The Mattress Expert

I want a Memory Foam Mattress without the Bad Reviews.

Anna writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I want a Memory Foam Mattress without the Bad Reviews.

We've been shopping for a mattress and seem to prefer the feel of memory foam.

After doing some research, I found that the reviews are pretty bad.

I found your blog that seems to promote Latex Foam.

I'm not familiar with latex, as I can't find a store that carries any.

I also found a few of your blog posts that recommend Magniflex Memory Form.

I'm concerned about the contradiction.

Can you verify?

Thanks, Anna

 

Hi Anna,

We have been warning consumers about memory foam for the last 25 years, ever since it was introduced.

There are several problems with memory foam.

Memory foam was specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing, and NOT under the terms of the warranty.

It softens as it warms from your body's heat. not being terribly resilient, it doesn't take long, (usually a matter of months), before you begin to sink too far into it. This throws off the natural alignment of the spine, causing back pain. Any pre-existing back pain is made worse than ever before.

When you get off the mattress, the memory foam returns, so that the criteria needed to prevail in a warranty claim is almost never met.

That part of it is positively diabolical.

Memory foam consists of 61 different chemicals, some of which are highly toxic. Formaldehyde and Benzene are only 2 of them.

You may have noticed the chemical smell in the air when you walk into most stores.

Memory Foam is a Temperature Sensitive Material...previously mentioned as to why you sink into it.

That temperature sensitivity causes memory foam to absorb your body's heat and reflect it back to you...causing the user to sleep hot.

 

These are all of the problems with memory foam that have caused me to rail against if for a quarter of a century.

Having been working in this industry for more than a half century, I was naturally outraged.

All of the name brands had been sold to investors and memory foam is a high profit item.

It's cheap to make and creates mattresses that are now disposable, instead of lasting for a decade or two.

 

So, along comes MagniFlex...an Italian made Import.

It provides the cradling feel that so many people like about memory foam...

Without being temperature sensitive and being free of chemicals.

Their Advanced Memory Foam offers all of the positives with none of the negatives, which is why we carry it.

The last thing I intend to offer my customers is sub-standard quality or anything that creates a health hazard.

Magniflex Mattresses come with a 20 Years Manufacturer's Warranty.

Here's a link to the selection of Magniflex Advanced Memory Foam Mattresses:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

 

Delivery is Free throughout the US

 

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Hi Pete,

Thank you for that detailed information.

I'm sold! But, which one?

My husband works hard for a living. His back aches when he comes home from work.

Which would you recommend for his circumstances?

Thanks again, Anna

 

Hi Anna,

The Magniflex MagniStretch Mattresses are specifically designed to relieve back pain from muscle strain.

The Medium Plush model is the most comfortable and what I recommend for the extra comfort needed for you.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/magniflex-magnistretch-mattress/

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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Magniflex vs. Tempur-Pedic Mattresses.

Margret writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

I had been using a Magniflex Mattress. 

I traded it with close friends for a queen Tempur-Pedic as I only had a twin. 

I am finding the Tempur-Pedic too soft on the up side which may be a 'pillow top’. 

I'm now looking for a Magniflex Mattress.

Can you help me?

Thanks, Margret

 

Hi Margret,

Tempur-Pedic's memory foam is made of 61 different chemicals, that is temperature sensitive. 

It’s this temperature sensitivity that reacts to your body’s heat, softening as it warms.

This is what allows you to sink into it.

 

Magniflex’s advanced memory foam is chemical free and NOT temperature sensitive.

Your friends got the better of that trade.

 

Here’s a link to the Magniflex line of mattresses.

There are quite a few, so take your time perusing those and get back to me with any questions.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

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Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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Over the years, I have bought the following mattresses from you:

William writes:

Hello Pete,

Over the years, I have bought the following mattresses from you:

(1) latex River View Villa (King) for my ex wife

(2) Simmons Beautyrest World Class  Raleigh (Queen, Plush Firm) for my mom.

(3) all latex Ever Eden (firm Dunlop core with 2 inch medium talalay topper) king size

(4) Wolf something or other plush Queen for my daughters

(5) Wolf something or other firm Queen for my mom

 

I have slept in the Ever Eden latex the Simmons Raleigh.

