Mattress Toppers in Memory Foam

8 Comments

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  Longo
  

  28.Jan.10 | 6:18 pm

  Very comfortable.. I’ve had it for a few weeks now and it is fantastic so far.
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  Ohrtmann
  

  30.Jan.10 | 6:18 pm

  I was a bit skeptical but boy, this is one helluva bargain. Plus theres the added bonus of not having to deal with annoying salespeople in the store. Moving it alone AFTER you’ve unwrapped it is a bit of a pain (I had unwrapped it and let it air out in another room). I bought new 400 count sheets and gel-filled pillows and and my total was under $600 which is like hundreds of dollars cheaper than the piece of crap Sealy I saw at the store. I sleep like this zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Highly recommended.
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  Skinner
  

  31.Jan.10 | 6:18 pm

  This is a very UNCOMFORTABLE mattress. My husband tried it for a few hours and he had to go see a chiropractor the next day. The foam doesn’t let you move and you are just sleeping in a hole and even the pillow sinks. The smell is another story. After reading the reviews we decided to let it air out for a whole week but even after doing that it still smells awful. Finally we want it to return it and found out that there is a 20% restocking fee and we should assume the shipping back to California. WHAT A DISSAPPOINTMENT!!!!!
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  Alby
  

  2.Feb.10 | 6:18 pm

  I bought a memory foam mattress because I wanted something that wasn’t going to require special delivery. I live on the 4th floor. I wasn’t really sure about this mattress, because I’ve tried memory foam toppers that felt nothing like the tempur-pedic mattresses that you’d try at a Brookstone, so I was worried that this might be another sham product. I was very pleased to find out that it felt exactly like the name brand product. Furthermore I was relieved to discover that it is a solid mattress that keeps it’s shape, it’s not like a flimsy futon mattress.

  I had this a week after I ordered it, which is amazing considering its’ unusualy shape. While carrying the mattress alone up 4 flights of stairs was a challenge, it was not an impossible one. I was able to pick up the 80lb cylinder it came packaged as, without having to drag it on the floor. I’m only 135lbs.

  I’ve heard people complain about the smell, which is reminiscent of latex-paint, but honestly it’s not that bad and it’s not permanent. You are buying a product that was vacuum sealed after manufacturing for easy transit and hasn’t had any air on it yet. You need to let the thing air out for a day or two with the windows open. Spraying some fa-breeze on it certainly will help get you on it sooner.

  I usually sleep during the day, because I work a night shift. On my old click-clack (sleeper sofa) I used to wake up every time I’d shift sleep positions and it would take me several minutes to fall back to sleep. On this mattress I sleep solidly. My boyfriend didn’t wake me when he left the bed either.

  I recommend this to anyone who has tried the tempur-pedic, liked it, but baulked at the price they were charging. This mattress feels exactly like tempur-pedic with out the high markup and high delivery charges.
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  Brubaker
  

  3.Feb.10 | 6:18 pm

  I have to upgrade my room before I will try the mattress, but I have to leave a feedback about the delivery.
  I placed the order Saturday night and the mattress arrived Monday 3PM, the estimated arrival was 8-10 days!!!
  That was just a shocking, super fast arrival, even a local mail can not come so fast. WOW!!!!!
  I hope the mattress just as good as the shipping.
  I have to rate it 5 star because of the seller’s amazing service.
  I will update you later when I upgrade my room and start to using it.
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  Rhee
  

  5.Feb.10 | 6:18 pm

  Sensus is a Foamex product. (I’d done quite a bit of research and (through some prying phone conversations with Foamex) found out that they once supplied Tempurpedic.) They are THE memory-foam authority. (Let that sink in for a minute.) If Tempurpedic chose this company to make their products, it must be top-quality.

  I own this particular topper and I can say it is everything you want a memory-foam product to be; resilient, durable, firm, supportive, responsive and COMFORTABLE! I promise, you won’t be disappointed with it.

  I’ve also “done the math” and figured out the actual density. My Sensus topper has a density of 5.3 pounds per cubic foot; the exact density of the Tempurpedic topper. So there’s no skimping on density, here. I reiterate, the up-front price is tiny compared to the long-term value. Expect at least 5 years of flawless performance from this dense foam. You may even get ~10 years out of it, depending on use.

