The Mattress Expert

I fell for all the sales hype about memory foam mattresses.

Bill writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Thank you for your blog. I happened upon it last night and did a lot of reading.

Thanks to the information you have shared, I now know what went wrong.

I'm a young fellow, reasonably fit and without any physical damage to address.

Like so many, I fell for all the sales hype about memory foam mattresses, and bought into it.

As you have noted, it felt great to try at the store.

It provided me with a great night's sleep for the first couple of months.

It lasted just long enough to get me past the 60 day trial period. Now, I'm stuck.

Just as you have said, I sink too far into it. My back hurts and my arms and legs are going numb.

I had dismissed the headaches, not realizing that the memory foam off gassing was causing them.

 

So, what I want is an all foam mattress that feels great for many years.

I've looked at the all latex mattresses that you often recommend, but they are too expensive for me.

I've considered flipping this mattress and adding a latex topper, another of your recommendations, but just want to get rid of this chemical laden memory foam mattress altogether.

 

I need your help.

What mattress can you recommend to me that gives me what I want, has NO Memory Foam in it, and at a price I can afford.

Thanks, Bill

 

Hi Bill,

Latex does everything that memory foam is advertised to do, without any of the negative side effects and providing a great night's sleep for many years....not just months.

Your memory foam mattress isn't made of all memory foam. 

Depending on the model, it's a couple/few inches of memory foam atop several inches of high density polyurethane foam...which is why flipping it and adding a latex topper works so well.

But, as you have said, the chemical off gassing will still be there.

Best solution is a mattress made the same way as your mattress is, but with latex on top instead of memory foam.

The Natura of Canada Latex/Poly Foam Hybrid Mattresses will give you what you want, and at the right price.

Click on this link to view the selection:

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-mattresses/natura-latex-level-1-mattress/

You'll find two choices of comfort. These mattresses DO NOT Off Gas.

These mattresses come with white glove delivery.
Delivery includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of all packing materials.

Delivery is free 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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Years long 'mattress saga' in search of better sleep and comfort.

Emily writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I came across your website while researching options after what has been a years long 'mattress saga' in search of better sleep and comfort.

 

In 2017 my parents bought me a Sealy Golden Elegance cushion firm mattress. 

In 4 years, it sagged horribly. As a side sleeper, I had bad hip and shoulder pain and was in physical therapy. 

I was able to get a warranty exchange and thought if I upgraded with a Stearns and Foster pillowtop, it would resolve my issues and improve my sleep. 

Unfortunately, in less than a month I could feel the pillowtop losing its integrity and felt a sagging or sinking feeling that wasn't supportive.

 

I contacted the retailer and they said they could do a 'comfort return' so I decided to forego the pillowtop and upgraded, yet again, mistakenly thinking I would have better quality.

I got the upgraded Stearns & Foster tight top plush.

 

Again, within a few weeks it started to feel as if I was sagging or sinking without uniform support, especially in my lower back and hips. I have rotated it and this has helped somewhat as a temporary solution, but I wake up most mornings with the thought 'I hate this mattress'!

 

I am someone who has suffered with long term autoimmune disease and have chronic pain and inflammation. 

As a side sleeper I'm trying to find a mattress that will offer comfort with relief and support. 

I am a petite 48 y/o woman and weigh about 105-110 lbs. 

I'm also sensitive to all the horrible off gassing odors with each new bed.

 

Your website is the first that I've come across that acknowledges how important a mattress is to our health. 

It's truly amazing to me how little the customer service people know!!

 

I also learned from your site that Tempurpedic bought out S&F which was extremely disappointing, but that explains everything! I wasn't buying the product I thought I was buying and feel disillusioned.

 

The retailer does not offer a refund and my only options now are: 

1) try for another warranty through the retailer and then get a firmer S&F (or a different brand from the retailer- Serta, Sealy, Simmons), 

2) try to get a warranty through S&F and get a firmer model with latex topper, 

3) try to sell the mattress myself and take a loss on some of the cost and go something completely new and different.

 

I'm low income so this has been a big financial strain as well as stressful. I want to keep things simple. 

I read that you recommend getting a firm mattress with a soft latex topper.

 

Do you have any guidance or recommendations for how I can make the best of this situation and eventually get a good mattress that offers the comfort and support I'm seeking? 

