The Mattress Expert

EverEden All-Natural Latex Mattress with Organic Cotton Cover.

Martin writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Can the organic cotton mattress cover that comes on the EverEden all-natural latex mattress be washed or replaced?

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/evereden-latex-models/

Thanks, Martin

 

Hi Martin,

I'll contact the factory to find out for you.

While I await a response, let me suggest a better way to approach the issue.

If you were to use a waterproof mattress protector, there would never be a need to launder nor replace the cover. 

 

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

A Reasonably Priced Mattress for a Very Big Man.

William writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm a very big man, 6' 5" and pushing 280 lbs.

I've been reading your blog and see that you often recommend the Natura of Canada Greenspring for people my size.

Unfortunately, I can't afford those mattresses.

I'm hoping you can help me find a more reasonably priced alternative.

If it helps, I'm just about to start a Keto Diet.

Complicating all this, is my preference for a nice soft mattress.

Thanks, William

 

Hi William, 

That does help...quite a lot.

I've lost a ton of weight on that diet...and you will too.

I suspect that within a few months, you should be down to about 240 lbs...a good weight for someone your height.

My recommendation comes in two parts.

A mattress that will provide excellent support and longevity is The Wolf Hybrid Adara.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattresses/wolf-hybrid-mattress/

This mattress has a good count of double tempered steel coils for excellent durability.

The upholstery is latex. Latex is the best upholstery material, and has been for the last 100 years.

And while considered "plush" the strength of the coils and the resiliency of the latex make it less plush than you'd like.

 

To achieve the surface feel you're look for, add a Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

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

 

Not only will this provide you an extremely comfortable sleeping surface, the latex topper will also absorb much of your body weight....greatly reducing the wear of the mattress. 

In several years from now, when the topper needs to be replaced, the mattress will still be in like new condition.

All of this translates into fantastic value for your money.

 

Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

A Pure Bliss Latex Topper for a Too Firm Stearns and Foster Mattress.

Carrie writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have a Stearns and Foster Mattress that is just too firm.

I've read a lot of your blog posts, and it seems I need a Pure Bliss latex topper to go on it.

My question is, 2" or 3"?

I want some cushioning for this mattress, but worry about it being so soft, that I won't want to get out of bed.

I know that sounds a little funny, but I have to get up early for work. 

My worry is that if it's too comfortable, I won't want to get up.

Thanks Carrie

 

Hi Carrie,

You're right! It sounds funny.

But, I get your point.

Comfy but not too comfy, can be had with the Pure Bliss 2" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

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

UPS shipping is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

A Good Quality Mattress, Without Memory Foam, Delivered to Canada.

Darlene writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My husband is having back pain when he sleeps and wakes up.

This pain goes away after an hour, orso, of moving around.

We have a memory foam mattress that appears to be the cause, which I learned from your blog.

This mattress is only a couple of years old. It was fine, at first, but hasn't lasted very long.

We can't afford to waste money on mattresses, so we are looking for a really good one without memory foam.

And, we need it delivered to Alberta, Canada.

Can you help me with this?

Thanks, Darlene

 

Hi Darlene,

Indeed, I can!

Well, you have already figured out what NOT to buy....any mattress made with memory foam.

Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses are made in Quebec.

These mattresses come with White Glove delivery anywhere within the Canadian mainland.

Delivery includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.

 

These mattresses are very high quality...using high quality components.

The individually pocketed coils maintain the natural alignment of your spine and will relieve your husband's back pain.

Those coils are firm and strong, made of double tempered steel.

The upholstery is Natural Talalay Latex...and contains NO Memory Foam.

That line of mattresses, shown here:

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

 

We sleep on the Ultra Plush model, at home, which is the most comfortable of the 4 models.

Ours is nearly 5 years old, and still in like new condition....with each of us weighing over 200 lbs.

And despite my weight and having several disc related back problems, I sleep and wake with no back pain.

 

You can order your new mattress, online.

 

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Buying a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress from a Hotel.

Curtis writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

I ran across your blog and read some of the articles. A few things i really had not thought about.

> 1. Buying a mattress used in a hotel chain.

        Specifically, that the mattress was designed for part time use and not daily use.

> 2. Body perspiration decreases life of mattress

> 3. Materials used.

 

With that said, we bought a Westin Heavenly bed some years ago after staying in a Westin Hotel. 

We still love the mattress but it is now past its time and has indentations in it (an has for years). 

