The Mattress Expert

We've been through 5 mattresses in as many years.

Chuck writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We've been through 5 mattresses in as many years. I finally went on line to find out why.

That's when I found your informative blogs about mattresses.

Now, I know why. It's the memory foam in each of the mattresses I bought.

What's the best mattress?

I'm sick and tired of all the run around and BS I've gotten from my local store.

Please, send me a link to the best mattress, which I assume, will have no memory foam in it.

Thanks, Chuck

 

Hi Chuck,

You're right! Memory foam is the reason for all the bad mattresses you've purchased.

Since you already know what the problem is, I won't waste your time going over all that again.

We are a "Memory Foam Free" retailer. Nothing we sell has memory foam in it.

The very best that we carry is the mattress my wife and I have been sleeping on for several years.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

The double tempered, individually pocketed provide long lasting support that maintains the natural alignment of the spine, which is key to relieving chronic back pain. 

The Natural Talalay Latex upholstery provides long lasting surface comfort.

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

Memory foam has proven to be the worst upholstery material ever invented, over its 20-year history.

 

My wife and I sleep on this same mattress, which is 9+ years old.

It is still in like new condition, despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

I sleep and wake without back pain, despite having a very bad back.

 

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Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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Sealy Posturepedic Emerald Ultra Plush Mattress from 1995.

Connie writes:

Hi Pete, 

I own a Sealy Posturepedic Emerald Ultra Plush Mattress from1995.

And while it still is quite comfortable, I would like to buy a new/similar set.

Can you advise what might be comparable?

Many thanks, Connie 

Hi Connie,

We had been a Sealy dealer, back then.

Sealy switched from making two sided, flippable mattresses, to be sided mattresses in 2002. 

You have one of the last great mattresses Sealy ever made.

Tempur-Pedic bought Sealy in 2013 and everything changed, and not for the better.

 

The coil system in your mattress was the very best innovative designs in the history of mattresses….which can’t be found anywhere today.

Today’s Sealy mattresses are upholstered with memory foam…thee absolute worst upholstery material ever invented from a consumer point of view.

It’s specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing and not under the terms of the warranty. It’s positively diabolical.

And, as if that weren’t bad enough, it off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made, creating a health hazard to every breathing being in the home.

But wait, that’s not all! It sleeps hot. 

 

So, you see, getting an equivalent is impossible....and nothing even close from Sealy.

Since your mattress is still comfortable, I suggest that you don't need to replace it.

Because you think "it's time" isn't a good reason.

 

If you insist upon buying a new mattress that provides excellent support, comfort, and will last as long as your old Posturepedic, then I recommend that which my wife and I sleep on at home.

Our Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is more than 9 years old and still like new.

It is one of the best mattresses on the market today.

Here's a link to that mattress, showing specifications and pricing:

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

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I've tried several mattresses. I suffer with chronic back pain.

Chrissy writes:

 

Hello Peter,

Just stumbled across your blog and web page and really need to ask a question. 

Last night I spent the night at Holiday Inn express and woke up to not a single ache or pain. 

This is really unheard of for me. 

I've tried several mattresses over the last couple of years. I suffer every morning with chronic back pain. 

I go to sleep with it and I wake up with it. Not this morning, though. 

So, I called the hotel and asked what was I sleeping on. They said it was a Simmons Beautyrest. 

However, after reading your comments I am now scratching my head and wondering if there is something better out there. 

Any advice would be nice.

Thank you, Chrissy

 

Good Morning, Chrissy.

What makes a Simmons Beautyrest mattress so comfortable is the individually pocketed coils. 

They provide contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the spine.

This is the key to relieving chronic back pain.

Simmons had been making hotel grade mattresses with no memory foam in them.

That’s not true today.

Any mattress you buy that’s upholstered with memory foam is a waste of money.

Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing…and not under the terms of the warranty.

Besides being a poor-quality product, memory foam off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made...and sleeps hot.

 

We carry a number of mattresses that use an individually pocketed coil system.

None, of which, have any memory foam in them.

