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The widespread use of common memory foam is the reason why today's mattresses need such frequent replacing. All of the 'Name Brands' have been sold to investors, so that profit is their main focus...as opposed to quality. Memory foam wears quickly, sleeps hot, and off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it's made.... …chemicals like formaldehyde and benzene are only a couple of the several toxic chemicals. 61 different chemicals are used in the manufacture of memory foam. Common memory foam is purposefully made to be highly deceptive...feeling pretty good in the showroom, and remaining so for the length of the comfort guarantee. But it only takes a few/several months, (depending on your body weight), before you realize you've made a mistake. Memory foam is the only upholstery material that is temperature sensitive. As memory foam warms from the heat your body gives off, it softens...allowing you to sink into it. At first, it feels pretty good. But memory foam isn't very resilient. So, it doesn't take very long before it softens too much and you're sinking into it mush too far. This sinking is what throws off your spine's natural alignment, which then becomes painful. The truly diabolical part of all of this, is when you get out of bed, the memory foam returns to its original shape....or close enough to it as to rarely meet the criteria of a 1.5" sustained impression needed to prevail in a warranty claim. So, when you've had enough back pain and sleepless nights, you have to buy a new mattress. Most people never realize that it's the memory foam causing all of the problems. Why would they? Afterall, millions of dollars are spent on advertising, selling you on what a great product it is. And, when you shop at your local store, the salespeople are telling you the same thing. I remember when memory foam was first introduced...about 25 years ago, when only Tempur-Pedic was using it,...when you could only buy one on QVC or The Home Shopping Network. I remember seeing the ads for Tempur-Pedic where they pressed a hand into the foam...took the hand away, and the hand print remained in the foam. This is not good, just from an engineering standpoint, in terms of durability. I remember thinking, way back then, "Who, in their right mind, would think that's a good idea?". (While I am not an engineer, I was raised by a man who had 2 engineering degrees.) Well, the following decades showed me the true power of advertising...especially when you spend millions of dollars on pervasive, mass media advertising...shedding a great light on the old adage, "Tell a lie often enough and long enough, it becomes the truth". In fact, it's only perceived as the truth. A lie never becomes the truth. And a mattress upholstered with memory foam will never be a good, supportive, long-lasting mattress. Regardless of how many times you hear advertising, to the contrary. 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/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/ Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Follow us on Facebook 
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Hi Pete, I like memory foam, but need a mattress that sleeps cool. The memory foam mattresses I've purchased sleep hot. Even the gel memory foam, which they say sleeps cool, doesn't. Not all night, at any rate. They're not hot for the first few hours, then get really hot. What's up with that?! Do you know of a memory foam mattress that actually does sleep cool? Thanks, Jerry Hi Jerry, Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material. It softens as it warms from your body's heat. It then reflects that heat back to you. It's that temperature sensitivity that also causes memory foam to wear quickly. It's what allows you to sink into the foam, which eliminates your spine's natural alignment. The Gel infused memory foams delay that. But sooner or later, the gel reaches a saturation point and you're back in the heat. There is a product that works like memory foam that is NOT temperature sensitive. If you like memory foam, you'll love Magniflex Mattresses. For you specifically, The Magniflex MagniCool Mattresses are the coolest. Magniflex is a chemical free, cool, health and long lasting alternative to memory foam. It provides everything memory foam promises, with none of the negative side effects. Here is a link to The Magniflex MagniCool Mattress selection: https://www.themattressexpert.com/magniflex.html#/ UPS Shipping is Free. Thanks, Pete 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#/ Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Follow us on Facebook  Hi Pete, Thank you for your blog. I happened upon it last night and did a lot of reading. Thanks to the information you have shared, I now know what went wrong. I'm a young fellow, reasonably fit and without any physical damage to address. Like so many, I fell for all the sales hype about memory foam mattresses, and bought into it. As you have noted, it felt great to try at the store. It provided me with a great night's sleep for the first couple of months. It lasted just long enough to get me past the 60 day trial period. Now, I'm stuck. Just as you have said, I sink too far into it. My back hurts and my arms and legs are going numb. I had dismissed the headaches, not realizing that the memory foam off gassing was causing them. So, what I want is an all foam mattress that feels great for many years. I've looked at the all latex mattresses that you often recommend. I've considered flipping this mattress and adding a latex topper, another of your recommendations, but just want to get rid of this chemical laden memory foam mattress altogether. I need your help. What mattress can you recommend to me that gives me what I want, has NO Memory Foam in it. Thanks, Bill Hi Bill, Latex does everything that memory foam is advertised to do, without any of the negative side effects and providing a great night's sleep for many years....not just months. Your memory foam mattress isn't made of all memory foam. Depending on the model, it's