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Saturday, September 19, 2020

EverEden Latex Mattress Toppers.

Jillian writes:
 
Hi Pete,
We've purchased a number of products, from you, over the years.
One of these products was an EverEden latex mattress topper, which we loved and was looking to buy another.
But when I click on the link I had for that, it takes me to the Pure Bliss latex mattress toppers.
What happened to the EverEden toppers?
Thanks, Jillian
 
Hi Jillian,
EverEden has had a change of ownership....the original owner's son.
The new owner has abandoned latex for the more lucrative memory foam.
I've seen retailers go downhill after the sons take over. 
This is the 1st time I've seen this happen to a manufacturer.
It's always a pity to see a know-it-all child that a business that a father has built and substitute quality for profits.
 
So, rather than have a dead link out there, which appears in so many of our older posts, I decided to tie that link to the Pure Bliss Latex Topper page.
You'll be just as happy with the results. My wife and I use a 3" Plush Pure Bliss Latex Topper on our mattress at home.
It's just as comfortable and just as long lasting as the EverEden was.
Here is the Pure Bliss Latex Mattress Toppers link:

Pure Talalay Bliss Mattress Topper
Pure Talalay Bliss Mattress Topper
 
However, you'll have to wait a bit.
Due to the slow reopening after the pandemic shutdown, Pure Bliss has suspended taking new orders.
I'm expecting and hoping that situation will change soon...once more of their workers get back to work.
In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if everything gets back to normal on Nov. 4th....as if by magic.
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:57 AM in Ever Eden All-Natural Talalay Latex Topper , Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Toppers, Pure Talalay Bliss | | Comments (0)

Monday, September 07, 2020

We Hate Our 3 Year Old Memory Foam Mattress.

Simone writes;
 
Hi Pete,
We have a 3 year old memory foam mattress that we've grown to hate. 
In particular, I wake up (sometimes throughout the night) with lots of hip pain. 
I'm mostly a side sleeper, but do sometimes sleep on my back or stomach. 
My husband just has a hard time getting comfortable, and sometimes wakes up with neck or shoulder pain. 
He is 6'5" and about 235 lbs. I am 5'7" and currently about 200 lbs (but pregnant) - normally around 170 lbs. 
I'm in my 30s, he's in his early 40s. I think our mattress is too firm. 
My hips end up at weird angles because I don't sink in so that my pelvis aligns properly around my spine. 
This was already a problem before pregnancy, but it certainly hasn't gotten better. 
We'd prefer to go with a topper because our mattress isn't that old, but we're open to replacing it if we have to.
Can you make any recommendations?
Thanks, Simone
 
Hi Simone,
A good quality latex topper is expensive.
A good quality mattress that isn’t expensive, will give you better support and comfort than adding a good topper to a bad mattress.
The mattress I have in mind, is the Wolf Tulah Plush Eurotop.
Shown here: 
Wolf Tulah Euro Top (1)

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.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:48 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Hip Pain, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Memory Foam, Neck Pain, No Memory Foam, Shoulder Pain, Sleep & Beyond Mattress Protector, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Monday, August 17, 2020

Simmons BR Black Ava with a 3" Vytex Dunlop Topper was Perfect.

Carolyn writes:
 
Hi, Peter.  
I'm a returning, happy customer.  
In early 2016, I took delivery of a Cal King Simmons BR Black Ava with a 3" Vytex Dunlop topper.  
It was so perfect that when I had to move less than a year later, I couldn't take a Cal. King set with me. 
I gifted that Cal.King set to my daughter and her new husband who is 6' 3", and they still love that set so much!  
That's the good news.  
 
The bad news is I had an accident in late 2016 that resulted in mobility issues. 
I now have extreme swelling in both of my legs (lymph nodes missing behind my knees).  
I was gifted a Queen size Beautyrest, Recharge World Class, Vanderbilt Collection Keaton, Luxury Firm Pillow Top.
I bought a 3" Dunlop latex topper on Amazon for $319, but I haven't been comfortable in the bed since day one. 
I don't think the latex topper is sturdy enough to hold my weight up from the mattress.
 
