Select All Posts By This User AFAIK best mattresses are in natural latex, no memory foam and no springs, see http://www.pirellibedding.it/ for an example Originally Posted by Mbogo only a single thickness A few European makers to look at: Originally Posted by Trompe le Monde at the high end of mattresses you'll find coiled-spring just as you'll find all-latex. one is not necessarily better than the other (or more expensive). it comes down to the individual mattress and personal preferences. latex does not breathe as well. probably the high-craftsmanship top range mattress are still individually pocketed coil spring (w/ latex layers) Even cheaper mattresses are like that, you can get a compartment coil spring mattress for 400$, so they don't have to be Dunlopillo, Hästen, Auping, Tempur etc. to get that. hi David, we were just in Italy too and I have the same back issues and REALLY want a mattress like we had there, exactly what you are describing...did you find one?
what do you recommend?I too just returned from Europe and I too had the exact same experience-my back pain disappeared. I took a photo of the mattress tag and it was a perilli latex mattress. Can anyone tell me if there are any dealers in Canada, Vancouver or anywhere, where I can get one??? I have been back two days and I my back pain has returned!!! In desperate need of a perilli!!!!!!! Originally Posted by GonD IKEA is worth checking out. Originally Posted by b1os You can get mid-end Dunlopillo mattresses for the price of the "higher end" IKEA mattresses. And guess which are better. I thought Ikea = cheap and poor quality I am not trying to sound like a pretentious douche bag. I need a mattress.A solid support beneath a mattress makes the mattress feel firmer. A comfortable mattress is key to a good night's sleep, which is key to the quality of your day. A mattress that is too soft for your liking may cause aches and pains or result in a less-than-restful night.
Firm up that sagging nightmare by placing a bed board beneath it. Bed boards come in all shapes and sizes, some designed for use between a mattress and box spring, some with just a mattress. You can also make the bed board yourself from plywood, firming up that saggy situation once and for all. The Plywood Sandwich Solution Plywood cut to the size of the mattress acts as a do-it-yourself mattress support that fits between mattress and box spring, making a mattress firmer. This comes in handy for a mattress that's too soft overall, or for a mattress or box spring that sags in some areas due to age. Measure the mattress and cut a sheet of 3/8-inch plywood to the same size; this may require two sheets of plywood if the bed is queen size or larger. To achieve curved corners matching the mattress, set the mattress atop the cut plywood, trace the corners, then saw along the traced lines. Sand the board and edges smooth to prevent snagging or splinters, wipe the dust away and then set it on the box spring with the mattress on top.
Mattress-Only Support System If your mattress has no box spring as support -- for instance, a foam or latex mattress designed for use without the box springs, or on a platform bed designed for just a mattress, plywood comes to the rescue once again. Remove the mattress from the bed frame and measure the inner frame area upon which the mattress rests. Cut the plywood to size, then place it in the frame bottom. Depending on the frame type, you may wish to bolt the plywood down by drilling holes through both the plywood and frame. If the bed has slats to support the mattress, set the plywood atop the slats or remove the slats entirely. Hinging on Comfort Some premade bed boards are hinged, designed to use with adjustable beds such as hospital beds or home-based versions with head- and foot-raising capabilities. These are available in hospital supply stores in various sizes compatible with common mattress models. Some versions are thin and fold up, accordion style. Hinged or folding bed boards are designed for use between the mattress and box spring.
Bunky Board Bolster A bunky board -- a foam-covered, thin support typically used for bunk beds and platform beds -- works much like plywood to make a mattress feel firmer. These are sold in shops that sell bunk beds and come in standard bunk bed and platform bed sizes, such as twin, full and queen. : How to Use a Bed BoardAdvanced Inc.: Is Your Bed Too Soft? Photo Credits Image Source/Stockbyte/Getty Images Suggest a Correction was added to your cart. Would you like to:I’ve always been amazed how a bed can look so cozy and inviting in the winter, yet give you an unpleasantly shivery surprise when you sleepily climb into it. A cold bed is no fun, so in those long winter nights it’s great to heat your bed and avoid the feeling that you can’t move for fear of rolling onto another icy spot. There’s no better way to keep your bed warm throughout the night than with a heated mattress pad. It’s an energy efficient, cost effective and safe way to ensure personal warmth while you sleep.
