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I've been searching for a mattress that will last longer than all these horrible reviews I keep reading.

Tiffany writes:

 

 

Hi Pete,

I've been searching for a mattress that will last longer than all these horrible reviews I keep reading.  

I've had my current Cali King mattress (Serta Perfect Sleeper, Artistry Collection (Odani)) for over 20 yrs. old now. 

Yes, it's still awesome and I'm still sleeping on it and of course they do not make them anymore. 

I'm about to move into my new house, so I'm ready to say goodbye and replace it.  

I've been looking at Stearns and Foster and after doing reviews on numerous websites and the BBB I learned a few things:

1.  Weight restrictions on beds.  Some beds only hold the weight of 500 lbs., so if you and your partner's combined weight exceed this don't buy certain mattresses.

2.  Make sure the frame for the bed will hold you and your partner and the weight of the mattress and box springs.  

3.  Make sure if you do not purchase a box spring that you pay attention to the frame the mattress will sit on.  

The spacing in the planks will also cause the mattress to sag in time.

 

With this being said, I was told by numerous people in the mattress industry, as well as reviews, that Stearns and Foster mattresses sag in the middle because they weren't made with enough support in that area. 

Tragic, most people eventually migrate to the center of the mattress during the night.  

So, moving on from them. It just seems every mattress I look at the reviews always state how the bed sags within the first 2-3 yrs. of owning it.  

I've tried three mattresses at this store in Huntsville, AL. 

Of course, there is no literature online about them and the company's salespeople do not know anything about them, except for the fact that they were made exclusively for that store. So, I can't even read reviews on them.  

I am looking for a pillow top mattress over 14" high, med/firm

Thanks, Tiffany

 

Hi Tiffany,

The only thing that’s true, about the information you have so far, is that most mattresses aren’t made nearly as well as they had been. Your notion as to why is completely wrong.

What most of today’s mattresses have in them that your 20 year old Serta doesn’t have in it, is memory foam upholstery.

 

All of the mattresses that you’ve asked me about are upholstered with memory foam.

All of the name brand mattresses that you could once trust to make a quality product have been sold. 

Sealy and Stearns & Foster were purchased by Tempurpedic.

The investment group that bought Serta also bought Simmons.

 

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

Not only is it a poor quality product, memory foam also off gasses the toxic chemicals from which memory foam is made…creating a health hazard.

 

And, a mattress with a pillowtop will show wear faster than one without.

 

What you say you want won’t work for you for very long.

Since your mattress is "Still Awesome" I recommend that you take it with you when you move.

DO NOT BUY A NEW MATTRESS!

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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A very old Natura of Canada Latex Mattress needs replacing..

Bruce writes:

Hi Pete,

We currently own a very old Natura of Canada Latex Mattress, and It, at long last, needs replacing.

I've been looking at them on your website. I have a couple questions.

 

Are you currently shipping to U.S (Washington, DC?)

Are their mattresses, still, all latex?

Thanks, Bruce

 

Hi Bruce,

Natura makes 2 types of latex mattresses...All Latex, and a hybrid with a poly foam core and latex top.

Here is a link to Natura's "All Latex" Mattresses.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/

These mattresses come with white glove delivery.

Delivery includes setup in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials.

Delivery is free throughout the US & Canadian Mainlands.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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Innerspring with latex vs. an all latex mattress.

Paula writes:

Hi Pete,

Please help me decide between an innerspring with latex vs. an all latex mattress.

How do I know which is best for me?

Thanks, Paula

 

Hi Paula,

Pure, All-Natural, Hypoallergenic Latex Foam is and has been the best upholstery material available for the past 100 years. All latex mattresses tend to be the longest lasting of any type of mattress.

An innerspring mattress provides pushback support against your spine, which no all foam mattress can do.

 

As we age, the discs between the vertebrae in our spines wear.

It's at this point that the support from an innerspring mattress becomes important.

Having a desk job, where you spend a lot of time sitting can make that age younger.

