The Mattress Expert

A 1992 Sealy Posturepedic Super Premium Coronation Super Firm Mattress.

Diane writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I recently was given a Sealy Posturepedic Super Premium Coronation Super Firm Mattress.  

It is brand new, still wrapped. I couldn't believe it has never been used and in perfect condition. 

Today will be my first day of sleeping on the mattress. 

My concern is the safety of the materials that it was made with. The manufacturer date states 1992. 

 

I know nothing about this mattress or of any chemicals and materials that it was made with. 

If you can please let me know if this will be okay for me to use. 

I am only 45 and have arthritis in my lower spine which causes pain but mostly neck pain. 

I frequently wake up with back and neck pain. Starting my day in pain is a real bummer. 

If this isn't the right mattress for me, please tell me what is the right mattress you recommend.

Sincerely, Diane

 

Good Morning Diane,

You have my hardiest congratulations.

That was an excellent quality mattress.

The upholstery is petrochemical based polyurethane foam.

However, at that time, the foams were cured before being added to mattresses.

So, you don’t have to worry about it off gassing.

In fact, you have nothing to worry about other than it being too firm for your arthritis.

 

If you need to soften it, add a Suite Sleep 2” or 3” soft chemical free organic latex mattress topper to make the surface more comfortable. Soft latex provides the feeling that you’re floating.

What’s more, the latex topper will absorb all of your body weight, causing the mattress to remain like new for a very long time.

 

That mattress is already engineered to last for many years.

The addition of a latex topper will double the life of an already long lasting mattress.

 

Here’s a link to those latex toppers, should you find that you need one.

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/suite-organic-latex-topper.html

FedEx Shipping is FREE.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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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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An older Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Maureen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Can you help me here? 

I don't want to order a mattress and box spring only to have to pay a recall fee.

I cannot find any mention for an older Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, the Olson Way. 

It is just over 10 years and it is not giving me the support I now need. 

I loved the individual coils, etc. 

Possibly, it is not just the bed as my body has not been nice to me over the last 6+ years.

 

I don't want memory foam. I don't know if I should get a plush or pillow top because

I have read that plush is not good for spinal alignment and that pillow top is bad for older people. Augh!

 

I am 88, and might be having to have a spinal fusion this fall.

I have spondylolisthesis (severe at L4/L5 and now slipping at L5/1 Doctor said at grade 2. 

I will get an MRI and see a neurosurgeon next month. Last test was December of last year.

 

Also getting a DEXA scan as I have some osteoporosis and osteopenia; need to see what that shows.

Adding: I have painful hips; gluteal tendinopathy, both sides. Spurs in S/I  joints and hips. 

Also, peripheral neuropathy in both lower limbs and feet and just plain nasty feet with surgically inducted arthritis in toes.

 

Every facet in my spine is arthritic. I have cervical stenosis, healed compression fractures at T5 and 12.

 

I see recommendations from $700 to >$2000.  My budget is closer to $1500. 

I am temporarily sleeping on what my daughter had in her guest bedroom. 

It is a Sealy Deveraux Plush Pillowtop.  

It's not as bad as my old Beautyrest, but I still get up a couple of times due to pain.

I thought that would happen with all mattresses, but while in Ireland in May, I sleep all night a couple of times and one morning realized my hips weren't hurting. Their mattresses were all made in England.

 

Thank you, Maureen

 

Hi Maureen,

Nothing Simmons, Sealy, or any of the name brands makes today, in the US, is made without memory foam.

What makes a Beautyrest so comfortable is the individually pocketed coils, which contour to the shape of the body and maintain the natural alignment of the spine.

 

Pillowtop mattress are not good because of how quickly they wear.

A mattress with good, firm support and a comfortable sleeping surface is the way to go.

There’s nothing wrong with a plush mattress, if it’s not too soft.

 

The mattress I’d recommend for you is:

The Wolf Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush.

This mattress has an individually pocketed coil unit and is upholstered with natural, plant based poly foam.

