Monday, March 13, 2023

A very expensive Tempurpedic mattress that is sagging after only 2 years.

Jeff writes:
 
Hi Pete,
We have a very expensive Tempurpedic mattress that is sagging after only 2 years.
I called the store to complain. They sent out an inspector, who measures the depth of the body impressions. Those impressions measured 1" and we were told that they are within the normal range.
The sinking of the mattress is much worse when we're on it, but the inspector said that it didn't matter.
It matters to us. We are stuck with a mattress that is causing me back pain and my wife, hip pain.
What makes all this worse, is that we are still making payment on this POS.
Do I have any recourse with the store or Tempurpedic?
What can I do about this, short of buying a new mattress that we can't afford?
Thanks, Jeff
 
Hi Jeff,
You have no recourse with the factory or the retailer.
Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.
Memory foam is the only upholstery material that is temperature sensitive.
(As memory foam warms from your body heat, it softens, allowing you to sink into it.)
The diabolical part of memory foam is that it returns to its original shape, or close enough to it, as to make it highly unlikely that you prevail in a warranty claim.
Here's what you can do about it.
Flip the mattress over. The only bad part of the mattress is the memory foam, and that is only on top.
The memory foam is supported by firm, high density polyurethane foam....which is NOT temperature sensitive.
The flip side, as is, will relieve your back pain, but only exacerbate your wife's hip pain.
For both, relieving your back pain AND relieving your wife's hip pain:
Add a Suite Sleep, Soft Latex Mattress Topper to the flip side of that mattress.
Shown here:
https://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/suite-sleep-toppers/
Suite Sleep LATEXTOP-2__17542.1554768346
Pure Latex provides long lasting surface comfort.
This has worked for many before you with the same problem.
(You aren't alone.)
FedEx 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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 09:24 AM in Back Pain, Body Impressions/ Sagging, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Toppers, Memory Foam, Suite Sleep, Tempurpedic Memory Foam , Warranty Issues | | Comments (0)

Sunday, March 12, 2023

We bought a Sealy Posturepedic Dante Park Plush Mattress from you, many years ago.

Bob writes:

Hi Pete,
We bought a Sealy Posturepedic Dante Park Plush Mattress from you, many years ago.
Can you please recommend a replacement?
Also, can your mattresses be delivered to Danbury CT?
Thank you, Bob
 
Hi Bob,
Welcome back.
Since you bought your mattress, Sealy has been sold to Tempurepedic.
The memory foam they use to upholster their mattresses renders them worthless, long term.
The poor wear, sleeping hot and chemical off gassing is why we stopped carrying Sealy.
 
The Wolf Brolynn Old Fashioned Two-Sided Mattress in Plush is as close to the Sealy mattress as you will find in today's market....Shown Here:
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/two-sided-mattresses/
Wolf Two sided mattress
Shipping is Free throughout the Continental U.S.
 
 
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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:47 AM in Mattress Advice, Sealy Posturepedic, two sided mattress, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Saturday, March 11, 2023

A split king mattress for our guest bedroom.

Vicky writes:
Split king mattress
Hi Pete,
I need a split king mattress for our spare guest bedroom
I'm looking for split king size, two sided mattresses.
I want a pocketed coil with medium firm feel on one side of the mattresses and softer on the other side.
The mattresses must have NO Memory Foam in them.
I want mattresses that are easy to make and flip to accommodate various needs of our guests.
Hope you can help.
Regards, Vicky
 
Hi Vicky,
The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress is what you want.
It is everything you asked for, and contains NO Memory Foam.
2 - Twin-XL mattresses = a "Split King".
Click on this link to view specifications and prices:
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/two-sided-mattresses/
Wolf Two sided mattress
Order by phone and I can special order them as you want...firm on one side, plush on the other.
856-874-6894
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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:59 AM in Mattress Advice, Memory Foam, No Memory Foam, two sided mattress, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Friday, March 10, 2023

My wife and I need to buy our third mattress in the last eleven months.

Mike writes:
 
Hello Pete,
My wife and I need to buy our third mattress in the last eleven months.
Doing research on why this is happening is when I found your website.  
I agree with what I've read on your website that mattresses today are junk and don't last.  
 
I injured my back when I was younger and purchased my first new mattress.
It was a Simmons Beautyrest my wife and I got when we got married in 2000.  
We loved that mattress and when it finally felt worn out, a few years ago.
So, naturally, we replaced it with another Simmons Beautyrest, which lasted only four years.
We replaced that with a Serta, 2.5 years ago, hoping for greater longevity.  
Then we had to replace it that one last Christmas with one that was, amazingly enough even worse.  
The store we bought it from gave us a new one in February that I'm having a hard time with.  
Out of desperation, we chose the memory foam option on this last one.  What a huge mistake!  
Thanks to you, I now know why.
 