I would be most grateful for any advice or direction on this.

 

I apologize for how lengthy this is and appreciate your time.

Thank you, Emily

 

Hi Emily,

All of the name brands have gone bad…all having been sold.

Tempurpedic bought Sealy and S&F.

A separate investment group bought Simmons and Serta.

All are upholstering their mattresses with memory foam.

Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing. 

Memory foam is the only upholstery material that is temperature sensitive.

Memory foam softens as it warms from your body heat.

It reflects that heat back to you, causing the mattress to sleep hot.

Memory foam off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made.

Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.

The memory foam is why you sink and why your chronic pain persists.

In switching to one of the other name brands, you will only repeat the mistakes you’ve been making.

The key to a successful purchase is in avoiding any mattress upholstered with memory foam.

 

Unfortunately, most of today’s mattresses are upholstered with memory foam…not just the name brands.

 

You won’t need to replace your foundation, just the mattress.

What I recommend is the Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress.

The Certipur Upholstery layers do not off gas.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress-2/tulah-luxury-plush-eurotop/

 

This mattress provides excellent support, comfort and longevity for your size.

Adding a latex topper is something you can do to soften it further, should your chronic inflammation make it necessary. I recommend thinking about that only after you have the mattress and have determined that you want it to be softer.

 

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Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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Magniflex Mattresses...A Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam.

Magniflex Mattresses...A Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam

 

If you like memory foam, you’ll LOVE Magniflex.

No Sleeping Hot, No VOCs, No Chemical Off Gassing, 20 Year Warranty.

(Everything Memory Foam Promises with None of the Nasty Surprises)

 

Click on this link to view The Magniflex Line of Mattresses:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

Shipping is Free

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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A memory foam mattress that doesn't sleep hot, no chemical off gassing.

Zoe writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Everyone is pushing memory foam mattresses.

So far, we've purchased two and sent them back. Both smelled of chemicals and both slept hot.

Is there a memory foam mattress that doesn't sleep hot, with no chemical off gassing?

We like the feel, but the side effects are horrible.

Thanks, Zoe

 

Hi Zoe,

There is!

We carry an Italian made brand, Magniflex, delivering everything that memory foam promises with none of the nasty surprises that come along with common, chemical based memory foam.

These are a Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam.

 

No Sleeping Hot, No VOCs, No Chemical Off Gassing, 20 Year Warranty.

 

If you like memory foam, you’ll LOVE Magniflex Mattresses.

There are several options. Click on this link to view the Magniflex line of mattresses.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

 

Shipping is free, anywhere within the continental US.

 

 

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://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

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If you like Memory Foam, you'll LOVE Magniflex Mattresses.

If you like Memory Foam, you'll LOVE Magniflex Mattresses

 

The feel you like that memory foam provides.

NOT Tempurature Sensitive...NO Sinking Through...NO Sleeping Hot.

NO Chemicals...No Off Gassing

LONG LASTING...20 Year Warranty.

 

Click on this link to see Magniflex's Selection of Mattresses>>>>

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

Shipping is Free.

 

 

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://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Why does my memory foam mattress smell so bad?

Why does my memory foam mattress smell so bad?

 

That bad odor that your memory foam mattress is exuding, is the release of the toxic chemicals from which it's made. Memory foam consists of 61 different chemicals, some of which are highly toxic and carcinogenic.

Formaldehyde and Benzene are only two of them...and the most prominent.

Much of the memory foam sold in this country is produced in China.

Most of the memory foam sold in the U.S. presents a health hazard to every living being in your home.

 

Is there a chemical free alternative?

 

Magniflex Mattresses, Made in Italy, are a health, chemical free way to enjoy that type of mattress.

Magniflex Mattresses are a Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam.

Click on this link to view the Magniflex Selection of High Quality Mattresses:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

 

Shipping is Free. 

Chemical Free…NO Off Gassing 

Not Temperature Sensitive…No More Sleeping Hot

20 Years Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty…Won’t Wear Prematurely 

 

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://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Sealy Posturepedic Reserve Two-Sided Mattress.

Meg writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We bought a Sealy Posturepedic Reserve Two-Sided Mattress for my son, that is now 23 yrs. old.

He loves this mattress. He sleeps on his stomach and loves the firm surface feel, and the firm support.  

I can’t find this series from Sealy anywhere. I'm assuming it's no longer being made.  

