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I was wondering if you have any experience with the Monarch Mattress Company made by the Amish? I’ve found some research and it states they were made by the Rainbow Co. I had major back surgery L3-L5 and have a lot of hip pain. I am thinking about a hybrid mattress of latex. I currently have tempur pedic mattress. Thank you for your time. Teresa Hi Teresa, I don’t have any information about that brand. But, you’re assessment is correct…a hybrid, consisting of individually pocketed coils for maintaining proper spinal alignment and pure, organic latex for surface comfort that won’t allow you to sink nor sleep hot, is precisely what you need. This one, from PlushBeds is one we recommend frequently…an excellent value. PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress https://www.plushbeds.com/products/12-luxury-bliss-natural-latex-mattress-with-encased-coils?variant=31705061490786&sscid=71k8_pjs8o&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 Since you have disc problems, I recommend getting it in Medium Firm. Add a 3” Soft Organic Latex Topper for your hip. Latex for Less has the lowest price for the highest quality latex. Shown here: Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 The latex topper does more than just provide additional surface comfort. Because latex is so resistant, it will absorb much to all of your body weight. The unintended consequence is the mattress remains like new far longer than it normally would. Together, they’re everything you need. Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894
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I recently bought a new Sealy Posturepedic mattress. The quilting is so tight, it feels lumpy. I can’t get comfortable and I’m not sleeping well. What can I do about this? Thanks, Hilda Hi Hilda, Your best option is to add a latex topper, which will defuse the feel of the quilting. As a side benefit, the topper will absorb your body weight, which will cause your mattress to last longer than it would without it. It’s one of the few items that actually pays for itself. Latex for Less has the lowest prices on the highest quality latex, available anywhere…Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Dunlop Latex…available in your choice of comfort levels and thicknesses. For your situation, 2” is all you’ll need. Here’s the link you’ll need to view and order yours. Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Hi Pete,
I’m interested in buying a latex mattress and a latex topper for the guest room mattress. I see a wide range of options and prices. Can you tell me what the difference is between Dunlop and Talalay Latex and why such a big difference in prices for, seemingly, the same products? I’ve read on your blog and website, “pure organic latex”. Is that the same or different from “natural and all natural”? Thanks for any insight on this subject. Alvin Hi Alvin, Here’s the long answer. “In The Beginning”…going back to the late 1800’s, when latex was first discovered, the Dunlop process was all there was…a process that turned the sap from the rubber tree into latex foam rubber. It was pure and organic. That Latex Foam started being used by the mattress industry in the 1920’s. Twenty years later, Mr. Talalay added a couple of extra steps to the Dunlop process, and the softer, more supple Talalay Latex was born…also, pure and organic. About 40 or so years ago, SAPSA Latex was invented…a synthetic latex that was much less expensive. Some manufacturers started using “Blended Latex”…30% pure organic and 70% synthetic SAPSA, and “Natural Latex” was born. It was popular for many years, but is hard to find today, thanks to the supply line disruption caused by the COVID pandemic. That same pandemic rearranged the supply lines. Today, Pure Organic Dunlop Latex has become more readily available and less expensive than in the past. Unlike “In The Beginning”, when Dunlop Latex was only available Firm, it is now available in a range of comfort levels, reducing the need for the more expensive Talalay Latex. Since Pure Organic Dunlop is the most durable, it is now the most desirable….your best value. In recent years, Chinese produced latex has emerged as the least expensive. The reason for the dramatic reduction in price is due to clay being added as a filler during processing. Clay, being a natural material, their latex is sold as “All Natural”. What it isn’t, is pure. The result is latex with a much shorter life span that ends up being more expensive the first time you have to replace it….your worst value. Latex for Less has the lowest prices on the highest quality, Pure Organic Dunlop Latex Mattresses and Toppers. Here are links you’ll need to view their products and to place your order. Latex for Less Pure Organic All Latex Mattress Organic Latex Mattress | Latex For Less Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Hi Peter,
I need to replace a Simmons BeautyRest Black Ansleigh Plush Firm mattress and latex topper that I bought from you in Feb of 2013. You picked out the perfect bed and topper and I’m hoping you can pick out a new bed and topper for me, as my new dog has, unfortunately, ruined the old bed and the topper. I’m 63, 160 pounds, sleep alone, side sleeper. No health issues and I’ve never had a sore back from the current mattress you picked out for me. I would like a queen mattress. No memory foam. I really liked the softness of the topper you recommended previously. I don’t like super hard beds, prefer to err on side of soft. Can you recommend another perfect mattress? No pressure (haha)…and latex topper. Maybe you can give me a couple of price points to help me stay within my budget. Thank you!! Ellen Good Morning Ellen, Welcome Back! The first thing to get is a waterproof mattress protector to protect your new mattress from your new puppy. This is the one we use at home: Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements. The mattresses I’m recommending use an individually