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Medium Plush Mattress is most like the hotel mattress you slept on.

It provides the individually pocketed coils for you back pain relief, and has NO Memory Foam in it.

Click on this link to view that mattress:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

Delivery is Fast and Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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My wife has been complaining about our Tempur-Pedic mattress ever since we got it, 3 years ago.

Jason writes:

Hi Pete,

My wife has been complaining about our mattress ever since we got it, 3 years ago.

It's a Tempur-Pedic, which we spent a lot of money on.

I can't tell you how disappointed we both are with this...especially after all the hype it took to sell it to us.

We were told that it would relieve my back pain and that it had cooling technology.

Well, my back did feel better for the first couple of months. Now, I'm in more pain than ever before.

My wife was told that it would provide relief to her hot flashes. 

Not only does it not do that, the heat factor is now worse.

After registering a complaint and having the mattress inspected, we were told that there's nothing wrong with the mattress. We can't return it and we can't live with it.

 

We have been jammed together in our queen size guest room for the past few months and miss our king size.

We are having company over next month and will have to go back to the Tempur-Pedic.

We are absolutely dreading that.

I want to surprise my wife with a new mattress before that happens.

Can you help me?

Thanks, Jason

 

Hi Jason,

The reason for all of your problems is the memory foam in that mattress.

Any mattress upholstered with memory foam will produce the same sad results.

 

An individually pocketed coil system is key to relieving chronic back pain.

Only memory foam sleeps hot. It's temperature sensitive upholstery material, which absorbs your body heat and reflects that heat back to you.

Of all the upholstery materials available, Natural Latex is the longest lasting.

Polyurethane foam was the primary upholstery material used before memory foam took over.

 

I have a couple of excellent options for you that ship quickly enough to get before your company arrives.

Highest Quality is The Williams Mattress Co....Individually Pocketed Coils and Organic Latex Upholstery.

There are 3 models in their line...and not a bum in the lot.

Here's a link to that line of mattresses:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

 

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Mattress also uses an individually pocketed coil system, and is upholstered with polyurethane foam...much like the mattresses used in most hotels.

Here is a link to that mattress:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

Delivery is Fast and Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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I have been sleeping on an Endy mattress, and hate it.

Ella writes:

 

Hi Pete,

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 am 42 and suffer herniated discs and hip joint issue. 

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

I sleep on my side/tummy. 

I can't have a bed that allows me 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 thought my injury was just getting worse until last week when I stayed at a hotel for 3 nights.

I 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. 

 

My husband sleeps back/side and has had upper back and neck pain ever since getting 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.

Through us, you have many options, and at various price points.

The mattress that we carry, which most closely mimics the specifications in most hotel mattresses is:

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

 

This mattress has the individually pocketed coil support needed to relieve your back pain. 

It has NO Memory Foam in it...very much the feel of a hotel mattress.

 

If you continue to have hip pain, simply add a Removable Mattress Topper.

A mattress topper is one of the few things that pay for themselves.

Besides adding comfort, it absorbs much of your body's weight, which extends the life of the mattress.

Here's a link to our wide selection of Mattress Toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-toppers-latex-more/

 

 

Your husband's neck pain is likely to resolve itself, once his body is back to it's proper alignment.

Should he feel the need for a new pillow, I recommend the PureBliss Classic Talalay Latex Pillow, which he'll find to be super comfy and extremely long-lasting. 

Here's a link to our full selection of high quality pillows:

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

 

 

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Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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My Sealy mattress has made me very ill from the toxic fumes and chemicals.

Kelly writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My Sealy mattress has made me very ill from the toxic fumes and chemicals. 

I finally figured it out and threw it away. It was only a year old. 

It's now three days later, and I am feeling much better. 

Hopefully I won't get cancer.
Kelly

 

Good Morning Kelly,

Thank you for sharing your experience.

You should be made aware of what it was that caused your problem.

It's the memory foam upholstery that off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it's made.

All of the major brands have been sold to investors and all are using the same toxic memory foam to upholster their mattresses.