a couple/few inches of memory foam atop several inches of high density polyurethane foam...which is why flipping it and adding a latex topper works so well. But, as you have said, the chemical off gassing will still be there. The Natura of Canada All Latex Mattresses will give you what you want. https://www.themattressexpert.com/natura_mattresses.html#/ These mattresses DO NOT Off Gas. These mattresses come with white glove delivery. Delivery includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of all packing materials. Delivery is free Thanks, Pete 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#/ Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Follow us on Facebook Hi Pete, I've been searching for a mattress that will last longer than all these horrible reviews I keep reading. I've had my current Cal King mattress. a Serta Perfect Sleeper, Artistry Collection for over 20 yrs. Yes, it's still awesome and I'm still sleeping on it and of course they do not make them anymore. I'm about to move into my new house, so I'm ready to say goodbye and replace it. I've been looking at Stearns and Foster and after doing reviews on numerous websites and the BBB I learned a few things: 1. Weight restrictions on beds. Some beds only hold the weight of 500 lbs., so if you and your partner's combined weight exceed this don't buy certain mattresses. 2. Make sure the frame for the bed will hold you and your partner and the weight of the mattress and box springs. 3. Make sure if you do not purchase a box spring that you pay attention to the frame the mattress will sit on. The spacing in the planks will also cause the mattress to sag in time. With this being said, I was told by numerous people in the mattress industry, as well as reviews, that Stearns and Foster mattresses sag in the middle because they weren't made with enough support in that area. Tragic, most people eventually migrate to the center of the mattress during the night. So, moving on from them. It just seems every mattress I look at the reviews always state how the bed sags within the first 2-3 yrs. of owning it. I've tried three mattresses at this store in Huntsville, AL. Of course, there is no literature online about them and the company's salespeople do not know anything about them, except for the fact that they were made exclusively for that store. So, I can't even read reviews on them. I am looking for a pillow top mattress over 14" high, med/firm Thanks, Tiffany Hi Tiffany, The only thing that’s true, about the information you have so far, is that most mattresses aren’t made nearly as well as they had been. Your notion as to why is completely wrong. What most of today’s mattresses have in them that your 20 year old Serta doesn’t have in it, is memory foam upholstery. All of the mattresses that you’ve asked me about are upholstered with memory foam. All of the name brand mattresses that you could once trust to make a quality product have been sold. Sealy and Stearns & Foster were purchased by Tempurpedic. The investment group that bought Serta also bought Simmons. Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing. Not only is it a poor quality product, memory foam also off gasses the toxic chemicals from which memory foam is made…creating a health hazard. And, a mattress with a pillowtop will show wear faster than one without. What you say you want won’t work for you for very long. Since your mattress is "Still Awesome" I recommend that you take it with you when you move. DO NOT BUY A NEW MATTRESS! Thanks, Pete 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#/ Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: pete.themattressexpert@gmail.com Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Follow us on Facebook  Hi Pete, My wife is insisting that our next mattress be organic. We’ve been through 3 different mattresses in the past year. Each one made her feel sick, despite the salesperson’s assurances. She’s been researching, found your blog and is looking for recommendations from you. Whaddaya got for me to show her? Thanks, Mike Hi Mike, We carry two lines of mattresses that are fully organic and hypoallergenic. Suite Sleep makes a line of All Latex Mattresses. Shown Here: https://www.themattressexpert.com/suite_suite.html#/ Williams Mattress Co. makes a line of pocketed coil with Latex Upholstery. Shown Here: https://www.themattressexpert.com/the_williams_co.html#/ Both are Certified Fully Organic. There’s a choice of comfort levels for each. Suite Sleep comes with FedEx Shipping. Williams comes with White Glove Delivery. With either choice, delivery is fast and free anywhere in the Continental US. Thanks, Pete Never: Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress. https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.html#/ Always: Use a waterproof mattress protector. Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry. https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p169/Organic_Cotton_Waterproof_Mattress_Protector.html#/ Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Hi Pete, I need a good quality, inexpensive mattress, that doesn't off gas. I simply can't tolerate the toxic chemical off gassing. Unfortunately, I can't afford to spend much on it. To complicate matters further, I need it quickly. The one I bought recently was so toxic, I returned it immediately, Now, I have only the sofa to sleep on. Can you help me? Thanks, Jill Hi Jill, I do have a well-made mattress that is quite reasonably priced that you can get in about a week's time. This mattress uses an individually pocketed coil system for proper spinal alignment and upholstered with only Certi-Pur foams. NO Off Gassing. Click on this link to view the Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress: https://www.themattressexpert.com/wolf_mattresses.html#/ 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 Thanks, Pete 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#/ Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter  Hybrid Latex mattress - Eco Terra Mattress |
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