Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Let me begin by stating, I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH. (Between reading, researching, studying components, YouTube mattress instructional videos, user testimonials and visiting mattress stores - I've done, conservatively speaking, over 20 hours of research on this topic. Sounds strange, but yes - I'm a bit nerdy that way. Once I started learning about the process and the materials, I became intrigued.) Eight years ago, I purchased a King sized bed (22" deep pocket, pillow top, innerspring mattress, 2 twin box springs, pewter finish frame) from a name brand store like Mattress Giant in Tampa, Florida. I spent approximately $3,000. The bed frame was approximately $950. I liked my bed when I first purchased it but it began sagging about five to six years into the purchase, and about a year ago, it became unbearable. It got to the point where I was actually having back pain and I needed to purchase a new bed. I wanted see to a "comfort return" on my monetary investment. I wanted to see a bedtime solution that would create an aligned spine, maximum sleeping benefit and absolute comfort. I was also very concerned about materials. Things being what they are today, there is a higher usage of products/base materials that contain chemicals, inferior grade metals and poor engineering. There is also the unfortunate fact that too many things are no longer made in the United States but rather China; very often times, these Chinese products and materials have proven to be not only mediocre but dangerous. **I'm also very pro-American made. We need to support companies and workers in OUR own country. Period.** This being said, I'll share with you what I learned and why I am reviewing this mattress pad. If you read nothing else, please at least read the next few lines. BE AWARE: Not all mattress pads and/or sub-materials for your bed are made naturally. Some companies will use strong chemicals to make the foam of your mattress pad, which will then create fumes which you will breathe in for days, weeks and sometimes months. Buying something cheap may not harm your wallet, but it may certainly harm your health. This is why I did so much research. Whether you purchase this or not, just know that truth. I wanted a bed that had a firm spring structure that would last at least 10-15 years, WITHOUT sagging but I also wanted to have a medium to somewhat soft feeling when lying on the bed. Think of a human, strong bones and firm muscles with soft skin. I was able to achieve it! I purchased a hearty, built like a tank really, Stearns and Foster Lux Estate Ultra Firm mattress (photo below) from a well known mattress outlet. Therefore, I did not pay full price. The bed retails at Macy's for $2,197.00. I was able to get it for $1,050 at a local mattress outlet. My brandy new firm bed is FIRM - good bones, like nobody's business firm. Like, the bed isn't even made and you can bounce a coin or a cat or something off of it. Again, I wanted this for the "good bones" but not great for sleeping directly on it. It was a little too firm for my taste. Then, I spent almost a week studying the differences between memory foam and all natural latex mattress toppers. Incidentally, for your own information, if it doesn't say 100 PERCENT; then you are likely buying a chemical mixture with some natural sap. This topper is thick, heavy, luxurious. When it arrived, we spread it out over the bed and it had no strong odor. It was soft, plush and yet firm enough to provide support for neck, spine and hips. Unlike many people who report a chemical stench in their room for days or weeks; there was NONE of that with this product. The odor in the initial minutes is very mild, barely noticeable and honestly, just walking around in mattress stores I could smell stronger odors than from what was coming from my mattress pad. It cuddles you, and yet doesn't retain body heat. It springs back nicely when you get out of the bed leaving no divots or body impressions. Last night, I had better sleep than I have had in years. No joke! Bottom line: My honest opinion is that you can't go wrong buying from this company. The product is not just good; it is SUPERIOR. The hours of investigation have paid off, I'm so happy to have found this company. It looks like I'll be having a good night's rest into the indefinite future...thank goodness. As the old adage goes: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.