The Mattress Expert

Are $10K Kluft Mattresses Really Worth the Price?

Natalie writes:

Hi Pete

The KLUFT Mattresses over $10k…are they really worth the price?

Specifically this one: 

 

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/kluft-signature-rose-ultra-plush-mattress-collection-100-exclusive?ID=5109593&CategoryID=3865

 

Still searching for a great mattress...

Thanks, Natalie

 

Hi Natalie,

A mattress is a utilitarian product, specifically designed to provide you with a good night’s sleep….not that most of today’s mattresses do that for as long as they once did. But still, no one needs to spend that kind of money to get a mattress that does give you a quality night’s sleep & the longevity you’d expect.

Thanks, Pete 

 

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Pete, I agree. 

What would you recommend, from your selection, that is a luxury firm top of the line made with the best of the best materials and won't sag on me in two years time?

Natalie

 

Natalie, a mattress is made of pressure sensitive materials.

How well it wears over time, depends on the quality of the materials used and the pressure being exerted upon it.

“Top of the line” mattresses were never a good value, as they have too much upholstery, which is more easily compressed.

Top line mattresses are often sold as a luxury product.

And while you do need enough upholstery to provide comfort, indulging in the industry’s attempts to sell you a utilitarian product as a luxury item always results in a shorter lifespan.

 

Before recommending an appropriate mattress, I have some questions.

What are the sizes, (heights and weights), of the people using the mattress?

What are the ages of the people?

What physical ailments are there to address, if any?

What are you sleeping on now? What’s wrong with it?

Pete

 

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Pete,

Our sizes:

5'9 - 150 lbs

5'6 - 130 lbs

Out ages:

Both 44

Physical ailments:

No physical ailments but my husband often complains of shoulder and back pain after sleeping on our mattress: 

BISCAYNE BEDDING TAVERNIER 14" PLUSH MATTRESS

 

My husband says it’s awful. It dips and sags and is not firm enough.

He wakes up aches and pains, and he sleeps hot. He doesn’t like it

Natalie 

 

Natalie, I don’t blame him.

What’s wrong with your mattress is what’s wrong with most mattresses being made these days…the memory foam.

While promoted as the best thing since sliced bread, it’s actually the worst upholstery material ever invented…specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.

Memory foam is the only temperature sensitive upholstery material.

It softens as it warms from the heat your bodies give off, causing you to sink into it. At first, it’s fairly comfortable. But, it’s not very resistant.

After only a short time, you’re sinking much to far, throwing off the natural alignment of your body and spine…causing pain.

The other side effects are: sleeping hot and creating the inability to change position without half waking up to do it.

Some of the memory foam is cured or plant based, but most is chemical based and not cured, which results in toxic chemical off gassing evidenced by an unpleasant odor…especially when new.

 

Your ages and sizes mitigate in your favor. 

My recommendation is for a mattress using an individually pocketed coil system.

These coils are the body’s support…providing an upward, independent suspension type of support that maintains the natural alignment of the body and spine.

Pure, hypoallergenic and organic latex (not made in China) is and has been the best upholstery material for more than 100 years.

The mattress I’m recommending for you is the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss, which you can access through this link:

Hybrid Latex Mattress - The Luxury Bliss plushbeds.com

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

 

 

If you have an old boxspring, that will need to be replaced.

If it’s reasonably new, or if you have a platform bed, you won’t.

If you do, here’s a link to an excellent choice:

 

Foundations and Adjustable Bases themattressexpert.com

Magniflex KD Foundation

 

It’s important to keep a mattress clean and dry, which enhances longevity.

This link will get you to our most popular waterproof mattress protector.

 

Sleep and Beyond Protectors and Encasements themattressexpert.com

While the recommended mattress provides all the support and comfort you’ll need to get a good night’s sleep, and for many years, should you wish to indulge your sense of luxury, if you have one, then add a removable mattress topper, which can easily be replaced over the years without having to buy a new mattress.

I recommend waiting until you’ve slept on your new mattress before deciding if you even want to add a topper.

Here’s a link to our toppers page for you to view:

 

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

Nothing we sell has any memory foam.

Our focus has always been about quality and value.

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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Are $10K Kluft Mattresses Really Worth the Price?

Natalie writes:

Hi Pete

The KLUFT Mattresses over $10k…are they really worth the price?

Specifically this one: 

 

https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/kluft-signature-rose-ultra-plush-mattress-collection-100-exclusive?ID=5109593&CategoryID=3865

 

Still searching for a great mattress...

