The Mattress Expert

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Do the Wolf mattresses have the California Prop 65 cancer warning?

Shane writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Do the Wolf mattresses have the California Prop 65 cancer warning?

Thanks, Shane

 

Good Morning Shane,

Neither Wolf, nor anything else we carry has the California prop 65 cancer warning.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress/

 

 

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: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

What do you recommend for a mattress cover to block out the off gassing of memory foam?

Irene writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

What do you recommend for a mattress cover to block out the off gassing of memory foam? 

I have developed a severe allergic reaction to it.

Thanks, Irene

 

Hi Irene,

The only thing that I have that might help is a Sleep & Beyond Waterproof Mattress Encasement.

Shown here:

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

I’m a bit dubious about the success of this, as water molecules are bigger than gas molecules. 

It’s the off gassing of the toxic chemicals used to make memory foam that is adversely affecting you.

My recommendation is to get rid of that mattress.

The memory foam off gassing presents a health hazard to every breathing being in your home.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

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Does your new mattress smell bad?

Does your new mattress smell bad?

 

Today’s “new mattress smell” is the chemical off gassing of the memory foam.

It doesn’t just smell bad, it’s a health hazard.

Memory foam consists of 61 different chemicals, some of which are highly toxic and carcinogenic….Formaldehyde and Benzene being only 2 of the worst of them.

 

Don’t subject yourself and your loved ones to this health hazard.

The Wolf Old Fashioned Two Sided Flippable Mattresses have NO MEMORY FOAM!

The upholstery is natural plant based polyurethane foam.

And, the individually pocketed coils promote proper spinal alignment.

These mattresses are very well made and designed to last for many years.

 

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

Shipping is free.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

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

Shown here, are 2 quality models from which to choose.

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

Where Can I Buy a Good Quality Memory Foam Mattress?

Nowhere, is a good quality memory foam mattress available!

It's not a question of good or bad...it's a matter bad or worse!

 

By now, all of us have seen the commercials about the water problem at Camp Lejeune.

They specifically point out that chemical Benzene as the main source of their poisoned water problem.

Benzene is one of the several toxic/carcinogenic chemicals used to make the memory foam, which is used by most mattress manufacturers. 

The memory foam they're using off gasses those toxic chemicals, creating a health hazard for every breathing living being in the homes where those mattresses are used.

 

As if that weren't bad enough, memory foam is specifically designed to wear quickly.

Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from your body's heat.

Memory foam is not very resilient to start, so within months of purchase, you're sinking so far into it, that it throws off the natural alignment of the spine...making any back issue you had, worse.

Also, it reflects your body heat back to you....causing you to sleep hot.

 

The diabolical part of all this is that the memory foam returns when you get out of bed.

It returns enough that you are highly unlikely to meet the criteria to prevail in a warranty claim.

THIS is what has created a boon for the mattress industry...at wholesale and retail...and a nightmare for the consumer.

 

There is such a thing as plant based memory foam, which is not widely used.

And while this type of memory foam is not toxic, the rest of the problems still exist.

 

People who are young and fit seem to tolerate memory foam better than the rest of us.

But, just because they find it comfortable, doesn't make it good.

Memory foam does have a deleterious affect on the body when used long term.   

 

Consumer Reports often recommends Memory Foam laden Mattresses.

The reason for this is the old, out dated machines they're using to test mattresses...none, of which, take into consideration the body heat that causes memory foam to change so dramatically.

 

The key to a successful, long term purchase is in finding mattresses that have NO Memory Foam in them.

Unfortunately, they aren't easy to find.

Fortunately, The Mattress Expert is a retailer that cares more about quality than profits.

There is no memory foam in any of the mattresses we have available.

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

 

In all cases Delivery is FREE.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

A mattress that lasts longer than a few years.

Vince writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Why can't I find a mattress that lasts longer than a few years?

We've been through 3 mattresses in the last 10 years.

The mattress we had before that was more than 10 years old.

The only reason we replaced it was because of its age. Otherwise, it was still in good shape.

We aren't light people, but we aren't overly heavy either.

I weigh 215 lbs and my wife weighs 175.

What's the problem?

Are good quality mattresses not being made anymore?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Vince

 

Hi Vince,

Over the last 10 years, memory foam has taken over as the primary upholstery material.

All of the name brands have been sold to investors, who's focus changed to enhancing profits.

Memory foam is what they use to sell more mattresses more frequently to the same people.

Memory foam has created a boon for the mattress industry and a nightmare for the consumer.

