So this may seem like an odd question, but does anyone here know anything about mattresses? Obviously sleep is an important part of recovery, and as an asthmatic, I'm looking for a mattress that won't omit anything toxic into my lungs. (I'm not an alternative, pseudo-science health nut, by the way).
I've been looking into ordering these new straight-to-home mattresses online, but literally every "review" I've found has been an affiliate-related promotional post.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I just bought one after a few months of researching. Casper and Leesa spend a ton on advertising but I ended up with a bear mattress. It's somewhat firm and really comfortable. I have a $50 off code is you want it.
Making a foam mattress is not rocket science, and most mattresses are a huge rip off.
I would recommend this:
It will come to your door in a tiny box, and it probably will give off some odors for 24 hours as it expands to its full size. Beyond the short term, odors will be a non-issue.
Downside is you don't get the fancy return policy of some of these new online mattress companies--(though in my experience, Amazon takes EVERYTHING back). Upside is it's about a third of the cost, and it's basically the same thing.
I bought a foam mattress, also came in the box. Pretty happy with it. Get a mattress pad to protect it.
I bought a Tuft & Needle mattress and LOVE it. Some people add memory foam toppers to these but I think it's great as is. Just depends if you prefer a more firm or softer mattress. T&N is a more on the firm side.
southernfriedrealist wrote:
I just bought one after a few months of researching. Casper and Leesa spend a ton on advertising but I ended up with a bear mattress. It's somewhat firm and really comfortable. I have a $50 off code is you want it.
That would be awesome. My email is
spencerjustin206@gmail.comif you want to shoot it over, or you can just post here.
Thanks to everyone for the solid advice!!
800 dude wrote:
I would recommend this:
https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Memory-Green-Mattress-12-Inch/dp/B00Q7EPSHI/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1468946618&sr=1-2&keywords=zinus
Fumes are terrible
"I live in a small apartment. Bought this mattress 6 weeks ago and the fumes are still so bad that the entire apartment stinks. Can't sleep at night because the fumes make me feel like I'm suffocating. Even with the windows open, the fumes get into my lungs and irritate me. I seriously think my health may be at risk."
I would not get a foam mattress. Additionally, all commercial mattresses now sold in California are required to contain fire retardants, which are extremely toxic.
I had the exact opposite experience. I just bought a Zinus Green Tea Memory foam mattress for my apartment and haven't had any problems with an odor/fumes. It really wasn't even noticeable when I unpacked it and slept on it that night.
I slept on a Tempurpedic mattress for a number of years and I honestly can't tell the difference between that high-priced mattress and the new Zinus. Combine it with their standard metal frame and you can save hundreds (if not thousands) of bucks. Very pleased with my purchase through Amazon.
Buy a yoga mat. Place some blankets over top of it. Sleep on the floor. No more than $50 total.
You can make a good mattress by stuffing bags with buckwheat hulls.
I looked into this a few years ago, and now again thanks to this thread.
Filling bags with hulls is one option, and other is to use natural latex.
I like the simplest idea, thus would probably go with a firm mattress topper,
and put that on the frame. Here's a video that I found just now, and a price list.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwehNbO7noc
http://www.absolutecomfortonsale.com/natural-latex-mattress-toppers.htm
I worked in a mattress store during high school delivering mattresses. You'd be shocked how much negotiation room there is when buying a mattress. You can talk the salesman down hundreds of dollars if you negotiate properly. Don't take the first price you get offered.
I have this mattress bookmarked for when it is time to replace my current, which is coming up.
It is memory foam, well reviewed, and american made. Plus I'm cheap and can't legitimize spending a whole lot more than this.
I personally don't use a mattress at all. I ditched my futon about 3 years ago when I graduated from school and was lightening up my possessions to leave town. At first I slept on a closed-cell foam roll-up camping pad with a rug over it. Three years later I still prefer to sleep on a lightly covered floor. If there is a rug then I'll sleep directly on the rug or on top of a blanket. If the floor is hard wood then I like a camping pad or yoga mat with a blanket on top of it. I currently have a queen sized mattress up against my wall for when I have company but when alone I sleep on my floor on top of a moving blanket. A moving blanket is a kind of thick blanket used to cover furniture while moving.
I don't even like mattresses that much any more. I can sleep on one but I don't prefer it. Plus I think it's better for your body. Oh and I don't use a pillow either. I think pillows are bad for your neck.
Sleeping on the floor did require some adjusting to at first. But now I have several comfortable positions figured out and it's never a problem.
If you want a good deal on an all latex mattress, check out Mattresses247 on eBay. I'd recommend talalay over dunlop. I bought one several years ago and really like it. If you're on a budget, consider buying a 5 or so inch foam base (at a local foam shop or some place like foam order) and then throwing a soft 3" latex topper on top.
When we were looking for a mattress for our toddler daughter, we instantly gravitated towards Latex. Mostly because of its hypoallergenic properties, but also because it is so much easier to clean than a foam mattress. It won't soak any moisture into the fiber, so as long as I dry it properly and sanitize it, I can feel assured my kid won't get a rash.
jennajamieson wrote:
When we were looking for a mattress for our toddler daughter, we instantly gravitated towards Latex. Mostly because of its hypoallergenic properties, but also because it is so much easier to clean than a foam mattress. It won't soak any moisture into the fiber, so as long as I dry it properly and sanitize it, I can feel assured my kid won't get a rash.
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I bought an Zinus mattress about 3 months ago to replace my aging memory foam mattress - I have to say I think it's fantastic (here good review
https://cozzy.org/best-latex-mattresses/
When I first lay on it I thought it was going to be too soft and not provide any support but I wake each morning without any aches and pains. It has all the advantages of a memory foam mattress but the layer of laytex on top mean you don't have that sinking feeling you get with memory foam and I don't feel I have to roll 'uphill' when turning over at night.
I'm not sure how I would measure toxins, but I really love my Sleep Number mattress. Combined with a tempurpedic pillow, absolutely the best sleep I've ever gotten -- and it also eliminated some minor neck and shoulder pain I'd had for years.
You need to check the spring count
You easily get ripped off with one with a low count