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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 Very Soft Mattress.

John writes:

Hi Pete,

Right now my fiancee and I are trying to select a new mattress. 

She has Fibromyalgia and needs a mattress with a very soft feel. 

Out of the ones we have been able to try out she really likes a Simmons Beautyrest Pillowtop Mattress. 

I also thought it was very nice but am very leery about purchasing another pillowtop bed because they just don't seem to last. 

I saw one of your older posts where you suggested a Simmons Beautyrest with the addition of a latex topper to someone with a similar concern. What would your recommendation be today?

And, what would the shipping time's be on both of these items? 

We would like to have the bed before the end of the September since our wedding day is 10/4.  It would be wonderful if we could have it before the big day :)

Thanks, John 

 

Hi John,

Let me stop you from making a mistake.

Simmons, along with all of the other (so called) name brands have been sold. The new owners are using memory foam upholstery.

Memory foam is highly deceptive…comfortable at first, and not so only months later. 

When shopping, you feel that initial comfort.

Before long, you’ll sink through the memory foam to firm support layers under it.

The pillowtop part is the first thing to show wear, so you’re correct about not getting that and using a soft latex topper instead.

Latex wears extremely well. So as the years go buy, all you’ll need to replace is the topper and not the mattress.

But first, you need to start with a mattress using individually pocketed coils and no memory foam.

The individually pocketed coils provide the contouring support your body needs for proper spinal alignment.

Start with the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress in Medium.

Shown here:

PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress

 

Add to that, a Latex for Less 3” Soft Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Topper.

Shown here:

 

Natural Latex Mattress Topper latexforless.com

 

Fibromyalgia is a progressive condition.

The best way to get a really soft surface feel, add a PlushBeds Alternative Down Topper. These are not as long lasting as latex, but latex, while soft, doesn’t have that pillowy feel that someone with severe fibromyalgia will need and want. 

So, both toppers may be necessary.

Shown here:

https://www.plushbeds.com/products/alternative-down-bed-topper?sscid=71k8_rmssu&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051

If you need a foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation.

It’s extremely well made. Available in 2 heights and 3 colors.

No tools are needed and it assembles easily.

Shown here: 

 

Foundations and Adjustable Bases themattressexpert.com

Click on each link to view those products.

You can place your order through those links.

 

Everything will arrive before the big day.

We wish you a long and happy marriage.

 

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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

 

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

 

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A Mattress to Relieve Lower Back and Hip Pain, Bulging Discs.

Dianne writes:

Hi Pete,

Your honest advice is the best I've found out there in the impossible mattress world. I suffer with lower back pain, a bulging discs and hip pain. I am a mostly a side sleeper. I was considering a S&F mattress that I tried in a store. It felt great. I almost fell asleep after lying on it for 10 minutes. I see you suggest getting tight top and purchasing a topper separately. All the posts I have seen are from resent purchases. Which mattress would you suggest for lasting support?

Best Regards, Dianne 

 

Hi Dianne,

Stearns & Foster had been considered “The Cadillac of the Industry” for many decades until 10+ years ago.

S&F had been owned by Sealy for many years, until 2013 when Sealy was purchased by Tempurpedic. They also acquired S&F in the deal. Since then, the upholstery materials switched to memory foam. Today, S&F makes nothing worth buying.

Memory foam has proven to be the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented…purposefully designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing…not to mention the chemical off gassing,  sleeping hot and the sinking in that actually causes back pain due to causing your body to become misaligned.

Memory foam is extremely misleading. It comfortable at first. But loses its resiliency in very short order.

You’ll be wasting your money.

 

The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress is my recommendation.

The individually pocketed coils maintain the natural alignment of the body and spine. The Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Upholstery provides long lasting comfort.

Click on this link:

 

Hybrid Latex Mattress - The Luxury Bliss plushbeds.com

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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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.

Click on this link:

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

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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Air Mattress used to be Comfortable, But No More.

Ruth writes:

Hi Pete,

I am looking to purchase a mattress, after having slept on air mattresses for a number of years. Those used to be very comfortable for me, but no more. 

I have been trying out name brand ones in showrooms and some feel great for the moment, but I have decided to avoid most of them after doing research and reading on your site, and I don't like memory foam. 

 

I'm a medium sized female, mostly a side sleeper,  and prefer a soft feel.  

Years ago I had an excellent night's sleep on a relative's Sealy and that mattress is still good, but I know they are not the same now.  

Wondering what you would recommend?  

Thanks, Ruth

 

Hi Ruth,

I happy to know that you found my blog and are now spared from wasting your money on a name brand mattress.

We had been a Sealy dealer prior to them being sold to Tempur-Pedic.

You’re right about them not being made as well as they had been back then. The difference in quality is enormous.

 

What you need is a mattress that uses an individually pocketed coil unit and upholstered with pure latex. Latex has been the best upholstery material for the last 100+ years…most comfortable, longest lasting.

