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Replacing a Sealy Reflexion Latex Mattress.

Denise writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We are looking to replace our current mattress and box spring.  

We currently have a king size -Reflexion latex foam mattress Venice Beach by Sealy.

We both have loved it, but it is 12 years old.   

I have seen that Sealy has been bought out.  

What mattress would you recommend replacing it with?

Thank you!

Denise

 

Hi Denise,

There’s a couple of ways to go about this.

To answer your question, there are two mattresses that I’d recommend.

Both are all latex...natural latex.

Your Venice Beach is comprised of synthetic latex and polyurethane foam on top.

The Suite Sleep Portfolio Latex Mattress is closest in feel to the Venice Beach.

Shown here: 
https://themattressexpert.com/suite-sleep-latex-mattress/

Suite Sleep Latex Mattress | The Mattress Expert The 10″ Suite Dreams Mattress is our most popular mattress and featured in boutique hotels across the country. It offers customizable support for an individualized sleep experience and a soft comfort layer for pressure point relief customizable 6″ core, which can be tailored to your specific sleep needs. themattressexpert.com

This mattress ships vis ups.

Your foundation shouldn’t need replacing.

 

The Natura of Canada Tropical Eurotop Plush Latex Mattress.

Although, you’re likely to be happy with the Bourdolay Plush.

Both, shown here: 

https://themattressexpert.com/canada/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/

 

Natura of Canada, All Latex Mattresses | The Mattress Expert Natural Talalay, All Latex Mattresses. Natura uses only the highest quality materials available for their Latex Mattresses….(No Chemicals and No Fillers)…with pricing that is more competitive than many other brands of similar quality. themattressexpert.com

The Natura mattresses come with white glove delivery, which includes set up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.

 

A much less expensive, alternate solution Is to flip your mattress over and add a soft latex topper to it.

The Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex Mattress Topper is what to get for that.

Shown here: 

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

 

In all cases, delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

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Thanks, Pete

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A New All Natural Talalay Latex Mattress.

Richard writes:

 

Hi Pete,

The Talalay Latex Topper you provided gave us another 5+ years of great comfort on our (turned-over) Sealy Reflexion Manhattan Beach latex mattress.

But the mattress has developed soft spots where our hips land, and is no longer comfortable.

 

So now, it's really time for a new mattress, and I've been looking on your site. 

We're interested in an all latex mattress that provides the support and comfort of this Sealy with the topper.

 

My Consumer Reports arrived today, and gave top marks to the Sleep on Latex Pure Green Firm mattress, which is all-Dunlop-latex and $795. Are you familiar with the brand?

 

I would appreciate your perspective on all of this, and a recommendation.

Thanks, Richard 

Hi Richard,

I am familiar with that brand, using Latex made in China.

The Chinese add fillers, like clay, that reduce the quality, longevity and price.

Since clay is a natural product, it’s sold as all natural latex.

I’m also familiar with all the bad advice about mattresses, coming CR.

 

I suggest the Natura of Canada Bourdolay Plush Natural Talalay Latex Mattress.

The inch of plant based poly foam is in the quilt. (You can’t quilt latex).

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/NaturaLatex-Blossom-Plush-Mattress.html

Level 2 > Natura Bourdolay Natural All Latex Mattress Plush - The Mattress Expert Take a great night’s rest for granted with the Bourdolay Plush Mattress. Luxurious and pillowy, the soft, targeted support latex core and healthy layers of plant-based foam create delicious cushioning and invite deeper, more restorative rest. themattressexpert.com

This mattress will provide you the same support and comfort you want.

This mattress includes white glove delivery, which includes removal of your old mattress.

Delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

 

 

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase longevity.

Use our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

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Thanks, Pete

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Sealy Reflexion Solana Beach Latex Mattress.

Steve writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

We bought a Sealy Reflexion Solana Beach latex mattress set from you 14 years ago. 

It's time to replace it. What do you recommend? 

We loved it until the middle developed a depression that we both roll into now. 

Thanks, Steve

Hi Steve,

It's the poly foam on top that has taken the body impressions. The latex inside is still good.

Instead of buying a new mattress, I'd suggest flipping the mattress over.

Add to that a 3" soft Talalay Latex mattress topper.

Doing so will provide good support from the latex core, which will now be on top.

The latex topper will provide the comfort you had been used to...without compressing like the poly foam did.

Here's a link to the latex toppers.