  Some generic info about memory foam:

  There’s a few things you MUST consider, it’s long but I think you will find this helpful.

  #1 Density. Density refers to the weight of the foam given a certain volume. It is measured in pounds per cubic foot or lb/ft3. As a rule, the higher the density, the firmer and more resilient (durable) the foam. There are exceptions to this rule, but that’s for later. Generally speaking, a density of less than 3lb/ft3 is extremely soft, very low resiliency; it’s bottom of the barrel stuff and should be bought as a super light-duty item (for your toy poodle’s bed.) Foam with a density between 3lb/ft3 and 3.9lb/ft3 is marginal; expect it to be very soft and to wear out after a scant year of regular use. Densities of 4lb/ft3 – 5.3lb/ft3, you’re into the better range; expect this foam to be soft to medium firmness and to last for 2 years of regular use (at the high end of the range, up to 5 years). Memory foam with a rating of over 5.3lb/ft3 is where the quality products are found; these products can best be described as medium-firm to firm and should last 5 years or more (you pay for what you get.) There’s even an 8lb/ft3 foam on the market!(Good for the supportive middle layers of mattresses.) Some important notes: If you are a back-sleeper, I suggest a minimum of 5lb/ft3 memory foam; this will prevent sagging. Side-sleepers can get away with a softer density (4lb/ft3 is about the lowest I suggest for anybody.)
  The firmness of memory foam varies greatly with temperature; a foam that is firm at 65 degrees can be squishy at 85; also, there are differences in manufacturing procedures that can produce very different firmnesses in different products of the same density. If you want to delve further, you’ll have to go looking for yourself; the details are far too complicated for this post. lol

  #2 Thickness. After you’ve chosen the density that suits you, consider the thickness. I’ll keep this short; if you sleep on your back, go for about 2″ and if you sleep on your side, go for 3″ or 4″. Don’t get something too thick, you’ll just get a hammock effect. (Higher density foams will be more supportive at any given thickness, so if there’s a choice between thick and light or thin and dense, go with the latter.)

  #3 The Underlying Structure. If your old mattress is uncomfortable, putting a topper on it will not improve the situation by much. Memory foam is made so that it takes the shape of whatever is underneath it. If you need a new mattress, buy one. Expensive band-aids are just that…band-aids. Here’s a BIG hint: Use a 6″ thick slab of traditional polyurethane foam as the base for your topper; this will be a smooth, firm base. Remember this is NOT memory foam, it’s a dense version of what’s in your sofa cushions. Using a density of over 2.5lb/ft3 is vital for a base layer. If you need a new mattress get this as your base. Here, I can’t mention a particular website, but there are manufacturers that make this stuff: (you know how to Google it)

  * Lux High Quality Foam
  * DENSITY: 2.8lb/ft3
  * COMPRESSION: 50 LBS
  * FIRM
  * EXTREMELY RESILIENT

  #4 Cost. Many make the mistake of confusing the price of a particular item with its cost. Considering that very high-density (5.5lb/ft3 and up) polyurethane memory foam (all memory foam is made from polyurethane but not all polyurethane foam is memory foam) can easily last twenty times as long or longer than a low density foam, I don’t need to explain how the “expensive” high-density products are anything but.

  #5 The Break-In Period. Memory foam products will be their firmest when brand-new. After a break-in period of a few weeks, the foam softens significantly. So, when you first lie down on new memory foam, if it feels soft, you’re in trouble; for after the break-in period, it will be much too soft. A memory foam product should be almost uncomfortably firm right out the box; give it time; after a few weeks, it gradually soften to the perfect firmness. If it’s soft right out the package, SEND IT BACK!

  I hope this was informative and please rate this review as helpful so it may see the light of day!
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  Ericksen
  

  6.Feb.10 | 6:18 pm

  It was a great mattress topper while it lasted. However, in less than five years of ownership I noticed the topper lost a considerable amount of firmness. It became too soft to sleep on except for the edges and I found myself waking up less refreshed. It’s like trying to sleep on a ‘V’ shaped mattress.

