The Mattress Expert

Itchy Hives on a Serta iComfort Mattress?

Kim writes:

Hi Pete,

I bought a Serta icomfort mattress and I think I need to exchange it.  

I started getting itchy, and now I get hives.  

What could be in this mattress that I should avoid in my next bed?

Thanks Kim

 

Hi Kim,

Memory foam is the thing to avoid....causing all sorts of negative physical reaction in people. Unfortunately, most mattresses have some. 

You will have to specifically ask for a mattress with no memory foam.

However, your problem isn’t common among the many complaints I hear about memory foam.

Other sources of your particular complaint may be:

1) New sheets that hadn’t been washed before using.

Many new sheets are chemically treated.

2) A new laundry detergent, to which you may be reacting.

 

The Mattress Expert specializes in Mattresses with NO Memory Foam 

 

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Natura Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

Debra writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I've been reading your blog posts, that I found on Facebook.

I'm convinced that the Natura Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is what I want.

I'm a big woman and my husband is, as well. A big man, that is.

I just want to hear from you that this mattress is high enough quality to last us a while.

And I want to make sure that it has NO MEMORY FOAM in it.

Thanks Debra

 

Hi Debra,

The Natura Greenspring are the highest quality innerspring mattresses I could find, while shopping at the industry trade shows. My wife and I, each over 200 lbs., have the Ultra Plush model at home.

After almost 10 years, it's still in like new condition...if that answers your question.

There is NO Memory Foam in any of their Greenspring mattresses.

Click on this link to view the Natura line of mattresses:

Click on each model to view specifications and prices.

https://www.themattressexpert.com/natura_mattresses.html#/

 

 

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Mattress Toppers with NO Memory Foam.

Janet writes:

Hi Pete,

I’m looking for a topper for my mattress that has NO memory foam in it.

I’ve already been through a couple of them. 

They don’t wear well and they make me hot. 

Not falling for the dishonest hype this time.

Do you have what I want?

Thanks, Janet 

 

Hi Janet,

We carry a nice selection…a variety of materials, none of which are memory foam.

 

Magniflex MagniCool 3D Topper provides a cooling sleeping surface.

Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex Topper is the softest of all latex.

Latex for Less gets you the best price for an Organic Dunlop Latex Topper.

PlushBeds offer an Alternative Down Topper. An excellent choice for fibromyalgia.

Sleep & Beyond offers an Organic Wool and a Wool/Latex Blend.

 

Click on this link to view our selection of Mattress Toppers 

 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/latex_toppers.html#/

Let me know if you have any questions about them.

 

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Queen size mattress for my mother-in-law.

Larry writes:

Hi Pete,

We need a queen size mattress for my mother-in-law.

She's pushing 80 and is coming to live with us.

She's on the smaller side, with only the usual aches and pains that come with age.

We have a platform bed for her, so we only need a mattress without a box spring.  

What do you recommend?

Thanks, Larry

 

Hi Larry,

Let me recommend to you, that which we sent to my mother-in-law, who is sleeping well for the first time in years, according to her. This mattress uses an individually pocketed coil system and is upholstered with Certi-Pur Certified safe foams.

 

The Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress, providing excellent support, comfort and longevity.

 

UPDATE!…This Wolf Mattress Has Been Discontinued.

 

We are pleased to offer you a higher quality mattress from Eco-Terra. 

This mattress provides the same support with an upgrade in upholstery.

The higher quality upholstery provides greater comfort and longevity.

Click on this link:

Hybrid Latex Mattress | Eco Terra Mattress ecoterrabeds.com

 

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A Mattress for a Woman with Wide Hips.

Terri writes:

 

Good Morning Pete,

I have a few questions. I cannot sleep on mattresses with memory foam. My hips are wide. 

I'm looking for an old fashioned mattress like they made before the inclusion of memory foam.

Because I've had such issues with memory foam, (9 mattresses in 3 years), I'm terrified of any kind of foam.

Can you explain how and why foam is used in your bedding?  

Why does it differ from memory foam and why it's better?

Also, because I'm afraid of memory foam, I'm uncomfortable with latex. 

Can you explain the difference between the two?

 

I had a pillow top mattress for 20 years. It went bad and that's how I ended up with memory foam. 

My budget is tight because I've lost almost 5k on bedding.

I'm trying to make the right choice. 

Is your RV Eurotop equivalent to the pillow top I had or is it firm?

To care for the RV Eurotop, I'd rotate it correct?

What is the life span of the RV.?

What is the benefit/difference between a two sided vs the RV..

Also, besides PayPal,  do you offer any other financing?