In this review I’ll be looking at products from the three major players in the heated bedding industry. To help you make the best choice, I’ll compare them on these key factors: Hopefully you’ll find one which meets your needs and your budget, and helps you sleep in comfort while the world outside is freezing over. Best overall for comfort and reliable heating Sunbeam is an industry leader in designing heated bedding, and its vertical quilted heated mattress pad is the most comfortable and reliable I’ve tried. There isn’t actually a lot of diversity in the heated mattress pad sector. Most manufacturers employ a standard template that includes 10 settings, dual controls, an auto-off feature, and a pre-heat feature. Because of these similarities, picking the superior product comes down to going beneath the surface. The Sunbeam has two things going for it that set it apart in the industry. It’s as comfortable to lie on as a plush mattress pad, and it has a reliably even heating spread from wires which you won’t feel when you’re in bed.
It has the full range of heating settings, including pre-heat and 10 different temperatures. And with dual controls on larger sizes, you and your partner can choose the exact temperature you need to sleep best. Here are the key points to consider: The main downside is that the connector isn’t right on the end of the pad, but a little way up. So if you’re very tall, the connector at the feet may bother you. But if your bed swallows you up, the quality and design are superb and you won’t be disappointed. This is a heated mattress pad that will keep both you and your partner reliably warm throughout those chilly winter nights. The Soft Heat Micro-plush heated mattress pad is made of some of the softest material out there, meaning it not only keeps you warm, but also adds an extra layer of comfort to your bed. Compliment that with its ultra-thin wires and it’s unlikely you’ll even notice the wiring is there. Safety is something Soft Heat evidently like to focus on, and it shows here with a low-voltage converter and an auto-off function.
The main point it has in its favor compared to the Sunbeam is the cord placement. The connector is tucked out of the way at the head of the bed on the side, so you won’t feel it with your feet, and the cords can easily reach sockets behind or to the side of the bed. Here are the key points to note: A potential downside is that on larger pads you need to plug in two transformers, which might require an extension cable. Furthermore, the transformers use energy even when switched off so it’s best to unplug them during the day. The Soft Heat Micro-plush heated mattress pad comes very close to getting everything right, but does have flaws, notably using two transformers on mattresses queen size and larger. The quality of the design is otherwise excellent. The connectors are in a great place and the design allows you and your partner to be happy with the freedom of temperature choice. The Serta Damask heated mattress pad shares much in common with the previous models, but is weaker in other areas – notably price.
It doesn’t appear to have anything about it that would warrant a higher price than the Soft Heat or Sunbeam, yet still commands one. Perhaps the best point is that like the Soft Heat the connector placement is well thought out. The connector sits near the corner at the head of the bed, which is practical both for reaching a plug socket and also not feeling it when you’re in bed. Like the Soft Heat it has the noteworthy AC to DC current conversion feature, though again that involves dealing with transformers. Generally, it feels comfortable to sleep on due to the ultra-thin wires and a soft exterior material. And the heating is reliable, with dual zones for your and your partner. The main downsides are that the pad might slide around on the bed if you don’t use straps or have a perfect fit, the transformer can be a little noisy if you have sensitive hearing and it’s more expensive than the other heated pads in this review. Overall, the Serta Damask is a good heated mattress pad with sensible cord placement, a good range of settings, and reassuring safety features.
As long as you don’t have an unusually thin mattress and don’t mind the transformers, then you’ll find it a good choice for two people who have different heat requirements for their separate sides. Just be prepared to pay more for it than the other heated mattress pads. The Sunbeam therapeutic pad takes the concept of dual controls for two people sharing the bed to the next level. Smaller sizes have 3 individual temperature zones, while the queen and king sizes have 6 in total. The idea being that you can choose to keep your feet toasty, your body warm and your upper body cool – or any other heating combination you choose. If you have any particular aches and pains, you can therefore provide targeted relief, without necessarily heating your entire body. I think if you do have any medical needs, or specific problems such as painfully cold feet, it’s potentially a practical way to address those issues. Here are the key points to take into account: The main downside involves the way the way the controls work.