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. | The Mattress Expert 100% All-Natural Vytex Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers. Ever-Eden’s Vytex Dunlop is, virtually, Allergen Free. And while the Vytex Dunlop comes in the same 2 choices of comfort levels, Dunlop is a more dense material and does not have as supple a feel as the Talalay Latex Toppers. themattressexpert.com

You should get another 10 years out of that mattress.

UPS delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

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Sealy Venice Beach Reflexion Latex Mattress Needs Replacing.

Stan writes:

 

Hi Pete.

I read much of your info last night, that we’re off the memory foam idea. Thanks for the warning.

 

According to what I've read on your blog, my Venice Beach “latex” failed because it really wasn’t 100%  latex.

The non latex material, (the poly foam), is what failed over time. 

So as I look at latex moving forward, I’m locked in to 100% latex product like Pure Talalay Latex Bliss or Natura or EverEden.

 

That raises the question of 100% organic, pure latex or a blend of pure/synthetic latex. 

Also, the Dunlop process vs. Talalay...Should I be concerned about a blended product relative to durability? 

I read conflicting material about one being stronger than the other. Or, are we splitting hairs at this point?

 

Thanks for your time, Stan

 

 

Hi Stan,

That's right. It was the poly foam used to soften the top of the Venice Beach that compressed.

When it comes to latex, there are a few different ones and some need to be avoided.

Whatever anyone is selling, it's the best....making an objective viewpoint hard to come by.

 

The original and still the most durable, is Dunlop. 

The Talalay process is the same as the Dunlop, with a freezing step added to the process. 

This freezing step suspends the particles, making for a more supple feel.

The particles settle in the Dunlop process, making for a more dense material.

 

Synthetic latex is a molecular clone of natural latex. No toxic chemicals are used to make it.

 

Mixing synthetic to natural latex, makes the end result more consistent, while the feel of all natural latex can vary from batch to batch.

However, synthetic latex is not as durable as natural latex...but, the difference is small.

Those would be from Pure Talalay Bliss.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/pure-latexbliss/

Talalay Bliss Natural Latex Mattresses | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com Pure Talalay Bliss Natural Talalay Latex Mattresses provide excellent long lasting support comfort.

During the process of turning liquid latex into foam, it goes through a 5 stage washing, which removes most of the protein, the allergen, that is naturally found in latex and is common in latex gloves and bandages. This, typically, manifests itself as a topical allergy. The finished product has enough of the allergen removed to be called hypo-allergenic.

 

We offer latex that is certified to be completely allergen free....Vytex Dunlop Latex...used in the EverEden Latex Mattresses.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/evereden-latex-models/

 

Pure, All Natural Latex, in and of itself, is organic.

What makes a latex mattress organic, is the other materials used to finish the mattress...like the cotton cover and the wool used as a natural flame retardant. The cotton must be organically grown and the wool must come from sheep that are fed an organic diet.

It's these details that make an organic latex mattress so expensive...like the Natura of Canada Organic Latex Mattresses, shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-organic-mattresses/

Natura Organic Mattresses & Foundation For Sale | The ... themattressexpert.com The natural solution to healthy sleep is with Natura Organic Mattresses and Foundations. The Mattress Expert Now Ships to Canada!

 

In a way, this can be considered splitting hairs, as any of these latex mattresses are infinitely better than any poly foam or memory foam.

All of the above perform equally well and are extremely durable.

The exception to all this, is latex made in China, where they add clay as a filler...still sold as natural, as clay is a natural material.

The clay makes it cheaper to make and greatly affects the longevity...not lasting nearly as long.

 

 

All of your options come with free delivery and no sales tax.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Sealy Reflexion Tuscany Latex Foam Mattress Equivalent.

Hi Pete,

Back in October of 2006, I bought a king size Sealy Reflexion Tuscany latex foam mattress.

I absolutely love this mattress.  I'm sure they don't make it anymore but is there something equivalent to this mattress?

Thanks, Tyrone

 

Hi Tyrone,

Since you bought that mattress, Sealy and S&F were purchased by Tempurpedic .

Today, even their latex mattresses have memory foam in them...not at all the same...nowhere near as good.

 

If you’re replacing due to wear, there’s an inexpensive fix.

Those mattresses were topped with poly foam.

It’s the poly foam that wears...causing body impressions.

 

The underside of the mattress is where the Latex core is.

Flip the mattress and the latex will be at the top.