 

Can I, if I get the RV use the mattress on the floor for a few months before I get a box spring? 

Is this mattress okay on a platform bed.

 

Please let me know,  sorry for all the questions.

Thank you for responding.

Terri

 

Good Morning Terri,

Common Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.

Proven so over it’s 20+  year history.

Memory foam was specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing…and not under the terms of the warranty. Memory foam is the only foam upholstery that’s temperature sensitive.

As it warms from the body heat you give off, it softens…allowing you to sink into it.

This sinking throws off the natural alignment of the spine, causing pain.

Memory foam sleeps hot. It absorbs your body’s heat and reflecting back to you.

Memory foam consists of 61 different chemicals, some of which are highly toxic.

Memory foam off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made.

Memory foam creates a health hazard to every living being in your home.

Only memory foam is a problem.

 

The mattress you had for 20 years, prior to the last 3 years, was upholstered with polyurethane foam and maybe had some latex in it. Latex foam is a natural material, derived from the sap of the rubber tree.

Latex foam was introduced about 100 years ago and has been the best of the foams, although the most expensive.

(“Best” meaning most comfortable and longest lasting).

Of late, cheap latex from China has become available. It’s cheap for a reason.

It wears quickly because it isn’t pure latex…latex mixed with clay.

 

Polyurethane foam was invented in the late 1960s.

It has the feel of latex, not as durable not as expensive and not made of natural materials.

Unlike memory foam, polyurethane foam was cured before it was used, which eliminated the chemical off gassing.

 

Today, there is Certi-Pur Certified safe polyurethane foams that have NO Off Gassing.

That is the type of polyurethane used in the Wolf Tulah Mattress.

 

RV mattresses tend to be too thin, thus not suitable for someone with wide hips.

 

My recommendation for proper support and comfort comes in 2 parts.

The Wolf Tulah Mattress and the Suite Sleep 3” Soft Organic Latex Topper.

Here are links to those items.

 

UPDATE!…This Wolf Mattress Has Been Discontinued.

 

We are pleased to offer you a higher quality mattress from Eco-Terra. 

This mattress provides the same support with an upgrade in upholstery.

The higher quality upholstery provides greater comfort and longevity.

Click on this link:

Hybrid Latex Mattress | Eco Terra Mattress ecoterrabeds.com

 

 

 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/suite_sleep_latex_toppers.html#/

 

 

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Upper Back Pain on a Sleep Number Mattress.

Jennifer writes:

Hi Pete,

I'm writing in hopes that you can help me and my husband find a mattress.

He has upper back pain that is aggregated by sleeping on our current, failed Sleep Number bed.

He is 6'2.5" and 198 lbs. He is 40 years old and prefers to sleep on his side.

We are wondering if we need to try a memory foam mattress.

But after chalking up $400 in shipping for the failed sleep number I'm hesitant to buy another ridiculously expensive designer/gimmick bed.

What are your thoughts?! 

Thank you for entertaining my question!

Sincerely, Jennifer 

 

Hi Jennifer,

The problem he is having is caused by the top layer memory foam in the sleep number mattress. 

Buying a memory foam mattress will only take you from bad to worse.

Contrary to all the ads and hype that you've been following, thus far, memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.

 

A mattress with an individually pocketed coil unit will contour to the shape of the body and maintain the spine's natural alignment. This type of support will relieve his back pain.

I recommend the mattress we sleep on, at home....The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush.

The upholstery is natural Talalay Latex and contains NO Memory Foam.

 

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

It's a question of quality....something you don't have now.

Here's a link to that line of mattresses:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p142/Natura_Greenspring_Liberta_Ultra_Plush.html#/

 

 

 

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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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A Mattress for Long Term Back Pain Relief.

Joe writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am looking to buy a new mattress but don't know where to start. 

I just need a good bed that will hold up for a good while I have a not so great back due to my line work. 

I guess my question is, do you have any suggestions.

Regards, Joe

 

Hi Joe,

It’ll be important for you to avoid any mattress upholstered with memory foam.

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

It sleeps hot and off gasses the toxic chemicals from which memory foam is made. 

Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.

 

The Global Mattress website offers no specifications for their mattresses.

You’d be buying something without knowing what is inside…a pig in a poke.

 

The mattress I’m recommending is the same mattress my wife and I have at home.

It’s now more than 9.5 years old and still in like new condition, with each of us weighing more than 200 lbs.

I, too, have a very bad back. Yet, this mattress allows me to sleep and wake without back pain.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is my recommendation.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p142/Natura_Greenspring_Liberta_Ultra_Plush.html#/

 

 

The individually pocketed coils maintain the natural alignment of the spine.

