Simon writes:
Hi Pete,
We have an old Sealy SpringFree Beachside Latex Mattress.
We bought a twin XL for son to grow up on.
Now need a queen for his grad school apartment.
Our son is 6’ 5”, 250 Lbs!
What mattress today is most comparable?
Thanks, Simon
Hi Simon,
The Sealy Beachside was a fantastic mattress.
You couldn’t have chosen a better mattress for a child to grow up on.
It’s lasted an extremely long time and provided him with excellent support.
Sealy hasn’t made anything like that, since being purchased by Tempurpedic, back in 2013.
There is, however, a mattress that made very much the same.
The Natura of Canada Blossom Mattress
Shown here:
If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height and color.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.
Shown here:
Magniflex Foundations
https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.html#/
Also recommended is a waterproof mattress protector, which prevents perspiration from seeping into the upholstery materials.
Keeping your mattress clean and dry and odor free will enhance longevity.
The Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector is my recommendation…the one we use at home.
It sleeps cool and works well.
Shown here:
Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector
https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/