  I contacted the manufacturer, Foamex, twice via email but they never responded. Finally I called and was told they won’t service the mattress; redirecting me back to the seller who has since gone out of business. I have no experience with this seller, however I would suggest anyone considering purchasing a Sensus brand viscoelastic mattress or topper be aware that you will likely have problems before the ten-year warranty has expired. Plus, even if you find a seller who doesn’t turn a warranty claim into a hassle, you will find they are rather expensive to repackage and ship. I will not purchase another Sensus or Reflex brand product.
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  Levy
  

  8.Feb.10 | 6:18 pm

  This is a fine product.

  There’s a few things you MUST consider, I hope this helps you:

  #1 Density. Density refers to the weight of the foam given a certain volume. It is measured in pounds per cubic foot or lb/ft3. As a rule, the higher the density, the firmer and more resilient (durable) the foam. There are exceptions to this rule, but that’s for later. Generally speaking, a density of less than 3lb/ft3 is extremely soft, very low resiliency; it’s bottom of the barrel stuff and should be bought as a super light-duty item (for your toy poodle’s bed.) Foam with a density between 3lb/ft3 and 3.9lb/ft3 is marginal; expect it to be very soft and to wear out after a scant year of regular use. Densities of 4lb/ft3 – 5.3lb/ft3, you’re into the better range; expect this foam to be soft to medium firmness and to last for 2 years of regular use (at the high end of the range, up to 5 years). Memory foam with a rating of over 5.3lb/ft3 is where the quality products are found; these products can best be described as medium-firm to firm and should last 5 years or more (you pay for what you get.) There’s even an 8lb/ft3 foam on the market!(Good for the supportive middle layers of mattresses.) Some important notes: If you are a back-sleeper, I suggest a minimum of 5lb/ft3 memory foam; this will prevent sagging. Side-sleepers can get away with a softer density (4lb/ft3 is about the lowest I suggest for anybody.)
  The firmness of memory foam varies greatly with temperature; a foam that is firm at 65 degrees can be squishy at 85; also, there are differences in manufacturing procedures that can produce very different firmnesses in different products of the same density. If you want to delve further, you’ll have to go looking for yourself; the details are far too complicated for this post. lol

  #2 Thickness. After you’ve chosen the density that suits you, consider the thickness. I’ll keep this short; if you sleep on your back, go for about 2″ and if you sleep on your side, go for 3″ or 4″. Don’t get something too thick, you’ll just get a hammock effect. (Higher density foams will be more supportive at any given thickness, so if there’s a choice between thick and light or thin and dense, go with the latter.)

  #3 The Underlying Structure. If your old mattress is uncomfortable, putting a topper on it will not improve the situation by much. Memory foam is made so that it takes the shape of whatever is underneath it. If you need a new mattress, buy one. Expensive band-aids are just that…band-aids. Here’s a BIG hint: Use a 6″ thick slab of traditional polyurethane foam as the base for your topper; this will be a smooth, firm base. Remember this is NOT memory foam, it’s a dense version of what’s in your sofa cushions. Using a density of over 2.5lb/ft3 is vital for a base layer. If you need a new mattress get this as your base. Here, I can’t mention a particular website, but there are manufacturers that make this stuff: (you know how to Google it)

  * Lux High Quality Foam
  * DENSITY: 2.8lb/ft3
  * COMPRESSION: 50 LBS
  * FIRM
  * EXTREMELY RESILIENT

  #4 Cost. Many make the mistake of confusing the price of a particular item with its cost. Considering that very high-density (5.5lb/ft3 and up) polyurethane memory foam (all memory foam is made from polyurethane but not all polyurethane foam is memory foam) can easily last twenty times as long or longer than a low density foam, I don’t need to explain how the “expensive” high-density products are anything but.

  #5 The Break-In Period. Memory foam products will be their firmest when brand-new. After a break-in period of a few weeks, the foam softens significantly. So, when you first lie down on new memory foam, if it feels soft, you’re in trouble; for after the break-in period, it will be much too soft. A memory foam product should be almost uncomfortably firm right out the box; give it time; after a few weeks, it gradually soften to the perfect firmness. If it’s soft right out the package, SEND IT BACK!

  I hope this was informative and please rate this review as helpful so it may see the light of day!

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