​Dear TME, 
You keep recommending that people rotate king mattresses 1/4 turn. This might work for a standard king mattress as they are almost square, but our California king is slightly longer than wide so this is not an option. It is also a mattress that you cannot turn over so when we rotate we just exchange one side for the other and top to bottom, it does very little good.
Karen,


Hi Karen,
The 1/4 turn advice, as you pointed out, only works with the eastern king. If you have a Cal king, I'd think that not being able to to that should be rather obvious.


Rotating your mattress is something you do from when your mattress is new, to ensure even wear.
If you wait until body impressions become deep, it then does very little good, as you’ve discovered.


The Cal king is the worst size to choose for even wear. 
Head to foot rotation is all you can do with any size (other than eastern king), but in the queen and full, you're sleeping close enough together as to not have a hump develop up the center.
Not so in either king size. The center always stays like new.


Here’s a link to the Mattress Care & Maintenance link from our website:


https://www.themattressexpert.com/mattress-care.html#/


Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks, Pete - TME 


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Hi Pete,
I need a pillow that will relieve the constant pain I have in my neck, due to arthritis.
I’d like one that lasts a good long time. I’m tired of buying pillows.
Does such a pillow exist?
Thanks, Marty

Hi Marty,
Such a pillow does exist!
In fact, I’m using one at home that I’ve had for many years.

PureBliss makes a Shredded Talalay Latex Pillow.
Latex is extremely long lasting, and shredded latex can be manipulated to fit around your head and neck any way you want.
THIS will relieve your neck pain.

I have arthritis on one side of my neck. (Maybe not as bad as yours).
Anyway, it did such a great job of relieving that pain, that I now use their softer Classic Talalay Latex Pillow primarily.
However, when my neck acts up, I switch to the Shredded version until it clears up.

Here’s a link to both PureBliss Talalay Latex Pillows:

PureBliss Talalay Latex Pillows 
https://www.themattressexpert.com/hpure_bliss_talalay_pillows.html#/ 

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Hi Pete,
I bought a Tempurpedic mattress a few months ago.
They told me that it would last for years.
They told me that it would relieve my back pain.

At first, everything was fine.
When it started sagging, I was assured that they were normal body impressions and that there wasn’t anything to worry about.

Now that the trial period is over, the sag is deeper and my back hurts more than ever. When I called to complain, they sent someone out to look at it.
They took measurements and said that it wasn’t bad enough to get a replacement.
I tried explaining that when we’re in the bed, the mattress sags a lot more.
The explained that they go by the depth of the sag with nobody on the mattress and that our sag wasn’t deep enough to qualify.

Now, I’m stuck with this expensive sagging mattress that’s no longer comfortable and makes my back hurt.

Is there a way to fix this so that it’s livable?
I can’t afford to buy another mattress. I’m still making payments on this one!
Thanks in advance for any insight you may be able to provide.
Jackson 

Hello Jackson,
You’ll be relieved to know that there is a fix for this problem.
It’s reasonably inexpensive and lasts for years.

First, it’s important to understand why you have this problem.
It’s the memory foam on to of your mattress that causes a number of problems.
Contrary to the sales pitch that led you to buy that mattress, memory foam is the absolute worst upholstery material ever invented.
Unfortunately for you, you learned this the hard way.

The memory foam in your mattress is ONLY on top.
It’s supported by high density polyurethane foam, which doesn’t behave in the same way memory foam does.
So, the first thing to do is to flip your mattress over.
If you like the degree of firmness that the flip side provides, then you’ve fixed your problems without any additional cost.

For most people, the flip side is just too firm to sleep on comfortably.
While your back will immediately feel better, pressure point pain will arise from sleeping on a too firm mattress.
The fix is to add a soft latex topper.

Latex for Less has the lowest prices for the highest quality, pure organic and hypoallergenic latex, available anywhere… lasting for years.
I recommend the 3” soft and the organic cotton cover to go with it.
Here’s the link you’ll need for that:

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

Be careful of cheap latex that’s made in China.
It’s not pure. Fillers are added, which reduces the comfort life to only months instead of years… not a lesson you want to learn the hard way.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks, Pete - TME 
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​Hi Pete,
My wife always liked our mattress to be high off the ground.
She said it made her feel like a princess.
I never liked it that way, but went along with her wishes.
Recently, she twisted her ankle and is finding it difficult to get in and out of bed.
How can I lower the height of our mattress?
Any help would be appreciated. Mark

Hi Mark,
There are a couple of ways to lower the height of a mattress.
The least expensive is by changing your bed frame to a Rize Low Profile.
These frames measure 4.5” off the ground, compared to the standard 7” height.
Shown here:

Rize Bed Frames
https://www.themattressexpert.com/bed_frames.html#/


Also Available:
The Magniflex KD Foundation in low profile, which measures only 5”, instead of the usual 8” or 9” standard height box spring.
Shown here:


