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Hi there, I have been reading and studying on this website for awhile. We have bought 2 new king mattresses in just over a years time and both have been warrantied through the manufactures (both innerspring, a Serta and an Aireloom). Both of these mattresses had severe body impressions within a couple months and became very uncomfortable. We have decided to move away from innerspring and try something new. I was initially interested in a memory foam mattress, but after having the Aireloom and reading a lot of reviews, I discovered that the memory foam might be way too hot for me. Here is what the Aireloom was made of:
So, I have decided on and ordered the Sleep Science 10" Latex mattress from Costco. I know that with Costco's awesome return policy, I will be ok. I also have seen a lot of positive feedback on this forum about this mattress which leads me to my questions. I see that some people have put down plywood on top of their foundations. Is this necessary? Are there advantages/disadvantages of doing this? I will be using the Aireloom foundation that I am now stuck with. My other question is about adding a mattress topper to this mattress. I see that some have done this as well. I guess I don't understand why I would need to add a topper to a brand new mattress. Is it because adding a memory foam topper would add more softness? I worry about heat issues by doing that. Or is there some toppers that don't have heat issues? I ordered the mattress today and it says its 4-6 weeks out on delivery. I hope its quicker then that!! The past year has been mattress hell! I just want something that I love. I hoep this mattress is just that. Thanks! (Just as an FYI, I am about 5'5", 120lbs. My husband is 5'10", 170lbs, if that helps) |
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jiazzi wrote: I FINALLY received my Costco latex mattress and foundation exactly one week ago today and it took the FULL SIX WEEKS! Of course, I can't blame them since it was clearly stated that it could potentially take that long. During that 6 weeks without a bed, I bought a 2" memory foam mattress topper and simply placed it on the carpet and slept on it! So when I finally got that mattress and foundation, I slept like a baby. No stiff butt, no stiff shoulder blades, just PERFECT! I'm 5'3" and 135lbs. It has truly been the most perfect bed so far. I thought I would need the memory foam mattress topper since I read various reviews about the latex being way too firm but it is perfect for me. I was also hoping the foundation would not be squeaky as other reviewers experienced but to my dismay, it squeaked every time I plopped down. After having a cheap bed metal bed frame with a plush Sealy (gave me aches and pains btw) that squeaked with every little move in bed, I went straight for the WD-40. I'm pretty sure that spraying WD-40 under the foundation with the mattress still on top is probably not a recommended practice, but I knew I would go crazy if I had to hear that thing squeak every time I got in my bed. The first night it still squeaked but within a few days, there are absolutely ZERO squeaks coming from the foundation. VICTORY! But okay, I know you don't need a foundation so I'll move it along. My thought was that I would need the 2" memory foam topper on the latex mattress for added softness but no way. I don't need it. I haven't even tried to top it yet because the firmness of the mattress has been so perfect for me. Also, I don't have AC in my bedroom with only a ceiling fan for reprieve in the Midwest summer humidity/heat and having a cool mattress has made a WORLD of a difference in being able to sleep more comfortably. That is worth more than gold to me since I used to find it extremely difficult to fall asleep at night. My original purchase of the plush Sealy was a big mistake, where I couldn't fall asleep on it at all. When I had the Sealy, I ended up sleeping on my couch instead! So basically, I don't think you will need the MF topper, especially if you prefer your mattress on the firmer side. I thought the latex mattress would be like cement based on the reviews I've read here and at Costco's website, but clearly, it is all personal preference and how your body perceives/responds to the mattress. I guess sleeping on the ground for 2 months also helped. :P So you have no a/c in your home?
(Look underneath the foundation. I looked at it when I slept on it for half a night. The foundation has big big areas with no support. In fact my friend got a technical drawing of the foundation. I looked at it and it has a huge gap in the center with no support. There are other areas too with gaps without any support. This foundation is a disaster. No one should be able to sell this kind of junk.) |