Mattress Forum

Since May, I've had 4 weeks on Stearns and Foster Innerspring, 4 weeks on iComfort Revolution memory foam and 3 weeks on SleepEZ all latex.

Stearns and Foster Innerspring (entry level model) was supportive for sure.  The comfort layers compacted somewhat and it lost some reiliency.  After 4 weeks, it wasn't that great to sleep on all night.  Not so pressure relieving. Was ok but that's it.

With iComfort, I noticed pressure relieving capabilites of memory foam are for real.  Mattress was just too plush for me, sunk in too much, so that ruined the deal.  As mentioned before, the matching box spring was junk and then discovered it has more memory foam piled in than advertised.  Real turn off and pretty much sealed that I won't buy a Serta again.

SleepEZ - 3 layers all latex.  Well, I got it to be pretty good on a good box spring (Stearns and Foster).  The mattress was not good for me on the oft used slatted wood bases.  It firmed up a lot and was really giving pressure into my shoulder.   It was pretty good on the box spring.  We decided to try an adjustable base foundation.  The SleepEZ went south on that foundation.  Typical adjustable bases have solid tops.  Best I figure is latex cannot breathe downwards (pincore holes are vertical) on solid top foundation.  It still had cushiness, but lost its bounciness.  Also, if you have to move the mattress, it's not quite so fun.  Pulling up individual layers out of cover is a bit of a chore.  Boxing them up to move a bit of work too.  Doable, but some work.  Much easier to bag a stiff mattress and move it.  All latex is not rigid.

Keep in mind not everyone is hassling over a Tempurpedic.  This is only a small sample.

I did have a look at Original Mattress Factory site.  If they were around here, I would definitely check them out. 

Last four years I have been sleeping on a DIY version of the Tempur Pedic Grand Bed.

Love it.

If I had money to burn I would get either the TP GrandBed II or Royal-Pedic 7 Zone.

Looks like our parallel mattress saga continues. I have to say, it makes me feel a bit better knowing that I'm not the only one that can't seem to get it right!

I wish you all the best with the Tempurpedic Cloud and I'm curious to see how it's going for you in a few weeks/months.

Ironically, I think we've both made the move to memory foam most recently. My husband and I finally purchased the Sealy Embody Introspection. It's 3" of memory foam (.5" of 2.5lb & 2.5" of 5lb) over a 7" firm core. It's been about two weeks now and so far I am thrilled with it. Literally zero back pain for two weeks now. I am sleeping great, and I almost look forward to going to bed at night. It's cozy enough to be super comfy, but still pretty firm, with good support.

I liked the Tempurpedic's, but my husband did not. So, we settled on the Sealy Embody. I just hope it holds up over time!

Sorry about your SleepEZ :( I too had such high hopes for the latex from SleepEZ. I really wanted to love it! But, I just couldn't. I never could pinpoint the problem, but we just could not get it right and I was still waking up with a sore back. I know the fun of rolling those layers back up into boxes. HA!

Good luck with your Cloud!!!!!

Glad you're liking the Embody memory foam.  They looked good at Mancini's. 

I can't imagine this Cloud won't work out. Support, it's soft, easy on joints, doesn't seem to sleep hot.  .. finger crossed! 

Yeah, wow, the SleepEZ.  I thought the slatted wood foundation was going to be the cats meow.  done deal.  No siree.  Had to go back to regular box spring where it was pretty good.   Got an adjustable base (they have solid tops) and the latex feel totally changed  - no more bouncy feel. 

Maybe we could win a prize for most experimentation / trying different mattresses.

Keep in mind some people can't sleep very well on just about anything out there for one reason or another.  Physical ailments, stress, illness, you name it.  A mattress can only do so much for a person.  Can't make a person sleep well. There will always be some people who don't like their Tempurpedics,  or maybe don't like a $15k Hastens bed.  

Far as purchasing goes, I believe most imprtant thing is to get a decent trial period (90 days is good) and no hassle return policy and hopefully no or not too much restocking fee.  If you exchange to another model, I think that next model will be yours for good.    Returning a mattress.  I don't think any normal person wants the hassle of returning a mattress any more than the retailer unless they're just using it for company staying for a while.  

Far as Tempurpedic prices - they charge those prices because they can.  For me, only time will tell if it offers value for the price paid.

I remember getting too warm in the iComfort early on, but at that point, I was using a comforter, not thin quilt. 

So we'll see.  One thing is the store said to walk on the bed with mattress on floor.  I'll be calling TP to verify if that's kosher or not.  TP does warn 'new mattress may feel firmer than one in the store'.  And mine does.  So they say give it a few weeks to 'condition' and adjust to it.  We'll see.

Was last night your first night on the Cloud?

The first night we got the Embody, I was HOT! I am normally a cold sleeper, but that night I was peeling off layers all night. But- after the first night, it's not been an issue since. Strange!

It was 2nd night.  I noticed first night it was a little bit warm.  I got warmer on 2nd night.  Had to get up, change into shorts. After I turned down the quilt, it got better and was able to sleep.

Talked to TP this morning and of course they said excess warmth is from improved circulation. 

Fingers crossed!

I would imagine there's a couple around here at WTBM who may be a little disappointed that I went over to memory foam from latex, but my situation is unique.  Not many have had shoulder surgery like me, but man, it's a bear when you need to sleep on a shoulder sometimes.  There may be some other types of foam that are more pressure relieving than good memory foam, but so far, the winner for me is memory or Tempur foam.

I bought a Tempurpedic last month and we love it.  We got the Allura and my wife and i have had no issues at all.  After reading the post on this site i was really worried it would be hot and bad smell.  However, the smell was almost nonexistent to us.  on a scale of 1-10 high being 10 ,i rate smell as being a 1. There was a smell, but it was gone within 24hrs and the smell wasn't bad at all.  As for sleeping hot, i have always slept in boxers only and in this bed i do not feel hot at all.  I will say this thou, we have always had the overhead fan on as we cannot stand a room that has no air flow and we use a normal fan to mask any house noise.  We also use 700TC sheets.  Even w/o the fans i still find myself pulling up the sheets and the bed spared because i still get cold in this bed.  We also have the prodigy adjustable frame and we love having a adjustable bed.  After day one on this bed my back pain was gone and i have to say my posture has improved.  I love this bed and would recommend one to my friends and i would buy one again.