The Magniflex Upholstered KD Foundation 
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​Hi Pete,
We’ve been sleeping on a Sealy Reflexion Venice Beach Latex Mattress for the past 19 years. We flipped it about 8 yrs ago. 
This mattress was incredibly comfortable for most of that time! 
Now, not so much, as we and it have gotten older. 
We’re looking for suggestions on a replacement. 
We are back and side sleepers and like firm support over mush.
We’re thinking of going with two twin-xl and an adjustable bed base.
Thanks, Richard 


Hi Richard,
Before offering a recommendation, I have some questions.
Are you looking for another all latex mattress?
How old are you?
What are your sizes?…Heights & Weights?
Are you suffering with any physical ailments?


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Hi Pete,
We like latex but are not glued to the idea. I will admit, I first looked at latex.  
But we have a firm spring mattress in the guest bedroom. That one is quite comfy. My wife is allergic to wool! I see wool in many new foam mattresses. 
I do not like memory foam, outside of a car seat, if that helps to know.
I change positions quite a bit, at night. My wife sleeps more a rock.
We are 70. I do have a recurring back issue, my wife has a knee issue, but otherwise, we are in ok shape. I sleep on back or side but side sleeping needs torso support for my back. I hate soft mattresses. 
We are 5’8 at 160 and 5’3 at 130. 
We are looking at dual adjustable bed bases.
I like a head propped and she likes to elevate her legs.

PS: I do not want to need a step stool to get in and out of bed. 
We have the low profile boxspring under our latex mattres, and that has been a great height for us.
Hope that’s not too much info.

Thanks for any insight!
Richard
Hi Richard,
At your ages, an all foam mattress is almost always a mistake.
Worn discs, which you likely have, require the upward, pushback support of an innerspring mattress. No all foam mattress provides that…not even latex, which is the best of all the foams.
An individually pocketed coil mattress with latex upholstery is your best option.
It is important the the latex be high quality, for the sake of longevity.
I mention this because many manufacturers are using latex that’s processed in China, where they use clay as a filler. It’s sold as all natural latex due to clay being a natural material. But, it isn’t pure latex. And it wears rather quickly.
Luckily for you, your sizes don’t require that you get a very expensive mattress.
The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress is my recommendation.
Since your prefer a firmer feel, the choice of Medium Firm would be your choice.
Here’s a link to that mattress.

 
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


We need to have a conversation about adjustable bed bases.
These beds are sold as if there were a great degree of therapeutic value.
There therapeutic value is, actually, minimal.
Elevation of the head helps with breathing issues.
Elevating the legs can be achieved with a pillow.


If you spend a lot of time in your bedroom, watching tv, reading or working on a laptop, then there’s a pretty good reason for spending the money.
As a side sleeper, primarily, you’ll need to sleep with the base in the flat position.


Here a link for your consideration.


Foundations and Adjustable Bases
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Magniflex offers you a choice of adjustable bed bases and a KD Foundation. The later being a replacement for your current boxspring.The KD Foundation assembles easily with no tools and comes in your choice of height, 5” or 8”…and your choice of color, Black, Brown, Gray.


You’ll find that a king size mattress with a KD Foundation will cost a whole lot less than 2 Twin-XL mattresses with adjustable bases.


Another mattress to consider comes with White Glove Delivery, which includes removal of your old mattress, should that service be important to you.


The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress  
https://cc-mattress-llc.square.site/product/kingston-plush/105?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=TBPEGMF6GAOUPNC4SCBQMGLT 


Both mattresses use an individually pocketed coil and are upholstered with the highest quality, Pure Latex.


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.html#/


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Great response. Let me digest this and discuss with my wife. 
Thank you, Richard


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​Hi Pete,
My husband and I have been looking for a new mattress. 
We have had our current mattress for 13 years! 
It's a very big and important purchase and we just want to know what would be best for us. We’ve tried out several from Serta, Sealy,  Ashley and Tempur-Pedic. We prefer the comfort and look of the S&F mattresses, but do not know if they are worth the price.
We have read a lot of bad reviews. 
We just want to know that if we are going to spend $2000+ on a mattress, it needs to be the right choice.
What would you recommend?
Thanks, Ronnie


Hi Ronnie,
Since the last time you purchased a mattress, much has changed, and not for the better. All of the “name brands” have been sold.
Tempur-Pedic bought Sealy and S&F. Simmons and Serta were purchased by an investment company.
Quality is no longer job #1. Today, it’s all about profit.
The memory foam they all use is purposefully designed to turn mattresses into a disposable item, needing frequent replacing.
To add insult to injury, memory foam sleeps hot and off gases the toxic chemicals from which it’s made.
In short, you’ll be disappointed with any mattress made by any of those bands….hence, all of those bad reviews.