On October 27, 2020, I am moving to Bellevue, Washington to be close to my daughter and grandbabies.
I need to buy a new mattress set and have it delivered directly to my new studio apartment in Bellevue.  
Because I am struggling to lift my legs to get on top of the Queen size bed, I'm thinking about getting a Full size.
Budget is a concern, but I also need to be able to sleep as well as I did in the 2016 set I purchased from you.  
I was 5' 10" tall, but spinal compression makes me now barely 5' 8". 
I wear compression devices on both my legs and have a service dog, so I need a heavy duty mattress.  
 
Thank you in advance for your recommendations,
Thanks, Carolyn
 
Hi Carolyn,
I’m sorry to hear of your accident.
It’s a pity you had to give up your mattress.
The Black Beautyrests have a much stronger coil unit than the World Class.
The latex topper is for surface comfort, not support.
It’s the mattress that isn’t strong enough to hold you.
 
My recommendation is to replace that mattress with a stronger one. 
You'll continue to use that latex topper for extra surface comfort.
Your foundation doesn’t need to be replaced.
 
I have a mattress that will do the job and, it’s reasonably priced.
That mattress is the Wolf Pocketed Coil/Latex Hybrid Adara.
Wolf Adara Latex Innerspring Mattress-The Mattress Expert
This mattress ships via ups, so you’ll need help to bring it in and unpack it.
For many, the Beautyrest mattress you have is good, so you’ll want to gift that or donate it. 
Lots of charitable organizations will come pick it up.
 
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.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 01:07 PM in Ever-Eden Vytex Dunlop Latex Topper, Latex, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Latex Innerspring Mattress, Leg Pain, Mattress Toppers, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black, Simmons Beautyrest Recharge World Class, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress in a Holiday Inn Express.

Julie writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I am digging around on your website and have some questions about mattress selection. 
In many of your blog posts you don’t recommend Simmons at all. 
Yet they are still for sale on the site and I’m unclear if those are the models that you DO recommend.
 
My husband is 6’2”, 210 lbs. and I am 5’6”, 150 lbs. 
We bought our current mattress in 2014 and it makes sleeping one of my most painful activities, and I lift weights. 
For me, it is my neck and hips. For my husband, it is his shoulders.
He’s had two shoulder surgeries and his shoulders go to sleep (no pun intended) on our mattress. 
We just returned from a clandestine pandemic trip to visit my family.
We slept on a Simmons Beautyrest mattress in a new Holiday Inn Express. 
It’s the first time this year I have woken up without my neck hurting.
 
But my research led me to you, saying on your blog that those mattresses won’t last. 
I’m looking for help choosing a new mattress. I’m not necessarily opposed to a latex topper.
Thank you, Julie
 
Hi Julie,
The problem you're having is very common with most of today's mattresses...the Memory Foam upholstery.
The Simmons Beautyrests made for hotels have no memory foam in them.
It's the individually pocketed coil system of the Simmons Beautyrest that allows you to sleep and wake without pain.
That type of coil system maintains the natural alignment of your spine...providing a very good night's sleep.
 
Hotels have long rejected mattresses with memory foam. But, you cannot buy hotel grade mattresses at any retail store.
Name brand mattresses, made for retail, are all upholstered with memory foam.
 
We do carry a limited number of Simmons Beautyrest mattresses.
Whenever we recommend a Simmons Beautyrest mattress, we always recommend using a latex topper to go with it.
The latex insulates you from the memory foam, absorbs most to all of your body weight, which causes the mattress to last longer.
Usually, I'll recommend a Simmons Beautyrest for lighter weight people suffering from fibromyalgia or arthritis.
Simmons' weak coils tend to provide the more gentle support for people suffering with those conditions.
 
I rarely recommend a Simmons mattress for heavier people, as the coil unit isn't strong enough, with coils made of raw,
non-tempered steel. For heavier people, the recommendation would be for a Simmons Beautyrest Black model and latex topper.
However, there are better choices...better, stronger mattresses that will hold up a whole lot longer.
 
