Scott writes: Hello Peter, I need your input regarding the Simmons Beautyrest Black series of mattresses. My wife and I have a Kameryn Luxury Firm in Queen, and we are looking at buying a King, and want one just like it. What is the equivalent to the Kameryn? I […]
Read more →Elizabeth writes: Hi Pete, I’m moving, at the end of June, to a home with a full time guest bedroom. I’d like something fairly firm and comfortable. The bed frame going in there will be a platform, so I need it to work with that. My parents will […]
Read more →Ann writes: Hi Pete, I found your blog and website to provide useful information. My situation is as follows: I am currently sleeping on a Serta plush mattress (inner spring, with some memory foam padding). It was purchased new, 7 years ago. I have suffered from low back pain […]
Read more →Cheryl writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I are shopping for a new King size bed. I am 5’6 and 180. He is 5’11 and 170. The mattress we currently have sinks down in the middle so we frequently roll towards one another while we are sleeping. […]
Read more →Christy writes: Hi Pete! I just bought a Pure Talalay Bliss “World’s Best” latex mattress, after spending the good part of a day laying on the different Pure Bliss models. This is the one I liked the most. Now I am a little worried that it might be […]
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Christine writes: Hi Pete, I have back problems and tried out a Simmons Beautyrest Extra Firm mattress tonight. Is that considered a good one? I felt my pain went away when I just lied on it. I’m 5’7″ and 170 lbs. In reading on your site, I’m […]
Read more →Helena writes: Hi Pete, My husband is super sensitive to any kind of chemical off gassing. He can’t even walk into a mattress store, without it affecting his breathing. We need a new mattress, and we need it to be organic and chemical free. I’m also interested […]
Read more →Susan writes: Hello Peter, I have a sister who is waiting for a hip replacement and she also has rheumatoid arthritis. She is in a lot of pain, so I was wondering if you could recommend a good mattress topper for her? Thank you, Susan Hi Susan, Sure […]
Read more →Jim writes: Hi Peter, My wife and I are elderly and can not handle a hefting a mattress. We need a new queen size mattress, but when it’s delivered, we need it to be brought up to the bedroom, unpacked and set up. Just as important, we […]
Read more →Tony writes: Hi Pete I’m 60 years old 6′ 1″ about 215 lbs. I, like sooo many people who write to you, have lower back pain, sore joints, and a lot of arthritis. My wife and l have spent a little over 3 thousand on a Tempurpedic mattress. Its […]
Read more →Andi writes: Hi Pete, I have a lot of sleep issues and need help choosing the right mattress. I’ve been an insomniac for more than 25 years. I am the lightest sleeper on the face of the Earth! If my boyfriend slightly moves a foot, I wake […]
Read more →Mike writes: Dear Pete, I like a firm mattress, my wife wants something a little softer, but not so soft you sink into the mattress. The mattress we now have is very firm and for a few years we’ve had a memory foam topper on it. My […]
Read more →Tony writes: Hello Pete, It seems that the Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Sandy Springs Luxury Plush and the Sandy Springs Luxury Firm have the same specs. Are these the same mattress, or is there a difference in the top layer? Which would you say is more durable? And between the […]
Read more →Brittney writes: Hi Pete, I’ve read a ton of your suggestions & it really seems you take the time to think about what would work for each consumer. Unlike in stores, where they’re happy to sell you anything…imagine, honesty from a mattress salesman…amazing! So, thanks for that! […]
Read more →Dave writes: Hi Pete, I recently purchased a Stearns and Foster Ultra Plush Latex Mattress. I have a lower back disc problem. This mattress is killing my back. I also feel the heat under my body. The salesman said latex foam doesn’t heat up. Was he wrong? I have one […]
Read more →Sheri writes: Hi Pete, Which is a better mattress–latex or innerspring? Thanks, Sheri Hi Sheri, If only it were that simple! There are so many good and bad choices on either side of that isle. It’s kinda like standing at the podium, in The Hall of Congress, looking out […]
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Read more →Steve writes: Hi Pete, I need your help. I’ve already wasted a good amount of money on an adjustable bed base and mattress. I want to get this right, finally. I have sleep apnea and figured that an adjustable bed base would help me breathe. It […]
Read more →Eric writes: Hi Pete. We bought a Sealy Posturpedic Cushion Firm mattress. I feel good when I sleep on my back. But if try to sleep on sides, I get the low back pain and hip pain. I’ve slept on this mattress for at least 4 weeks. I feel the […]
Read more →Alicia writes: Hi Pete, On a recent trip to Singapore, we slept on a Simmons Beautyrest Black Sandrina mattress. The label said, “Luxury Firm”. It was very comfortable. What is the equivalent name for this mattress? Thanks. Alicia Hi Alicia, The Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree Luxury Firm would be the match […]
Read more →Jessica writes: Hi Pete, I have an 8 yr old Sheraton sweet sleeper mattress and I wake up every morning with back, neck and shoulder pain! I can’t take another night of it! So, I’ve been up nights reading and found your blog. It looks like you highly […]
Read more →John writes: Hi Peter, I am 37, 6’1″, 190 lbs and have lower back DDD. currently sleeping on a 7 year old pillowtop mattress. I wake up with back pain and morning stiffness, which has been increasing and wonder if i need a new mattress. What would the […]
Read more →Chris writes: Hi Peter, I would appreciate some guidance on a new mattress for my wife and I. I am a 57 years old, 5’9″ 185 lbs, and a side/back sleeper. My wife is 5’7″, 165 lbs, and is also a side/back sleeper. Our current mattress is […]
Read more →Mark writes: Hi Pete, We received the mattress we bought from you, and all is well. I just wanted to check with you on the proper care & maintenance of our new mattress, over time. It looks one sided. How does it wear, if one does not flip […]
Read more →Lauren writes: Hi Pete, I am 75 years old and widowed for a number of years. I have osteoporosis, an esophagus problem, sleep mostly on my left side (with my head elevated) and am having left arm pain. Because my husband died in the room where I now sleep, I […]
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