We’ve sold all of those bands prior to them being sold.
Today, we only sell mattresses with No Memory Foam in them.
My recommendations:


Best
The Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses, available in 4 choices of comfort. Highest coil count, all firmer than they sound.
These are the mattresses we recommend for heavy people.
My wife and I, each weighing more than 200 lbs., have been sleeping on the ultra plush model for more than 10 years, and it’s still in great condition.
Shown here:


Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses 


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


Best Value
PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattresses, available in 2 choices of comfort.
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 also have pre-existing back pain.


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


AND…
You never want to put a new mattress on an old foundation.
The mattress won’t feel or wear as it should due to weak spots that develop in an old foundation.
And, doing so will void the warranty of any mattress.
If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height, 5” or 8”, and in your choice of color…black, brown or gray.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.
Shown here:  


Magniflex Foundations 
https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.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.html#/




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​Hello Pete, 
Thank you for all the valuable information I have found on your blog. 
We have recently begun our search for a new mattress as the one we are sleeping on is almost 12 years old and was great while it lasted, but those days are gone.  
We both sleep on our sides and back and have recently developed back pain. Lower for my husband and between the shoulders and neck for me. Another concern I have is overheating as I am of the wonderful age where that can be a problem.
Thanks, Susan 


Hi Susan,
Thee thing to avoid is any mattress upholstered with memory foam.
It sleeps hot. And contrary to the advertising hype, it will make your back pain worse within months of purchase…not to mention the off gassing from the toxic chemicals from which memory foam is made.


Nothing we carry has any memory foam in it.
Which mattress I would recommend for you would depend on how much the two of you weigh.
Here are my top recommendations.


Best
The Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses, available in 4 choices of comfort. Highest coil count, all firmer than they sound.
These are the mattresses we recommend for heavy people.
My wife and I, each weighing more than 200 lbs., have been sleeping on the ultra plush model for more than 10 years, and it’s still in great condition.
Shown here:


Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses 


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


Best Value
PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattresses, available in 2 choices of comfort.
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 also have pre-existing back pain.
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
 
AND…
You never want to put a new mattress on an old foundation.
The mattress won’t feel or wear as it should due to weak spots that develop in an old foundation.
And, doing so will void the warranty of any mattress.
If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height, 5” or 8”, and in your choice of color…black, brown or gray.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.
Shown here:  


Magniflex Foundations 
https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.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.html#/




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​Hi Pete,
I have a stair case with about 66” height clearance what would be the best king mattress to bend in order to get it up to the second floor?
Thanks, Greg


Hi Greg,
Many of today’s mattresses are packaged to accommodate you…shrink wrapped, rolled and boxed for UPS shipping.
The box will fit, easily, up your stairs. 
You then unpack it in your bedroom.


Best Value
PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattresses, available in a choice of comfort.


Featuring:
Individually pocketed coils for proper spinal alignment.
Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex Upholstery for unparalleled 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 also have pre-existing back pain.


This mattress comes with a 100 Night Trial and is currently On Sale. 
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


AND…
You never want to put a new mattress on an old foundation.
The mattress won’t feel or wear as it should due to weak spots that develop in an old foundation.
And, doing so will void the warranty of any mattress.
If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height, 5” or 8”, and in your choice of color…black, brown or gray.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.
Shown here:  


Magniflex Foundations 
https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.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.html#/




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​Hi Pete,
I hope this isn't too general of a question.
We have a guest room with a 22 year old full size mattress that we want to replace. We get maybe 3-4 guests a year who stay about a week at a time. One of these guests was in a car accident years ago so had some back problems in past, at home she has a firm or medium firm mattress but never has complained about sleeping on our old mattress. Overall we are just looking for something that is comfortable for everyone. 


Since this bed is only going to be used like 21-28 days a year don't really want to spend a lot. While we’re at it, we will be upgrading the size of this guest bed to a queen to give couples more room. 
Do you have a recommendation for our situation, or is it not realistic and will we need to spend more? 
Thank you, Tony


Hi Tony,
There’s no need to spend a lot of money to get a quality mattress for your needs…providing excellent support, comfort and longevity.
The Eco-Terra Latex Hybrid Mattress is ideal for this situation.
Pocketed coils provide support that maintains the natural alignment of the body and spine, relieving chronic back pain.
The Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex upholstery provides years of unparalleled comfort.
It’s the last mattress you’ll ever need for your guests.
Click on this link:


Eco-Terra Hybrid Latex Mattress 
https://ecoterrabeds.com/products/hybrid-latex-mattress?sscid=71k8_m5d12&utm_campaign=4342051&utm_source=share-a-sale


If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height, 5” or 8”, and in your choice of color…black, brown or gray.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.
Shown here:  


Magniflex Foundations 
https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.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.html#/




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