Allen writes: Dear Mattress Expert, We recently moved into a century old home…a small one…and we need to exchange our mattress, which is only 2 years old and already sagging. We were wondering though how to find out whether a specific mattress is “bendable” in order to get up […]
Read more →Stephen writes: Hi Pete, We have just replaced our old Stearns & Foster “Everton” mattress with a new S&F. We started with a firm innerspring type but after one month had it replaced due to sagging. The second mattress did the same thing. The dealer talked us […]
Read more →Sherri writes: Hi Pete, We have an old two sided Sealy Posturepedic Pillowtop mattress. I weigh about 325 lbs and my side of the mattress has a body impression. My back doesn’t hurt, but I’m getting pressure point pain at the hip and shoulder, due to being […]
Read more →Jay writes: Hi Pete, I’ve had a new bed for 2 days now, and I’ve been experiencing hip pain when I wake up, that I never had before. My old mattress was 8 years old and was giving me lower back pain, but my hips were fine. […]
Read more →Karen writes: Hi Pete, I am looking for a queen bed to use in a spare guest bedroom. It will be used a lot either by returning adult kids, a couple that comes on weekends or myself when snoring gets to be too much. I can’t spend […]
Read more →Maria writes: Hi Pete, Does a mattress remain consistent under the heaviest part of the body (hips, for instance) over time, or does it finally leave a permanent dip under the hips which never rebounds? The described “dip” or breakdown under body curves has a profound effect […]
Read more →Joy writes: HI Pete, I have a herniated disc and have slept on natural latex mattresses previously. I prefer the natural latex overall. I hate memory foam mattresses that get “sink holes”. Do you think this is a good mattress selection and what latex do you carry that […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I have had a Sealy Posturepedic plush mattress for less than a month, and I feel that my hips sink in too much and when I wake I have lower back pain. My prior mattress was too firm and old and I felt shoulder and hip pain […]
Read more →Rebecca writes: Hello Peter, I just read the post regarding people with back and joint pain. You suggest that a firm mattress with a soft latex topper is the best option. I do suffer with severe neck and back pain and have done a ton of research on brands […]
Read more →Dorian writes: Hello Peter, Hopefully you can help me. We purchased a Sealy King Reflexion Newport Beach in 2007 and about 3 months ago noticed that the body impressions would stay when we got out of bed. Now it can barely be slept on due to causing […]
Read more →Alan writes: Hi Pete, We have a two sided flippable queen mattress with some “gullies” in it, but cannot afford to replace it right now. I am thinking about adding a latex topper to extend its life. It has been very comfortable – never was too firm. But as […]
Read more →Ken writes: Hi Pete, I purchased a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress, about 3 months ago. It started causing me back pain right away and after 60 days returned it for the slightly firmer model. I should also let you know that I loved the feel of the Tempurpedic, I […]
Read more →Mike writes: Hi Pete, I am 6’8″ tall and weigh 400 lbs. My current mattress is a Tempurpedic Cloud, which did not hold up well, at all. It’s difficult to change positions and uncomfortable settling/compression remaining in one position. Adjustable/massage base, but virtually never used other than flat and never use […]
Read more →Ken writes: Hello Pete, A friend recommended your company and sent me the link to your website. He was very pleased with your responsiveness and service and I believe he bought from you. We have a king sized Simmons Beautyrest Classic Plush Pillowtop that we are going to […]
Read more →Lynette writes: Hi Pete, What is the best quality mattress? Our current mattress is worn out and I wake up aching every morning. I am on a budget and need to be careful with what we spend. I’m not looking for the top of the line but something […]
Read more →Alan writes: Hi Pete, I came across your site while researching mattresses. You seem to cut through the confusion and hype that I have found at the mattress stores. My info and needs: I have sold my house and the bed with the mattress I hated. It […]
Read more →Jessica writes: Hi Pete, I currently own a new Englander mattress. Its the worse mattress I have ever owned. It sank within a year of getting it. Its just horrible. We love FIRM mattress, and this said firm but clearly it was not. The best mattress we […]
Read more →Megan writes: Hi Peter, My husband and I bought a Stearns & Foster Plush Pillowtop Latex Mattress in December 2011. By February 2013 he had a 1.75″ inch impression on his side of the bed and I had a 1.5″ impression on mine. He is 5’11”, weighs […]
Read more →Vince writes: Hey Pete – thanks for all the good info! My wife and I are growing increasingly uncomfortable (low back and hip pain, and much tossing and turning during the night) on our 2 year old Stearns & Foster Pillow Top mattress. We tried to go the warranty route, […]
Read more →Stephanie writes; Hi Peter, My husband and I are trying to determine which type of bed we should be targeting. My husband is 6’2 and 300 lbs; I am 5’2 and 100 lbs. The Vera Wang latex, non-flippable bed we’ve had isn’t cutting it. There’s just not […]
Read more →Kathy writes: Hi Pete, We had to return our very comfortable Sealy Posturepedic mattress under warranty because of sagging. We exchanged it for a Sleeping Beauty Statesman that is way too firm. I’m now looking to exchange that mattress for a Simmons Beautyrest Plush Pillowtop. We could […]
Read more →Mary writes: Hi Pete, I can’t believe it’s been 9 years since I first contacted you about a new mattress. The Sealy SpringFree Beachside Latex mattress, which you sold me, has held up well, But, it is now starting to show body impressions and is, unfortunately, affecting […]
Read more →Will writes: Hi Pete, I have a Serta i-Comfort Mattress. It has developed a sizable sag in only a year’s time. The store, where I bought it, sent someone to inspect it but was told that the warranty was void, due to a small stain on the […]
Read more →Christy writes: Hi Pete, I have read several of your Q&A’s on your website and would really appreciate your opinion. We have a 3 year old Sealy (“AP 704 Cushion Firm”, according to the receipt). We are very disappointed with the body impressions and I think the body impressions […]
Read more →Patti writes: Hi Pete, I am a 57 year old female, 225 pounds, and my husband is approx. 190 pounds, and has a bad back. We have to get a new bed. I sleep on the couch because my bed is swayback. Please advise which mattress would best serve two […]
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