Simply switching brands to another name brand, that you once could trust to make a quality mattress, will end with the same result.

 

If you are in need of a high-quality mattress that has NO Memory Foam in it, click on this link:

Natura of Canada Greenspring Line of Mattresses:

 

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

 

My wife and I have been sleeping on the Ultra Plush model for the past 9 years.

It's no less than a great mattress...supportive, comfortable and long lasting.

 

White Glove Delivery is Free...Anywhere within the Continental US & Canada.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

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I have had a Stearns and Foster Knightsbridge Mattress for longer than I care to admit.

Jennifer writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have had a Stearns and Foster Knightsbridge Mattress for longer than I care to admit. I have loved it!  

I tried to switch to a memory foam, a few years ago, and all that did was send me to the chiropractor several times to put me back into shape. 

So, my lumpy Stearns and Foster with divots in it, is sadly, still better.

 

But after that experience, I am terrified to buy a mattress!  

I did some research and had decided on the Stearns and Foster Lux Estate pillow top was the best choice, but something in my gut is saying no. 

 

Please help! I came across your site in my search and I think that Natura Greenspring Ultra Plush sounds like a good choice, however, the no trial period is particularly scary to me after the chiropractor fiasco.

Is there a better option I can try out first?

Thanks in advance for any help,

Jennifer

 

Hi Jennifer,

We had been a S&F dealer for many years, prior to Tempurpedic buying them.

They had been considered ‘The Cadillac of the Industry’.

Now, with all that memory foam upholstery, they’re nothing more than expensive junk.

It’s a good thing you didn’t pull the trigger on that purchase. You’d have only repeated your mistake.

Memory foam is higher deceptive, as you have learned the hard way.

At home, it feels nothing like it did in the store, only months after buying it.

Most stores are a sea of mattresses upholstered with memory foam.

You should be more afraid to buy those mattresses that you CAN try.

 

My wife and I asleep on the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

We have for the last 9 years. 

And despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs., it’s still in like new condition.

The Natura Greenspring line is what we found to replace S&F.

It’s the highest quality line of mattresses we could find while shopping at the industry trade shows. It even exceeds the specifications of the old S&F.

I had a Knightsbridge, 20 years ago. It was a great mattress.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is also a great mattress and will give you all the support, comfort and longevity you need to stop your trips to the chiropractor.

Here’s the link to that mattress.

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

White Glove Delivery is Free, which includes setup in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

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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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Replacing a Simmons Beautyrest World Class pillow top plush mattress.

Paul writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I just finished reading your response regarding replacing a Simmons Beautyrest World Class pillow top plush mattress and really appreciate the information you provide.

https://themattressexpert.com/2018/03/07/replacing-and-old-simmons-beautyrest-world-class-mattress/

Here are my questions:

 

I would like to pursue buying a queen size mattress but have difficulty knowing which would suit a back sleeper: Greenspring Liberta Firm, Luxury Firm, Plush or Ultra Plush. 

 

You have a great blog and website and you have done a great job educating me about mattresses 

(no memory foam for me ever)!

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Thank you kindly, Paul

 

Hi Paul,

All 4 Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses provide the same firm support. 

The Ultra Plush is the most comfortable.

The Ultra Plush is what my wife and I sleep on at home.

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

Our mattress is now 9 years old and still in like new condition, despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

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

Delivery is free

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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An old fashioned two sided mattress, without memory foam.

Linda writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Can you point me in the right direction?

Where can I buy an old fashioned two sided mattress, without memory foam and without the fancy prices?

We have one that was purchased in 2000, but is now aching to be replaced.

Actually, it's me that doing the aching.

Thanks, Linda

 

Hi Linda,

Funny that you should ask.

It's funnier, still, that you would word it that way.

We, in fact, do carry an old fashioned two sided mattress with no memory foam in it.

It's also, reasonably priced.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices for the Wolf Brolynn Old Fashioned, Two-Sided Mattress.

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

 

This mattress comes in your choice of comfort.

UPS shipping is free

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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