pocketed coil system, much like the system used by Simmons. So, the type of support that you’re body has been used to will remain the same. The upholstery is pure, organic latex, with NO MEMORY FOAM. Here are the Good/Better choices of mattresses: Good The Eco-Terra Hybrid Latex Mattress, in Medium Firm for the guest bedroom and in Medium if going with this for your daughter. Your guest will enjoy excellent support and the comfort of Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Upholstery. In a guest bedroom setting, this mattress should last for decades and never need to be replaced. This mattress comes with a 90 Night Trial and is currently On Sale. Payment plans available, including PayPal. Eco-Terra Hybrid Latex Mattress https://ecoterrabeds.com/products/hybrid-latex-mattress?sscid=71k8_m5d12&utm_campaign=4342051&utm_source=share-a-sale ******** Best Buy The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress This eco-friendly hybrid pairs pure, organic latex with premium encased coils made from recycled steel, giving you the support you need with materials that are better for the Earth. From the naturally cool sleep surface to its minimal-waste production, this mattress proves you don’t have to choose between luxury and sustainability. PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress is available in a choice of comfort. Featuring: Individually pocketed coils for proper spinal alignment. Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Upholstery for an unparalleled, luxurious surface comfort that lasts for many years. These are the mattresses we recommend for average weight people. Medium for those on the lighter side of average. Medium Firm for those on the heavier side of average. Medium Firm for anyone on either side of average, who may also have pre-existing back pain. This mattress comes with a 100 Night Trial and is currently On Sale. Payment plans available, including PayPal. Shown here: PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress https://www.plushbeds.com/products/12-luxury-bliss-natural-latex-mattress-with-encased-coils?variant=31705061490786&sscid=71k8_pjs8o&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 Latex for Less has the lowest prices on the highest quality latex toppers. You’ll want that in “soft”. 2” is comfortable…3” is more luxurious. Shown here: Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppershttps://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 If you have a boxspring from 2013, you’ll need to replace that as well. The Magniflex KD Foundation is both, attractive and strong…available in your choice of height and color. Foundations https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations.html#/ All of these options are appropriate for your size. To maximize your comfort, choose “Medium” for either mattress. However, a Medium Firm mattress and soft latex topper combination would be more like what you’ve been used to, and will last longer. Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Hi Pete,
I bought a memory foam mattress about 3 months ago. Lately, I’ve been experiencing numbness in my hands and feet when I sleep. Why is that happening and what can I do about it? I’m past my trial period, so I can’t return it. Thanks, Marybeth Hi Marybeth, Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from the body heat you give off. This allows you to sink into it. It’s the heavier parts of your body that will sink first and furthest, which restricts blood flow to your extremities. What to do about it? The most economical way to address this is also a long term solution. Adding a Latex Mattress Topper will create a barrier between you and the memory foam, which will prevent the memory foam from reacting to your heat. Latex is NOT temperature sensitive…problem solved. Latex for Less has the lowest prices on the highest quality latex toppers available anywhere. They come in your choice of comfort and thickness. A 2” topper is all you need to do the job. Here’s the link for those: Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 If you prefer the feel of memory foam, the Magniflex MemoForm foam mattress toppers will provide that feel and are also NOT temperature sensitive….shown here: Magniflex MemoForm Foam Mattress Toppers https://www.themattressexpert.com/magniflex-mattress-toppers.html#/ Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Hi Pete,
Thank you for your blog. I have spent many hours reading it. Your willingness to share your extensive knowledge and expertise is most generous of you. I’m particularly impressed when your solutions don’t require a purchase of a new mattress. I think I have that same situation, where all I need is a mattress topper. My mattress is old, but still in good condition. My back doesn’t hurt and I sleep well when I can find a position that relieves my hip pain, which is becoming increasingly more difficult. I believe that a latex topper will solve my problem. The question is, “which one?”. I’m a 5’6”, 160 lb. female. My husband is 5’10”, 180 lbs. Which latex topper would you recommend? Thanks, Linda Hi Linda, Thank you for all of that. I’m happy to see that you read my blog so thoroughly enough to have come up with the solution to your problem on your own. Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Dunlop Latex is the highest quality latex foam on the planet. And Latex for Less has the best/lowest prices. It’s available in 2” or 3”. Either will provide hip pain relief. The 3” is more luxurious. My wife has a sensitive hip and she prefers the 3” Soft, which is what we use at home. Latex is extremely comfortable, so your husband will like it, as well. Here’s the link you’ll need to order yours: Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Hi Pete,