It’s firm latex, but if you add an EverEden all natural 2” Soft Talalay Latex Topper to it,

It’ll be very comfy and like having a brand new mattress.

The cost of the topper is $499.99

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress.

 

If you are in the market for a latex mattress, the EverEden all natural 9” model is the most comfortable of the ones they offer.

It's 100% all natural latex...no poly foam...no memory foam...all latex

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/evereden-latex-models/

 

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Sealy Reflexion Tuscany Latex Foam Mattress Equivalent.

Hi Pete,

Back in October of 2006, I bought a king size Sealy Reflexion Tuscany latex foam mattress.

I absolutely love this mattress.  I'm sure they don't make it anymore but is there something equivalent to this mattress?

Thanks, Tyrone

 

Hi Tyrone,

Since you bought that mattress, Sealy and S&F were purchased by Tempurpedic .

Today, even their latex mattresses have memory foam in them...not at all the same...nowhere near as good.

 

If you’re replacing due to wear, there’s an inexpensive fix.

Those mattresses were topped with poly foam.

It’s the poly foam that wears...causing body impressions.

 

The underside of the mattress is where the Latex core is.

Flip the mattress and the latex will be at the top.

It’s firm latex, but if you add an EverEden all natural 2” Soft Talalay Latex Topper to it,

It’ll be very comfy and like having a brand new mattress.

The cost of the topper is $499.99

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

100% All Natural Talalay and Dunlop Latex Mattress Toppers ... themattressexpert.com Soften the surface of a too firm mattress. Insulate yourself from the memory foam in your mattress to Sleep Cool. Extend the comfort life of your mattress.

 

If you are in the market for a latex mattress, the EverEden all natural 9” model is the most comfortable of the ones they offer.

It's 100% all natural latex...no poly foam...no memory foam...all latex

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/evereden-latex-models/

 

Delivery is Free and there's NO SALES TAX

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Danican Waterproof Mattress Protectors Sleep Cool and Won't Shrink washed in hot water...fits up to 18"

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Thanks, Pete

 

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Old Sealy Reflexion Laguna Beach Latex Mattress.

Katie writes:

Hi Pete.

I have an old Queen Sealy Reflexion Laguna Beach Latex Mattress that we bought years ago, which is fantastic.  

I have a box spring with it. I would like to get another one comparable to it. Do they still make them? 

Also slept on Wynn Hotel Mattress and I am considering getting one of their mattresses. 

It feels similar to my mattress I mentioned above but it is Posturepedic. Is this also latex? 

Would I lose comfort if I skip box spring and go with a platform bed?. 

Please help. Thanks, Katie

Hi Katie,

I'm afraid that ship has sailed. Sealy no longer makes the Reflexion line.

The mattress you slept on at the Wynn, is not likely to be the mattress you'd get if you bought through them.

Sealy is now owned by Tempurpedic and everything they make has memory foam.

There is no latex in those mattresses.

The foundations are fairly rigged. You aren't likely to feel much of a difference by changing to a platform bed.

The closest thing in feel to what you have, is the Pure Bliss Beautiful model...shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/all-natural-latex/pure-latexbliss/

pure LatexBLISS Mattresses For Sale | The Mattress Expert themattressexpert.com Sleep Deeply and Wake Rested Pure Talalay BLISS is the premier manufacturer of Talalay Latex. The Talalay process adds a vacuum & a freezing step, which suspends the ...

These Pure Bliss mattresses are all latex.

 

Delivery is Free and there's NO SALES TAX

 

Protect your mattress from perspiration and other stains that will void the warranty of your new mattress.

Danican Waterproof Mattress Protectors Sleep Cool and Won't Shrink washed in hot water...fits up to 18"

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-protectors/

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Sealy Newport Beach Reflexion Mattress needs a Topper.

Brian writes:

Hello,

I bought a Sealy Newport Beach Reflexion king size mattress almost 10 years ago. The mattress is sagging a bit on my side of the bed and my wife’s side of the bed. 

We find the middle is very comfortable, but the sides are not. We spin it every 6 months or so but that only makes a difference for the first night or so.

I measured to see if the sag was 1.5” inches, but it is not. Are we at the end of life on this mattress? Would it help to put some plywood over the box spring to firm it up? I saw one of your blog posts where you told someone to flip it upside down to help give it new life, will that work with this mattress?

One of the reasons we bought this mattress was because of the longer life I thought latex would give us. Anything we can do to help extend it would be great.

