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Time to Replace a Stearns and Foster Knightsbridge Pillowtop Mattress.

Woodrow writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Thanks for this informative site. 

My wife and I have had a Stearns and Foster Knightsbridge pillowtop mattress for about 15 years. 

And we have loved sleeping on it. 

But I think it's getting time to replace it. 

It doesn't seem horrible, but was wondering about what would be best replacement. 

Or, should we try a latex topper?

We are both around 200lbs, some side sleeping but mostly on our backs.

We're looking to choose between the Saatva, Ever-Eden Pure or the Natura GreenSpring.

If you could help give some input on these I would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Woodrow

 

Hi Woodrow,

Your mattress is older than you think.

It’s, certainly, 18 years old at the very least…likely 23 years old.

It was one of the best mattresses S&F ever produced.

S&F is now owned by Tempurpedic.

Nothing they make today comes close to the quality of the Knightsbridge.

 

We had been a Sealy/S&F dealer for many years prior to Tempurpedic buying them.

The sale of those companies to Tempurpedic is what sent us shopping at the industry trade shows for high quality alternatives.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring is what we found to replace S&F.

The specifications of the Greenspring mattresses exceed those of S&F mattresses when S&F was “The Cadillac of the Industry”.

 

Ever-Eden switched from latex to memory foam last year, due to the pandemic disrupting their latex supply lines. As a result, we stopped selling that brand.

I hear lots of complaints from Saatva customers, which is likely due to them using latex that’s processed in China.

 

We’ve sold a ton of these Natura mattresses since 2013, and without a single complaint. 

It’s what my wife and I sleep on at home.

We’ve had ours for 6 years, and it’s still in like new condition, despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

We sleep on the ultra plush model, which is their most comfortable.

Due to the high quality of the components, it’s not as soft as it sounds.

It strikes me as ideal for the two of you.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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Thanks Pete. 

I thought paying $700 for that S&F mattress in 2006 was a lot of $$. Young and uneducated at the time. 

If purchased through you, does this come with a trial period ?

Is the box spring included or just add a foundation ?

Do they haul old bed away ?

Thanks again, Woodrow

 

Hi Woodrow,

That was an excellent buy for a used mattress of that quality. Not bad for young and uneducated.

Trial periods were a result of mattresses being made with memory foam.

That practice didn’t exist prior to that.

It didn’t exist when that Knightsbridge was made, which has no memory foam in it.

Comfort guarantees are the kind of hook that’s needed to sell poor quality products.

So no, it doesn’t come with a trial period. It isn’t necessary.

 

If you opt to buy this mattress, you can choose a 9” or 5” foundation.

I recommend taking a measurement before choosing. That mattress is 13.5” thick.

 

Removal of the old mattress ended during the pandemic.

The trucking industry never liked doing it, so they used the pandemic as an excuse to end that service.

Most towns have a bulk trash pickup day. Check with your local municipal office.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Thanks again Pete. 

It's a tough decision to make for the $$$, only because there's no trial and once you buy it, it yours. 

Since Talalay latex is supposed to be softer than the Dunlap latex, should go with a firmer Greenspring?

Woodrow

 

Good Morning Woodrow,

Due to the high quality of the components, all of the Greenspring mattresses are firmer than they sound.

The coil count is high. The gauge of wire is heavy and the steel is double tempered.

You don’t have a Dunlop/Talalay Latex frame of reference.

Talalay Latex is more resilient than the polyurethane foam in your S&F.

The Ultra Plush model is my recommendation.

 

If you go with a firmer model, you will likely have to soften the surface with a soft latex topper.

As it is, about 10% of the people who buy the ultra plush model have to add a topper.

No one considers that mattress to be too soft.

It, certainly, won’t be any softer than your Knightsbridge PT.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Pete, that was very nicely explained and informative. Getting ready to make our final decision.

This mattress is 13.5", correct?

Can they make the 5" foundation in 2 pieces? 

It's pretty tight corner coming around to the steps.

Thanks, Woodrow

 

Hi Woodrow,

Yes. A split foundation is standard in king size.

If you’re downsizing to a queen, just leave a message that you want it split.

That mattress is 13.5” thick.

 

 

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A Mattress for a 250 Lb. Side Sleeper with Fibromyalgia.

Renee writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am a side sleeper and have fibromyalgia. I am 5’5” and weigh 250 lbs.

What mattresses do you recommend?

Thanks, Renee

 

Hi Renee,

My recommendation comes in two parts.

First is the mattress, The Simmons Beautyrest Black L-Class in medium firm.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/

This mattress will provide you with the support and durability your size requires, without being so firm as to aggravate your fibro.

You'll add to that, The Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

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

This latex topper will do a few things:

1) Provide the surface comfort needed by someone with fibromyalgia.

2) Insulate you from the memory foam in the mattress, which sleeps hot. The latex topper sleeps cool.

3) Greatly extend the life of the mattress, by absorbing most of your body weight.

 

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Thanks, Pete

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