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What makes a bed 'hot'? Poly foam? Poly fill? Latex? Down feathers?
This message was modified Mar 2, 2016 by greenacres
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Boopboopadoop wrote: To Budgy (and others):
Re: sleeping hot: claiming that the mattress itself is not the culprit -- that it's all about bedding and room temperature -- is utter nonsense. I have discovered this the hard way. Just purchased a new mattress (the saga is documented here on several posts), and it is definitely much warmer than my previous mattress or any other mattress I've tried. In fact, with my old mattress, as long as I didn't use too many covers, I was fine. It was only when I bought a new, thick mattress cover, that I felt the bed get warmer. So whatever material was in the mattress cover, it was a problem. Our new, Stearns and Foster latex plush pillowtop is a whole different deal. The second I lie down, I feel the mattress heat up -- and it stays that way. I was told latex would be cool (I avoided Memory Foam). It's clear to me there is something in the mattress (not my head) that is making it feel this way. But what? Latex? Foam in the pillowtop? Who knows? It's a given that bedding can affect the temperature. For that reason, I have rarely slept with a comforter, even during the coldest months. I generally just use a sheet and very light, thin blanket. And I know that some sheets are cooler than others. That much is true. Fabrics matter. Same with room temperature; I keep my bedroom cool and open a window, even in winter. And never, ever sleep with the heat on. But I am beside myself now, trying to figure out how to correct for the "hot" bed. It seems ridiculous that I now need to spend even more money on "cooling" mattress pads, sheets, etc., just to make the mattress tolerable! This over-heating problem is real and it seems to be a symptom of these modern synthetic mattresses. I with there was a comfortable, affordable mattress that was COOL. I haven't found it yet. And I am getting angrier by the moment at the entire industry. If you have any suggestions, I am all ears. Thanks! realistically your Stearns and Foster is sleeping hotter because it is made of synthetic materials in the pillowtop, these do not breathe, they trap in the heat and primarily the humidity. If you do not believe that the bedding makes a difference I ask you a simple question. What kind of mattress protector are you currently using? None? The Water proof 'breathable' plastic ones that everyone recommends? Try wool on the top, its not overly expensive, atleast less so than replacing the mattress. This is why I give you alternative suggestions. If you want a cooler sleeping mattress its gonna cost you; look for truly all natural beds that really breathe, either all latex with wool on top (no polyfoam, which is likely the biggest source of your current plight), or you can spend even more on luxury foam free beds from brands like Vi-Spring and Hastens, they will breathe even a little better (hard to quantify). |
I really like this series of posts! I don't have all the answers, but here are some thoughts:
"Wow, Guy, you are just repeating what most everyone else is saying!" Yes, and no. did you ever wonder why retailers carry from 30 to 200 different mattress, feels and brands? It is because no two of us are the same. We can find similarities between us and some things that work for others work for us too, but the opposite is also ture: some things that work for others don't work for us. Here is my suggestion: Find the comfortable mattress, find the linen package that works for you. adjust the amount of layers you have (compared to traditional mattress if you are on any type of foam or aternative), change your sleeping attire if necessary. If you go back to shop, ask the consultant any questions you may have, then ask them to leave you alone while you test the ones that you like the best... your body tells you more than your mind will when shopping for a mattress, we just have to listen. Sleep Well "neiman"! |
| My bed was way too hot with a cotton covered polyester fiberfill mattress pad. I switched to a 100% cotton filled and cotton covered mattress pad and it is much cooler.I bought it at bed Bath and Beyond . Cotton covers are also cooler than synthetics or wool. |
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In addition to the foams, not using a waterproof mattress protector that you wash often can make a bed hot. Using a mattress protector that doesn't breathe well can also make a mattress hot.
Buy some bamboo sheets. They'll change your life from a temperature standpoint. |
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How much do you weigh? It may be that any mattress you sleep on is hot- heavy people sleep hotter, no matter what mattress. Sorry to be blunt (I'm not exactly skinny myself) That being said, a lot of people don't know how cool to keep their bedrooms. About 65-68 degrees is ideal (see link)
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Depends what kind of mattress do you have? If it is foam, that may be the reason why it is so hot at night. I've tried all of the above. I sleep naked and I use a fan. Shedding clothes definitely helps but the fan doesn't not remove the heat between my body and the mattress. Somthing like bamboo sheets may help to reduce heat. This message was modified Nov 16, 2021 by a moderator
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