What Mattress?

Tim_Deegan

gillbee wrote: »

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the help.

The price was around £700 and according to the sales guy (who I now doubt) could definitely be used on either side. It was far to soft for us so probably no springs? To be honest I really wasn't paying as much attention as I should have been as it was our first trip round the mattress shops. All that lying down didn't help my memory!! I just noted the dual memory foam / latex bit and figured I'd do some internet research thinking that a few companies might offer similar products.

It may be the one you've highlighted as it is available at Reid and the price looks similar and the spec seems to loosely tie in with the sales chat. There also seems to be a spring version - Sealy Posturepedic Gold Dream Deluxe that is more expensive.

It sounds to me like the sales rep didn't really know what he was talking about, as Reid only appear to sell Relyon and the Silentnight group (which includes Sealy), and none of these make a two sided mattress that is memory foam on one side and latex foam on the other. However Sealy and Silentnight do make mattresses that contain memory foam and a small amont of latex foam, and then this is often made up with reflex foam.

I once slept on a Layezee (part of the Silentnight group) bed in a hotel. I would have to say that it was one of the worst beds that I have ever slept on. I actually looked at the label and it was supposed to be twin sprung with latex foam on top. But there appeared to be very little latex in it, and most of the foam was obviously reflex. The density of the reflex foam was so low that I could feel the springs, and the bed was very hot due to the reflex foam. This was actually a new bed, and not an old worn out one.

gillbee

Yeah - I'm thinking it was just ill informed sales chat. I'll probably try and get clued up on the latex mattress as it looks like that might be the best option with the summer heat problems in our attic.
Do you know if you could put a memory foam topper on these in the winter for the heat benifit?

Tim_Deegan

gillbee wrote: »

Yeah - I'm thinking it was just ill informed sales chat. I'll probably try and get clued up on the latex mattress as it looks like that might be the best option with the summer heat problems in our attic.
Do you know if you could put a memory foam topper on these in the winter for the heat benifit?

If you want latex to feel warmer in winter, then you would be best getting one with a climate control fabric like Climasmart.

gillbee

Cheers for the tip - will look into those.

Tim_Deegan

gillbee wrote: »

Cheers for the tip - will look into those.

Just remember to make sure it has a full 2" layer of latex foam, and not zoned or a thin layer.

Traceyd254

Hi first time on here but thought that I would ask a question, I have a really bad back am awaiting an operation and need a new mattress. I have tried quite a few and really like the Dealy Posturepedic Grand Pillow

A micro quilted pillow top mattress provides a luxurious look and feel
Created with a 7-Zone inlay of latex within memory foam, providing pressure 'knock out' zones which reduce tossing and turning
The redesigned Sealy Posturetech 660 Response Spring System provides weight distribution away from the heaviest parts of your body
The edge to edge support gives greater comfort and support
A non turn mattress, though end to end rotation is recommended
Is it any good?

Thanks

Tim_Deegan

Traceyd254 wrote: »

Hi first time on here but thought that I would ask a question, I have a really bad back am awaiting an operation and need a new mattress. I have tried quite a few and really like the Dealy Posturepedic Grand Pillow

A micro quilted pillow top mattress provides a luxurious look and feel
Created with a 7-Zone inlay of latex within memory foam, providing pressure 'knock out' zones which reduce tossing and turning
The redesigned Sealy Posturetech 660 Response Spring System provides weight distribution away from the heaviest parts of your body
The edge to edge support gives greater comfort and support
A non turn mattress, though end to end rotation is recommended
Is it any good?

Thanks

In a word NO

To start with Sealy are part of the Silentnight group, who if you search for on the MSE forums you will read many bad reports.

The Posturetech spring system is the same as the very unreliable Miracoil system. This is a continuous spring system that most bed manufacturers have now stopped using due to reliability and noise problems.

The zone system is simply a sales gimmick.

And correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it is a non turn mattress. All mattresses should be turned on a regular basis to make them wear evenly, and last longer.

batcatz

gillbee wrote: »

Yeah - I'm thinking it was just ill informed sales chat. I'll probably try and get clued up on the latex mattress as it looks like that might be the best option with the summer heat problems in our attic.
Do you know if you could put a memory foam topper on these in the winter for the heat benifit?

I bought a cheap memory foam topper to go on top of my silentnight miracoil no turn mattress that is v uncomfortable after only 3-4 yrs. I keep meaning to phone them! The memory foam sorted out my aching back and I find it very comfortable, but even last night I was way too hot, sweating and couldn't sleep. I couldn't use it in summer... in fact, I could only use it when it was really cold a week ago. It could just be me though. lol
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001JB2L8I/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

It does help add support even if i put it under the mattress though...

Tim_Deegan

batcatz wrote: »

I bought a cheap memory foam topper to go on top of my silentnight miracoil no turn mattress that is v uncomfortable after only 3-4 yrs. I keep meaning to phone them! The memory foam sorted out my aching back and I find it very comfortable, but even last night I was way too hot, sweating and couldn't sleep. I couldn't use it in summer... in fact, I could only use it when it was really cold a week ago. It could just be me though. lol
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001JB2L8I/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

It does help add support even if i put it under the mattress though...

You are lucky that your mattress lasted that long. If you do a search on MSE for that brand you will see why.

You should never use a topper to try and revive a worn out mattress, as memory foam still needs good support under it.

The reason why you find your topper too warm in summer is probably because it is too deep, which means that you sink deeper into it and become engulfed. Next time try one that is 2" deep which is the optimum depth. Or better still when you replace the mattress get a good quality one with memory foam built in.