What would you recommend for a 48 year old, 6' 6" tall, 290 lb. adult male and a 5' 5" 135 lb., 45 year old female to sleep comfortably like we did in 2000?
Thanks for the help, we really appreciate it!
Sincerely, Mike
 
Hi Mike,
The thing about the Simmons Beautyrests, that make them such comfortable mattresses, are the individually pocketed coils, which provides contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the spine.
The thing that makes them such a bad mattresses, today, is the memory foam upholstery.
 
In order to most closely mimic your old Beautyrest, with an eye on supporting a man your size long term,
my recommendation is a good strong firm mattress for support and a softer latex topper for surface comfort.
The Wolf Jessica Mattress uses the strongest individually pocketed coils available, with NO Memory Foam.
Click on this link to view specifications and prices for that mattress:
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress-2/the-jessica/
Wolf-Mattress-Jessica
The latex topper will absorb much of your body weight, which will enhance the lifespan of the mattress.
The recommended Latex Topper for your size is the Suite Sleep 2" Organic Dunlop Latex in Soft.
Those latex toppers, shown here:
https://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/suite-sleep-toppers/
Suite Sleep LATEXTOP-2__17542.1554768346
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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:49 AM in Back Problems, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Toppers, Memory Foam, Serta, Simmons, Simmons Beautyrest, two sided mattress, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Thursday, March 09, 2023

A mattress for a stomach sleeper with lower back pain.

Gaby writes:

Hi Pete,
I am looking into getting a new mattress due to me frequently waking up with lower back pain.
I know absolutely nothing about mattresses, so I would love some guidance.
As mentioned, I wake up with lower back pain, and I am a stomach sleeper.
I am unsure if I prefer a firm mattress over a soft mattress.
(I believe the one I have now might be in between (leaning more on the soft side though).
 
Is there a type of mattress that you recommend?
I do tend to be on the hotter side, so I would need a mattress that is also known for staying cool.
If you can guide me in anyway here, I would greatly appreciate it.
 
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks, Gaby
 
Hi Gaby,
Most of today's mattresses are upholstered with memory foam, which is thee component you must avoid.
Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from your body heat.
As it softens, you sink into it, which throws off the natural alignment of your spine.
This is especially disastrous for a stomach sleeper...causing the lower back to bend backwards, making lower back pain to become much more severe.
Also, only memory foam sleeps hot...absorbing your body's heat and reflecting it back to you.
Stomach sleeper sleep better on a firmer, rather than softer mattress.
The Wolf Jessica Mattress has a luxury firm feel, so that it's not too hard.
This mattress contains NO Memory Foam.
Click on this link to view specifications and pricing:
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress-2/the-jessica/
Wolf-Mattress-Jessica
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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:55 AM in Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Replacing a 2009 Simmons Beautyrest Pillowtop Mattress and Foundation.

Sharrie writes:
 
Hi Pete,
We purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Pillowtop Mattress and Foundation on 9/7/2009 for $2869.  
We have known we've needed to replace it for a while, but I want this same exact same mattress.
I have not been able to find anything like it.  Do you have a recommendation?  
I’m still searching your site. Thanks for putting it together.
Sharrie
 
Hi Sharrie,
You can't find it because there is no such thing as that exact same mattress available today.
Simmons has been sold to investors, who are using memory foam upholstery.
Your mattress has no memory foam in it, which is why you still have it, after all these years.
Today’s Simmons mattresses are designed to require frequent replacing.
 
The good news is that you can get very close to mimicking that mattress.
Using the same type of coil system as Simmons, but using stronger coils and upholstered with natural, plant based polyurethane foam. (Yours has petro-chemical based polyurethane)
 
That mattress is the Wolf Jessica, which will mimic the support you've been used to.
Click here to view specifications and pricing:
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress-2/the-jessica/
Wolf-Mattress-Jessica
Add a Natura 2" Plush Natural Latex Mattress topper to mimic the pillowtop
Shown here:
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/natura-of-canada/natura-of-canada-latex-mattress-toppers/
Torrence-with-Ultimate-latex-topper-on-a-10in-foundation_WEB
You're going to need to replace your foundation, as well.
You'll see the mattress priced with a foundation.
 
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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 11:04 AM in Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Toppers, Memory Foam, Natura , Simmons Beautyrest, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Why does my memory foam mattress smell so bad?

Why does my memory foam mattress smell so bad?
Toxic Memory Foam(1)
 
That bad odor that your memory foam mattress is exuding, is the release of the toxic chemicals from which it's made. Memory foam consists of 61 different chemicals, some of which are highly toxic and carcinogenic.
Formaldehyde and Benzene are only two of them...and the most prominent.
Much of the memory foam sold in this country is produced in China.
Most of the memory foam sold in the U.S. presents a health hazard to every living being in your home.
 
Is there a chemical free alternative?
 
Magniflex Mattresses, Made in Italy, are a health, chemical free way to enjoy that type of mattress.
Magniflex Mattresses are a Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam.
Click on this link to view the Magniflex Selection of High Quality Mattresses:
 
Shipping is Free. 

