Replacing a 19 y/o Sealy Reflexion Latex Mattress.

Richard writes:

 Hi Pete,

We’ve been sleeping on a Sealy Reflexion Venice Beach Latex Mattress for the past 19 years. We flipped it about 8 yrs ago. 

This mattress was incredibly comfortable for most of that time! 

Now, not so much, as we and it have gotten older. 

We’re looking for suggestions on a replacement. 

We are back and side sleepers and like firm support over mush.

We’re thinking of going with two twin-xl and an adjustable bed base.

Thanks, Richard 


Hi Richard,

Before offering a recommendation, I have some questions.
Are you looking for another all latex mattress?
How old are you?
What are your sizes?…Heights & Weights?
Are you suffering with any physical ailments?

Thanks, Pete - TME


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Hi Pete,
We like latex but are not glued to the idea. I will admit, I first looked at latex.  
But we have a firm spring mattress in the guest bedroom. That one is quite comfy. My wife is allergic to wool! I see wool in many new foam mattresses. 
I do not like memory foam, outside of a car seat, if that helps to know.
I change positions quite a bit, at night. My wife sleeps more a rock.
We are 70. I do have a recurring back issue, my wife has a knee issue, but otherwise, we are in ok shape. I sleep on back or side but side sleeping needs torso support for my back. I hate soft mattresses. 
We are 5’8 at 160 and 5’3 at 130. 
We are looking at dual adjustable bed bases.
I like a head propped and she likes to elevate her legs.

PS: I do not want to need a step stool to get in and out of bed. 
We have the low profile boxspring under our latex mattres, and that has been a great height for us.
Hope that’s not too much info.

Thanks for any insight!
Richard

Hi Richard,

At your ages, an all foam mattress is almost always a mistake.

Worn discs, which you likely have, require the upward, pushback support of an innerspring mattress. No all foam mattress provides that…not even latex, which is the best of all the foams.

An individually pocketed coil mattress with latex upholstery is your best option.

It is important the the latex be high quality, for the sake of longevity.

I mention this because many manufacturers are using latex that’s processed in China, where they use clay as a filler. It’s sold as all natural latex due to clay being a natural material. But, it isn’t pure latex. And it wears rather quickly.

Luckily for you, your sizes don’t require that you get a very expensive mattress.

The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress is my recommendation.

Since your prefer a firmer feel, the choice of Medium Firm would be your choice.

Here’s a link to that mattress.

The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress 

https://www.plushbeds.com/products/12-luxury-bliss-natural-latex-mattress-with-encased-coils?variant=31705061490786&sscid=71k8_pjs8o&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051

Heads up: this post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally vetted.


We need to have a conversation about adjustable bed bases.

These beds are sold as if there were a great degree of therapeutic value.

There therapeutic value is, actually, minimal.

Elevation of the head helps with breathing issues.

Elevating the legs can be achieved with a pillow.


If you spend a lot of time in your bedroom, watching tv, reading or working on a laptop, then there’s a pretty good reason for spending the money.

As a side sleeper, primarily, you’ll need to sleep with the base in the flat position.


Here a link for your consideration.



Magniflex offers you a choice of adjustable bed bases and a KD Foundation. The later being a replacement for your current boxspring.

The KD Foundation assembles easily with no tools and comes in your choice of height, 5” or 8”…and your choice of color, Black, Brown, Gray.


You’ll find that a king size mattress with a KD Foundation will cost a whole lot less than 2 Twin-XL mattresses with adjustable bases.


Another mattress to consider comes with White Glove Delivery, which includes removal of your old mattress, should that service be important to you.


The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress  

https://cc-mattress-llc.square.site/product/kingston-plush/105?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=TBPEGMF6GAOUPNC4SCBQMGLT 



Both mattresses use an individually pocketed coil and are upholstered with the highest quality, Pure Latex.


Also recommended is a waterproof mattress protector, which prevents perspiration from seeping into the upholstery materials.

Keeping your mattress clean and dry and will enhance the longevity of your mattress and keep it odor free.


Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/



Thanks, Pete - TME


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Great response. Let me digest this and discuss with my wife. 
Thank you, Richard


Thanks, Pete - TME

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