I spent last weekend visiting a friend who had a latex topper on their guest room mattress. It was the most comfortable couple of night’s sleep I’ve had in years. They said they got it through you. I want one for my bed at home. Can you direct me? Thanks, Jack Hello Jack, We sell a lot of latex toppers, and use one at home. The comfort they provide is not only extraordinary, but they last for many years. Latex for Less has the lowest prices for the highest quality latex mattress toppers. Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex…available in a choice of comfort levels, with “Soft” being the most popular…and a choice of 2” or 3” thick. Here’s the link you’ll need to order yours: Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Hi Pete,
I weigh 500 lbs., and have had a difficult time finding a mattress that lasts longer than a year. I’ve been reading your blog posts and was wondering if you still recommend the Natura Greenspring mattresses for people my size. If so, which model? I also need a boxspring a frame. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Herman Hi Herman, We’ve had many customers your size, over the years. The sleep system that has worked well for all of them is: The Natura Greenspring Mattress in Firm, with a 2” Medium Latex Topper. The mattress is really quite firm…strong enough to hold your weight for many years…but too firm for comfort. The latex topper adds that surface comfort and helps extend the life of the mattress. Pure Latex is the most resilient upholstery material, and has been for the last 100+ years. (Note: Latex produced in China is not pure. They add clay as a filler. Since clay is a natural substance, their latex is sold as “all natural”. It’s cheaper to buy, but more expensive to use, as it needs frequent replacing.) Here are links to all the products you need. All are the strongest, highest quality products available anywhere. You’ll enjoy a supportive, comfortable sleeping experience for many years to come. Natura Greenspring Firm Mattress https://cc-mattress-llc.square.site/product/natura-greenspring-liberta-firm/81?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 Rize EZ Foundation (boxspring) https://cc-mattress-llc.square.site/product/rize-ez-foundation/120?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=KCHQK3ZHPLUMKAYIB3TW4E7C Rize Bed Frames https://www.themattressexpert.com/bed_frames.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. Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements. Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Hi Pete,
We are looking to purchase two mattress sets. One is for our 16 year old daughter and the other is for my husband and myself. My husband is leaning towards a foam mattress. My husband's back hurts from time to time and when we have used a foam topper in the past, he says his back feels better. We have been to several mattress stores, read reviews, and looked on consumer reports, yet we are still having difficulty choosing the right mattresses. Any suggestions? Thank you for any assistance you might be able to provide. Chrissy Hi Chrissy, There's a lot of bad and misleading information out there. Addressing your confusion will be a bit long winded. Even the unusually trustworthy Consumer Reports, is way off base on this subject. If you can find the previous CR Mattress Issue, you'll read that they could not offer help, as the mattress industry has made everything so complicated that they couldn't figure it out. A few months later, they abandoned their honest answer and interviewed a group of people in Denver and left it at that…for a while. Since then, they’ve been testing mattresses without mimicking body heat. All of the name brands, along with many others, are upholstering their mattresses with memory foam, which is a temperature sensitive material that reacts to body heat. Hence, CR’s conclusions are inaccurate. When you shop at the stores, you get a sales pitch...highlighting the positive aspects of any given mattress and not bothering to mention any of the negatives associated with them. Customer’s reviews found on-line are usually solicited immediately after delivery. Those positive opinions often change within a short period of time, as memory foam wears quickly. There's usually no problem with a mattress when it's still new. Over the past 20 years, especially the past 10 years, when the industry realized that they can actually get away with the crap they're pulling...25 years if you count when it all started, buying a good mattress has gotten to be more and more difficult. There are two products that have lead to this phenomenon of being able to sell cheaper made, shorter lived mattresses at higher prices...and being able to sell you the same crap over and over again. Those items are memory foam and pillowtops. Memory Foam is, positively, the worst, most diabolical material ever invented for use in a mattress. A temperature sensitive material, it softenes when it's warmed by your body's heat....and returns to its original shape when you get off...but, not right away. You've all seen the commercials with the hand print that's left in it. I remember when I first saw that 25+ years ago. I couldn't believe that anyone would see that as a good idea. But, I was wrong. The power of mass media marketing told you, almost continually, that it was a good thing. Tell a lie often enough and it’s eventually perceived as the truth…as the saying goes. Today, most mattresses have memory foam and are shown on the sales floor with pillowtops...because these items are good for what the stores and factories want...they're good for "making the sale". It's the only thing that this industry, on a whole, cares about. The sooner you catch on to all of this, the sooner you'll stop: 1) wasting your money, and… 2) buying products that cause enduring physical problems. And, I have yet to mention the respiratory problems that so many people experience with the use of memory foam. Your husband’s back pain will, most certainly, worsen on an all foam mattress…especially memory foam. To relieve persistent back pain, you need the upward support of an individually pocketed coil system, which provides the firm, contouring pushback against the back, which maintains