A question I am often asked is how to make an existing bad bed better? This is usually because someone has spent their hard earned money on a mattress that they thought was suitable that turned out to be less than perfect. The first answer would be to replace the entire mattress, but knowing the very restrictive rules from most retailers and their returns policies makes this difficult. Also we understand that a mattress is not a cheap purchase, that for some a mattress topper is the only way to try and fix the mattress.
Let me say this though, in all honesty, an unsuitable bed will never be made perfect by a mattress topper. However a topper can, so to speak, take the edges off a bed that is too firm or even too soft by taking away some of the extremes. A mattress topper can sit over a mattress and minimise some of the sag or indentations it may have. It can even out a number of issues and reduce them, but never remove them! At best it will make a bad bed bearable and may extend its comfort some what until a new mattress can be purchased. Its a relatively cost effect way to try and improve it rather than a new mattress.
The correct mattress topper can make a great mattress into a fantastic one. On the other hand a topper can make a bad or unsuitable bed, much more bearable.
Emily
Hi,
I’m interested in your latex toppers to go on top of our mattress (currently a fairly hard not-even-pocket-sprung one, but hopefully soon to be changed to a more comfortable pocket-sprung one) and have a few questions that I hope you can help me with…
1. Is the 1cm graphite latex on both sides of the topper?
2. Does the 5cm of latex include the 1cm of graphite latex? Or is the 1cm graphite latex added to the 5cm of latex (so making it either a 6cm or 7cm depth overall, depending on whether or not the graphite latex is on both sides)
3. I’m guessing it would be beneficial to turn the topper – is it?
4. If so, how regularly should this be done?
5. Is it really heavy / difficult to turn (it would be a king size one)?
6. What are the main pros/cons when comparing your 100% natural latex topper versus the 80% natural latex topper?
Thanks very much in anticipation of your help,
Hi Emily, Thanks for getting in touch about our John Ryan Latex toppers. I would say from the offset that even a high quality latex topper won’t change a bad bed! It will however provide a softer top layer to a mattress. I always start with this advice as obviously if you have an unsuitable bed a topper can only do so much to make it slightly more agreeable, but will never make a bad bed good.
1. The graphite latex is on both sides and is a requirement for fire retardancy, it doesn’t change the over all feel of the topper as its only 1cm so very slight. We find this method better for a toper than the chemical spray that some mattress companies use.
2. The 5cm includes the graphite latex.
3/4. Turning the topper is beneficial and will extend the longevity of the product and any wear. We recommend monthly turning and rotating of all of our products to ensure wear and settlement is even. With a topper there should be minimal settlement.
5. The weights of our toppers are all listed here, the kingsize topper is 22-26kg.
6. The difference between the two is the blend of latex. 100% is the highest blend and ever so slightly softer and more resilient, that said when you’re getting into the 80% upwards bracket you’re already looking at super high quality latex compared to the shop bought offerings. We have more on the difference here Emily. – Lee
Mike
Hi,
Can your “Latex 5cm 100% Natural Topper” be used on top of a high quality (80Kg3) 10 month old memory foam mattress and would you recommend it?
I accept that it may get rid of the effect of the MF mattress but it isn’t cutting the mustard!
Many thanks,
Mike
Hi Mike,
A latex topper such as our fusion natural latex toppers can certainly be used on top of a memory foam matters such as the one you describe. As we state a topper won’t completely change or fix a bad bed, but can tweak it and increase comfort.
If you’re looking for a more responsive comfort layer reducing the time it takes to reform then natural latex is certainly a step up from memory foam. It may also make the bed a bit cooler as latex is breathable, I say only a bit as the original memory foam mattress will be like a heat sink retaining heat. Latex is the premium pressure reliving mattress component, so apart from natural down toppers you’re looking at the best.
If you could let us know exactly why it isn’t cutting the mustard we can provide even more guidance! If you need more specific advice please give us a call.
Thanks- Lee
Jill
Hi I recently bought a Chantilly Mattress from Bensons for Beds as it was on sale and my budget was tight, after a few months I’m starting to wake up during the night and I can’t get comfortable. I think its just too firm for me but the sales asistant said firm would be better for a bad back. I like the sound of your Coolblue Hybrid Foam Mattress topper, I was wondering if this would be suitable to help soften the Chantilly mattress? Your advice would be appreciated. Jill
Hi Jill, Without knowing your weight its hard to comment on the Chantilly but it is a very firm basic mattress. Bensons list it at ‘a firm comfy bed that packs a lot of luxury into a very small price‘ but they don’t actually say whats in the mattress so I can’t really give you any more guidance on that, it is however two sided which is a benefit compared to the no turn mattresses. The back care aspect is always difficult.
Long gone are the days of ‘a firm bed will fix your back’, no bed can claim to fix or cure your bad back, sore shoulder or aching limbs. What a high quality, well constructed bed can do is help to minimise them allowing both a mix of support and comfort. The support is to enable you to lie in a position that’s comfortable for you whilst the comfort layers allow a softer layer to the support. With the right mattress this should allow you to comfortably lie in the bed without sinking too far or resting to firmly on the support unit.
The coolblue topper would be suitable for this mattress and would at least give you a deep comfort layer allowing you to sink into the bed before the support starts. We always say that a topper can’t fix a bad bed but in this instance I think it could help greatly to relieve some of the pressure.If you want to chat further about mattress toppers please give us a call – Lee