Thanks, Natalie

 

Hi Natalie,

A mattress is a utilitarian product, specifically designed to provide you with a good night’s sleep….not that most of today’s mattresses do that for as long as they once did. But still, no one needs to spend that kind of money to get a mattress that does give you a quality night’s sleep & the longevity you’d expect.

Thanks, Pete 

 

*************

 

Pete, I agree. 

What would you recommend, from your selection, that is a luxury firm top of the line made with the best of the best materials and won't sag on me in two years time?

Natalie

 

Natalie, a mattress is made of pressure sensitive materials.

How well it wears over time, depends on the quality of the materials used and the pressure being exerted upon it.

“Top of the line” mattresses were never a good value, as they have too much upholstery, which is more easily compressed.

Top line mattresses are often sold as a luxury product.

And while you do need enough upholstery to provide comfort, indulging in the industry’s attempts to sell you a utilitarian product as a luxury item always results in a shorter lifespan.

 

Before recommending an appropriate mattress, I have some questions.

What are the sizes, (heights and weights), of the people using the mattress?

What are the ages of the people?

What physical ailments are there to address, if any?

What are you sleeping on now? What’s wrong with it?

Pete

 

*************

 

Pete,

Our sizes:

5'9 - 150 lbs

5'6 - 130 lbs

Out ages:

Both 44

Physical ailments:

No physical ailments but my husband often complains of shoulder and back pain after sleeping on our mattress: 

BISCAYNE BEDDING TAVERNIER 14" PLUSH MATTRESS

 

My husband says it’s awful. It dips and sags and is not firm enough.

He wakes up aches and pains, and he sleeps hot. He doesn’t like it

Natalie 

 

Natalie, I don’t blame him.

What’s wrong with your mattress is what’s wrong with most mattresses being made these days…the memory foam.

While promoted as the best thing since sliced bread, it’s actually the worst upholstery material ever invented…specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.

Memory foam is the only temperature sensitive upholstery material.

It softens as it warms from the heat your bodies give off, causing you to sink into it. At first, it’s fairly comfortable. But, it’s not very resistant.

After only a short time, you’re sinking much to far, throwing off the natural alignment of your body and spine…causing pain.

The other side effects are: sleeping hot and creating the inability to change position without half waking up to do it.

Some of the memory foam is cured or plant based, but most is chemical based and not cured, which results in toxic chemical off gassing evidenced by an unpleasant odor…especially when new.

 

Your ages and sizes mitigate in your favor. 

My recommendation is for a mattress using an individually pocketed coil system.

These coils are the body’s support…providing an upward, independent suspension type of support that maintains the natural alignment of the body and spine.

Pure, hypoallergenic and organic latex (not made in China) is and has been the best upholstery material for more than 100 years.

The mattress I’m recommending for you is the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss, which you can access through this link:

Hybrid Latex Mattress - The Luxury Bliss plushbeds.com

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

 

 

If you have an old boxspring, that will need to be replaced.

If it’s reasonably new, or if you have a platform bed, you won’t.

If you do, here’s a link to an excellent choice:

 

Foundations and Adjustable Bases themattressexpert.com

Magniflex KD Foundation

 

It’s important to keep a mattress clean and dry, which enhances longevity.

This link will get you to our most popular waterproof mattress protector.

 

Sleep and Beyond Protectors and Encasements themattressexpert.com

While the recommended mattress provides all the support and comfort you’ll need to get a good night’s sleep, and for many years, should you wish to indulge your sense of luxury, if you have one, then add a removable mattress topper, which can easily be replaced over the years without having to buy a new mattress.

I recommend waiting until you’ve slept on your new mattress before deciding if you even want to add a topper.

Here’s a link to our toppers page for you to view:

 

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

Nothing we sell has any memory foam.

Our focus has always been about quality and value.

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

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Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept it clean and dry.

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

 

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Our First New Mattress.

Austin writes:

Hi Pete,

First, thank you for your blog. It has certainly helped make some sense out of all of the disinformation out there. 

Second, my wife and I are looking to buy our first new mattress and could use your guidance. We need a queen bed and are comfortable spending something in the $1500 to $2000 range. 

We are both relatively young, so no special considerations or specific problems, but we would like a decent amount of support balanced with a bit of softness. 

You've convinced me to stay away from the pillowtops and all foam. I'm currently thinking that a firm tight top and a topper would be the way to go. What would you recommend that would fit the bill? 

Thanks again, Austin 

 

Hi Austin,

There are best buys at various price points. 

At yours, the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress @ $1599 is your best buy, providing excellent firm, contouring support that maintains proper spinal alignment and greatly reduces motion transfer.

 

A Latex for Less 2" Organic Latex Topper runs only $259.

