The Mattress Expert

Excruciating Pain on a Stearns and Foster Estate Collection Plush Mattress.

John writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I really appreciate your reply!!!  

I am getting ready to fight with my retailer for a refund as I am on my second mattress from them.

It's a Stearns and Foster Estate Collection Plush King...... I can't lay in it for more than 10 minutes before my back, knees, neck go into excruciating pain!!!  

That's not what happened in the show room.

In the show room, it was extremely comfortable but I only laid in it a few minutes.  

I financed this mattress. Can you give me some guidance on how I can get a refund?

 

I will definitely order a Wolf Brolynn Plush Mattress, from you, once I resolve this situation.  

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

Thanks Again, John

 

Hi John,

We had been a Sealy/S&F dealer for many years, prior to them being sold to Tempurpedic in 2013.

S&F had been considered the Cadillac of the Industry, up to then.

They turned into nothing more than expensive junk, literally, over night.

 

Getting a refund isn’t likely, without some degree of coercion.

You might try reversing the charge through the finance company.

Your local news agencies often have a consumer advocacy department.

Getting in touch with your state’s department of consumer affairs may help.

If all else fails, a lawyer.

 

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

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Sealy Posturepedic Cameo Glow Plush Mattress.

Tara writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Your site is great, I’m so glad I stumbled upon it! 

I love the old Sealy Posturepedic Cameo Glow Plush Mattress we have in our guest room. 

I’m a 120 lb side sleeper. Our Nolah Mattress, purchased 5 years ago, is no longer comfortable for me. 

I wake up with lower back and other pains.

I know they don’t make the Cameo anymore but is there something similar?

Thanks so much!

Tara

 

Hi Tara,

Nothing Sealy makes today is worth buying, not since Tempurpedic bought them.

What we carry that replaces the Sealy mattresses we used to sell, is the Wolf brand.

The one I’d recommend for you, given the comfort level you like, is:

The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices.

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

Like the Sealy mattresses of old, this mattress provides excellent support, comfort and longevity.

These mattresses contain NO Memory Foam.

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

The Brolynn Plush Mattress is super comfy.

Rosie writes:

 

Hi Pete, 

The Brolynn Plush Mattress is super comfy. 

I think I made the right purchase.
Thanks again, Rosie

 

Hi Rosie,

I'm happy to hear that, but not surprised.

You can expect many years of supportive and comfortable sleep from that mattress.

The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush is our most popular mattress for that reason.

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

We LOVED our 25 year old Stearns and Foster Mattress that we could flip.

Valerie writes:

 

Hi Pete,

After spending thousands of dollars on mattresses, Sleep Number and Tempurpedic, all end up with an indentation where we sleep, and we're not big people.

We LOVED our 25 year old Stearns and Foster Mattress that we could flip.

I've read your advice. Nothing is the same these days.

It looks like your Brolynn Two Sided Mattress is what we want. 

Is that your recommendation? Firm or Plush?

Thanks so much!

Valerie

 

Hi Valerie,

Most of today's mattresses are upholstered with memory foam.

S&F is now owned by Tempurpedic. 

What had been "The Cadillac of the Industry" is now nothing more than expensive junk.

Memory foam is highly deceptive by its nature.

That is to say, how a memory foam upholstered mattress feels when new, is quite different from how it will feel only a few months later.

 

The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two-Sided Flippable Mattress in Plush, is my recommendation.

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

I had a great experience on the mattress at a hotel.

Hi Pete,

I came across your site when doing some research.

Like several others that have contacted you, I had a great experience on the mattress at a hotel.

It appears to have been a Simmons Beautyrest. Which one?...who knows?

 

We recently returned a Queen-sized Saatva mattress.

I have bulging discs in my lower back and I found their bed made my pain worse.

 

I’m looking to buy a mattress that will help me wake up rested and not in pain.

I can tell during the night my hips get out of alignment, which exacerbates my back pain.

What mattress would you recommend?

Any guidance you can offer would be appreciated.

Thank you, Jennifer

 

Hi Jennifer,

What makes a Beautyrest so comfortable is the individually pocketed coil unit.

Each coil moves independently from one another, which maintains the natural alignment of your spine.

This type of coil system also provides a great degree of motion separation...not feeling each other move.

 

Memory foam is a horrible product.

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

As you sink into it, the natural alignment of your spine is gone, causing back pain.

Memory foam reflects your body heat back to you and causes you to sleep hot.

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

Today, even hotel Beautyrests have some memory foam in them. 

 

Here is a link to mattresses we recommend as an excellent substitute.

The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush has the greater degree of surface comfort.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

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

 

These mattresses also use an individually pocketed coil unit...containing NO Memory Foam

The coils are stronger than Simmons coils and the upholstery is better.

In fact, these specifications exceed anything that Simmons makes today.

 

Shipping is free

Thanks, Pete 

 

Never:

Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry.

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

 

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We are in the market for a new king size mattress

Hello,

I saw your ad on Facebook. 

We are currently in the market for a new king size mattress. 

