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Which Latex Topper for a Too Firm Mattress?

Alan writes:

Hi Pete,

We recently received a Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress in Plush.

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses 

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

You had recommended the Ultra Plush for us and that’s the mattress my wife wanted to order. I decided on the Plush model because Ultra Plush sounded like it would be too soft, even though you had assured us that it wouldn’t be.

 

So, here I am, with an unhappy wife who is blaming me.

I will say that our back pains have gone away, just as you said they would.

But, we would like the mattress to be more comfortable.

Which latex topper do we need to make my wife happy?

She’s a side sleeper with a sore hip…and she’s sore at me!

I regret not going with your original recommendation.

Thanks, Alan

 

Hi Alan,

Let me recommend to you the same latex topper that we use at home.

My wife is also a side sleeper with a sensitive hip.

The Suite Sleep 3” Soft Pure Vita Talalay Latex Topper is the softest available.

Again, it won’t be too soft. You won’t have to worry about sinking in.

Pure latex doesn’t all that. You’ll feel like you’re floating.

And once again, you’ll have a happy wife & happy life.

Click on this link to view and place your order.

 

Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex Topper

https://cc-mattress-llc.square.site/product/pure-vita-talalay-latex-topper/32

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Highest Quality All Latex Mattress.

Margaret writes:

Hi Peter,

I'm looking for a good quality mattress to replace my memory foam one. I'm a side sleeper, weight araound 134 lb and don't have any back pain problems. Would an all latex mattress be a good choice? 

If so, I’m only interested in the highest quality you have.

Regards, Margaret

 

Hi Margaret,

An all latex mattress has always been the best you can buy and is particularly right for your circumstances.

If you’re looking for high quality, you’ll want to avoid latex that’s made in China, where they add clay as a filler. Since clay is a natural material, it’s sold as “all natural latex”. But it’s not pure latex and it doesn’t last very long.

We carry 3 models from Suite Sleep, which are made of pure, organic and hypoallergenic latex with organic cotton covers…the highest quality available anywhere.

A firm, two sided flippable mattress.

A one side model with a medium feel.

A one sided luxury mattress.

Here’s a link to those mattresses:

 

Suite Sleep…Pure, Organic All Latex Mattresses 

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

 

AND:

You never want to put a new mattress on an old foundation.

Doing so will void the warranty of any mattress.

If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height, 5” or 8”, and in your choice of color…black, brown or gray.

They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.

They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.

Shown here:  

 

Magniflex Foundations 

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

Also recommended is a waterproof mattress protector, which prevents perspiration from seeping into the upholstery materials.

Keeping your mattress clean and dry and will enhance the longevity of your mattress and keep it odor free.

 

The Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector is my recommendation…the one we use at home.

It sleeps cool and works well.

Shown here:

 

Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector 

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

 

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All Latex Mattresses for Heavier Folks.

Cheryl writes:

Pete,

What do you carry in an all latex mattress for heavier folks?

Thanks! Cheryl

 

Hi Cheryl,

There are 3 excellent choices…all from Suite Sleep.

Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex with Organic Cotton Covers.

Shown here:

 

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

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Soft Talalay Latex Topper for a Firm Mattress.

Michael writes:

Hi Pete,

Just bought a very expensive S&F firm mattress. 

The wife loves it, but I'm still on the fence. I would like a little more cushion on top. Are your Latex mattress toppers soft Talalay? 

Thanks, Michael 

 

Hi Michael,

We carry a very high quality Talalay Latex Mattress Topper.

Unlike those coming out of China that have clay filler, which cheapens the product and shortens the longevity, the Suite Sleep Pure Vita Talalay Latex Topper is just that, “Pure”. And, it’s the softest Talalay Latex on the planet.

Here’s a link, where you can view it and place your order.

https://cc-mattress-llc.square.site/product/pure-vita-talalay-latex-topper/32

 

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Latex Mattress Toppers and Pillows.

Linda writes:

Hello Peter,

Can you tell me how thick your Latex Mattress Toppers measure?

Without feeling them, how can I know the difference between soft, medium and firm?

Also do you carry any soft Latex Pillows?  

Can you recommend a good source?

Regards, Linda

 

Hi Linda,

The Latex for Less Dunlop Latex Toppers come 2” or 3” thick, and are available in Soft, Medium and Medium-Firm.