I love them both, but the EverEden latex is my favorite mattress ever.

I am now looking for a mattress for my girlfriend. 

I am more confused than ever, because everything has changed so much, and the prices seem to have jumped.

 

She would like something with medium firmness; she is close to 60 years old, and is a bigger girl.

 

I don't know whether to buy a throw away mattress or something that will last.  

Would you please suggest a couple of options?  

It seems like everything is now memory foam, which I remember you did not like at all.  

I gather (from your website) that you are partial to the Natura line. It may be above my budget.  

 

Thank you so much.  

I hope you are well.

With Best Regards,

William

Good Morning, William.

Welcome back. 

 

Latex was hit hardest during the pandemic, with supply disruptions and price increases. 

However, there’s still nothing like the feel and durability of latex.

EverEden was so badly affected, they switched to memory foam, which is thee thing to avoid. 

So, we no longer sell that brand.

 

We did pick up a line of advanced memory foam mattresses that are made in Italy. Magniflex.

They are chemical free and not temperature sensitive...the two reasons why I don’t like memory foam.

They call it MemoForm.

The Magniflex line of Mattresses are shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

 

 

I don't recommend any all foam mattress for a 60 year old.

At that age, there are bound to be some worn discs that require the support of innerspring mattresses.

 

A cheap, throw away mattress has no value. 

Under a larger person, a cheap mattress will need such frequent replacing, that it ends up costing a lot more in the long term.

 

We continually search for new and better choices, so I have a couple of very good options for you.

 

The first is The Williams Mattress Co. York Mattress.

This mattress uses a strong, individually pocketed coil for proper spinal support that’s necessary for older spines. The upholstery is organic latex for long lasting comfort.

This mattress comes with free, white glove delivery.

This mattress is a bit expensive, but more comfortable than the Natura Greenspring.

Here’s a link to that mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/york/

 

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Mattress strikes me as being the kind of mattress you’re looking for…well made, but much more reasonably priced.

This mattress uses the same type of coils, so there’s no sacrificing support.

The upholstery is polyurethane, which is less expensive than latex.

There’s no memory foam in either mattress.

The specifications of this mattress is what’s commonly found in most hotel mattresses. 

UPS Shipping to the front door is free.

Here’s a link to that mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

 

Both mattresses have the surface feel you described and both mattresses ship quickly.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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What's the Best Memory Foam Mattress?

Frank writes:

 

Hi Pete,

What's the best memory foam mattress?

I've purchased a few, over recent years.

I love the initial feel, but not what becomes of them in far too short order.

The ones I've purchased wear out too soon. They sleep hot and most have smelled bad.

I look forward to a real solution for my problem.

Thanks, Frank

 

Hi Frank,

There are a variety of memory foams being used in today's mattresses.

The worst, which is also the most common, is chemical based, which accounts for the smell.

The smell is the off gassing of the toxic chemicals used to make this type of memory foam.

So, it's not just a bad smell, it's health hazard. 

 

There is available, plant-based memory foam that doesn't smell or off gas.

However, the problem of premature wear and sleeping hot still remains.

It's the temperature sensitivity of memory foam that causes these problems.

Most memory foams react to your body heat, which causes you to sink into it and then reflects your body's heat back to you. 

 

Then there's the foam used by Magniflex, which is made in Italy.

Their mattresses provides that cradling feel that you liked so much about memory foam.

It is chemical free and it is also not temperature sensitive.

These mattresses come with 20 year manufacturer's warranty.

It's everything you like about memory foam with nothing you don't.

They DO NOT Sleep Hot. They DO NOT Off Gas. They Wear Extremely Well.

 

There are a few different Series of Magniflex Mattresses, with most having a variety of choices.

Click on this link to view their entire line:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

There are lots from which to choose.

Delivery is Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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I’m shopping for a memory foam mattress.

Jim writes:

Hi Pete,

I’m shopping for a memory foam mattress.

I came across some very mixed reviews, and then your blog.

I need your advice.

What should I look for?