Almost all mattresses made today are upholstered with memory foam for the sake of profits.

Memory foam is, without question, the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented.

 

The key to a successful, long term purchase is to buy a mattress with no memory foam in it.

And while those are hard to find in stores, we specialize in mattresses that have no memory foam.

The mattress I recommend for people your sizes is the Natura of Canada Greenspring.

Of their four models, the Ultra Plush is the most comfortable without being too soft.

My wife and I have been sleeping on the Ultra Plush model for the last 8+ years.

And despite each of us weighing more than 200 lbs., our mattress is still in like new condition.

Here is a link to that mattress, showing specifications and prices:

https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-plush/

White Glove Delivery is FREE.

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Pete,

I'm surprised to hear about memory foam talked about like this.

Every time we went shopping for a mattress, the salesperson always talked highly about memory foam.

It never occurred to me that the memory foam was the problem.

Why is this?

Vince

 

Hi Vince,

Why?! Memory foam is their 'cash cow'. That's why!

Memory foam is the only upholstery material that is temperature sensitive, as well as pressure sensitive.

Only memory foam softens as it warms from the body heat you give off.

This is especially problematic for heavier people, who tend to emit more body heat than slender people.

Combine the extra body heat with the extra body weight and you have a recipe for disaster.

But even slender people aren't safe from the toxic chemical off gassing associated with memory foam.

Memory foam is made from a chemical soup. 

Several of the 61 different chemicals used to make memory foam are highly toxic.

Memory foam's toxic chemical off gassing negatively affects every living being in your home.

 

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress, that I recommended to you, has NO Memory Foam.

The primary upholstery is Natural, Hypoallergenic Talalay Latex.

The secondary upholstery is plant based poly foam.

This mattress has NO Chemical Off Gassing to worry about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

I've been a long time fan of your mattress blog.

Joe writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I've been a long time fan of your mattress blog...been reading for years.

We need a new mattress and I've decided to go with the one you and your wife sleep on.

If the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is good enough for "The Expert", I'm sure it'll work well enough for my wife and I.

https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-plush/

I went to a local mattress store to see what they had to say.

The first thing I noticed was the smell. 

The toxic chemical off gassing from all the memory foam hit me the moment I walked through the door.

The salesman was personable, but a true BS artist.

He went on about how great memory foam is and tried to sell me the most expensive mattress he had.

The experience was exactly as you've described in some of your blog posts.

 

Thank you for everything you do. My order will be coming over today.

Thanks, Joe

 

Hi Joe,

I couldn't have put it better, myself.

I'll keep an eye out for your order and get it processed right away.

As you may already know, the price you see is complete.

This mattress comes with white glove delivery.

Delivery includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of all packing materials.

Delivery is free throughout the US & Canada.

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

What is your lowest price for a mattress?

Rene writes:

Hi Pete, 

What is your lowest price for a mattress in queen size? 

Do you deliver?

Rene

 

Hi Rene,

Our focus is on offering quality mattresses.

If your main concern is price, cheaper mattresses can be had anywhere else.

However, Our least expensive mattress is the Wolf Adrian.

It's a firm and very long lasting mattress.

This mattress has NO Chemical Off Gassing, which is caused by the memory foam used in cheap mattresses. 

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattress/adrian/

Delivery anywhere in the Continental US is FREE.

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.

Why does my mattress smell so bad?

Jackie writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Why does my mattress smell so bad and what can I do about it?

I've complained to my retailer, but all they say is that it will go away.

I've had this mattress for more than 2 months and it still stinks!

I haven't felt well since I've gotten it, and running out of time to be able to return it.

What say you?!

Jackie

 

Hi Jackie,

That odor is chemical off gassing.

Memory foam, which is what is causing your problem, is made of 61 different chemicals.

Several of those chemicals are dangerous, toxic and carcinogenic.

The memory foam manufacturers aren't bothering to cure it before sending it off to mattress manufacturers.

The result is long lasting off gassing...and you can bet that this off gassing is affecting your health.

Get rid of it. Send it back. Find a mattress that has NO Memory Foam in it.

 

Memory foam is, by far, the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented.

For this reason, none of the mattress we sell have any memory foam in them.

Here's a link to our Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Delivery is always FREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Pete

 

Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed!

 

VERY IMPORTANT:

Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity.

We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. 

https://themattressexpert.com/bedding/sleepbeyond/sleep-beyond-bedding/sleep-beyond-mattress-protector/

 

Website: http://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 

Free Delivery...Factory Direct.

All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order

Serving The US & Canada...NO SALES TAX.