In the last year, or so, we loved the bedding at the Even and Holiday Inn Hotels as well as the Kimpton’s all IHG hotels. When I asked hotel staff at the Even about the mattress, I was told the Simmons Beautyrest Pillow Top. 

Since I was not given the exact details and I know their mattresses are custom made for them, which one? 

Now the Kimpton does sell their mattresses on line to consumers. 

We loved the comfort and cool feel of both Even and Kimpton mattresses. 

But from reading your articles we are hesitate to purchase, fearing we will regret it in a short time. 

And that we will be buying another mattress in short order. 

Based on the information provided, what would you recommend. 

Not sure if this helps, but my wife and I both sleep on our sides.

Thanks, Curtis

 

Hi Curtis,

There's a couple of way to go about this.

Simmons Beautyrests, made for hotels, have no memory foam in them.

Simmons Beautyrests made for retail, are almost all memory foam.

To buy just a mattress, you're better off getting it from a hotel.

However, buying from a hotel gets you a low end, Silver Series Beautyrest, for which you will pay a premium price.

 

My suggestion is to get a Platinum Series Beautyrest in Luxury Firm and adding a 2" or 3" Plush Latex Topper to it.

The Platinum Series has a lot more coils and you can overcome the negative effects of the memory foam with the latex topper.

The latex topper will provide an extraordinarily comfortable sleeping surface and prevent the premature wear of the mattress, caused by the memory foam. In short, it will last a whole lot longer than the manufacturer intended.

 

Here are links to the Simmons Beautyrest Platinum mattresses and Pure Bliss Latex Toppers.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-recharge-world-class/  

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

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Help Selecting a New Mattress System for My Wife and Me.

Rob writes:

 

Hello Pete,

Thanks for a great informative website.  

I wanted to ask for your help selecting a new mattress system for my wife and me.  

We are currently moving from a queen to a king (more room to roll and not wake up the other).

 

Current situation:

Me: 6’2” 240 lbs

Her: 5’6” 210 lbs

Queen two separate bladder sleep number bed that we dislike.  

We do have a mattress topper (wool 2” I think) that has made it livable the last 5 yrs.  

I like firm, she likes softer, but not too soft to sink too much.  

We both get relatively hot so the wool topper helped that too.  

We do like the bounce typical of spring mattresses that we don’t have.  

We also had a traditional mattress that had lots of different higher end coils that you couldn’t feel the other person. 

We liked that too. Snoring, (nose strips help most of the time), but no other real back problems per se.

 

What we’re looking for:

King size, firm separate higher end coil/materials with latex topper.  

Budget around 4k or so, assuming it’ll last >7 yrs.

 

We do like a higher bed so unless mattress/pad are >13” regular box is fine.  

We have ordered a 4 poster king bed frame with wood cross supports.

 

I was considering a heavenly bed or one of the nicer hotel mattresses as I get a decent discount via Marriott. 

No allergies, but I know down feathers aren’t good for her.  

So, if you have a bed set you’d recommend including mattress full wrap protector and pillows with protector.

That would be appreciated. (usually get those at bed bath beyond or amazon) 

Never tried a latex pillow so that might be interesting to try as well.

 

We are looking to make a purchase this week and appreciate the insight/recommendation.  

Location is Leesburg VA 20176 and white glove option price would be nice to know as well.

Thank you, Rob

 

Hi Rob,
Your email raised a question for me, concerning the 4 poster bed.
There has to be more than just cross supports.
There must be support up the center, (head to foot), with legs that reach the floor.
So, it would be prudent to check on that.

The mattress I’m recommending for you is the same one we sleep on at home.
It uses an individually pocketed coil with the coils made of double tempered steel and natural Talalay Latex upholstery.
The specifications of this mattress far exceed anything Simmons makes.
Even their Heavenly Bed, hotel mattresses, are not made as well...using non-tempered coils and polyurethane foam.

My wife and I are similar in size. Our mattress is, still, in like new condition after more than 4.5 years. What’s more, the cost doesn’t even come close to what you’ve budgeted and will outlast your 7 yr. mark.
That mattress is the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.
The support is quite firm, with a comfortable sleeping surface.

We added a Pure Bliss 3” Plush latex topper to ours, due to my wife’s sensitive hip, which relieved her hip pain. Otherwise, it’s perfectly comfortable just as it comes.
I would suggest holding off on purchasing a latex topper until you get the mattress.
You may not need it.

