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Second hand Memory foam Mattress acquired - wanna change top-foam.
Apr 4, 2011 3:00 PM
alexb
Joined: Jun 21, 2010
Points: 15
Hi everyone,

 

We just picked up a set of two-piece Memory Foram Mattress (for my sister) made by a company called "Northern Feather". This was supposedly an expensive mattress.

 

The bottom is a dense foam, 6-7" deep, and it is "Made in Italy". The top part is 2.25" foam with a zipper cover. I couldn't get more info from the retailer or person we acquired it from.

 

For sanitary reasons we would like to change the top foam, and got the following questions:

- Shall we even bother? Isn't memory foam totally hypoalergenic, dust mite, bacteria free? Do they age and need to be replaced anyways?

- Stick to memory foam or change to a latex top?

- If memory foam, what brand/model/density do you recommend for a average height woman, weighing 140 pounds or so?

- If latex, what brand/model/density do you recommend for a average height woman, weighing 140 pounds or so?

 

Also, just one other note, we're not mattress nut! ;) so rather pick a product and be done with it. I see a lot of folks mix and match a lot of different layers of foam... we just don't have the patience and time for that.

 

Thanks a bunch!

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Re: Second hand Memory foam Mattress acquired - wanna change top-foam.
Reply #1 Apr 5, 2011 9:08 PM
alexb
Joined: Jun 21, 2010
Points: 15
Hmm, no help eh?
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Reply #2 Apr 5, 2011 9:50 PM
Sall
Joined: Aug 5, 2010
Points: 227
alexb wrote:

Hmm, no help eh?


Well, I don't think there is a lot of support on this forum for memory foam other than putting about an inch on top of something too firm.  Even if there were, I don't think you can really put latex on top of memory foam too well.  I've tried 2 inches of memory foam on top of a firm latex and it just got me a sore back.  I would stick to 1 inch at the most personally.  My preference is latex all the way and I wouldn't include memory foam.  I think there are some supporters of all memory foam, but not much on layering.

Good luck.

Re: Second hand Memory foam Mattress acquired - wanna change top-foam.
Reply #3 Apr 6, 2011 1:02 PM
alexb
Joined: Jun 21, 2010
Points: 15
Thanks, then where can I find a good quality Latex topper? 2" max. There are SO MANY brands and different products and none are really well known to me to figure out marketing vs. truth! ;)
Re: Second hand Memory foam Mattress acquired - wanna change top-foam.
Reply #4 Apr 6, 2011 4:11 PM
Sall
Joined: Aug 5, 2010
Points: 227
alexb wrote:

Thanks, then where can I find a good quality Latex topper? 2" max. There are SO MANY brands and different products and none are really well known to me to figure out marketing vs. truth! ;)


Here is a thread that may be of interest:    http://www.whatsthebest-mattress.com/forum/latex-toppers/16314-0-1.html

I have personally purchased from Sleepez and Sleeps Like a Bear.   Both places sold me excellent latex toppers.  I don't think you would go wrong with either place.

Re: Second hand Memory foam Mattress acquired - wanna change top-foam.
Reply #5 Apr 6, 2011 11:14 PM
Lynn2006
Joined: Aug 31, 2007
Points: 793
http://www.brylanehome.com/decor/Latex-Mattress-Topper.aspx?PfId=202523&DeptId=22441&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=G&pref=ps

 

BHSHOP20 code will give you 20% off and there is free shipping for signing up with BrylaneHome's newsletter.  I have their 1" Talalay latex topper and I feel it is a perfect feel with no seam in the Queen size topper that was quality throughout.  I do not know anything about this 1.5" all natural latex topper they are selling but you can email and ask them what ILD (softness) and if it is Talalay Latex.

 

 

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