the natural alignment of the body and spine. No all foam mattress will do that, allowing the heavier parts of the body to sink too far…throwing off that alignment. While finding a good mattress is a more difficult process than it used to be, it can still be done. Here are a couple of good choices...mattresses without pillowtops and with no memory foam. The first for your daughter and the second for you and your husband. For children (and guest bedrooms): Eco-Terra Hybrid Latex Mattress…in Medium https://ecoterrabeds.com/products/hybrid-latex-mattress?sscid=71k8_m5d12&utm_campaign=4342051&utm_source=share-a-sale For adults: PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress…in Medium Firm https://www.plushbeds.com/products/12-luxury-bliss-natural-latex-mattress-with-encased-coils?variant=31705061490786&sscid=71k8_pjs8o&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 Both mattresses are upholstered with pure, organic and hypoallergenic latex foam….having NO memory foam. Latex has been well documented as the superior upholstery material for the past 100+ years. After you’ve slept on these mattresses for a week, then would be a good time to decide if you want the added luxurious feel that a soft topper provides. Here too, latex is far superior to memory foam. Latex for Less has the lowest prices on the highest quality latex toppers available anywhere. Shown here: Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 2” Soft is plenty comfy. 3” Soft is more luxurious. Adding a latex mattress topper is one of the few items that pays for itself. Besides adding surface comfort, the high resiliency of latex absorbs most to all of your body weight, (the percentage depends on your weight). This reduces the pressure on the mattress, causing it to remain like new longer and greatly extending the life of your mattress. And, unlike an attached pillow top, it can be replaced for a whole lot less than replacing a mattress when the pillow top part wears out, which happens much too quickly. 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. Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements. If you also need a new foundation and/or bed frame, these from Rize are extremely strong and durable. Rize EZ Foundation https://cc-mattress-llc.square.site/product/rize-ez-foundation/120?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=KCHQK3ZHPLUMKAYIB3TW4E7C Rize Bed Frames https://www.themattressexpert.com/bed_frames.html#/ Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 ReplyReply allForward Add reaction Hi Pete,
I have a couple of herniated discs in my back, and have been dealing with the pain from them for years. My wife suggested that a new mattress might help, so we went shopping. A salesman sold me on a Simmons Beautyrest mattress, saying that the individually pocketed coils would help keep my back straight. At first, it worked well. My back pain wasn’t gone, but it was better. It felt a bit warm to sleep in, and had a bit of an odor, but my back was better. It came with a 60 day trial period, so I figured I’d know by then and everything would be fine going forward. After the 60 days, I began to feel some discomfort, which I could work around with slightly changing position. A month later, no change in position helped and my back started to hurt. That Christmas gift to myself has become a total waste of money. My back pain is back and even a little worse. The mattress sleeps hot, now that I’m sinking into it. Even my wife has started to complain that her hips are hurting. At this point, I don’t know what to do. I can’t exchange it. I’d lived with that back pain for many years. But now, with my wife complaining, I went online to figure out what went wrong, which is where I found you. I read many of your blog posts and am assuming that my mattress has memory foam in it and that’s what’s causing the problems. Can you off me some solutions? We’re average size people. Maybe a little overweight. Thanks, Jason Hi Jason, Your assessment is correct. It’s the memory foam causing your problems. So many of today’s mattresses are upholstered with that same memory foam, including all of the name brands that are now focused on profit instead of quality, now that they have all been sold. The key to solving your problems is in avoiding anything made with memory foam. You have a couple of solutions. Your salesman was right about one thing. The individually pocketed coils are essential to reliving back pain, which is why you felt better at first. Since your mattress have that support system and is still reasonably new, flip the mattress over. The memory foam is only on top. You’ll find your one sided mattress to be considerably firmer on the flip side…and likely to feel to firm for comfort. Although, your back pain should go away almost immediately,but it won’t help your wife’s hip. Use whatever you have handy to soften the surface, like a comforter. If you find that this trick works for you within the first couple of nights, then buy a latex mattress topper for it, as a long term solution. The best value is had from Latex for Less. Their 3” Soft Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Topper will provide many years of surface comfort. No Sinking In. No Sleeping Hot. I recommend getting the organic cotton cover to go with it. Click on this link: Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 If you prefer to buy a new mattress, the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress in medium would be a good choice…pocketed coils a pure latex upholstery. This mattress comes with a 100 Night Trial Period. Shown here: The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress https://www.plushbeds.com/products/12-luxury-bliss-natural-latex-mattress-with-encased-coils?variant=31705061490786&sscid=71k8_pjs8o&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051 There is NO MEMORY FOAM in anything we sell. Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 |
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