The Mattress Expert

Neither one of us gets a good night's sleep on a Tempur-Pedic mattress.

Vicki writes:

Hi Pete,

....HELP??  

Three years ago, my husband and I purchased the Tempur-Pedic split king adjustable bed. 

We have the cool top medium firm.  

Neither one of us gets a good night's sleep on this bed.

It was too expensive for us to ditch, so we continue to get night after night of poor sleep.  

I tried a 2” foam topper on my side to see if that helped but I still didn’t feel comfortable.  

 

Do you have a topper solution?  

I prefer a softer bed, my husband has terrible back issues and prefers a firm mattress.

I anxiously await your answer.

Thanks, Vicki 

 

 

 

Hi Vicki,

Despite all the hype to the contrary, memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.

Fortunately for you, that mattress is not all memory foam.

The memory foam is only on the top.

Flip your mattress over to the high density poly foam side.

Do that today, and you will both sleep better tonight.

 

Use the topper you bought for your side, which I’m guessing is also memory foam, until your latex topper arrives.

I suggest the Pure Bliss 3” Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

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

 

This topper provides excellent surface comfort that does not negate the underlying firm support your husband needs for his back.

So, you can get it in a king size, or 2 twin-xl so that the mattress will be the same height on each side, if that’s important to you.

 

Shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.

In the future, your husband’s back requires an innerspring mattress....one with no memory foam upholstery in it.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

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Looking for another Pure Latex Bliss Active Fusion Latex Mattress.

Karen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have a Pure Latex Bliss Active Fusion Latex Mattress and would like to buy another one.

I am finding it impossible to locate one in my area. I live in Ohio.

Can you help me?

Thanks, Karen

 

Hi Karen,

Pure Bliss no longer makes mattresses...thanks to the supply line disruptions over the past year and a half.

I wrote to my contact at Pure Bliss and here is the response I got received:

 

We don’t make the Pure Talalay Bliss mattresses any longer.

Talalay Global that had made the latex for Pure Bliss, still makes it, but sends it to another company.

Eclipse the name of the company that makes them now.  

The only retailer I show near that area, that sold them at some point, is shown below (Covert Furniture). 

I couldn’t say if they still carry them or not since we don’t sell them.  

If they don’t carry them any longer, the best bet would be to try the Eclipse dealer closest to them.

Check with the manufacturer: Englander/Illinois Sleep Products. 

They should be able to provide retailers in that area that are current mattress customers.  

Their contact info is below, as well.

 

Covert Furniture Co.

831 Gallia Street

Portsmouth OH 45662

 

Englander/Illinois Sleep Products, Inc.

3535 West 47th Street

Chicago, IL 60632

773-927-0888

 

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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://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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Pure Bliss Latex Topper for a Duxiana Mattress.

Laureen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a king size Duxiana mattress.  

We’ve had it for almost twenty years and have gone through two mattress toppers.

I don’t want to pay the $2000 Duxiana is charging for a new one.

 

I found your information and am curious about the Pure Bliss Latex mattress toppers you sell.

How do we know the level of firmness of your toppers?

 

Thank you, Laureen

 

Hi Laureen,

My Dux customers, typically, buy the Pure Bliss 3” Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper.

All have been happy.

Here’s the link where you can order online.

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

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: 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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I'm suddenly having neck pain on a new mattress.

Sadie writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I just got a new mattress delivered, last week, and I'm suddenly having neck pain.

Could it be that this mattress is causing that?

Do I need to swap it for something else?

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks, Sadie

 

Hi Sadie,

A new mattress will, generally, realign your body.

This can be quite a shock to the system if you'd been sleeping on an old mattress for any period of time.

The neck problem is not likely to be caused by the mattress.

It sounds like you need a new pillow....which is often the case when a new mattress is purchased.

We carry a finely chopped latex pillow, made by Pure Bliss.

The finely chopped latex allows you to manipulate the latex to fit around your head and neck any way you like.

It performs like a down pillow, in this way, but lasts a whole lot longer than a down pillow.

It does a great job of relieving chronic neck pain...the second pillow on our pillows page.

Shown here:

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

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Phone: 1-856-874-6894 

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My wife and I LOVE our 1999 Sealy Posturepedic Crown Jewel mattress.

Stuart writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My wife and I LOVE our Sealy Posturepedic Crown Jewel mattress, which was made in 1999.  

I got it a few decades ago from a family friend that bought it and passed away a few months into ownership.  

It’s been in our guest bedroom ever since receiving little to no use. 

I decided to try it out, a few years ago, and both me and my wife LOVE it. 