Any thoughts on a mattress that is similar?

Thanks, Meg

 

Hi Meg,

Your old two-sided Sealy mattress has no memory foam in it, which is why it held up so well for so long.

You want to avoid any mattresses made with memory foam.

Memory foam wears poorly, sinks in, sleeps hot and off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it's made.

Sealy was sold to Tempurpedic in 2013.

Everything they make, today, is upholstered with memory foam.

 

And while there is nothing on the market that matches the specifications of your old Sealy mattress, there are mattresses that are well made that produce a similar feel.

My recommendation is for the Wolf Brolynn or Brandy-Lynn Old Fashioned Two-Sided Mattresses.

Both are available in firm and both have NO Memory Foam in them.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices for those mattresses:

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

Shipping is Free.

 

 

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://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Where can I find a Memory Foam Mattress that doesn't sleep hot or off gas?

Janet writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Where can I find a Memory Foam Mattress that doesn't sleep hot or off gas?

I like the feel of memory foam, but can't find one that lasts more than a couple of years.

The worst thing is the chemical off gassing and the sleeping hot thing.

I don't weigh very much and it's usually just me in the mattress.

Thanks, Janet

 

Hi Janet,

Magniflex makes a chemical free memory foam alternative mattress with NO OFF GASSING.

They have the feel you like with none of the negative side effects.

They DO NOT sleep hot and they last a very long time.

Click on this link to view their selection of mattresses.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

Shipping is Free.

 

 

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://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

My daughter needs a Safe, Chemical Free Mattress.

David writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My daughter needs a Safe, Chemical Free Mattress.

I want a mattress that will provide her with proper spinal support and safe upholstery.

I want a mattress for her, that has NO Memory Foam and NO VOC off gassing.

What do you recommend?

Thanks David

 

Hi David,

The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush is just right for your daughter.

The individually pocketed coils contour to the shape of the body and maintain the natural alignment of the spine. The coils are made of heavy gauge double tempered steel for durability.

The upholstery is natural plant based polyurethane foam 

This is a very high quality mattress, providing excellent support for her spine and comfortable upholstery.

There is NO Memory Foam and NO VOCs. So, you have no worries about toxic chemical off gassing.

 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

 

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

 

 

Shipping is free.

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://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

What do you recommend as an Alternative to Memory Foam Mattresses?

Bethany writes:

 

Hi Pete,

What do you recommend as an Alternative to Memory Foam Mattresses?

Memory foam mattresses always feel so good in the store, but not so much after a short while.

As I've read many of your blog posts, and agree with your displeasure with the chemical off gassing.

It actually made me sick.

Can you recommend a mattress that feels similar, without all the negative side effects?

Does such a mattress even exist?

Thanks, Bethany 

 

Hi Bethany,

Actually, such a mattress does exist...and there is good selection of them.

 

As you may have read, memory foam consists of 61 different chemicals, some of which are highly toxic.

It's the off gassing of these toxic chemicals that made you sick.

Memory foam sleeps hot because it's a temperature sensitive material. 

It softens as it warms from your body heat, and then reflects that heat back to you.

Memory foam is specifically designed to wear quickly, so that it needs frequent replacing.

And once it starts to wear, it throws off your spine's natural alignment, causing back pain.

 

Made in Italy, Magniflex Mattresses are Thee Healthy, Chemical Free, Cool & Durable Alternative to Memory Foam.

Magniflex Mattresses really are so much better than memory foam!

Magniflex mattress have a similar feel to memory foam without any of the negative side effects.

Magniflex mattresses are not temperature sensitive, so they sleep cool, and lasts for many years.

 

 

There are 8 different models in their line of mattresses.

The MagniCool 12 Gel Model is the softest of them. There are 3 Models in the MagniCool Series.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/magniflex-magnicool-mattresses/

 

The MagniStretch Series is designed to relieve back pain, by gently stretcking your spine as you sleep.

There are 3 models in this series, as well.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/magniflex-magnistretch-mattress/

Here is a link to the entire line of Magniflex Mattresses.

The Classico is their most reasonably priced, while The Toscana is their most popular model.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/magniflex-mattresses/

 

All are available as Mattress Only, with their Foundation, or with their Adjustable Bed Bases.

UPS Shipping is Free

 

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://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: [email protected]gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894