There is NO Memory Foam in this mattress.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

UPS Shipping 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/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

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Relieve Your Chronic Neck Pain with a Granulated Latex Pillow.

Are you suffering with never ending neck pain?

Relieve Your Chronic Neck Pain with a Granulated Latex Pillow.

Like a down pillow, you can manipulate the granulated latex to mold around your head and neck.

Unlike a down pillow, granulated latex lasts for years.

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/Pillows/Natura-Pillows/Vibrance-All-Natural-Granulated-Latex.html

UPS Shipping 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/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

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I need help purchasing a good mattress for a very large guy.

Joe writes:

 

Hey Pete, 

I need help purchasing a good mattress. I’m a very large guy (6’4” 450+). My wife is 5’4, 200. 

We have a Simmons Beautyrest from 2020. It’s completely broken down, and we are still paying on it. 

The warranty claim was denied due to soiling. We will be paying on this thing until 2023. 

(Ridiculous, I know.) 

This mattress is causing us back, hip and neck pains. 

The side stitching has come apart, and literally have to stuff it back into the mattress. 

What would be a good bed we could get that will stand up? 

Thanks, Joe

 

Good Morning Joe,

There isn't a name brand mattress, made today, that will long withstand the weight of average size people...let alone, a man your size.

Brands that you once could rely upon for quality, have all been sold to investors who are now making high profit/low quality mattresses.

 

I have a couple of options for you.

Options #1) The Wolf Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Firm

Shown here:

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

 

This is the reasonably priced option, but still, far better quality than any Simmons mattress.

This mattress uses the same type of coil system as is in the Simmons Beautyrest.

The steel, from which the coils are made, is twice tempered.

Simmons uses raw steel...not tempered, at all.

The upholstery is Natural Plant Bases Polyurethane Foam, which is far more resilient than the memory foam used in all of the Simmons Beautyrest mattresses.

Add a Suite Sleep 2" Medium Soft Organic Latex Topper to it for surface comfort and added Longevity.

https://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/suite-sleep-toppers/

While quite a bit better than what you have, option #2 is your best option for long term use.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring in Firm and a Suite Sleep 2" Medium Soft Organic Latex Topper.

Shown here:

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

https://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/suite-sleep-toppers/

 

This mattress, also uses a double tempered pocketed coil unit with latex upholstery.

The coil count is higher and the latex is more resilient than the poly foam in the Wolf mattress.

This particular model is very firm...too firm to sleep on comfortably.

The latex topper will do two things...provide the surface comfort you and your wife need to sleep deeply, and prevent the mattress from wearing by absorbing much of your body weight.

 

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

High quality, Pure Latex lasts for years. 

So as the years go by, you should only need to replace the topper from time to time.

 

Since there is a substantial difference in weight between you and your wife, it will be imperative that you rotate your new mattress regularly to attain more even wear, which will extend the comfort life of the bed....once a month.

If the mattress is a king size, I suggest a quarter turn rotation.

Only a king is square enough to pull this off.

The quarter turn rotation will enhance the even wear of the mattress.

 

Option #1 arrives via UPS

Option #2 comes with white glove delivery, which includes set-up and removal of all packing materials.

Either way, 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/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

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Which Pillow for a neck pain?

Susan writes:

 

Hi Pete,

The Brolynn plush two sided mattress we got from you, a month ago, stopped my back pain.

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

Since my neck pain still remains, it's time for a new pillow.

I'm a slender female side sleeper, if that matters.

Thanks for fixing back!

Susan

 

Hi Susan,

I was hoping that once your back was properly aligned, your neck problem would also go away.

I'm happy to hear about your back pain relief. Now, we'll take care of your neck.

Given your build, I recommend the Pure Bliss Natural Talalay Latex Pillow.

It's very soft, supportive and comfortable. And a latex pillow lasts for years.

The pillow I'm recommending is the first pillow at the top of this page:

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

 

 

Shiping 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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

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.

 

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress for back issues.

Helen writes:

 

Greetings Pete!