Do you know what the modern day equivalent is?  

We’d like a king but are happy to keep using this one since it has plenty of life left. 

Many thanks!!

-Stuart

 

Hi Stuart,

Since there is no equivalent, stick with what you have.

The mattress industry, including Sealy, has done a complete about face in terms of quality since that mattress was made, 22 years ago.

There is nothing like it on today’s market.

Here is a link to the closest to it...not equivalent, but close.

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

 

The closest Sealy makes are for hotels only... and not as close as the Wolf mattress on the above link.

Adding a 2” latex topper to that mattress will preserve it...prevent it from wearing out.

Shown here:

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

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: 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 Latex BLISS NATURAL Talalay Latex Mattress Topper.

Hi Pete,

I've read some of your posts on your blog and website. 

I see that you often recommend a Pure Latex BLISS NATURAL Talalay Latex Mattress Topper. 

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

 

I see that it comes in Plush or Firm.  Do those correspond to certain latex densities?  

Thanks, Albert

 

Hi Albert,

Liquid Latex is made in a mold.

That mold has pins that produce the holes in Latex Foam.

The change in comfort comes by changing the pins.

The larger and further apart the pins, the firmer the foam will be.

And visa-versa.

 

 

 

 

 

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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Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress.

Linda writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm embarrassed to write you about this.

You recommended that I buy the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush mattress.

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

I'm sorry to say that I second guessed your advice, worried that the ultra plush would be too soft.

So, I bought the Plush model.

I've had this mattress for a couple of months and have to admit that I was wrong. 

I should have taken your advice and gotten the Ultra Plush model.

So now, I need a plush latex topper to go on it.

I see that the Pure Bliss latex toppers, that you often recommend, comes in 2" and 3".

Which would you recommend for me?

Thank you for all your honest advice, Linda

 

Hi Linda,

I remember. I understood why you made the choice of Plush, and hoped it wouldn't come to this.

But that is an easy thing to fix.

If you are a back or stomach sleeper, then go with the 2".

If you are a side sleeper, the 3" will give better at the hip...(the usual sore spot for female side sleepers).

Here is a link to the Pure Bliss Latex Toppers:

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

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: 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.

New Mattress Causing Neck Issues.

Sadie writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I just got a new mattress delivered, last week, and I'm suddenly having neck issues.

Could it be that this mattress is causing that?

Do I need to swap it for something else?

What are your thoughts on this?

Thanks, Sadie

 

Hi Sadie,

A new mattress will, generally, realign your body.

This can be quite a shock to the body, if you'd been sleeping on an old mattress for an extended period of time.

The neck problem is not likely to be caused by the mattress.

It sounds like you need a new pillow....which is often the case when a new mattress is purchased.

We carry a finely chopped latex pillow, made by Pure Bliss.

The finely chopped latex allows you to manipulate the latex to fit around your head and neck any way you like.

It performs like a down pillow, in this way, but lasts a whole lot longer than a down pillow.

It does a great job of relieving chronic neck pain...the second pillow on our pillows page.

The first pillow on that page is very soft and comfy...if that's what you prefer.

Shown here: 

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

 

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: 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.

What's the best way to soften a too firm mattress?

Ellen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

What's the best way to soften a too firm mattress?

Thanks, Ellen

 

Hi Ellen,

The "best" way is with a product that works, works well, and lasts a very long time.

Of all the materials you can choose, US Made, Plush Natural Talalay Latex is the best of them.

We use a Pure Bliss 3" Plush Natural Talalay Latex Topper on our mattress, at home.

It's a wonderful feel and it lasts for many years.

Here is a link to that product:

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

You can order that, online.

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: 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.

I have an old mattress that I need to make more comfortable.

Evan writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have an old mattress that I need to make more comfortable.

Even though it's old, it's in great condition, just too firm.

I used to like it that way, but with age, I find that I need extra cushioning.

After reading some of your blog posts, I believe that Pure Bliss latex topper is the way to go.

My question is, 2" or 3"?

Thanks, Evan

 

Hi Evan,

If it's just you, you are likely fine with the 2".

If there's a female involved, the 3" provides better comfort to accommodate the curves of the female body.

We use the 3" at home, for my wife's hip...the usual sensitive spot on a woman.

I must confess, I like it more than the 2" we use to have.

There's no question about it, the 3" is more comfortable than the 2".

Here is a link to the Pure Bliss Natural Talalay Latex Toppers. You'll want the Plush...not the Firm.

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

You can order that, securely, online:

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: 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.