Your best choice is The Natura of Canada Greenspring, with their Ultra Plush model being the most comfortable of them.
These, too, use an individually pocketed coil system. 
The double tempered steel coils are stronger, and there are more of them.
Also important is the upholstery...Natural Talalay Latex...and NO Memory Foam.
Those mattresses, shown here:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1

 
These mattresses come with white glove delivery, which includes set-up and removal of your old mattress.
Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.
 
If you prefer to stick with Simmons, you're looking at the Black L-Class in Medium Firm and
an EverEden Soft 3" All Natural Latex Topper.
Here are links to both of those products.
Simmons-Black-L-Class-Medium-Mattress-Beautyrest-Black-TME

EVEREDEN Topper_side-straps2

A Simmons Beautyrest mattress, purchased at any retail store, is worthless without the latex topper.
It'll need replacing within a couple of years.
The purpose of memory foam is to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.
 
All of the name brands, that could once be trusted to make quality products, have been sold to investors.
Today, it's no longer about quality. It's all about profit. Memory foam is what is used to enhance those profits.
 
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 01:39 PM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Hip Pain, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Natura Greenspring Liberta, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Simmons Beautyrest | | Comments (0)

Saturday, August 08, 2020

A Latex Topper on a Form Mattress to Relieve Pain.

Lynn writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I suffer from DDD, Migraines, arthritis and take a hormone blocker for breast cancer that gives me general aches.
 
We have a firm mattress that is probably around 10 years old. 
It's starting to show signs of indented body outlines. 
I sleep on a pillow that has a hollowed out center for your head when you lay on your back.
 
Every morning, when I get out of bed, my body hurts so bad I have to sit on side of bed to try to move. 
My neck is so bad, I can’t turn it to the right, and see a chiropractor to try to make it turn. 
My Upper shoulder muscles have knots. I get Botox for my migraines. 
The neurologist always places some across the band of muscles at base of skull, as well as along my traps. 
My neck has lost its curvature due to my muscles being so taught for so many years.
 
Last night we slept on the Heavenly mattress at the Westin Hotel. 
I came home fully anticipating to buy one. I have never slept so well. 
My body did not hurt at all and I had full range of motion on my neck! I was just ecstatic. 
Then, I read the information on your page about it being great for 1 night but not for much longer as it it’s too soft and will cause back pain. I was devastated.
 
Can you please help me determine what type of mattress we should by as well as recommend a mattress Topper that may help get us a few more months or a year with current mattress.
Kindest regards, Lynn
 
Hi Lynn,
It sounds like a topper is the first step.
A good one should relieve many of your aches and pains.
It has to be soft, chemical free, and remain like new for a few years...wearing slowly.
The EverEden 3” Soft all natural Vytex Dunlop Latex Topper is the one to get.
Shown here:
EVEREDEN Topper_side-straps2

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.
 
There’s no point in discussing a mattress at this time.
Things change regularly in this industry.
The topper should be all you need for, maybe, years.
You might try the topper on both sides of your mattress and use it on whichever side produces the better result.
 
You’ll, likely, to be able to use that same topper on whatever mattress comes next.
 
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:53 AM in Arthritis, Body Impressions/ Sagging, Degenerative Disc, Ever-Eden Vytex Dunlop Latex Topper, Mattress Toppers, Pressure Point Pain | | Comments (0)

Saturday, July 25, 2020

A Mattress for a Big Guy. Simmons Beautyrest?

Steve writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I saw a comment on a Simmons Beautyrest that was made by the mattress expert.  
Followed that back to your website, and here I am asking your thoughts.
 
I am a big guy, 330lbs 6'2". I'm usually a side sleeper, but not 100%.  
I have had a hip replacement, along with some knee and shoulder issues. I just turned 45.  
I, recently, slept on a Simmons Beautyrest mattress in a Holiday Inn Express hotel, and it was amazing.  
I read some of your thoughts and comments.  
I hate memory foam, as it makes me feel trapped.  
I like moving when I want to.
 