Thanks, Jim

 

Hi Jim,

There are a variety of memory foam mattresses out there to be had.

Most of them should be totally avoided.

Most mattresses made today use the worst type of memory foam for the purpose of selling more mattresses more frequently.

This type of memory is loaded with toxic chemicals and is temperature sensitive.

The toxic chemicals used off gas, creating a health hazard.

Being temperature sensitive causes premature wear and misalignment of the spine, making any back problems exponentially worse.

The sinking in, that this type of memory foam creates, causes numbness in your extremities.

 

There is available, chemical-free memory foam, which doesn’t off gas.

However, the problems of being temperature sensitive remain.

 

There is a unique type of memory foam material that is both, chemical-free and not temperature sensitive… long-lasting…no off-gassing.

These Magniflex Mattresses, Made in Italy, are the only ones we recommend to anyone looking for that type of mattress.

There are quite a few from which to choose.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

Shipping is Free throughout the US.

Thanks, Pete 

 

Never:

Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

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Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry.

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Head to toe hives on a Tempur-Pedic Mattress.

Sonnia writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Yesterday, I was delivered a Tempur-Pedic Mattress. 

I woke up all night long, with head to toe hives. 

I have an extreme rash all over my body, itchy, hot, scalp, legs, hips, back. 

The only place it wasn’t red was where my underwear is. 

I'm devastated, as it has taken us years to find the money to purchase this new mattress. 

I used no new products that day, nothing odd eaten. 

I love the feel and will try again tonight. But it looks like I’ll have to send it back.

Thanks, Sonnia

 

Hi Sonnia,

Tempur-Pedic mattresses are made with memory foam.

The memory foam they use consists of 61 different chemicals.

Some of which, are highly toxic and carcinogenic.

It’s those chemicals causing your body to react as it is. 

If you love the feel, I recommend Magniflex.

The Magniflex Mattresses will provide the same feel, without the chemicals.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

Magniflex is A Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam

 

UPS Shipping is Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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Magniflex Mattresses...A Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam.

Magniflex Mattresses...A Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam

 

If you like memory foam, you’ll LOVE Magniflex.

No Sleeping Hot, No VOCs, No Chemical Off Gassing, 20 Year Warranty.

(Everything Memory Foam Promises with None of the Nasty Surprises)

 

Click on this link to view The Magniflex Line of Mattresses:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

Shipping is Free

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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A memory foam mattress that doesn't sleep hot, no chemical off gassing.

Zoe writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Everyone is pushing memory foam mattresses.

So far, we've purchased two and sent them back. Both smelled of chemicals and both slept hot.

Is there a memory foam mattress that doesn't sleep hot, with no chemical off gassing?

We like the feel, but the side effects are horrible.

Thanks, Zoe

 

Hi Zoe,

There is!

We carry an Italian made brand, Magniflex, delivering everything that memory foam promises with none of the nasty surprises that come along with common, chemical based memory foam.

These are a Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam.

 

No Sleeping Hot, No VOCs, No Chemical Off Gassing, 20 Year Warranty.

 

If you like memory foam, you’ll LOVE Magniflex Mattresses.

There are several options. Click on this link to view the Magniflex line of mattresses.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

 

Shipping is free, anywhere within the continental US.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

If you like memory foam, you'll LOVE Magniflex Mattresses.

If you like memory foam, you’ll LOVE Magniflex 

No Sleeping Hot, No VOCs, No Chemical Off Gassing, 20 Year Warranty

A Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool &
Durable Alternative to Memory Foam

 

8 models from which to choose.

Shipping is Free.

 

Click on this link to view the selection of Magniflex Mattresses (Made in Italy)

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

If you like Memory Foam, you'll LOVE Magniflex Mattresses.

If you like Memory Foam, you'll LOVE Magniflex Mattresses

 

The feel you like that memory foam provides.

NOT Tempurature Sensitive...NO Sinking Through...NO Sleeping Hot.

NO Chemicals...No Off Gassing

LONG LASTING...20 Year Warranty.

 

Click on this link to see Magniflex's Selection of Mattresses>>>>

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

Shipping is Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894