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Do I Really Need a New Mattress?

Lydia writes:

Hi Pete,

I’ve been through 4 mattresses in as many years, which is what sent me to the internet to research what’s going wrong…which is where I found you.

Based on some of the things I read on your blog, I’m now wondering if I really do need to buy a new mattress.

Your blog suggests that it’s the memory foam in these mattresses that is causing them to wear out so quickly. Your blog explains that the memory foam is only on the top and that if I flip the mattress over and add a non-memory foam topper that I can get away with not having to replace this mattress.

Does that really work? If so, which topper?

Thanks, Lydia

 

Hi Lydia,

Yes. It works. Many of the people who write to me have problems with memory foam. Not only does it wear quickly, it sleeps hot and allows you to sink, which causes back pain and numbness in the arms, legs, hands & feet.

Flipping the mattress over eliminates all of those problems.

The topper serves to provide the surface comfort you need to sleep deeply.

 

Which topper is a question of satisfying your personal needs.

First thing to do is to flip your mattress over and try it for comfort.

You should immediately feel an improvement in the way it supports.

If you feel that it needs to feel much softer, the Suite Sleep 3” Pure Vita Talalay Latex Mattress Topper is your best option.

If you only need a little extra softness, the one of our other toppers will address various other needs. 

 

For instance, the Magniflex MagniCool 3D topper will allow someone who naturally sleeps hot, to sleep much cooler.

The Sleep & Beyond toppers are an excellent value.

 

None of our latex products come from China, where fillers are used to reduce the cost of pure latex. A short lifespan goes along with Chinese made latex, making it a poor value.

Our focus has always been about quality and the longevity that quality provides.

 

Here is a link to our Mattress Toppers page.

 

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

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When is the Right Time to Replace My Mattress?

When is the Right Time to Replace My Mattress?

 

This is a common question.

Many retailers, in an effort to enhance sales, suggesting to people with older mattresses that they buy a new one, by promoting an age limit.

 

The problem with this advice, from a consumer’s perspective, is that so much has changed for worst in the mattress industry, you’re likely to give up your perfectly good older mattress for an inferior new mattress that requires frequent replacing.

 

The older your mattress is, the more likely it is that nothing is made so well today.

Well, maybe not ‘nothing’, but certainly none of the ‘name brands’ that you could once trust for quality. 

It’s quite likely, that if you own an older name brand mattress, you could easily be persuaded to by that same brand mattress now…expecting the same quality.

I’ve gotten many letters of regret from people who have done so.

 

Sealy and Stearns & Foster were purchased by Tempurpedic in 2013.

Tempur-Sealy is the name today.

Simmons and Serta were purchased by an investment group in 2016.

They are still sold separately, as two different companies today. But, they are one.

 

What changed to make the mattresses made by these companies so much lower in quality, is the use of memory foam as the primary upholstery material.

Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing….and not under the terms of the warranty, which is now, almost useless.

 

So, if you have an older mattress, you might want to hang on to it until it really does need to be replaced.

How do you know? Easy!…

…when you aren’t sleeping well anymore or waking with some aches and pains.

 

Keep in mind that a mattress is a pressure sensitive product.

The more you weigh, the sooner you’ll need a new one.

The higher the quality of the components, the slower it will wear.

If you’re a lightweight person on a high quality mattress, you could be happy with the quality of sleep you’re getting for decades.

 

There is a way to extend the life of today’s short lived mattresses.

Add a mattress topper to create barrier between you and the memory foam.

(Obviously, not one made of memory foam).

 

Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material. 

As it warms from your body’s heat, it softens…allowing your body to sink.

At first, only a little, creating a very comfortable cradling feel.

Unfortunately, that comfort is short lived, as memory foam (by its nature) isn’t as resilient as other upholstery materials that aren’t temperature sensitive.

 

After a matter of a few months, especially for heavier people, the trunk of your body begins to sink into the mattress further and further.

Lighter weight people might get a few years…still, not a long life.

The result is back pain from sleeping out of your natural alignment and numbness in the extremities because they aren’t sinking as much.

Here are links to mattress toppers.

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

One of the things that promotes early wear is moisture seeping into the upholstery materials…regardless of which upholstery material is in your mattress.

The primary source for this moisture is your own perspiration.

This premature wear, along with the increasingly ripening odor, can be prevented by using a waterproof mattress protector.

Here are links to mattress protectors.

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

Another thing that you can do to extend the sleeping comfort life of your mattress is to rotate it regularly….once a month for the first year and once every 3 months thereafter. 

 

A standard size king size mattress can be rotated a 1/4 turn.

While not quite square, it’s close enough to square for this trick.

What commonly happens with a king size mattress is a hump that develops up the center. This occurs for 2 reasons. 1, nobody sleeps in the center. 2, there may be two box springs supporting the mattress…with the center edge of each creating firmer support up the center of the bed. Many platform beds also have a firmer center support.