Also, damage to the back due to accidents and/or physically demanding sports can make this type of mattress necessary. That said, after the age of 50, it's a good bet that this type of mattress is necessary.

The best of these mattresses is the Natura of Canada Greenspring, with the Ultra Plush model being the most comfortable...that line of mattresses, shown here. 

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-greenspring-pocketed-coil-mattresses/

When your younger, physically fit, and have sustained no back damage, an all latex mattress is ideal.

In fact, it's the absolute best mattress for a child to grow up on.

Over the years, I've heard from many people who had grown up on latex mattresses, who then rued the day they bought anything else. 

The Natura of Canada Latex Mattresses are top quality...shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/

Either way, Delivery is FREE.

 

Caveat: Latex produced in China have fillers that cause rapid wear.

Be sure that the latex you're buying is not imported from China. 

(Common among West Coast Mattress Manufacturers)

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Natura All Latex Mattresses.

Phillip writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have 2 twin-xl adjustable bed bases and need mattresses for them.

We want all latex mattresses and like what we read about the Natura of Canada brand.

I am considerably heavier than my wife and enjoy a firm mattress while my wife like something softer.

Which mattresses would you recommend for each of us?

Thanks, Phillip

 

Hi Phillip,

The Natura of Canada All latex mattresses are very high quality.

They are made the way an all latex mattress should be, using Dunlop Latex for support and Talalay Latex for surface comfort.

Given the difference in weight and comfort preferences, I recommend the Blossom models.

Firm for you and Plush for the Mrs.

Each are the same thickness, which make them the perfect combination for the two of you.

Click on each link to view specifications and prices for each model.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/natura-bourdolay-firm/

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/natura-bourdolay-plush/

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Natura Greenspring or the Wolf Two-Sided Mattresses.

Chelsea writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I've been looking through all your helpful info on your site and trying to make a final decision.

I'm 5'8 my partner is 5'3, and we're both about 225 (and both women). 

I'm replacing a Simmons Beautrest that I got in 2013. 

I am trying to decide, the Natura Greenspring or the Wolf Two-Sided Mattresses.

 

We're interested in a Queen with no immediate plans to upgrade to a King size.

But that could happen in the next 3-5 years, if we get more space and need to furnish a guest bedroom. 

Then we can use the new queen size mattress we're getting now.

 

We each have fairly frequent issues with back pain and stiffness. 

Much of it is due to my current mattress deteriorating. 

I'm more a side sleeper (75%)/back sleeper (25%).

My partner is about the same, but would be more of a back sleeper if the mattress was more supportive.

 

What would your recommendation be based on all this? 

Neither of us likes something too firm feeling but also not too plush or soft feeling. 

So, if opting for a Wolf mattress, I'm not sure if firm or plush would be the way to go. 

Would you recommend a plush Wolf two-sided mattress, or a firm Wolf with a Plush Latex Topper? 

Or at that point, is Natura Greenspring the overall better option (and comparable total price)?

 

Thanks for your help!

Chelsea

 

Hi Chelsea,

The Natura Greenspring mattresses are the best quality and best value for long term use.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-greenspring-pocketed-coil-mattresses/

 

With this queen size mattress going into a guest bedroom within the next a few years or so, your best buy, today, is the Wolf Brolynn Two Sided mattress.

I’m a torn between recommending the plush and having it made plush on one side and firm on the other. 

The plush would be better for the two of you.

As plush beds go, it’s not too soft…more of a medium feel…a better choice to accommodate the curves of the female body.

 

The plush/firm combination is something to consider for later use in the guest room.

The versatility allows you to better accommodate guests with varying ideas of comfort.

If opting for the Plush/Firm choice, leave a message about that when you checkout. 

Either way, it’s a good, strong mattress that will last a long time.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/two-sided-mattresses/

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

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An all latex mattress for large people.

Dennis writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife and I are looking for an all latex mattress for large people.

We are both over 250 pounds. Mostly side sleepers but on our back sometimes.

