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I’ve been through 4 mattresses in as many years, which is what sent me to the internet to research what’s going wrong…which is where I found you. Based on some of the things I read on your blog, I’m now wondering if I really do need to buy a new mattress. Your blog suggests that it’s the memory foam in these mattresses that is causing them to wear out so quickly. Your blog explains that the memory foam is only on the top and that if I flip the mattress over and add a non-memory foam topper that I can get away with not having to replace this mattress. Does that really work? If so, which topper? Thanks, Lydia Hi Lydia, Yes. It works. Many of the people who write to me have problems with memory foam. Not only does it wear quickly, it sleeps hot and allows you to sink, which causes back pain and numbness in the arms, legs, hands & feet. Flipping the mattress over eliminates all of those problems. The topper serves to provide the surface comfort you need to sleep deeply. Which topper is a question of satisfying your personal needs. First thing to do is to flip your mattress over and try it for comfort. You should immediately feel an improvement in the way it supports. If you feel that it needs to feel much softer, the Suite Sleep 3” Pure Vita Talalay Latex Mattress Topper is your best option. If you only need a little extra softness, the one of our other toppers will address various other needs. For instance, the Magniflex MagniCool 3D topper will allow someone who naturally sleeps hot, to sleep much cooler. The Sleep & Beyond toppers are an excellent value. None of our latex products come from China, where fillers are used to reduce the cost of pure latex. A short lifespan goes along with Chinese made latex, making it a poor value. Our focus has always been about quality and the longevity that quality provides. Here is a link to our Mattress Toppers page. Latex Toppers and More themattressexpert.com Thanks, Pete - TME Delivery is Always Free Online Ordering is Easy & Secure. Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Or Choose 4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with afterpay Always: Use a waterproof mattress protector. Your new mattress will last longer if kept it clean and dry. https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/ Follow us on Facebook Website: https://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 856-874-6894
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https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p163/Suite_Comfort_Wool_Topper.html#/ https://www.themattressexpert.com/store/p167/myMerino_Topper.html#/ FedEx Shipping is Fast Delivery is Always Free Online ordering is Easy & Secure Visa, M/C, Discover, Amex Or choose 4 Interest Free Bi-Monthly Payments with afterpay Thanks, Pete Every Mattress is Freshly Made to fill your order...Guaranteed! VERY IMPORTANT: Keeping your mattress clean and dry will increase its longevity. We recommend our Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector. https://www.themattressexpert.com/protectors_and_encasements.html#/ Website: http://themattressexpert.com/ Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 1-856-874-6894 Free Delivery...Factory Direct. All Items Made Factory Fresh to Fill Your Order Follow us on Facebook Hi Pete,
We currently have and need to replace a Stearns and Foster Blisswood Mattress, bought from you back in 2012. And we have one of your Plush Latex Topper Mattress Topper - 2" Talalay 100% Natural (purchased in 2013). My husband is over 300 pounds and now says that the mattress makes his back hurt. I am 200 pounds and have a herniated disc in lower back and bursitis in my hips. I used to sleep well on this set-up but now pain in my hips wakes me up at night. My questions are: Do we need a new mattress or a new topper? Dunlop latex instead of Talalay? Thicker latex? Thanks for your help, Wendy Hi Wendy, Given your sizes, you got quite a lot of years out of that sleep system. However, it may very well be that you don't need anything, as yet. There is a trick that often works, which may put off the need for a new mattress for a number of years. Remove your topper...flip your mattress...flip and reapply your topper. The underside of the mattress is firmer...and flipping it may be all you need to do. Try it that way for the next couple of nights, and let me know how you're doing. If you do, in fact, need a sleep system, I suggest the Natura of Canada Greenspring in Luxury Firm. And a Sleep and Beyond Latex Topper to go along with it. Here's a link to our Natura Mattresses: https://www.themattressexpert.com/natura_mattresses.html#/ Here's the link to out toppers page: https://www.themattressexpert.com/latex_toppers.html#/ These mattresses come with white glove delivery. The topper ships via FedEx. Delivery includes set-up in your bedroom and removal of all packing materials. Delivery is Free throughout the US and Canada 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 and Twitter Hi Pete,
I need a mattress for large man with spinal fusions and herniated discs. The mattresses I've been buying only make my back pain worse. Thanks, Dwight Hi Dwight, With your back and spine being what it is, it will be important for the support to be right and durable enough as to not change anytime soon, as your back will be much more sensitive to changes than for people with a sound back. That which changes first, in a mattress, are the upholstery layers. It will be extremely important for you to avoid any mattress upholstered with memory foam, which changes quickly. Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented…specially designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing. It has proven to make any back problems worse, despite the sales hype to the contrary. The mattress needs to be somewhat unyielding and somewhat flexible at the same time. It’s a fine line to walk, achieving that right balance. For that reason, I’m recommending the Natura of Canada Greenspring Firm. Shown here: https://www.themattressexpert.com/natura_mattresses.html#/ While this mattress does provide the support you need, long term, it’s generally too firm to sleep on comfortably. You’ll need to add a mattress topper for surface comfort. Adding a separate mattress topper allows you to replace it as needed without having to replace the entire mattress. The upholstery material that is most resilient is natural latex foam rubber. Latex foam changes very little over a fairly long period of time. The one I recommend for your needs is the Sleep & Beyond Wooly Latex Topper. shown here: https://www.themattressexpert.com/latex_toppers.html#/ This sleep system combination will provide many years of proper spinal support and comfort that isn't too soft. The mattress comes with white glove delivery. The topper ships via FedEx. There are no delivery charges 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 |
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