The Mattress Expert

I'm trying to solve a mattress problem.

Dan writes:

 

Hello Pete,

I'm trying to solve a mattress problem. We recently bought a fairly expensive mattress.

We tested it on a box spring in the store, but the bed frame that we purchased with our house is a platform style (no prior experience with this style).

We like the look of it so we gave away the box spring.

For the first couple of months, things were ok.

But now, my girlfriend and I are starting to experience stiffness and back pain in the middle of the night and early mornings when we had absolutely no issues prior.

These issues seem to clear up once we get moving over the course of the day, so I have to believe it's related to the mattress or the platform bed.

I was wondering what you would suggest as a solution for us to try.

The bed feels fine when we initially lie down on it, but obviously, overnight something isn't agreeing with us.

Thank you, Dan

 

Hi Dan,

Today's boxsprings are cheaply made and made to be rigid.

A platform bed provides similar support. That's not the problem.

 

Most of today's mattresses are upholstered with memory foam. My guess is that you have one that is.

Your problem is with the memory foam in your mattress.

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

For most of what is made today, equating expense with quality is a huge mistake.

The truly diabolical part of memory foam is, that when you get off of the mattress, it looks perfectly fine because the memory foam returns to its original shape.

The point being, that prevailing in a warranty claim is highly unlikely.

Memory foam has created a boon for the industry and a nightmare for the consumer.

There is a fix to this problem. Flip your one-sided mattress over and add a soft latex topper to that.

 

This will put the memory foam at the bottom. 

The underside will provide firm support and the latex will give you the surface comfort you need to sleep well.

Ideally, it would be best to get rid of that mattress and start over with a mattress that has no memory foam.

 

If going with "the fix", here is a link to the latex topper you'll need. 

The Suite Sleep 2" or 3" Soft Organic Latex Mattress Topper is all you'll need to transform your mattress into a sleep system that you will look forward to every night..

Shown here:

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

 

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Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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A Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress on a platform bed?

Michelle writes:

Hi Pete,

Does the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress require the matching foundation shown with it, or can it be used on a platform bed?

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

Thanks, Michelle

 

Hi Michelle,

A platform bed is fine, as long as it has all the proper supports…a center beam that supports the cross slats and legs to the floor supporting that center beam.

There are poorly made platform beds out there, so you have to be careful.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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Do your mattresses require a box spring?

Scott writes:

 

 

Hi Pete,

Do your mattresses require a box spring?

Thanks, Scott

 

Hi Scott, 

Every mattress needs something to support it. 

The options are:

1. The floor

2. A box spring
   

3. A platform bed
   

4. An adjustable bed base
   

5. A Murphy bed.
   

6. A bunk board

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Wolf Brolynn Plush 2 sided mattress to relieve chronic back pain.

Alan writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife and I are average size people who like a mattress that is both, firm and comfortable.

More importantly, I suffer with chronic back pain due to disc wear in my back.

Your blog posts have led me to the Wolf Brolynn 2 sided mattress in Plush.

Am I on the right track? Would this be your recommendation?

We need a mattress only for a platform bed that doesn't need a boxspring.

Thanks, Alan

 

Hi Alan,

The Wolf Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush is my recommendation for your particular set of circumstances. The individually pocketed coils maintain the natural alignment of your spine, which is the best you can do to relieve chronic back pain.

The quality is very good, with long lasting support and comfort.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

 

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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/

 

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Bad back pain on a Sealy Posturepedic mattress.

Joanne writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a platform bed, for which we purchased the Sealy Posturepedic cushion firm mattress in 2017.

Now, only a few years in, it has become uncomfortable. 

After only 5 years, the mattress has deep sags...despite the fact that we are fit and light weight people.

I'm in the 125 pound range. I wake up with a bad back pain every morning now.

 

I did, very much, like the experience I had purchasing from you in the past.

I believe I can find an affordable mattress solution from you that will not break down after only a few years.

What firm mattress would you suggest?

 

Are there any lower priced 2-sided firm mattresses that are worth buying?

Thanks, Joanne

 

Hi Joanne,

The problem with your mattress is the memory foam upholstery.

THIS is why it's sagging and why you have back pain.

The Brolynn and Brandy-Lynn Old Fashioned Two-Sided Mattress are what to consider.

These mattresses have an individually pocketed coil system, which contours to the shape of the body and maintains the natural alignment of your spine. And, there's NO Memory Foam.

