The Mattress Expert

Spring Aire mattress is giving me shoulder problems

Jack writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My old Spring Aire mattress is giving me shoulder problems, when I switch from back to side sleeping.

Mattress toppers offer short term relief and actually have to take them off from time to time. 

Although, since I've flipped the mattress every time I changed the sheets. there's no sag.

Thnx, Jack

 

Good Morning Jack,

Since your mattress isn’t sagging, add a high quality, long lasting latex mattress topper.

The Suite Sleep Vita Talalay Latex Mattress Topper will provide the greatest degree of comfort for your shoulders.

Shown here:

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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A mattress without the fancy prices

Linda writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Can you point me in the right direction?

Where can I buy a mattress without the fancy prices?

The expensive one we have, that was purchased in 2020, is now aching to be replaced.

Actually, it's me that doing the aching.

Thanks, Linda

 

Hi Linda,

We have a reasonably priced mattress that provides excellent support & comfort.

What's more, it'll last you a whole lot longer than your expensive mattress did.

The Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress is one used by a number of our family and friends.

 

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

 

FedEx Shipping is Fast & Free

4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with AfterPay

 

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

 

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

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

 

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Mattress motion transfer is causing back pain. Herniated discs.

Helen writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We have a problem!

We recently got a new old two sided mattress from my aunt.

It was her spare room bed set which has only been used a few times, so it's basically brand new.

I have 3 herniated discs in my lower back.

Every little bit of motion transfer is causing back pain.

I've never had such a problem before!

Even the tiniest movement of my husband's foot causes the whole mattress to shake!

We are using the same bed frame we had before, so it is 100% the mattress.

What do you recommend?

Thanks, Helen

 

Hi Helen,

That's a very old mattress....using a Bonnell interlocking coil system.

Only a mattress using an individually pocketed coil unit is what will fix your problem.

With all coils moving independently from all of the others, maintains the natural alignment of your spine.

The main benefit is back pain relief.

The side benefit is motion transfer reduction....not feeling each other's movements.

Nothing does a better job of motion reduction than this type of coil system.

I recommend one of our Wolf Tulah Mattresses, all using an individually pocketed coil unit.

 

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

 

FedEx Shipping is Fast & Free.

4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with AfterPay

 

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

 

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

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

 

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Replacing an old two sided, flippable Simmons Beautyrest mattress.

Lucy writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My 12 year old daughter has an old two sided, flippable Simmons Beautyrest mattress, that she loves.

We are replacing her bed, going from a twin to a full size, and she wants the same exact mattress.

Upon doing some research, that mattress is no longer being made.

What do you recommend that she will like as well?

Thanks, Lucy

 

Hi Lucy,

Simmons does make a two-sided mattress. But since being sold to investors, all Simmons mattresses are upholstered with memory foam, which only last a short time...a few years, or so.

Your old Beautyrest has no memory foam in it...which is why she has enjoyed it for so long.

 

The Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress is extremely close in quality to her old Beautyrest.

 

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

 

The individually pocketed coils provide the same support your daughter is used to.

The upholstery material on top of this mattress is the same type that was used in her old Beautyrest.

The support is firm. This mattress is plenty comfy and won't be too soft.

 

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

 

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

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

 

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We bought a Sealy Posturepedic Dante Park Plush Mattress from you, many years ago.

Bob writes:

Hi Pete,

We bought a Sealy Posturepedic Dante Park Plush Mattress from you, many years ago.

Can you please recommend a replacement?

Also, can your mattresses be delivered to Danbury CT?

Thank you, Bob

 

Hi Bob,

Welcome back.

Since you bought your mattress, Sealy has been sold to Tempurepedic.

The memory foam they use to upholster their mattresses renders them worthless, long term.

The poor wear, sleeping hot and chemical off gassing is why we stopped carrying Sealy.

 

The Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress is as close to the Sealy mattress as you will find today.

 

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

 

FedEx Shipping is Fast & Free throughout the Continental U.S.

4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with AfterPay

 

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

 

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

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

 

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A split king mattress for our guest bedroom.

Vicky writes:

Hi Pete,

I need a split king mattress for our spare guest bedroom

I want a pocketed coil with medium firm/soft feel.

There must NO Off Gassing and NO Sinking in.

I want mattresses that are easy to lift and make.

Hope you can help.

Regards, Vicky

 

Hi Vicky,

The Wolf Tulah Mattress is what you want.

It is everything you asked for. Certipur Certified Safe...NO Off Gassing.

Not Temperature sensitive, so NO Sinking in.

Individually pocketed coils provide firm support with Upholstery that's comfortable, but not too soft.

2 - Twin-XL mattresses = a "Split King".