The 1/4 turn trick mitigates the development of the “center hump”, which is otherwise considered ’the nature of the beast’.

 

The best time to employ all of these preventive measures is when the mattress is new…before the problems arise.

 

 

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I ordered a mattress with a latex topper from you, back in 2012.

Alex writes:

 

Hey Pete! 

I ordered a mattress with a latex topper from you, back in 2012.   

The mattress we ordered is the Simmons Beautyrest Black Ansleigh Plush/Firm.

The topper is becoming dented…..(we are not huge people but I guess it happens! LOL)

I'm wondering if I can extend the life of my mattress by purchasing another topper?  

If so, which one would you recommend?  

Thanks so much, Alex

 

Hi Alex,

Welcome Back!

11 years is a long time for a latex topper.

You did so well with it because you’re not huge people.

Have you tried flipping the topper?

 

The topper plays a dual purpose. 

1. Surface Comfort.

2. It extends the life of the mattress by absorbing the bulk of your body weight.

 

That mattress has lasted as long as it has, due to using a topper with it.

So yes, replacing the topper makes good sense.

 

Here’s a link to our Mattress Toppers page:

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

 

Suite Sleep is Pure Latex and the Highest Quality.

Sleep & Beyond is a combination of latex and wool (not as soft)

Magniflex MemoForm foam is a unique product with the feel of memory foam and the durability of latex. 

(NOT memory foam)

 

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BTW: Simmons was sold to an investment group a few years after you bought your mattress. 

Today’s Beautyrests, including their Black Series, is far lower in quality, with shorter longevity.

So, you’ll want to make the most of the one you have.

 

As you shop, you’ll find cheap latex, which is made in China.

The clay filler they add to the mix allows it to be sold as all natural.

But it only takes months, not years, before it starts to show wear…making it far more expensive in the long run.

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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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A latex topper for a Simmons Beautyrest Sofa Bed Mattress.

Jim writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have a situation similar to one of your customers, who was asking about a latex topper for a Simmons Beautyrest Sofa Bed Mattress. 

My folks will soon be coming for a few days and I’m not sure the mattress on this sleeper sofa will be soft enough.

I would love to have the option for them to throw on a softer topper.

Thanks very much,

Jim

 

Hi Jim,

The Sleep and Beyond myWoolyLatex Mattress Topper is the best value.

All Natural latex, (not made in China), providing plenty of comfort that you can get quickly. 

 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/latex_toppers.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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I need a really good mattress topper.

Marv writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I need a really good mattress topper.

Regards, Marv

 

Hi Marv,

Natural Latex is and has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 years.

I recommend the Sleep & Beyond myWooly Latex Mattress Topper.

Shown here:

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

 

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The Sleep & Beyond myWooly Latex Mattress Topper arrived a couple of weeks ago.

Wayne writes:

 

Hi Peter,

I want to thank you for the sound advice and help you provided me while shopping. 

The Sleep & Beyond myWooly Latex Mattress Topper arrived a couple of weeks ago.   

 

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

 

If not for your help, I would have made another terrible new mattress mistake.

Your focus on customer service and satisfaction is very much appreciated.  

I will give you my future business and continue recommending The Mattress Expert to my friends and family.  

Thank you! — Wayne

 

Thank you, Wayne.

I appreciate your kind words.

I was happy to be of help.

 

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A Topper for a 20 year old Tempurpedic Mattress.

Hi Pete,

I have a 20 year old Tempurpedic Mattress that’s worn out. 

I read on your website that I can turn the mattress over and put a topper on it.

How long do you think the old mattress will last once I flip it over and put a topper on it?

Thanks, John

 

Hi John,

It depends on how bad your mattress is.

Typically, about 3-5 extra years has been realized.

 

The Sleep & Beyond myWooly Latex Topper provides the unique feel of floating

 

 

The Magniflex Toppers will produce a cradling surface feel, like what you’ve been used to.

 

 

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I have spent thousands of dollars for crappy mattresses.

Valerie writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have been learning why I have spent thousands of dollars for crappy mattresses, from your expert.

It's the memory foam!  

We seem to need the firm mattress without memory foam and a latex topper (back and joint friendly).

Please advise how to buy one.

Thanks much, Valerie

 

Hi Valerie,

The best I can off you is a Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress.

They are extremely well made and the ultra plush model isn’t likely to need a latex topper, as there is 3” of Natural Talalay Latex already built into the mattress.

Here’s a link to the ultra plush model, showing specifications and pricing.

 

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

 

It’s the best mattress I could find, while shopping at the industry trade shows.

It’s the mattress we’ve been sleeping on at home for the past 9 years.

Should you want to add a Mattress Topper, here is a link to our Toppers Page:

 

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

 

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