My husband and I plan on purchasing a new mattress within the next couple of months. 

He is 6’ weighs around 200 lbs.

I’m 5’7 weighing 240lbs.

We are both side sleepers and prefer an extremely firm mattress with me wanting a little cushion!   

I need something that sleeps “cool”.  

Also, he has back/neck issues and I have just gone through knee replacement.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress has caught my eye.

However, I want to make sure that we choose the right mattress!

Respectfully, Helen

 

Hi Helen,

My wife and I are the same weights as you and your husband…a little shorter.

We have the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress at home.

It is as you describe wanting…firm with a bit of cushion.

It isn’t too soft by anyone’s standards.

In fact, we had to add a softer latex topper to ours for my wife’s sensitive hip.

 

Our mattress is about 7.5 years old and still in like new condition.

I have a very bad back, but sleep and wake without back pain.

I believe it’s the right choice for you, as well.

The matching foundation comes 5” or 9” high, so you’ll want to take a measurement before placing your order. The mattress is 13.5” thick.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

You can also place your order through this same link.

https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

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.

Lower Back Pain is worse on a Tempur-pedic and Endy Mattress.

Ella writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I've come across your site many times and thought I'd reach out. 

I am 42 and suffer from a sports hernia and hip joint issue. 

Due to my injuries, I have a weakened core and suffer lower back pain if my core is not supported properly. 

I sleep on my side/tummy. 

I cannot have a bed that allows my core to sink, and it can't be too hard that my hips feel pressure.  

I am 35 lbs over weight, that seems to remain consistent no matter what I do!

I have been sleeping on an Endy mattress for 2.5 years and hate it.  

I have more pain now than ever and I can hardly get out of the bed in the morning because of it.  

I thought my injury was just getting worse until last week when I stayed at holiday inn express for 3 nights and quickly realized I had no pain in the morning. Since being back home, I can hardly walk.  

Before Endy we had a Tempur-Pedic which also caused me crippling pain. 

The hubby isn't a fan of the Endy, either.  

He sleeps back/side and has had upper back and neck pain ever since we got this stupid bed.  

Can you suggest a bed for us?

Thanks, Ella

 

Hello Ella,

An individually pocketed coil unit is designed to maintain the natural alignment of the spine, which is the best you can do to relieve pain from disc related back problems.

The worst you can do is any mattress upholstered with memory foam.

Memory foam softens as it warms from your body heat, allowing you to sink, which throws off your spine's alignment. Any mattress upholstered with memory foam will make any back problems worse.

That hotel mattress used an individually pocketed coil and no memory foam.

 

We specialize in mattresses that have no memory foam in them.

You have a couple of options at different price points.

I'm recommending the Wolf Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress.

You’ll what that in the choice of “Plush” for the surface comfort you need.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

 

Since your current foundation is only a couple of years old, it won’t need to be replaced.

The Wolf mattress ships quickly, via ups…arriving in about a week.

 

UPS 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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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A firm but comfortable mattress that will relieve my back pain.

Jenn writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My husband and I are looking for a new mattress.

We’ve been sleeping on a very old one he’s owned long before we even met.

It’s been flipped and spun so many times I’ve lost count.

There’s a huge dip in the center causing us to both roll towards the middle in the night.

I have woken up everyday, for years, with back and neck pain that seems to be getting worse by the day.

Recently, I’ve begun waking up with a sore ear, due to the pillow now I assume.

My boyfriend does not seem to have any those issues but we both toss and turns in the night.

 

I am 5’4”, 120 lbs and sleep mostly only sides and stomach, sometimes my back.

He is 5’7”, 185 lbs and sleeps mostly on his back and sides.

He’s a bit of a caveman so if he could find a slab of rock to sleep on, he would.

He likes a firm mattress. I like firm as well but with some added comfort.

 

Any suggestions for a firm but comfortable mattress that will relieve my back pain?

Your advice is greatly appreciated!

Thank you, Jenn

 

Hi Jenn,

Since you've been reading the blog, you probably know that memory foam is thee thing to avoid.