Thanks, Brian

 

Hi Brian,

It's the poly foam on top of the latex that is sagging, not the latex under it.

You can absolutely salvage several more years out of what you have.

Flip it over to the firm latex side and add a 2" soft Talalay latex mattress topper. It'll feel the way the Newport felt when new, without having to worry about the poly foam compressing. 

This works like a charm and you've just saved yourself a ton of money on a new mattress.

Here's the link to the toppers. UPS delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

http://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

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Sealy Reflexion Newport Beach Latex Mattress Replacement.

Timothy writes:

Hi Pete,

We have a Sealy Reflexion Newport Beach mattress we would like to replace; I believe it is about 10 years old. We had a sagging, innerspring mattress and with age it was causing problems with my back / hip (side sleeper to start - stomach in morning). While I liked the mattress, my wife thought it was to firm. I weight about 145 and she is about 210. The other problem is that as we age, it seems to be ‘hotter’ resulting is waking in perspiration and disrupted sleep; while not as bad as memory foam (travel) it is not as cool as the basic innerspring we had. We also note depressions which from your blog are due to a non-latex foam layer under the quilted top
I noted you recommend the Simmons Beauty Rest Alexia or Ava innerspring as a base (it appears both have foam layers though) plus adding a latex topper (soft). Based on research, it seems a pillow top is not a good option for softness and after reading agree that that layer will compress / shift with time.
What do you recommend to minimize the ‘hot feeling’ of latex (from the topper), that is, get the prior innerspring only cool, cotton sheet feel? Is there something you can place on top of the latex topper? I recall the older mattresses had a wool layer underneath the quilt that dissipated heat.
Thank you and your website / blog have been educational. Only wish we did not live in Indiana and so far from your store.
Timothy 

Hi Timothy,

No worries about the store. That was lost in a fire back in 2009. We started our on-line presence in 2003 and we have been strictly an on-line retailer since 2009....

...serving the entire US & Canada.

You have an incorrect assumption that latex sleeps hot. It does not. My wife and I have been using the same 2" soft Latex topper for the past 6 years. It's still like new, after all that time, and has never slept hot. Latex sleep cool, naturally.

The Simmons Beautyrest Black holds up well under heavy body weight...if you use a latex topper with it. The latex insulates you from the memory foam, makes the mattress more comfortable, and greatly slows the wear of the memory and poly foams inside.

If you want to mimic what we have, it would be the Ava luxury firm and a 2" soft Talalay latex topper.

http://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/

 

http://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

 

My wife, who is a little heavier than your wife, has been comfortable on that for the past 4 years.

We went with that mattress because I wanted to test the durability. I already knew it would be comfortable. Now, after 4 years, I am satisfied with the results.

That said, we have also missed sleeping on a latex mattress. So, we just ordered a Bourdolay Firm model from Natura, with which we will be using our soft latex topper.

http://themattressexpert.com/natura/latexmattress/natura-latex-level-2-mattress/

 

We've had latex mattresses in the past. They have always been the most comfortable and the most durable.

We went with the "Firm Mattress & Soft Topper" combination because I too am heavy and have disc problems.

However, you and your wife are likely to be happy with the Bourdolay in Plush.

They also have that model available in "Duel Comfort"...one side in plush and one side in firm.

 

The plush model will be more comfortable than your Newport Beach...and last longer....without all the poly foam on top, and with more and softer latex.

Moisture from perspiration causes premature wear.

Protect your investment with high quality, Waterproof Mattress and Pillow Protectors that sleep cool and don't shrink.

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Thanks, Pete

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Reviving the feel of an old Sealy Reflexion Venice Beach with a soft Latex Mattress Topper.

Bill writes:

Hi Pete, 

I think we have a similar problem with our mattress that some of the other folks have written you about. We are happy with our mattress but the two impressions are a problem.  Since we are both pretty heavy I am 5 8, 280lbs and my wife is 5 2, 230lbs we are wondering which thickness latex topper and what firmness you would recommend. I think we bought it from your store maybe. We bought it in July 2005.  If we flip it over and add a topper which one  would best restore that firm feel of the new Venice Beach. Thanks Bill

Hi Bill,

For that ultra plush feel, it would be the 3" Soft Talalay latex topper.

Unlike the poly foam on the top of the mattress, the latex does not lose its shape.

I would suggest flipping the mattress over before adding the latex topper.

 

http://themattressexpert.com/talalay-dunlop-latextoppers/

Thanks, Pete

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