 

The pocketed coils provide the firm, contouring support that pushes back against your spine. This maintains the natural alignment of your body and spine. THIS is what will relieve chronic back pain.

 

All of the name brands use this type of coil system. Unfortunately, the memory foam they use negates the value by allowing your body to sink, which throws off the spine’s alignment…causing back pain. Not to mention sleeping hot and the chemical off gassing.

 

By contrast, latex provides cushioning that holds you up. It doesn’t allow you to sink. It’s creates the unique feeling that you’re floating…very comfortable. What’s more, that comfort is extremely long lasting.

 

You’ll be happy with the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress.

The Latex is Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic…along with the individually pocketed coils you need to support your back.

 

Click on this link to view that mattress. You can place your order from there.

This mattress comes with a 100 Night Trial Period.

 

Hybrid Latex Mattress - The Luxury Bliss plushbeds.com

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

 

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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Why don't they make mattresses like they used to?

Darleen writes:

Hi Peter,

I've been looking for the "old" mattresses that used to be very comfortable and last for about 20 years! Back in 2000 I had a mattress like that.

For the past several years, I've only found mattresses with memory foam...which is too hot to sleep on, and basically a piece of crap!

Why don't they make mattresses like they used to?

Where can I find a mattress that has no memory foam, latex, etc. like the ones you could find over 20 years ago?

Thanks, Darleen

 

Hi Darleen,

When you say, “They”, I assume that you’re talking about the Name Brands.

All of them have been sold. The names are the same. The quality is not.

There are manufacturers who make mattresses without memory foam.

TME specializes in mattresses without memory foam.

None of the mattresses on our website have any memory foam in them.

Almost all of them are upholstered with Pure, Organic Latex foam.

Here’s a link to our website:

 

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

Our current top recommendation is for the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress.

Excellent quality, comfort and not expensive…and currently On Sale.

Here’s a link to that mattress:

 

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

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

If you need to replace your foundation/boxspring as well, consider the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in a choice of height and color.

It assembles easily with no tools needed.

Here’s the link:

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

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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New Stearns and Foster Mattress Feels Squishy.

Mellissa writes:

Hi Pete,

My boyfriend and I purchased a new Stearns and Foster luxury firm pillow top mattress about 3 weeks ago. 

The bed is at my house and he generally only stays over on weekends. 

I'm heavier, about 275 pounds. 

The side of the mattress that I sleep on already feels much, much squishier than the side that doesn't get slept on as often, the other side still feels nice and firm. I want to exchange the mattress, a tight top seems to be the way to go from what I've been reading on your site, but the names are too confusing on the Sears’ website. help? Thanks, Mellissa

 

Hi Mellissa,

Before making the exchange, you have to understand the problem.

Being a pillow top mattress is only part of the problem.

The memory foam upholstery is the main source of your problem.

Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from your body’s heat. It’s not very resistant to start, so it doesn’t take long before you’re sinking into it much too much.

Be sure to exchange that mattress for one with no memory foam.

S&F was sold to Tempur-Pedic in 2013. They haven’t made a mattress worth buying for more than a decade.

TME sells no mattresses that contain any memory foam.

Check us out:  

 

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

 

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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A Mattress for 230 lbs., Hip Issues.

Betty writes:

Hi Pete,

I am a side sleeper with hip issues. I weigh 230 lbs.

What kind of mattress do I need that does not get saggy in only 2 yrs., like the last few mattresses I’ve been through.

Thanks, Betty

 

Hi Betty,

My recommendation comes in two parts…a mattress that’s strong enough to support your weight and an organic latex topper to provide the surface comfort you need for your hip, that won’t sag.

Start with the Eco-Terra Mattress in Medium Firm and add a Latex for Less 3” Soft Latex Mattress Topper.

The mattress provides the support you’ll need for your size and the latex topper provides long lasting comfort that won’t sag.

Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex is the most resilient upholstery material available anywhere.

The topper will also absorb much of your body weight, which preserves the life of the mattress.

You’ll enjoy this sleep system combination for many years to come.

Here are links to each of those products:

 

https://ecoterrabeds.com/products/hybrid-latex-mattress?sscid=71k8_m5d12&utm_campaign=4342051&utm_source=share-a-sale

https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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Itchy Hives on a Serta iComfort Mattress?

Kim writes:

Hi Pete,

I bought a Serta icomfort mattress and I think I need to exchange it.  

I started getting itchy, and now I get hives.  

What could be in this mattress that I should avoid in my next bed?

Thanks Kim

 

Hi Kim,

Memory foam is the thing to avoid....causing all sorts of negative physical reaction in people. Unfortunately, most mattresses have some. 

You will have to specifically ask for a mattress with no memory foam.

However, your problem isn’t common among the many complaints I hear about memory foam.

Other sources of your particular complaint may be:

1) New sheets that hadn’t been washed before using.

Many new sheets are chemically treated.

2) A new laundry detergent, to which you may be reacting.

 

The Mattress Expert specializes in Mattresses with NO Memory Foam 

 

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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