Here are links to that mattress and latex topper.

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

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

Latex is the highest quality upholstery material on the planet.
This has been true for the last 100 years.
Pillows made of latex last far longer than any other type.

Here is a link to our pillows page.
The first two are the most popular. The first is very soft.
The second is made of finely chopped latex, which can be manipulated to fit around your head and neck. 

This works well to relieve chronic neck pain.

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

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
Shown here, are 2 quality models from which to choose.
We use the Gotcha Covered protector at home.
https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/

The mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.
The latex toppers, pillows and mattress protectors arrive via UPS.
Delivery, in all cases, is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Comfort Direct Mattress Foam Topper Replacement.

Doug writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I bought a king-size self-adjusting mattress from Comfort Direct 15 years ago. I have been very satisfied with it. 

But now, the foam topper has started to sag in the middle where our hips are. 

I want to order a new one but I cannot find any contact info. for the company. 

Can anyone help?

Thanks, Doug

 

Hi Doug,

I entered “comfort direct mattress” in a google search, and found this.

http://adjustablebedmart.com/comfortdirectmattresses.html

 

A word of warning.

Much has changed in this industry over the past 15 years...and not for the better.

The chances of buying the same quality mattress, today, is highly remote.

Thee thing to avoid, is memory foam. So, check the specifications and don’t assume that the quality will be the same as it was.

If all you need is a replacement latex topper, try the Pure Bliss Natural Talalay Latex Toppers.

Shown here:

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

Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

Shown here, are 2 quality models from which to choose.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Hip Pain on a Too Firm Serta Mattress.

Julianna writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm a shapely female, who is having hip pain on the Serta mattress I recently purchased.

The mattress is too firm.

My question is, should I trade it for a softer model or add something to the top to soften it.

The store, where I bought it, charges a pretty penny to make the swap.

Your advice and guidance is greatly appreciated, Julianna

 

Hi Julianna,

Do not swap that mattress for a softer one.

The upholstery material, that Serta uses in all of their mattresses, is memory foam.

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

While neither lasts very long, softer memory foam is even shorter lived than firmer memory foam.

Instead, add a Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper to the mattress you have.

Shown here:

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

 

Latex is the best upholstery material on the planet, and has been for the last 100 years.

The latex topper will do two things.

First, the latex topper will give you the surface comfort you need to relieve your hip pain.

Second, latex is extremely resilient and equally long lasting. It will absorb your body weight and cause the mattress to last form many years longer then the manufacturer intended.

It's the only thing you can buy that will more than pay for itself.

 

Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

My Wife is Having Hip Pain. Which Pure Bliss Natural Talalay Latex Mattress Topper?

John writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife is a side sleeper and she is having hip pain.

After reading your blog posts on the subject, I learned that I can relieve her pain by adding a latex topper.

Which Pure Bliss natural Talalay latex topper should I buy to add to our mattress?

Thank you, John

 

Hi John,

For a female side sleeper with hip pain, the Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper is the one to get.

My wife has a sensitive hip, as do many women. We use the 3" plush, at home, and it does a fine job of relieving her pain.

Here is a link to Pure Bliss Latex Toppers:

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

You can order online.

Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

My Natura Greenspring Plush Mattress is Too Firm.

Hi Pete,

I'm embarrassed to write you about this.

You recommended that I buy the Natura Greenspring Ultra Plush mattress.

I'm sorry to say that I second guessed your advice, worried that the ultra plush would be too soft.

So, I bought the Plush model.

Well, I've had this mattress for a couple of months and have to admit that I was wrong to have not taken your advice.

So now, I need a plush latex topper to go on it.

I see that the Pure Bliss latex toppers, that you often recommend, comes in 2" and 3".

Which would you recommend for me?

Thank you for all your honest advice, Linda

 

Hi Linda,

I remember. I understood why you made the choice of Plush, and hoped it wouldn't come to this.

But, that is an easy thing to fix.

If you are a back or stomach sleeper, then go with the 2".

If you are a side sleeper, the 3" will give better at the hip...(the usual sore spot for female side sleepers).

Here is a link to the Pure Bliss Latex Toppers:

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

Shipping is free and there's no sales tax.

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

Shown here, are 2 quality models from which to choose.

Both do the job. The second is a bit more luxurious.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/gotcha-covered/

 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/

 

Thanks, Pete

Phone: 856-874-6894

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com