​Hi Pete,
I ordered a queen size Sealy mattress from you, back in 2013.
A few years ago, I got married and my husband insisted on buying a king size Sleep Number Bed. I’ve hated it all along, and wish I had never gotten rid of that Sealy mattress.
I’ve been suffering with back pain for the last few years, and with the man who insisted on buying that horrible bed.
I’m getting a divorce and need a mattress for myself, in queen size.
I’m average in size and would love to get a mattress like my old one.
Can you help me now, as you did all those years ago?
Thanks, Mary


Hi Mary,
Unfortunately, your old mattress is no longer being made.
In fact, Sealy isn’t Sealy anymore. Having been purchased by Tempur-Pedic just after you purchased your old Sealy.
Nothing they make today is worth buying, due to the memory foam.


However, I can still help you.
The key to relieving back pain, is in maintaining the natural alignment of the body and spine, regardless of which sleeping position you’re in.
Nothing does this better than an individually pocketed coil system.
With this type of coil unit, each coil moves independently from one other, providing an independent suspension type of support with each coil providing the pushback against the spine needed to keep everything in your back in place.


It’s important that your body not be permitted to sink, as it will with a mattress that’s upholstered with memory foam or gel foam.
So, along with that coil system, it’s equally important that that mattress be upholstered with pure, organic and hypoallergenic latex foam.
Together, you’ll experience proper support, comfort and longevity that gives your purchase long term value.


At your size, I have 2 mattresses from which to choose…each offering different services. The lesser expensive of the two, The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress.
This mattress ships via UPS to the front door and comes with a 100 Night Trial.


The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress comes with White Glove Delivery, which includes setup in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.


Here are links to each of those mattresses:


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 


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


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 spent much of last night reading your blog posts. 
Your knowledge and willingness to share that knowledge is most impressive.
We’re older folks with the usual back, hip and shoulder aches and pains.
After reading, you have me sold on a pocketed coil mattress with latex.
You refer to them as a Latex Hybrid.
The catch is that we need white glove delivery where the delivery guys will bring the mattress to the bedroom, put it on our platform bed and take our old mattress away. We have, absolutely, no way of doing that on our own.
We’re only a little heavier than average size people.
We like what I’ve seen to say, firm support and a comfortable sleeping surface.
What mattress would you recommend?
Thanks, Frank

Hi Frank,
The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress fits all of your needs and wants.
Shown here:

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 


The individually pocketed coils provide firm, contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the body and spine, which is the best you can do to relieve chronic back pain.
The plush, organic and hypoallergenic latex upholstery provides extraordinary comfort that feels like you’re floating, which relieves your other body aches.

Delivery will be scheduled with you.
When the delivery people arrive, all you have to do is point to where it goes.
They will set it up for you, remove your old mattress and all of the packaging materials. Nothing could be easier for you.
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’m yet another person wanting an IHG Posturepedic Sleep Soundly Plush model number 518905 type king size mattress. 
I understand that getting that exact mattress is hard for the average retail customer. So, I’m looking for the best readily available alternative. I’m 6 foot tall and weigh 210 lbs, wife is 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs 160 lbs. 
Thanks, Myron


Hi Myron,
My recommendation is the Williams Kingston Plush Mattress.

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 


It uses the same coil system as the Sealy, an individually pocketed coil unit, which is designed to maintain the natural alignment of the body & spine.
However, the Plush, Pure, Organic and Hypoallergenic Latex upholstery is far superior to anything Sealy uses.
This highest quality latex is and has been the best upholstery material for the last 100 + years…providing extraordinary comfort like you’re floating and lasting for many years.


This mattress comes with White Glove Delivery.
Delivery includes setup in your bedroom, removal of your old mattress and removal of all packing materials.




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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,
I am in my late 50s and have been having mid-shoulder and right hip pain for a couple of years now. I sleep on my side (usually my right side). 
My husband sleeps on his back and has no problems. 
But our expensive, pillow-top bed is 15 years old now, and I can see where it sags in the middle on my side. We weigh 140/147 lbs, respectively. 
A friend warned me to stay away from a memory foam mattresses because she said that when she'd turn over at night, the foam wouldn't adjust quickly enough to match her body shape and she'd feel uncomfortable and wake up.
We can afford a high quality bed but I don't know what to get. 
What would you suggest?
Thanks, Patricia
 
Hi Patricia,
Your friend is right about memory foam, but there are several more reasons why a memory foam mattress is a bad choice. 
it sleeps hot, wears quickly and off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made.


Also, this business of being able to afford an expensive mattress is something I'd suggest keeping to yourself when you go shopping. 
Once said, you'll notice a change in behavior of most salespeople. 
The giddy anticipation of an easy kill from a pack of hyenas. 
Ok, that might be a slight exaggeration when it comes to their outward behavior is concerned, but not about how they're feeling inside.


At your sizes, an expensive mattress isn’t necessary.
It's better for you, and your long term comfort, to stay with something more moderately priced.


You got 15 years from a pillowtop made 15 years ago. 
You'd be lucky to get 5 from most made today, thanks to all the memory foam being used.
There are a couple of good choices for mattress....for their durability, support & comfort, without memory foam & without pillowtops. 


The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress in Medium, which is delivered to your front door and comes with a 100 Night Trial Period.


The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress, which comes with White Glove Delivery to your bedroom and your old mattress removed.


Both mattresses use an individually pocketed coil system for proper spinal alignment and pure, organic and hypoallergenic latex upholstery for long lasting surface comfort that is far superior to any other type of foam. And, they are currently On Sale.


Here are links to both:


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 


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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