Chemical Free…NO Off Gassing 

Not Temperature Sensitive…No More Sleeping Hot

20 Years Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty…Won’t Wear Prematurely 

 
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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 01:09 PM in Chemical Free Mattress, Magniflex Classico Mattresses, Magniflex MagniCool Mattresses, Magniflex MagniStretch Mattresses, Magniflex Toscana Cotton Lux 10, Mattress Advice, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Alternative Mattresses, No Memory Foam, Toxic Off-Gassing | | Comments (0)

Monday, March 06, 2023

A review on the Stearns and Foster Luxury Firm mattress for your readers.

George writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I have a review on the Stearns and Foster Luxury Firm mattress for your readers.
After getting this mattress I went online and found your blog. Now, I know why.
 
I paid over $4,000 for this mattress and it's just AWFUL.
It was comfortable, at first.
Now, it's so uncomfortable and already sinking in spots.
This mattress is only 1 1/2 years old.
I called the store, where I bought it to register a complaint.
They sent someone to inspect it, only to tell me there's nothing wrong with it.
STAY AWAY from S&F mattresses.
Thanks, George
 
Hi George,
For the sake of our readers, I'll share what you learned from our blog.
For those who have had S&F mattresses, in the past, the natural assumption is that they are what to buy now.
 
In 2013, Sealy and S&F were purchased by Tempurpedic.
As of January of 2014, everything made with a S&F label is upholstered with memory foam.
Despite all the hype to the contrary, memory foam is the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented.
Its sole purpose is to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.
So over night, S&F went from being the Cadillac of the Industry to nothing more than expensive junk.
 
Also, the more you spend, the worse it gets. $4000 will get you more fluff...and a quicker death.
You, simply, don't need to spend that kind of money to get a great night's sleep.
We had been a Sealy/S&F dealer for many years, prior to them being sold to Tempurpedic.
Check out our website for the mattresses that we sell...all very long lasting.
https://themattressexpert.com/
Expert Advice- The Mattress Expert
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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 09:56 AM in Body Impressions/ Sagging, Mattress Advice, Memory Foam, Stearns & Foster, Tempurpedic Memory Foam , The Mattress Expert | | Comments (0)

Sunday, March 05, 2023

Back pain on a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Pat writes:
 
Hi Pete,
I'm having back pain on a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress that I sink into.
I'm looking for a new mattress that will relieve my back pain and not sleep hot, like this one does.
I have a narrow staircase, so I need a split queen boxspring.
I also have neck pain.
What would you recommend to address all of my issues?
Thanks, Pat
 
Hi Pat,
This first link is to the Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress.
You’ll want the plush model for comfort.
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/two-sided-mattresses/
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The individually pocketed coils are what will relieve your back pain.
The natural, plant based polyurethane foam will provide the comfort without allowing you to sink and you won’t sleep hot...because it has NO Memory Foam in it.
The foundation assembles easily and without needing tools...so you won't have to worry about it being split.
It’s available in 5” or 8” and in a choice of 3 different colors.
 
This link is to the PureBliss Shredded Talalay Latex Pillows. (Hypoallergenic)
It’s this that will relieve your neck pain…and last for years.
https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/Organics/Pure-LatexBliss-Organic-Pillows/purebliss-shredded-talalay-latex-pillow
Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Pillow
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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:48 AM in Back Pain, Latex, Mattress Advice, Memory Foam, Neck Pain, No Memory Foam, pillows, Pure Talalay Bliss, sleeping hot, two sided mattress, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Sealy Posturepedic Reserve Two-Sided Mattress.

Meg writes:
 
Hi Pete,
We bought a Sealy Posturepedic Reserve Two-Sided Mattress for my son, that is now 23 yrs. old.
He loves this mattress. He sleeps on his stomach and loves the firm surface feel, and the firm support.  
I can’t find this series from Sealy anywhere. I'm assuming it's no longer being made.  
Any thoughts on a mattress that is similar?
Thanks, Meg
 
Hi Meg,
Your old two-sided Sealy mattress has no memory foam in it, which is why it held up so well for so long.
You want to avoid any mattresses made with memory foam.
Memory foam wears poorly, sinks in, sleeps hot and off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it's made.
Sealy was sold to Tempurpedic in 2013.
Everything they make, today, is upholstered with memory foam.
 
And while there is nothing on the market that matches the specifications of your old Sealy mattress, there are mattresses that are well made that produce a similar feel.
My recommendation is for the Wolf Brolynn or Brandy-Lynn Old Fashioned Two-Sided Mattresses.
Both are available in firm and both have NO Memory Foam in them.
Click on this link to view specifications and prices for those mattresses:
https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/two-sided-mattresses/
Brolynn-room-shot-1-550x550
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.
 
A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.
 
Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Posted at 10:42 AM in Double Sided Mattress, Mattress Advice, Memory Foam, No Memory Foam, Sealy Posturepedic, sleeping hot, Toxic Off-Gassing, two sided mattress, Wolf Mattress | | Comments (0)

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