We bought, I think, a Sealy latex mattress from you about 15 or so years ago.

Thanks, Dennis

 

Hi Dennis,

Welcome back.

It sounds like you got your money’s worth from that mattress.

It would have been a Sealy, which had some polyurethane foam on top.

Now that Sealy is owned by Tempurpedic, they make nothing as good as what you previously purchased.

 

We now carry an all latex mattress with no poly foam.

They have better specifications.

These mattresses are made by Natura of Canada, which we’ve been carrying since 2013, when Sealy was sold.

Here is a link to that line of mattresses.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/

Delivery is FREE and there’s NO Sales Tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

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We LOVE our Natura Blossom Latex Mattress!!!

Mary writes:

 

 

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you, Pete!!!! 

We LOVE our Natura Blossom Latex Mattress!!! 

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/

Who'd have thought I'd buy such an important item off the web from a man called The Mattress Expert?! 

But I have, and it’s the best thing I have ever done!!!

The free white glove delivery went as smooth as silk!

Thanks again, Mary

 

Hi Mary,

I am so very happy for both of you.

You have an extremely high quality mattress that will provide a great night's sleep for many years to come. 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

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Almost bought a Stearns and Foster Mattress. Glad we didn't. I hate memory foam.

Ruth writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have been reading your info for over an hour and have a couple questions. 

I healed our back pain by removing our mattresses and getting 2 twin airbeds with king 2" foam topper.  

Now my husband wants a real mattress again. 

We almost bought a Stearns and Foster Mattress, this week, and so glad we didn't. I hate memory foam. 

My husband is 6'1" 240 lbs., with dense muscle mass. He works hard. I am 5'6" 180 lbs., and very active. 

We are nearly 50 and hurt by the end of the day. We need good sleep. 

We are side sleepers and sometimes both stomach sleepers.

 

I am considering 2 twin xl instead of the king to reduce sag. 

Maybe that doesn't matter with better built mattresses. 

I see a couple of your recommendations like the Natura Blossom Latex Mattresses and the Wolf brand. 

Which is better for both healing bodies and longevity? And are there more to consider? 

I am eager for your advice and ready to order!

 

Lastly, our new home does not have very high ceilings, so I plan to put our mattress on strong plywood, skip the box springs, and ultimately not hit our heads on the ceiling fan. 

Plus, I like sleeping cooler and closer to the ground than the ceiling.

 

Look forward to your input. Thank you in advance for your kind help.

Sincerely, Ruth

 

Good Morning Ruth,

Latex foam is and has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years.

It’s the most resilient, longest last and ideal for relaxing over worked muscles and pressure point relief.

Given that your situation improved with an air mattress, a latex mattress is your best choice.

The Natura of Canada Blossom in Plush is also very comfortable.

Since there is a sizable difference in weight between you, it’ll be important to rotate your mattress on a regular basis…once a month for the first year, once every three months thereafter.

A solid base platform is the perfect support for that mattress.

The choice of 2 Twin-XL mattresses has its pros and cons.

The biggest drawback is the center, which can be overcome with a cinch strap.

Like this one on Amazon.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Samuel-Connector-Adjustable-Mattress-Stayover/dp/B08XWRZ9VH/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzu6hlP2J-QIVURx9Ch1FdwM8EAAYASAAEgIV6_D_BwE&hvadid=410040498923&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010256&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1421669879306486669&hvtargid=kwd-6326272108&hydadcr=15251_11427281&keywords=mattress+joiner&qid=1658406379&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&smid=AKF7QJTGKF1PZ&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMEtORFgyRTRHVUU4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODQxODAyMk5XNEwySVhLTEw4VCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAxNzg0M1ZKOEk2UENJT04wSiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

The other drawback is the price.

The advantage is that you can rotate each mattress separately.

His side is more likely to need replacing before your side, which makes it less expensive to replace.

But latex lasts a very long time. And if you rotate it regularly, it shouldn’t be a problem.

