a bigger mattress and don't know what type is best. We like a firm but comfortable mattress and are planning on forgoing the box springs and building a platform to set the new mattress on. We don't know whether it would be better to go for 2 twin mattresses on the same platform or to look at memory foam or latex which we assume could be folded over to get up our low head height stairs? 

We have the space for either a queen or king once it gets up to our room. From what I'm reading it seems like latex is the better choice? Do you think the twin bed approach would work - if so do you have a recommendation for firm mattress. If we go the latex route, what would you recommend for $2,000?

Is solid plywood better than slats for the platform?

Thanks, Elsa

 

Hi Elsa,

A solid plywood base is better for heavy people. It also makes the mattress you use with it feel firmer.

But for most people, the slatted platform beds are perfectly fine.

In the old days, making a 3rd floor delivery with a tight staircase was all but impossible for a queen or king size mattresses, due to the steel perimeter edge support and the Bonnell coil system of mattresses made years ago.

Today, almost no mattresses have either of those things.

I recommend a mattress that uses a pocketed coil system, which maintains the natural ailment of the body and spine.

A mattress that that uses Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic upholstery that will give you many years of support and comfort.

The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress is my recommendation.

Click on this link.

 

Hybrid Latex Mattress - The Luxury Bliss plushbeds.com

 

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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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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.

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

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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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Replacing an Old Sealy Reflexion Newport Beach Latex Mattress.

Anthony writes:

Hi Pete,

I am looking to replace an old Sealy Reflexion Newport Beach Latex Mattress for its current equivalent model.

This mattress of medium firmness. I am looking for queen size. 

Thanks, Anthony

 

Hi Anthony,

There’s no equivalent available.

Sealy was sold to Tempur-Pedic after that mattress was made.

Your mattress used synthetic latex with a layer of polyurethane foam on top. And while that same exact mattress is not available, a better option is.

You can get a Pure, Organic Latex Mattress from Latex for Less.

These mattresses are available in your choice of comfort and thickness.

Click on this link to view those mattresses and place your order.

ORGANIC LATEX 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.

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

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