Latex Mattresses

Ok, you want to know about latex mattresses? I am about to potentially save you a lot of money. Here's the most important thing: If you don't like sleeping in hot beds, then don't buy one. That's about it. Everything about latex mattresses is good, except for that. Yes, they're heavy, but just get some mates to help you carry it. They don't harbour dust mites; they are unbelievably comfortable; they maintain their shape for decades; they don't get lumpy - but..they're DAMN hot. Boiling hot, in fact. It's the middle of winter here in Melbourne and gets to zero during the night, but I am covered only with a thin doona AND I have to have one limb hanging out most of the time. Just to keep cool enough to sleep. Oh yeah, I forgot, that's with a lambswool underblanket over the mattress to further insulate me from the heat.

God knows what it's going to be like in the summer...
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Anonymous said…
What brand/model of Latex mattress do you have? I've been thinking of getting one but am concerned about them sleeping hot as I have problems with that.
5 August 2008 at 18:21
Meteor said…
Don't know the brand, but they're pretty universally hot from what I can gather.

If you sleep hot, then definitely don't get one! Also, those gel mattresses are supposed to be even worse. Pity, as I'd imagine they're the most comfortable thing on the planet.
5 August 2008 at 19:14
Unknown said…
Just bought a really top quality latex ensemble & it is so hot it is impossible to sleep on. I'm a cool sleeper but have shed all bed linen & am so hot from underneath, I've developed a prickly heat rash. I've also had back pain from Day one, again something I've never experienced. I read that you can be allergic to latex & the symtoms resemble mine re the heat. The store is exchanging it for me fortunately, but beware, latex is not for everyone.
6 August 2008 at 11:46
Meteor said…
Unfortunately buying one can be an expensive mistake. They can't be beaten for comfort, and two people can move around without disturbing each other, but that HEAT!

If only there was some way of dissipating it? Some special underlay or something.
6 August 2008 at 12:26
Anonymous said…
The "hot" factor in latex depends on how the latex was manufactured...you can buy a solid latex mattress and these are the ones that get hot. Or you can buy one that has holes all through the latex so air can move through easily, these do not get hot and are very lightweight.
5 April 2009 at 02:48
Unknown said…
I was looking out for information on this since quiet a long time now. Good to see the information shared in by you in such a good way. It helps me very much to solve some problems. Thanks for the same.
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