Also, if one of you wants firm and the other wants plush is another advantage of getting 2 Twin-XL.

 

My vote would be for a one piece king.

Here’s a link to the Natura Blossom Latex Mattress in Plush, which provides firm support, with a cool and comfortable sleeping surface.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/natura-bourdolay-plush/

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The choice of firm isn’t suitable for the curves of a female body.

The thicker, higher end Twilight models are less suitable for a big man.

The more upholstery there is the faster a mattress will wear under 240 lbs.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

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An All Latex Mattress from the 1960s.

David writes:

 

Hi Pete,
I feel so lucky to have found your site.

I'm having trouble finding info on my 99 year old mother’s mattress. 

I believe it was purchased in the late 1960s when we moved to a new home. 

Being depression era children, my parents never threw anything useful out and this mattress seems to be as firm and comfortable as ever. 

It is over a matching box spring. I am wondering specifically what the mattress makeup is? 100% latex? 

It is a queen size and heavy as all get out. A two person job, at least. 

Do you have any insight or, if not, can you point me in a direction? 

I haven’t reached out to Sealy yet. Perhaps they have a historical department?

Best, David

 

Hi David,

That is an all latex foam mattress.

Latex is heavier than anything else…and lasts an extremely long time.

The prices on that mattress are unbelievable.

Here is a link to a firm, all latex mattress that we sell.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/natura-bourdolay-firm/

Sealy was purchased by Tempurpedic in 2013...and no longer makes that kind of mattress.

Thanks, Pete

 

Hi Pete,

Okay, so now the 6 million dollar question. 

Could that mattress, always covered by it’s own Sealy fabric covering, which is fraying a bit at the edges,  exposing the latex, but then covered by a basic, non waterproof bed pad protector (not sure what you would call it), then a sheet, contribute in any way to a latex allergy? 

Does the latex ever really get airborne either with particulate or odor?

(not sure if that would be a problem…odor)?

Thank you, David

 

Hi David,

Yes…due to how it wears.

Latex starts as the sap from the rubber tree.

Included in that sap is the allergen…the protein that is naturally present.

When processed into foam, about 90% of the protein is removed, rendering it hypoallergenic. 

(Not so with latex gloves and bandages)

When new, there’s nothing about it that you could react to, as it’s covered.

As it ages, latex dries out…crumbling into dust, eventually.

 

Latex foam has holes in it, from the pins in the mold used to make it.

As it ages and crumbles, those holes fill up, making it firmer.

The particles can escape from a worn cover.

 

That mattress has long exceeded its life span.

Thanks, Pete

 

Hey Pete,

So, my mother has a latex allergy, I believe. She has been wheezing for years. 

And because she recently, noticeably reacted to eating bananas with wheezing and labored breathing, I stopped the bananas, but she was still reacting. 

Found out about the connection with latex and some foods, so stopped the avocados and things improved dramatically.  

But then it hit me last night about that damn mattress she has been sleeping on for 50 years! 

The mattress is good in terms of its comfort level as my parents were not large people etc. 

Is there a zip around cover you can recommend that can essentially encapsulate this mattress to keep what’s inside, inside and make the latex, for sure, a non issue?

Thanks, David

 

Hi David,

That would be a logical next step.
Zipper-on mattress encasements are available at places like Bed Bath & Beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

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Do you carry the Sealy Reflexion Plush Latex Mattress?

Sofia writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Do you carry the Sealy Reflexion Plush Latex Mattress? 

I'm looking for a comparable mattress for our house in Montana.

Thank you, Sofia

 

Hi Sophia,

That’s an all latex mattress with 2" of poly foam on top.

We used to sell that mattress when Sealy was owned by Sealy.

Now that Tempurpedic owns Sealy, they don’t make it anymore.

They now only make mattresses with memory foam in them.

 

The Natura of Canada Blossom Plush All Natural Latex mattress is very similar to that Sealy mattress.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/natura-bourdolay-plush/

 

Delivery is FREE and there’s NO Sales Tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.