Unfortunately, all of the once trusted name brands have gone bad...all using memory foam for the upholstery.

 

The best type of mattress is one with an individually pocketed coil system.

Each coil moves independently from the others, which does a couple of positive things.

1) The contouring support maintains the natural alignment of the spine....excellent support that does a great job of relieving back pain.

2) The coils a 9" tall, compressed into a 7" pocket, so that it always pushing back up against you.

3) Since the coils are not tied together, two people in the mattress won't feel each other move.

4) Even as it ages and wears, you will never roll together.

 

Simmons Beautyrest has used such a coil system since the 1920s.

But again, today's Simmons mattresses are upholstered with memory foam.

 

The mattress we sleep on at home, is the mattress I'm recommending to you.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring mattresses use that same coil system...with a couple of positive changes.

1) The coil count is higher than Simmons

2) The coils are stronger...made of double tempered steel, while the Simmons coils are not tempered at all.

 

More importantly, the upholstery is US made natural Talalay Latex...containing NO Memory Foam.

Latex is and has been the best upholstery material...also introduced during the 1920s.

Because the components of these mattresses are so very high in quality, none of them are as soft

as they sound.

The Firm is hard

The Plush is firm

The Ultra Plush is as you described as being what you want....which is the one I suggest you choose.

Click on this link to view The Natura of Canada Greenspring line of Mattresses.

Click on each model to view specifications and prices.

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

 

This mattress comes with White Glove Delivery.

Delivery includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of all packing materials.

Delivery is Free throughout the US & Canada....and, there's NO Sales Tax.

 

These mattresses are extremely high quality will stay like new for many years.

A mattress this good should last you a good 20 years, at your sizes...especially if you rotate it regularly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

 

 

A New Mattress or Latex Topper?

Peggy writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have hip/lower back pain and sometimes restless leg, ankle, and arms and needed to know which latex topper and/or mattress would be best.

 

I toss and turn a lot and sometimes can't seem to find a comfortable position to fall asleep.

I used to have neck pain and then bought a latex pillow and the pain is almost nonexistent, so I was leaning more towards latex but I am truly lost when it comes to everything else about it.

 

Should I get medium or soft topper and try that before buying a whole new mattress or should I get a whole new mattress.

 

Just need some insight and your prices seem to be the best I have found thus far.

I am 5'6, 190lbs, side sleeper.

Thanks! Peggy

 

Hi Peggy,

Latex is a phenomenal product. The benefits are extensive...be it a topper of a pillow.

I, too, have suffered with chronic neck pain...arthritis on the left side of my neck.

Since using a latex pillow, what used to be constant pain, has disappeared...as if by magic.

The latex toppers are just as good, in the way they relieve pressure and pain.

At your size, the Suite Sleep 2" Soft Organic Latex Mattress Topper is your best choice.

It comes in a very nice, organic cotton cover. 

FedEx Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

It makes sense to start with the topper. 

When you do need to buy a mattress, you'll use the topper with it.

Here is the link to those latex toppers.
https://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/suite-sleep-toppers/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

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

Pure Bliss Talalay Latex Mattress Topper.

Barb writes:

Hi Pete,

I spoke with you, a year or so ago, and am now ready to purchase a king size latex mattress topper.  

We have a newer mattress, firm and no pillow top. 

My husband is a side sleeper and has some neck issues, (also ordering the side sleeper pillow for him). 

I am a a back and side sleeper, with lumbar scoliosis and arthritis.  

Should we order the 2" or 3" Pure Bliss Talalay latex topper?  

And should we go with plush?

Thanks, Barb 

 

Hi Barb,

Both, the 2" and 3", will help.

But there's no question that the 3" provides a greater degree of surface comfort.

Given your arthritis, if for no other reason, I recommend the Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

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

Also, here is the link to the Pure Bliss Natural Talalay Latex/Down Pillow...for relief of chronic neck pain.

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/Natural-Talalay-LatexDown-Pillows.html

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

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/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

 

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