Together, they’ll provide you many years of supportive, comfortable sleep.

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will add to the longevity. 

 

Rotate your new mattress once a month for the first year and once every 3 months thereafter to ensure even wear, which enhances the comfort life of any mattress.

 

Click on these links to view the products recommended for you.

https://shrsl.com/4m5if

Hybrid Latex Mattress -The Luxury Bliss

 

https://shrsl.com/4m84r

Natural Latex Mattress Topper

 

 

Sleep and Beyond Protectors and Encasements themattressexpert.com

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

 

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

Delivery is Always Free 

Online Ordering is Easy & Secure.

Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex

Or Choose 4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with afterpay

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept it clean and dry.

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

 

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Our First New Mattress.

Austin writes:

Hi Pete,

First, thank you for your blog. It has certainly helped make some sense out of all of the disinformation out there. 

Second, my wife and I are looking to buy our first new mattress and could use your guidance. We need a queen bed and are comfortable spending something in the $1500 to $2000 range. 

We are both relatively young, so no special considerations or specific problems, but we would like a decent amount of support balanced with a bit of softness. 

You've convinced me to stay away from the pillowtops and all foam. I'm currently thinking that a firm tight top and a topper would be the way to go. What would you recommend that would fit the bill? 

Thanks again, Austin 

 

Hi Austin,

There are best buys at various price points. 

At yours, the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress @ $1599 is your best buy, providing excellent firm, contouring support that maintains proper spinal alignment and greatly reduces motion transfer.

 

A Latex for Less 2" Organic Latex Topper runs only $259.

Together, they’ll provide you many years of supportive, comfortable sleep.

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will add to the longevity. 

 

Rotate your new mattress once a month for the first year and once every 3 months thereafter to ensure even wear, which enhances the comfort life of any mattress.

 

Click on these links to view the products recommended for you.

https://shrsl.com/4m5if

Hybrid Latex Mattress -The Luxury Bliss

 

https://shrsl.com/4m84r

Natural Latex Mattress Topper

 

 

Sleep and Beyond Protectors and Encasements themattressexpert.com

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.

 

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

Delivery is Always Free 

Online Ordering is Easy & Secure.

Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex

Or Choose 4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with afterpay

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept it clean and dry.

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

 

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A Cover for My New Sealy Posturepedic Mattress.

Hello Pete,

Does my new Sealy Posturepedic mattress need a certain kind of mattress cover?

Thank you, Shirley

 

Hi Shirley,

All mattresses should have a waterproof mattress protector to prevent perspiration from seeping into the upholstery layers.

Moisture breaks down the resiliency, causing premature wear.

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will enhance its longevity.

Here are the ones we use at home.

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

 

The organic cotton protector sleeps cool.

The myProtector is quilted and sleeps a little warm, which we use during the colder months.

Thanks, Pete - TME

 

Delivery is Always Free 

Online Ordering is Easy & Secure.

Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex

Or Choose 4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with afterpay

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept it clean and dry.

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

 

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Suite Sleep 3" Soft Vita Talalay Latex Mattress Topper. Super Comfy!

Carol writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have slept on my Suite Sleep 3" Vita Talalay Latex Mattress Topper for a week and it's working out nicely.

It's super comfy.

 

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

 

 

Which water proof mattress protector would you suggest I get for it?

Thanks, Carol

 

Hi Carol,

We use a Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector.

It works well and sleeps cool.

The Sleep & Beyond myProtector is also made of Organic Cotton, but quilted for a warmer feel.

We use both at home....the non-quilted during warner moths, the quilted during colder months.

Both Shown Here:

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

 

 

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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.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

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

 

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Mattress Care & Maintenance

Mattress Care & Maintenance 

There’s no question about it. If you take care of your mattress properly, it will wear slower and retain its comfort longer. 

 

1. Protect it from moisture.

 

Using a Waterproof Mattress Protector is essential for preventing moisture from seeping into the upholstery layers.

Keeping your upholstery materials clean and dry will help prevent them from compressing and retaining your body’s odor.

 

There are many mattress protectors on the market.

Here’s a link to a couple of the ones that we offer on our website.

They are the ones we use at home.

 

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

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1. Rotate/Flip it on a regular basis.

 

“Most of your weight is at one end of the mattress.”

“Sleeping partners are often different weights.”

 

These are the main reasons why your mattress will wear unevenly and become uncomfortable much too quickly,  if you do not rotate/flip your mattress on a regular basis from the time it’s new.

 

One sided mattresses are rotated.

Two sided mattresses are flipped.

 

All of this is nothing new. 