So... what are your thoughts?
Thanks, Steve
 
Hi Steve,
The thing that makes a Simmons Beautyrest so comfortable, is the support from the individually pocketed coils.
However, their coils are not very strong, made of raw non-tempered steel.
Purchased at any retail store, those mattresses are upholstered with memory foam, which wears quickly and sleeps hot.
(The hotel models are not upholstered with memory foam.)
 
The mattress we recommend, for a person your size, is The Natura of Canada Greenspring.
That line, shown here:
Liberta-mattress-on-a-10in-Organic-foundation-with-Organic-pillows-1
These mattresses also use an individually pocketed coil system.
The coil count is higher and the double tempered steel coils are stronger than in a Simmons Beautyrest.
Also, the upholstery is Natural Talalay Latex, which wears well and sleeps cool.
 
The Ultra Plush is the most comfortable of the four models.
However, at your size and for the sake of the longevity of the mattress and reduced expense as the years go by, 
we recommend getting one of the firmer models and adding a latex topper to it.
Doing it this way will allow you to replace only the topper, as the years go by, and not the mattress.
The latex topper will absorb much of your body weight, which will cause the mattress to remain like new a whole lot longer.
The latex topper we recommend is the EverEden Vytex Dunlop in Soft...with the 3" being more comfortable than the 2"...especially for a sore shoulder.
Those latex toppers, shown here:
 
EVEREDEN Topper_side-straps2
The mattress comes with white glove delivery, which includes set-up and removal of your old mattress/set.
The latex topper arrives via 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.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 01:35 PM in Ever-Eden Vytex Dunlop Latex Topper, Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex, Latex Hybrid Mattress, Latex Innerspring Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Natura All Natural Bourdolay Latex Mattress, plus size people, Simmons Beautyrest | | Comments (0)

Saturday, July 11, 2020

A Latex Topper for the Flip Side of a Tempurpedic Mattress.

Eileen writes:
 
Hi Pete,
Thank you, so much, for freely sharing your extensive knowledge with all of us consumers.
Like many others, I purchased a Tempurpedic mattress that I became unhappy with 2 years after getting it.
At first, it felt fine. But it became extremely uncomfortable and all of my back pain returned, and with a vengeance.
I called the store to complain and they sent out an inspector to look at the mattress.
They said that the mattress looked fine, so there was nothing they could do.
 
I then went online to find out what went wrong, which is where I found your informative blog and website.
I read, in a number of places that you recommend flipping the mattress and adding a latex topper.
I flipped that mattress two days ago. Today, my back feels fine. So, thank you for that.
 
As you mentioned in your blog, the flip side of the mattress is likely to be too firm to sleep on comfortably.
There again, you are right on the money. My back stopped hurting, but my shoulder and hips are sore.
My question is, which latex topper should I get?
Many Thanks, Eileen
 
Hi Eileen,
We carry a good variety of high quality, US made latex toppers
Shown here:
EVEREDEN Topper_side-straps2
Pure Talalay Bliss Mattress Topper
The EverEden brand is 100% All Natural and ships quicker than the Pure Bliss, which is a blended latex.
The Pure Bliss is the better value, but they are running slow these days...post the Covid-19 shutdown.
2" is all you need to give you the extended life of the mattress.
3" is noticeably more comfortable, and a better choice for a female side sleeper.
Whichever topper you choose, you'll want the Plush or Soft. The mattress provides the firm support your bodies require.
The latex topper is for surface comfort.
 
The latex toppers arrive via UPS.
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.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:30 AM in Ever Eden All-Natural Talalay Latex Topper , Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Memory Foam, Pure Talalay Bliss | | Comments (0)

Monday, July 06, 2020

Back, Shoulder, Muscular Pain and Stiffness on an Old Mattress.

Linda writes:
 
Hi Pete,
We have an old mattress. Could you give me a new mattress recommendation? 
I am 58 yr old woman, 140 pounds, a lot of lower back pain, shoulder pain, muscular pain and stiffness throughout. Probably Thyroid related, possible arthritis or maybe Fibromylagia, don’t know! 
Husband is 200-225 but has no complaints, but needs neck support. 
Just want comfort, support, and pain pressure points relieved and feel better when getting up instead of so stiff! 
Can you recommend from two price points, and if a topper should be added with it?
Thanks a bunch, Linda 
 
Hi Linda,
The recommendation comes in two parts, perhaps three.
First, the mattress set.
The mattress is the Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Series Gibson Grove in Luxury Firm.
Shown here:
Gibson Grove-The Mattress Expert

This mattress is for the support your body needs.
It’s a more gentle support that will be easier on your body than other brands, while maintaining the natural alignment of your spine.

