Carlie writes: Hello Pete ~ I have just been reading through “The Mattress Expert” website and blog posts, after searching for “hip pain after buying a new mattress”. Seems I am not the only one with this issue. Here is our story. Starting in October of last year, […]
Read more →Michelle writes: Hi Peter, In 2007 we purchased a Stearns and Foster Holly Court mattress from you. As expected it has developed some sagging and dips even with rotation, now that it’s 12 years old. We absolutely love this mattress! What is your recommendation for replacing this […]
Read more →Hi Pete, We have an 12 year old Cal King Sealy Reflexion ultra plush latex mattress that is 85% Latex. It is a one sided mattress. It began sagging a couple of years ago and is now hard to get in and out, and is giving me […]
Read more →Diana writes: Hi Pete, We have a short lived Simmons Beautyrest which has sagged, considerably, after four years. It is a plush pillow top. After reading some of your blog posts, I see that was a mistake. I am 5’5” and 115 pounds. My husband […]
Read more →Carol writes: Hi Pete, Is it possible to put the latex foam mattress topper on my existing, older bed? It has some indentations in it.Thanks, Carol Hi Carol, You can add a latex topper to any mattress. What it will do, is make the surface of the mattress […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I have a 5 year old Tempurpedic mattress. My wife and I have experienced bad arm, neck and shoulder pain, due to sagging when we’re on the mattress. When we aren’t on the mattress, it looks flat and even. What should I get to help with […]
Read more →Sue writes: Hi Pete, I have a Tempurpedic mattress that I’ve had for about 5 years, now. I didn’t like it from the beginning. Over the years, it started sagging on each side, leaving a hump up the center. It got so bad, that I lost my […]
Read more →Stacy writes: Hi Pete, I found your site after researching mattresses and am hoping you can help us make a good decision. We have had a plush W Hotel mattress with pillowtop that is sagging significantly after only a few years. I’ve also developed neck pains and hadn’t put […]
Read more →Hello Pete,We need an opinion from The Mattress Expert…we bought the Simmons Beautyrest pillowtop mattress in August 2018. I weigh 165, my wife 135. It’s already starting to sag. Can you tell me, is this normal?Thanks, Joe Hi Joe,There’s good news and bad news.First, the bad news.Yes, […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I’ve recently gotten word from Sealy/Stearns about the warranty on my Springfree latex mattress. They say that the body impressions, which measure more than an inch deep, are not deep enough to get an exchange. I was hoping you could help out a bit. Your site is […]
Read more →Hi Pete,I’ve been reading your blog with great interest and I believe I’ve found the solution to our problem. My wife and I are large, very heavy people. I’m 6’4″ and 400 pounds. My wife is 5’10” and about 300, although, she won’t say exactly. A couple […]
Read more →Joey writes: Hi Pete, I have been following your website and Q&As religiously and can’t thank you enough for your advice. I am one of many victims of the memory foam mattress movement But, I followed your advice from a previous post. I flipped the memory […]
Read more →Ryan writes: Hi Pete, I have gone through 3 mattresses, that dip in the middle, in the last year. I am 5’11 side/stomach sleeper. I often sit on my bed and watch tv. I do not mind firm or soft. My gf has a really firm one that I […]
Read more →Jimmy writes: Hi Pete, I bought a Serta pillowtop mattress from Ashley Furniture, two years ago. I bought a floor model on sale. In less than a year it started developing body impressions on each sides. I am a big guy, but my wife is petite, and both […]
Read more →Ari writes: Hi Pete, I am completely frustrated and confused by the mattress industry and have no idea what to buy. We slept for more than 15 years on a firm Sealy Posturepedic mattress that my in-laws bought us for a wedding present. We loved it! The only […]
Read more →Greg writes: Hi Pete, I’m so tired of our current mattress. It’s a pillowtop that sagged almost immediately, resulting in the dreaded “hump”up the middle. The firmness is gone. I wake up sore every day. It was purchased from one of those large chain stores. When we stayed […]
Read more →Brett writes: Hi Pete, Your blog is great! I’m considering buying a mattress set from your website. Two years ago, I got a Sealy Posturepedic Luxury Firm. It felt great for the first 4-6 months, but then started getting soft and sagging. After reading your blog, I’m […]
Read more →Eric writes: Hello Peter, I came across your blog and website, quite by accident. They are very informative. Thank you. I recently purchased a new more firm bed after using a pillow top bed for a few years and realizing that it is doing more harm than good. […]
Read more →Karen writes: Hello, Pete. Please recommend a king-size bed for us. His issues: Aged 62, 6 ft 3 in; 245 lb; side & back sleeper; pain in lower back, right shoulder, and right knee Her issues: Aged 59, 5 ft 6 in, 180 lb, side & stomach […]
Read more →Kelly writes: Hi Pete, I am now looking to purchase mattress #3 within 6 years. The first mattress was a cal king Simmons Beautyrest Black in early 2009, whichever one was “the dream bed”. My husband wanted this after sleeping on it in a hotel. The bed […]
Read more →Brandi writes: Hi Pete, I currently have a very firm Serta Perfect Sleeper which has sagged horribly. I am making the switch to a softer mattress because of pain in my hip and shoulder. I have been to the stores and tried out both the S&F Luxury Firm […]
Read more →Tena writes: Hello Pete, I have a dilemma and I don’t know what to do. I was hoping you could help me out. I am a 57 yr old divorced female. I’m 5’2, 240 lbs. I have a herniated disk and arthritis in my back. I […]
Read more →Karen writes: Hi Pete, I have an Aireloom Mattress that is only 6 years old and has body impressions that have made the mattress uncomfortable, causing shoulder pain. After reading some of your blog posts, I wonder if a latex topper will work for me. If I […]
Read more →Amy Writes: Hi Pete, We’ve had a pillow top Stearns and foster mattress for about 9 years. Recently the body impressions are too much. And, rotating the mattress just means I sleep in my husbands deeply created well. He thinks our bed is comfortable although he doesn’t like […]
Read more →Kimberly writes: Hi Pete, I have a Bassett Carrington Chase Latex Mattress. After my spinal fusion, the dip in the mattress has become uncomfortable for me. I know this mattress is discontinued, but I’d like to replicate it as closely as possible. Also, how important is a […]
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