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

 

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

 

Shipping is Fast & Free

4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with AfterPay

 

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

 

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

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

 

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My wife and I need to buy our third mattress in the last eleven months.

Mike writes:

 

Hello Pete,

My wife and I need to buy our third mattress in the last eleven months.

Doing research on why this is happening is when I found your website.  

I agree with what I've read on your website that mattresses today are junk and don't last.  

 

I injured my back when I was younger and purchased my first new mattress.

It was a Simmons Beautyrest my wife and I got when we got married in 2000.  

We loved that mattress and when it finally felt worn out, a few years ago.

So, naturally, we replaced it with another Simmons Beautyrest, which lasted only four years.

We replaced that with a Serta, 2.5 years ago, hoping for greater longevity.  

Then we had to replace it that one last Christmas with one that was, amazingly enough even worse.  

The store we bought it from gave us a new one in February that I'm having a hard time with.  

Out of desperation, we chose the memory foam option on this last one.  What a huge mistake!  

Thanks to you, I now know why.

 

What would you recommend for a 48 year old, 6' 6" tall, 290 lb. adult male and a 5' 5" 135 lb., 45 year old female to sleep comfortably like we did in 2000?

Thanks for the help, we really appreciate it!

Sincerely, Mike

 

Hi Mike,

The thing about the Simmons Beautyrests, that make them such comfortable mattresses, are the individually pocketed coils, which provides contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the spine.

The thing that makes them such a bad mattresses, today, is the memory foam upholstery.

 

In order to most closely mimic your old Beautyrest, with an eye on supporting a man your size long term,

my recommendation is a good strong firm mattress for support and a softer latex topper for surface comfort.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Plush Mattress uses the strongest individually pocketed coils available,

upholstered with Natural Talalay Latex and NO Memory Foam.

Click on this link for that mattress:

 

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

 

White Glove Delivery is Free.

4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with AfterPay

 

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

 

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

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

 

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Back pain on a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

Pat writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I'm having back pain on a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress that I sink into.

I'm looking for a new mattress that will relieve my back pain and not sleep hot, like this one does.

I have a narrow staircase, so I need a split queen boxspring.

I also have neck pain.

What would you recommend to address all of my issues?

Thanks, Pat

 

Hi Pat,

This first link is to the Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress.

It's comfortable without being too soft.

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

 

The individually pocketed coils are what will relieve your back pain.

The CertiPur Certified Safe polyurethane foam will provide the comfort without allowing you to sink and you won’t sleep hot.

The foundation assembles easily and without needing tools...so you won't have to worry about it being split.

It’s available in 5” or 8” and in a choice of 3 different colors.

 

This link is to the PureBliss Shredded Talalay Latex Pillows. (Hypoallergenic)

It’s this that will relieve your neck pain…and last for years.

 

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

 

Shipping is Fast & Free

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

 

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

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

 

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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 Natura of Canada Greenspring Luxury Firm Mattress

This mattress is upholstered with Natural Talalay Latex and has NO Memory Foam in it.

Click on this link to view:

 

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

 

White Glove Delivery is Free.

4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with AfterPay

 

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

 

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

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

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

 

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Very Old Sealy Posturepedic Signature Otter Trail Plush Mattress.

Libby writes:

 

Hi Pete,

We are looking to replace our Very Old Sealy Posturepedic Signature Otter Trail Plush Mattress.  

We absolutely love this mattress but it's old and time to replace it.

We haven't been able to locate this exact model (originally purchased MANY years ago).  

Can you advise of the current equivalent model?

Thanks in advance, Libby

 

Hi Libby,

I’m sorry to say that no equivalent mattress exists.

Sealy has been owned by Tempurpedic since 2013.

They haven’t made a decent quality mattress since then…certainly, nothing even close to the quality of the mattress you’re replacing.

 

Thanks, Pete

 

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Hi Pete,

I'm very disappointed that there is no equivalent.

Does Simmons Beautyrest make a quality mattress?

If not, do you recommend a different brand?

Thanks, Libby

 

Hi Libby,

All of the name brands went bad…all sold and are now using memory foam.

Your old mattress performed so well, for so long, because there’s No Memory Foam in it.

We specialize in mattresses that have no memory foam in them.

What we found that will come closest to your mattress is:

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress in Plush.

Click on this link to view:

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

 

The coils are very strong, made of heavy gauge, double tempered steel.

The upholstery is Natural Talalay Latex & Plant Based Polyurethane Foam.

Your old mattress uses petro-chemical based poly foam.

 

You'll see this mattress priced with a foundation. I recommend that, as well.

 

White Glove Delivery is Free.

4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with AfterPay

 

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

 

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