For surface comfort, add to that mattress a Pure Bliss 3” Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper. The comfort it provides is long lasting and using this topper will extend the life of the mattress by many years.
Shown here:
https://themattressexpert.com/pure-latexbliss-toppers/
PURE TALALAY BLISS 2 INCH LATEX MATTRESS TOPPER
This sleep system combination provides excellent quality support and comfort.
Once in your home, should you need it to be softer still, I recommend using a synthetic down comforter top.
This will give you a more pillowy surface feel.
It isn’t terribly long lasting and requires fluffing to maintain its loft, which is why we don’t recommend starting with it.
As time goes by, you’ll need to replace that once in a while.
I suggest buying that at Bed Bath & Beyond.
All in all, this is your best option for relieving much, if not all, of your pain on a long term basis with minimal future expense.
 
 
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:31 AM in Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Muscle Aches, Pure Talalay Bliss, Shoulder Pain, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum | | Comments (0)

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Poor Sleep on a Tempur-Pedic Mattress.

Vicki writes:
 
HELP??  
Three years ago, my husband and I purchased the Tempur-Pedic split king adjustable bed. 
We have the cool top medium firm.  
Neither one of us gets a good night's sleep on this bed.
It was too expensive for us to ditch, so we continue to get night after night of poor sleep.  
I tried a 2” foam topper on my side to see if that helped but I still didn’t feel comfortable.  
 
Do you have a topper solution?  
I prefer a softer bed, my husband has terrible back issues and prefers a firm mattress.
I anxiously await your answer.
Thanks, Vicki 
 
 
 
Hi Vicki,
Despite all the hype to the contrary, memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.
Fortunately for you, that mattress is not all memory foam.
The memory foam is only on the top.
Flip your mattress over to the high density poly foam side.
Do that today, and you will both sleep better tonight.
 
Use the topper you bought for your side, which I’m guessing is also memory foam, until your latex topper arrives.
I suggest the Pure Bliss 3” Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.
Shown here:
PURE TALALAY BLISS 2 INCH LATEX MATTRESS TOPPER
This topper provides excellent surface comfort that does not negate the underlying firm support your husband needs for his back.
So, you can get it in a king size, or 2 twin-xl so that the mattress will be the same height on each side, if that’s important to you.
 
Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.
In the future, your husband’s back requires an innerspring mattress....one with no memory foam upholstery in it.
 
We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.
Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:53 AM in Altering the feel, Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex, Latex Mattress, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Pure Talalay Bliss, Tempurpedic Memory Foam | | Comments (0)

Monday, June 22, 2020

Replacing a 14 year old Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Sally writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I'm replacing a 14 year old Simmons Beautyrest World Class Maywood Park Plush Eurotop.
I have loved this mattress. I'm worried about the new models with memory foam.
I need help choosing a good replacement for this one.
Thanks, Sally
 
Hi Sally,
You should be worried.
The quality of all of the name brands mattresses have dropped dramatically, since they began using memory foam.
However, there is a way around all that.
The mattress to buy, is The Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Gibson Grove in Luxury Firm.
Add to that, a Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.
Together, they will provide you the support, comfort and durability of your old mattress.
The latex topper is the key, insulating you from the memory foam and absorbing so much of your body weight, it greatly retards the built in obsolescence of the memory foam.
What's more, memory foam sleeps hot. Latex does not.
 
Here are links to the two products you'll need to most closely mimic the mattress you have.
Gibson Grove-The Mattress Expert
Pure Talalay Bliss Mattress Topper
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.
 
 
Thanks, Pete
Phone: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:14 AM in Gotcha Covered Bedding, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protector, Mattress Toppers, Pure Talalay Bliss, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum | | Comments (0)

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