Latex mattresses and/or toppers

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<p>Well, it’s that time again, time to start looking for new a new mattress. Body parts are starting to pinch, creak, stick, cramp and speak unkind messages to us in the mornings.</p>

<p>Over the course of the past 25 years we have had…
• A sleep number bed- the first one one the market. It seemed like a great solution, addressing our differing preferences. However, it grew mold, slept hot and really did feel like an air mattress with a good cover.</p>

<p>•Standard firm mattress. This started with a simple mattress pad and over time we added a wool pad and/or a feather/down topper.</p>

<p>• A ‘quilted top’ standard mattress, again with a wool pad and feather/ down topper.</p>

<p>Also during this time we tried two different memory foam toppers. HATED them, they slept hot and I felt like I was heaving myself out of a ditch when trying to turn over. In addition, both of these developed stain/body outlines on H’s side…he sleeps very hot. The first one actually developed mold and the second - antimicrobial version - developed very strange brown blotches on the underside. So, no more memory foam</p>

<p>Although we both like the feather/down toppers they do tend to get lumpy. There’s a ridge the forms between where the two of us sleep. Yes, a good fluffing and shaking makes that all even out but frankly, I don’t want to be thrashing a very heavy cover into the air each morning and remaking the bed.</p>

<p>We’re also not interested in ‘pillow tops’. I pull all toppers off the mattress on a regular basis and they get hung out in the hot brutal CA sun for the better part of a day. It sanitizes and cleans these items very nicely. The thought of having a pillow top which absorbs all the sweat and gunk for years is very unappealing. Adding a protective - moisture proof - cover doesn’t appeal either. I make H pull the entire mattress out and bake it in the sun also.</p>

<p>I’ve started investigating latex mattresses and latex toppers. The purported benefits include:</p>

<p>Intrinsic antimicrobial, anti bed bed bug, anti general gross stuff.
Latex, unlike memory foam, does compress but rather bounces back to support in a more floating type of sense.
Natural latex has no petroleum additives and therefore no off gassing. It does have it’s own odor which dissipates.</p>

<p>The problem is these are still a bit of a niche market and difficult to actually try. And, they are expensive. There is a local store selling a high end product but their return policy is restrictive when compared to the ‘standard’ mattress market. If you buy their complete bed - mattress with topper - you can exchange the topper as many times as you want until you find the right fit. But, if you wind up hating the product…no returns.</p>

<p>I’m leaning towards a very high quality topper - to be placed on a standard mattress. A less risky financial venture with which to start.</p>

<p>I was hoping to get some input from folks who have tried this type of product.</p>

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<p>Bed In A Box sells a latex mattress online with a 20 year warranty and a 120 day free trial. It’s expensive but might be what you’re looking for.
<a href=“BedInABox® Official Store - The Original Mattress In A Box”>http://www.bedinabox.com/product/6533.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>They also have a few retailers where you can go and try out the products but there aren’t many. We were fortunate to be within about 40 miles of the only one in Florida so we went to check out their memory foam mattresses. They’re way cheaper than Tempurpedic and seem very comparable. I first heard of this company from another CC poster (thanks, anxiousmom!) who has one and is happy with it. Here’s the link to search for a local retailer.
<a href=“Showroom Locator | BedInABox”>http://www.bedinabox.com/retailer-locator.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Here’s my thought: we have an individual coil mattress with a built in topper. I would get an individual coil mattress and a separate topper that can be replaced. </p>

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<p>Never mind haha. I thought this was about student bedding.</p>

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<p>Sounds hot to me.</p>

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<p>I saw a consumer reports review that Bed in Box was rated best value</p>

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<p>I’ve not heard of B in B. Looks interesting, and there is a retail location nearby. I want to start with a topper on our current mattress to test the ‘prrof of concept’ so to speak. Never having actually slept on this substance I’m very uncomfortable committing to the price of a full latex mattress. </p>

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<p>Love the beds at Marriott hotels. Here’s an interesting link for you- <a href=“Unbiased Marriott Bed Reviews and Ratings 2016: Mattress Complaints : Comparison : Hotel Foam”>http://www.sleeplikethedead.com/mattress-reviews-marriott.html&lt;/a&gt; You can put different choices in the search box.<br>
I’ve slept on Tempurpedic, a week at a vacation rental. Have to say, after a few days, I found that deep sink-in feeling was too much. Felt like it was harder to roll over.</p>

<p>Tonight, sat and laid down on an Ikea thick full latex, at the store- great. Fwiw.</p>

<p>ps. Looking at that site, they seem like tough judges.</p>

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<p>I have a latex foam mattress. It is every bit as hot as the tempurpedic, IMO. I’ve had it for about 5 years now and it is definitely getting softer and softer. I discovered while at a convention a couple weeks ago that I did not wake up in pain every morning at the Marriott like I do at home. I need a very firm mattress and this one has gotten soft. I also find myself rolling to the middle (where I used to always sleep until it got soft) so I’m propping myself with all kinds of pillows to remain on the more firm part of the mattress most of the night. I’m seriously thinking about ordering the Marriott bed. I’ve always slept great on those. </p>

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<p>We bought a natural latex mattress at a furniture store about 8 years ago. It is very comfortable for sleeping and many of our aches and pains disappeared after we purchased it. It is HEAVY. It has no extra structure or support to it so trying to flip it or shift it is challenging. I have been racking my brain for an comparison. Moving a dead whale? Moving a mattress full of marbles?</p>

<p>I’ve noticed that past couple of years that DH’s side compresses more when we sleep and I sometimes feel like I am rolling into a well. If we flip it, it is okay for a while but the compression always returns. DH is a warm sleeper and has never complained about the mattress being too hot.</p>

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<p>LF - great site. </p>

<p>Hmmm…sounds like I need to book a Marriott vacation stay.</p>

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<p>Shopmarriott.com. Jamison calls it the Marriott Plus mattress. You’d have to confirm with Marriott, I guess. Btw, on sale now. I got the bedding. </p>

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<p>Maybe I should just sell my house and move to a Marriott :)</p>

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<p>Turns out Costco now offers 2 different natural latex mattresses, and the few reviews are very good. I’ve always had good experiences with Costco. Being able to return an item of this price - when bought untested - is very reassuring. Hmmm…another data point to consider.</p>