THIS is what will relieve your back pain and not wear out quickly....lasting for many years.

The mattresses ship via UPS, which goes a long way to keeping the cost down.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

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

 

Shipping 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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

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Shipping a Wolf Tulah Mattress from Hawaii.

Mark writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I hope you are doing well in 2022.  

I have a couple of questions for you and hope you can give me some advice.

 

I purchased a Wolf Tulah Plush Eurotop Mattress from you for my son last year in July 2021. 

You were kind enough to have it shipped to Honolulu, Hawaii for us.  Great experience!

My son is moving back to CA, and needs your advice on shipping it, if he does not get rid of it in HI.

1. Is it worth the trouble of shipping, and any advice on shipping a single mattress?

2. If we do ship back the mattress, can we order the Basic Black Platform Bed frame individually ?

Thank you, Pete, for any advice you can give me.

Your loyal customer, Mark

 

Hi Mark,

If you have a container to add that mattress too, then it will be worth shipping.

Shipping it separately is likely to cost more than the mattress is worth.

However, Wolf is no longer able to get the latex used in that mattress.

It is a very nice mattress and currently discontinued.

You won’t be able to replace it, exactly, if you leave it behind.

 

We stopped carrying the basic black platform bed, due to the increasing costs to ship it. 

However, you can buy it directly from the factory.

I’ll pass along that contact information to you whenever you need it.

 

To ship that mattress safely, it should be bagged and boxed.

Let me know if there’s anything else you need.

 

 

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/

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I cannot sleep on mattresses with memory foam.

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,

Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.

Proven so over It’s a little more than 20 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 natural, plant based polyurethane foams that have NO VOCs.

That is the type of polyurethane used in the Wolf mattresses.

 

The RV mattress is thin, thus not suitable for someone with wide hips.

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

The Wolf Jessica mattress and the Suite Sleep 3” Soft Organic Latex Topper.

Here are links to those items.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress/the-jessica/

 

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

 

You can apply for financing through PayPal.

UPS/FedEx shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

At this point in time, everything will arrive before Christmas.

Any mattress can be used on the floor or on a platform bed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: [email protected]

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

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A 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 latex and poly foams.

There is NO Memory Foam in this mattress...an important feature.

That mattress is the Wolf Tulah Plush Eurotop, providing excellent support, comfort and longevity.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattresses/wolf-hybrid-mattress/

UPS shipping 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: [email protected]

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.

The Wolf Hybrid Tulah Plush Eurotop Mattress for the Family.

Mark writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My family and I are moving from NYC to the New Jersey suburbs.

Myself and wife, plus daughter (6 yrs) and son (3 yrs) all need beds.

My wife and I are average size.

 

Requirements/Constraints

I want to buy beds that will be comfortable for the long term. 

Another constraint is that the stairs in the new house probably cannot fit a king. 

I measured a width of 58" and a height from step to ceiling in the stairwell of 78".

I figure we can probably squeeze a queen through, but not a king. 

We also need to be careful that any bases and headboards come broken down into small enough parts to get them up the stairs. I sleep hot and would like a bed that is cool.

Thanks, Mark

 

Hi Mark,

If you already sleep hot, you need to avoid any mattresses made with memory foam.

Memory foam wears poorly and causes you to sleep even hotter.

 

The Wolf Hybrid Tulah Plush Eurotop Mattress provides excellent support and comfort.

This mattress provides excellent support, comfort and longevity.

It really is all the mattress any of you will need. And, it contains NO Memory Foam.

The same mattress would be my recommendation for your daughter's bedroom.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattresses/wolf-hybrid-mattress/

This mattress comes shrink wrapped, rolled and boxed. It will fit anywhere, so you can go with the king size.

I recommend the Basic Black Platform Bed to go with that for all of your family members.

 

Shipping 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: [email protected]

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.

Would a slatted platform bed be good support for a mattress.

Erica writes:

Hi Pete,

Thanks, so much, for the mattress you've recommended. This really helps.

Our mattress sits on a slatted platform bed frame.

We put plywood down that's been wrapped in batting for a solid foundation.

 

Would this foundation be good support for the mattresses you've recommended?

Thanks, Erica

 

Hi Erica,

The cross slats need to be supported by a beam that runs head to foot up center.

That center beam needs to be support by, at least, one leg to the floor.

Take a look under the bed. If it has all that, you’re good to go.

Most platform beds have it. Only a few don’t.

 

 

 

 

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: [email protected]

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.