Shown here:

 

Natural Latex Mattress Topper latexforless.com

 

However, the Suite Sleep 3” Pure Vita Talalay Latex Topper is the softest latex topper on the market. It’s the one we use at home.

Shown here:

 

Pure Vita Talalay Latex Topper | C&C Mattress, LLC cc-mattress-llc.square.site

 

The PureBliss Classic Talalay Latex Pillow is my favorite…very soft and comfortable. I’ve had mine for years. I recommend getting it in the low profile….shown here:

 

Pure Bliss Talalay Pillows themattressexpert.com

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A Soft Latex Topper for an Extra Firm Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Jasmin writes:

Hi Pete,

Thank you for providing your expert advice. 

I purchased a Simmons BeautyRest World Class Marbella Extra Extra (yes 2 “extra”) Firm queen size mattress probably in 2004.

I still love my mattress. It is still in a very good shape and have no problem with it. My bed is heavy, sturdy and when I get onto my bed, it doesn’t bounce (solid feeling). However it is giving my husband pains and aches since he is a side sleeper. I am looking to find a replacement in terms of a twin XL so that he can also get one that he is comfortable with so that we can fit the 2 mattresses into a king bed frame. 

Do you know what bed is offering the same support and firmness as my current mattress? 

Thanks, Jasmin

 

Good Morning Jasmin,

A lot has changed since 2002, and not for the better.

Simmons was sold in 2016, but had gone through some negative changes even prior to that. All of the name brands have been sold.

The focus of these companies is no longer about quality. Now, it’s profits.

They all make mattresses that don’t last very long, using upholstery materials that are made of toxic chemicals that have plenty of negative side effects.

Simmons makes nothing today that’s worth buying.

 

You’d do better to make what you have more comfortable with enough surface comfort to accommodate a side sleeper. You can do this by adding a soft latex mattress topper. This does not affect the underlying firm support that you’re getting, but does provide pressure point relief for the shoulders and hips.

 

The Latex toppers that we carry are Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic.

No chemicals are used.

You have a couple of options.

Latex for Less offers Dunlop Latex at very reasonable prices.

I recommend the 3” soft…here’s a link to those:

Natural Latex Mattress Topper latexforless.com

 

 

The softest available is the Suite Sleep 3” Soft Pure Vita Talalay Latex Topper.

Shown here:

 

Pure Vita Talalay Latex Topper | C&C Mattress, LLC cc-mattress-llc.square.site

This one is not as reasonably priced, but extremely comfortable.

It’s the one we use at home.

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.

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Double Sided, Flippable, Pure, Organic All Latex Mattress.

Eric writes:

Hello Pete,

I am interested in purchasing one of your Suite Sleep Double Sided, flippable all latex mattresses. Are there any chemicals used? 

I live in a remote area of Wisconsin. 

Do you deliver? 

How does delivery work? 

Thank you, Eric

 

Hi Eric,

The Suite Sleep Mattresses are made of only the highest quality latex.

Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Dunlop Latex. 

The cover is Organic Cotton.

No chemicals are used. There’s no off gassing to worry about.

These mattresses are shrink wrapped, rolled and boxed.

FedEx Delivery is Free nationwide.

Click on this link to view that mattress.

You can place your order through that same link.

Suite Essentials Mattress

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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 

 

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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

 

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

 

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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Online Ordering is Easy & Secure.

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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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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

 

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 Suite Sleep Organic Latex Topper for a Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Mattress.

Courtney writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am 5’7", 140 pounds, and my husband is 6’, 170 pounds. We believe our mattress is 6-8 years old.

Currently, we have a Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Luxury Firm mattress.

It has indentations on both sides of the mattress where we each sleep, and is higher in the middle.

Both my husband and I suffer from muscle-induced back pain, as well as hip pain from side sleeping.

Would you recommend replacing the mattress or purchasing the Suite Sleep Organic Latex topper?

Thanks for your help, Courtney

 

 

Hi Courtney,

A Suite Sleep Latex Topper will give you the surface comfort to relieve your aches and pains.

Rejuvenate the support from the mattress by flipping it before adding the topper.

The Suite Sleep 3" Soft Vita Talalay Latex Topper is the most comfortable.

Shown Here:

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

Suite Sleep Latex Toppers Suite Sleep provides a restful sleep with their Vita Talalay Latex, Organic Latex, Comfort Wool Toppers www.themattressexpert.com

 

 

 

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VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

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

 

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