This procedure has always been the industry standard.

 

Once a month for the first year, once every three months thereafter.

It's important to do all this starting when the mattress is new. If you wait until it shows wear, it's too late to be effective.

 

Special notes:

Two sided mattresses should be flipped, side to side and head to foot on a rotating bases for maximum results.

 

King size mattresses often develop a “hump up the middle”.

Since most people sleep farther apart on a king size mattress, the center remains like new while each begins to wear. 

The hump up the middle is, “the nature of the beast“.

Adding to the problem is the foundation, which is usually reinforced up the center of the bed.

There is a solution that will reduce the effects.

 

This trick only works with a standard king size mattress.

A standard king is almost square…close enough that it works.

Rotate your king size mattress 1/4 turn.

 

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Never:

Use an old box spring with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

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Livid over my mattress warranty claim being denied.

Ralph writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am absolutely livid over my mattress warranty claim being denied.

We bought a very expensive memory foam mattress at the end of last year.

In just a few months, we noticed body impressions forming on the mattress.

By the time Summer rolled around, the back pain we were having with our old mattress returned.

So, I called the store where I bought it to register a complaint.

They sent an inspector who measured the body impressions.

He told us right then and there that the body impressions were deep enough to get a new mattress.

But then they said that the perspiration stains on the mattress voided the warranty.

 

No one told me anything about any of this at the time we bought the mattress.

The store won't exchange this mattress and I can't afford a new one. 

I'm still making payments on this one.

And, we can no longer sleep on this one without feeling the pain.

 

We need your help. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks, Ralph

 

Hi Ralph,

A waterproof mattress protector is a 'must have' for every mattress in your home.

Here's a link to the S&B Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, which we use at home:

 

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

Most stores are a sea of mattresses upholstered with memory foam...as yours is.

Memory foam sleeps hot, wears quickly and off gasses the toxic chemicals from which memory foam is made.

 

The good news is that your mattress has a dual life.

The memory foam is only on the top.

 

The thing to do is flip your one-sided mattress over to the non-memory foam side.

If that side is too firm, which it is likely to be, add whatever you have on hand to soften it...like a comforter.

For a long-term solution to make it comfortable, we recommend a Suite Sleep Pure, Organic Soft Latex Topper.

The Vita Talalay Latex Mattress Topper is the softest.

Shown here:

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

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Thanks, Pete 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

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

 

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It's time to buy mattresses for our grandsons.

Debra writes:

Hi Pete,

You have helped me out so many times before, over the years.

Now, it's time to buy mattresses for our grandsons. The oldest is 4. 

We had great luck with the double sided Wolf mattress that we have for our guest bedroom. 

I was thinking that would be great. I remember they were a great price and quite comfortable. 

However, it doesn’t look like you have them anymore and I don’t see them anywhere else. 

Any other ideas?

Thanks, Debra

 

Hi Debra,

I’m always happy to be of help. Welcome back.

The two-sided mattress has been discontinued.

However, Wolf still makes a quality mattress, offering excellent support, comfort and longevity.

It's ideal for a growing child.

 

The Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress uses the same individually pocketed coil system and similar upholstery materials that were used in their older, two-sided mattress.

I have a grandson growing up on this Tulah Mattress...along with other family and friends.

You’ll like the price, as well. There's no better value for a child's mattress.

The upholstery materials are CertiPur Certified Safe....NO Off Gassing!

 

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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Thanks, Pete 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

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

 

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A Latex Topper for a Tempur-Pedic Mattress that's causing back & hip pain.

Nancy writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

I saw the article about the Tempur-Pedic Mattress causing back & hip pain. 

I have chronic back pain & hip pain, and I would like to try flipping my Tempur-Pedic mattress & putting the EverEden Latex Topper, that you recommended, on it. But, I can’t find it. 

 

Can I really flip my Tempur Pedic mattress over? Everywhere I look it says it doesn’t need to be flipped. 

But you are saying a Tempur-Pedic mattress can be flipped & add a latex topper and it will be ok?

Can you provide a link for it? 

Thanks, Nancy

 

Hi Nancy,

EverEden switched to memory foam from latex during the pandemic when supply lines for latex were disrupted. 

Flipping your mattress and adding a latex topper will be better than ok.

The memory foam that’s causing your pain is only on the top of your mattress.

The flip side is high density poly foam that’s too firm to sleep on comfortably.

 

The latex topper provides long lasting comfort and the sensation that you’re floating.

You’ll transform what you have into what you had hoped for.

Here are links to Sleep & Beyond myWoolyLatex Mattress Topper, which is what we have now.

 

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

 

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A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

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

 

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