The Natural Talalay Latex upholstery provides long lasting comfort.

This mattress contains NO Memory Foam and no components imported from China.

 

This mattress comes with White Glove Delivery

 

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Thanks, Pete

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p169/Organic_Cotton_Waterproof_Mattress_Protector.html#/

 

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A High Quality Mattress with No Memory Foam in it?

 

Frances writes:

Hi Pete,

I've been having a hard time finding a mattress that lasts more than a year or two.

After reading your blog, I now know it's the memory foam causing this problem.

Where can I find a high quality mattress with no memory foam in it?

Thanks, Frances

 

Hi Frances,

Despite all the hype to the contrary, it is the memory foam that's used in most of today's mattresses that is causing mattresses to wear so quickly. Memory foam is specifically designed to do just that.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses are an excellent choice for high quality.

The individually pocketed coils provide firm, contouring support, which maintains the natural alignment of the spine and greatly reduces motion transfer. 

The Natural Talalay Latex upholstery is extremely resilient, hypoallergenic and chemical free.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/natura_mattresses.html#/

My wife and I have been sleeping on their Ultra Plush model for nearly a decade and it's still like new.

It's the best we could find while shopping at the industry trade shows.

 

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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://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p169/Organic_Cotton_Waterproof_Mattress_Protector.html#/

 

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What's the Best, Most Comfortable, Longest Lasting Mattress?

Ed writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm sick and tired of buying mattress after mattress! There are way too many bad mattresses out there!

So, I'm asking straight up, "What's the Best, Most Comfortable, Longest Lasting Mattress?".

My wife and I are a bit heavier than average sizes, but not overly so.

We need firm support and a comfortable sleeping surface.

And we want this mattress to last a whole lot longer than the mattresses they sell at stores.

I've had enough of the poor quality and lousy customer service.

I did some research and found that you have an excellent reputation for offering quality products and "amazing customer service", according to a number of reviews I've read.

We look forward to your recommendations!

Thanks, Ed

 

Hi Ed,

The best, most comfortable, supportive and longest lasting mattress is the same one we sleep on at home.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is also our most popular mattress.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p142/Natura_Greenspring_Liberta_Ultra_Plush.html#/

 

 

All of the components of this mattress are of the highest quality.

My wife and I exceed 200 lbs., each. Our mattress is several years old and still in like new condition.

Due to the high quality of the components used in this mattress, it is not as soft as it sounds.

"Comfort" is a subjective thing, with each person's idea of comfort being somewhat different.

 

About 10% of the people buying this mattress go on to order a soft latex topper to make it more comfortable.

I recommend waiting until after your new mattress arrives and you've taken the time to try get used to it.

After a few days, you can then decide if adding a latex topper is something you need.

The Suite Sleep 2" or 3" Soft Pure, Organic Latex Topper is hypoallergenic and the highest quality latex.

Shown here:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/latex_toppers.html#/

 

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Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/

 

 

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Back Pain on a 2 years old Nova-Form Mattress.

Roger writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a 2 years old Nova-Form plush mattress, and we’re both waking up with back pain.

I’m late 50s, 6’2”, 225 lbs., combination side, stomach sleeper.  

My wife is 4’11”, 115 lbs., combination side back sleeper.  

She has occasional sciatica and overall back pain.

 

I wonder if we’re sleep opposites.  

Thinking about an adjustable hybrid split king, maybe a Beautyrest with each twin having different firmness. 

Do you have and mattress suggestions for “sleep opposites” couples?

Thanks, in advance for your advice, Roger

 

Hi Roger,

Is "Sleep Opposites" a term you're coining or is it something you're parroting from a salesperson.

I've never heard that term before.

And while couples of vastly different sizes may have different needs, everyone needs a combination of firm support and a comfortable sleeping surface.

When dealing with a 100 lb. difference in weight, the key is in buying a mattress that will hold up well under the heavier of the two....and rotating that mattress regularly from the beginning.

  

If you’re considering a split king adjustable bed base, you’ll need 2 Twin-XL size mattresses...NOT Twin Size.

You’ll also want those mattresses to be the same thickness. 

 

For long lasting support, comfort and durability, you’ll want a mattress that has no memory foam in it.

That eliminates all the name brands, including Simmons Beautyrest.

 

For what will work for you, consider the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

This mattress provides long lasting support and comfort under heavier people.

 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/natura_mattresses.html#/

 

 

If interested in an adjustable bed base, consider these from Magniflex:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.html#/

 

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Thanks, Pete 

 

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