Could you recommend the best in your opinion. 

We both have lower back pain and are overweight. 

My husband has bad back issues, deteriorated disks.  

Would prefer something firm but with a pillow top. ?? 
Thank you. 

 

Hello,

The last thing you want is a pillow top mattress.

The pillow top is the first part to wear and once that goes, it won’t matter how good the rest of the mattress is. 

Also, you’ll need to avoid mattresses upholstered with memory foam.

Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to wear quickly.

I have a few excellent options for you.

 

A firm, one sided mattress to which you’ll add a removable pillow top.

This allows you to replace the topper in a few years and still have a perfectly good mattress that won’t need replacing.

 

A two sided mattress that comes in firm or plush.

The plush upholstery is comfortable without being too soft.

This option doesn’t require a removable pillow top.

 

Adding a latex mattress topper, (the aforementioned removable pillow top), does more than just add surface comfort. Latex is extremely resilient and will absorb much of your body weight. In turn, the mattress lasts longer.

 

The mattresses I’m recommending use an individually pocketed coil unit.

The coils move independently from one another and maintain the natural alignment of your spine. This is the best type of support for relieving chronic back pain due to disc problems.

The coils are made of heavy gauge double tempered steel, which is important for durability under large people.

The upholstery in the mattresses is natural plant based polyurethane foam.

There is no memory foam in them.

 

Here are two links. You can’t go wrong with any of them, as all use the aforementioned coil system.

 

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

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

The Natura of Canada Plush Talalay Latex Mattress Topper is the removable pillow top to add to any of those mattresses.

Shown here.

 

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/natura-of-canada/natura-of-canada-latex-mattress-toppers/

Shipping is free.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

Never:

Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry.

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

 

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter 

 

 

Website: https://themattressexpert.com/

Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com

Voicemail: 856-874-6894

A mattress for my husband’s very bad back.

Danna writes:

Hi Pete,

I need a mattress for my husband’s very bad back.

He’s had 3 surgeries, which have not helped.

He wants something firm.

What do you recommend?

Thanks, Donna

 

Hi Donna,

It’s a common mistake for a back pain sufferer to assume that a firm mattress is the thing to get. And while that thinking is correct, in terms of support, the mistake is in making the leap to a hard surface as well…creating pressure point pain at the hips and shoulders. A hard feeling mattress solves one problem and creates another.

Firm contouring support and a comfortable sleeping surface is the key for him.

Here is the link to the Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress.

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

The support is quite firm. 

The coils are made of firm heavy gauge double tempered steel.

These firm individually pocketed coils is the best you can do for a damaged back.

Keeping the spine in its proper alignment will relieve back pain.

I recommend the plush model for surface comfort.

The plush upholstery is comfortable but are in no way too soft.

 

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

Replacing a 25 year old Posturepedic Mattress.

Edward writes:

Hello Pete,
I'm looking for advice on replacing a 25 year old Posturepedic Mattress.

I have loved this mattress, but I have to accept that the sag it has developed in our sleeping spots has become too much. I've already found the current Sealy offerings are not what I'm looking for, so I'm looking elsewhere and found your site.

You make the all latex beds sound good, but I'm hesitant to spend so much.

In your Q&A section, you've recommended the Brolynn Brandy-lynn mattress multiple times for people asking about replacing a Posturepedic. 

I was looking at those, but as I'm replacing a king mattress, I'm wondering about this note: "Note: 2 Twin-XL = King".

Thank you, Edward 

 

Good Morning Edward,

The 2 Twin-XL = King refers to mattresses being used on adjustable beds.

 

An all latex mattress may or may not be right for older people.

In most cases, it’s not.

Discs in our backs wear with age, which is made worse for people with a desk job.

The individually pocketed coils used in the Wolf mattresses push up against your spine, while also contouring to the body. This forces proper spinal alignment, which is the best type of support to relieve back pain from worn discs.

An all foam mattress doesn’t have that pushback support…not even latex, which is the most resilient of all the foams.

Trying one in a store won’t tell you anything other than initial comfort.

If it’s wrong for you, you won’t know until it’s you’ve slept on it for a while.

It’s quite an expensive risk for an older person.

 

You’re better off with what your body is already used to.

The Brolynn in Plush is both, supportive and comfortable.

It’s an extremely well made mattress, designed to last for many years.

If you have an old box spring, you’ll need a new foundation as well.

You’ll see that mattress priced with the Magniflex KD foundation.

 

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

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

My new mattress is just a bit too firm.

Jillian writes:

 

Hi Pete,

My new mattress is just a bit too firm.

We bought The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Plush Mattress.

My husband has no complaints. He says his back pain is gone.

And while this mattress is comfortable, I miss the luxurious feel of my old pillowtop.

I see you have mattress toppers. Which one should I get?

Thanks, Jillian

 

Hi Jillian,

The Magniflex Mattress Toppers provide that touch of luxury you're looking for..

My wife and I have been using one, an enjoy it quite a bit. You will too.

Click on this link to view:

https://themattressexpert.com/magniflex-mattress-toppers/

 

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