Robert writes:
Hi Pete,
What are some tips to avoid heat retention on the mattress while sleeping. My research has indicated that Coil mattresses are best, and to avoid a memory foam top. Can you confirm this and do you have more tips?
What is the best mattress I can buy that will address the heat problem?
Best Regards, Robert
Hi Robert,
Of all the foams used by the mattress industry, only memory foam is temperature sensitive. That is to say, memory foam is specifically designed to react to the body heat you give off….softening as it warms.
It then reflects that heat back to you.
Heat retention is only one of the problems that’s unique to memory foam.
Memory foam isn’t very resilient and has a tendency to wear quickly.
And, if all that isn’t enough to make you want to avoid any mattress upholstered with it, most memory foams also off gas the toxic chemicals from which memory foam is made.
Avoiding buying any mattress that has memory foam in it is Tip #1.
If you already have a memory foam upholstered mattress, you can add a pure, organic and hypoallergenic latex mattress topper, which will insulate you from the memory foam. Doing so, will prevent you from sleeping hot and prevent the mattress from premature wear…Tip #2.
Latex does not off gas, but adding a latex topper will not prevent the memory foam from off gassing.
Best buy in latex toppers is had from Latex for Less.
They have a choice of thickness and a choice of comfort levels.
Click on this link to view and place your order:
Latex for Less Mattress Toppers
We have two excellent quality mattress choices that use an individually pocketed coil system for proper spinal alignment that are upholstered with pure, organic and hypoallergenic latex…no memory foam.
And, both are on sale for the holidays.
Williams Kingston Plush Mattress, which comes with White Glove Delivery and Removal of your Old Mattress.
Shown Here:
The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress
And, the PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress, made the same as the Williams Mattress, but comes with a 100 Night Trial Period.
Shown Here:
The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress
You don’t want to put a new mattress on an old foundation.
Doing so will void the warranty of any mattress.
If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height and color.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.
Shown here:
Magniflex Foundations
https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.html#/
Also recommended is a waterproof mattress protector, which prevents perspiration from seeping into the upholstery materials.
Keeping your mattress clean and dry and odor free will enhance longevity.
The Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector is my recommendation…the one we use at home.
It sleeps cool and works well.
Shown here:
Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector
https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/
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