Ikea Latex Matresses

Hi hiddenspring,

Itā€™s good to see you are asking good questions and doing good research :slight_smile:

The read first post I linked earlier has a link to a list of the members here that sell online and there is a wide range of latex mattresses available through them that have many different designs, features, and options. All of them are knowledgeable and provide good quality, value, and service and like all the members here (along with many other sources across the country) I wouldnā€™t hesitate to purchase any of their mattresses depending on which of the many tradeoffs involved in any mattress purchase are among the many parts of your own personal value equation that may be most important to you. This thread and the links it includes also has more about the pros and cons of an online vs a local purchase.

The OMF latex mattresses are also good quality and value and there are no obvious weak links in the mattress in terms of durability (the guideline I normally use for lower quality materials in the comfort layers is ā€œaround an inch or soā€ or less because it is already soft and any further softening would have little effect on the long term performance or durability of the mattress). If the polyfoam layer was 2.9 lbs it would be exceptionally high quality but I believe its density is much lower. Since these mattresses are two sided they would actually be more durable than an equivalent one sided mattress. The tradeoff for these are that they lack the ability to customize or fine tune the mattress design or layers and if for some reason you wish to make a comfort exchange there is only one other latex option available. I think their exchange policy (see post #4 here) is actually quite reasonable and fair.

The PLB mattresses at Healthy Back use Blended Talalay (not 100% natural) similar to OMF which is a high quality material. As you mentioned they are not in the best value range but they are certainly ā€œbetter than averageā€. Their mattresses are very similar to the Pure Latex Bliss mattresses in design and they use the same type of latex (blended Talalay and talalay GL fast response) made by Latex international. If you know the type and blend of latex in a mattress then thatā€™s really all you need to evaluate its quality.

Iā€™m not sure of the specific design or layers of the Restonic mattress you are looking at so I canā€™t really make any meaningful comments but they are typically also ā€œbetter than averageā€ value. Their ā€œvalueā€ also depends on the retailerā€™s selling price which can vary quite a bit. Once you know the specifics of the layering though then itā€™s much easier to make quality and value comparisons with other mattresses you are considering.

You have certainly eliminated most of your worst choices in terms of brand but I would generally suggest that you narrow down your choice to one specific mattress at each retailer or manufacturer you are considering and then you are in a much better position to make final choices based on the specifics of each mattress along with how well each one matches your needs and preferences in terms of PPP and the benefits and options provided by each retailer or manufacturer more than the manufacturer that makes them.

Phoenix

Hello jege41-

I am curious as to what type of topper you purchased for the Sultan Edsele IKEA mattress?

I tested this mattress in the store for quite a while and found it firm, which I wanted. I did purchase the mattress. Now after having slept on it for approximately 2 months, I find it almost too hard. I have it on a slatted wood box spring purchased from https://www.usboxspring.com/wood.htm (as recommened by the Admin Phoenix, of this site)

I now need a topper that will add softness but also one that will not retain heat. I tend to sleep warm, which is why I did not go with memory foam.

Thanks for any advice.

Gina

Hi needanewbed,

The ideal choice of thickness and firmness for a topper can vary a great deal from person to person and also depends on the specifics of the mattress it is being used on but post #2 here and the posts it links to should be helpful :slight_smile:

Phoenix

Hey Gina
I have a Latexco 3" talalay 60/40 blend-28 ILD over the Edselle which is working out so far to be satisfactory. It isnā€™t as soft as I would have liked but definitely not nearly as firm as the Edselle. I purchased it without cover which Iā€™m glad for that as the cover isnā€™t necessary so long as you have a fitted mattress protector over it. The body impression issue which was my main complaint with everything else I tried (Edselle not included) to date has been pretty much been eliminated. Iā€™m 200 lbs. so if you are a light weight then I would go for a lower ILD than 28. Actually I would all natural if I did it again as well.
Ken at Arizona beds knows his stuff, my only complaint was getting things in writing.
Good luck

I phoned Ikea tonight to clarify their return/exchange policy for mattresses. I donā€™t know if itā€™s changed since you were there Lew, or if itā€™s different here in Canada (not sure where you are), but I was told it is 45 days for a refund or exchange - and 90 days for an exchange.

I thought the 45 day refund policy was only for unused items though? So if the mattress is new and unused, you can get a refund, but if itā€™s used, then the 90 day ā€œsleep on itā€ policy takes affect?

For reference, the policy for Canada, https://www.ikea.com/ms/en_CA/customer_service/return_policy/index.html

I could be interpreting it incorrectly though.

Hi CeruleanBlue and jwind55,

The US policy is here and it only appears to include a 90 day exchange (same as Canada) once the mattress has been slept on.

@jwind ā€¦ did they tell you specifically that you could refund a mattress after youā€™d used it?

Phoenix

Hi CeruleanBlue and Phoenix,

I actually purchased the Sultan Edsele yesterday at Ikea in Edmonton, AB. While at the store, I spoke to 2 different staff members, specifically asking if I could return the mattress before 45 days and get a full refund - they both answered yes. Five minutes ago I called customer service and asked again, being sure to ask ā€œeven if I use itā€ - and the answer was again yes.

So at this point Iā€™m feeling pretty comfortable that I wonā€™t have any problem returning it for a refund before 45 days if necessary (and they will have a fight on their hands if they say otherwise. :angry: lol)

I promise to let you know what happens!

Hi jeind55,

Thanks for clarifying Ikeaā€™s return policy ā€¦ at least for Canada.

Most important ā€¦ congratulations on your new mattress :slight_smile:

Iā€™m looking forward to any feedback you have the chance to share with the forum.

Phoenix

First post, I was looking to get a mattress from IKEA.

I almost pulled the trigger on Sultan Holmsta.

To me, itā€™s really hard to tell which mattress feels better. I tried all the IKEA ones and had no clear preference. I do like the firmer ones thou.

Guess I will have to do more research :frowning:

Hi jl0329,

Youā€™ve probably read this post from earlier in the thread but in case you havenā€™t ā€¦ there is more information about many of the Ikea mattresses (including the Homlstra) in post #3 here earlier in this thread.

Phoenix

Hello Phoenix,

You are the most knowledgeable person regarding mattress I know of.

If I want to buy a mattress online (not limited to IKEA of course), a firm one, king size, with budget around $800 (up to $1K).

Can you provide me with some choices? Also, I am going to get a platform bed so boxspring is probably out of the picture. Does that affect my choices?

I really appreciate it!!

p.s. I live in LA, CA

John

Hi jl039,

Iā€™m happy to help with ā€œhowā€ to choose but there are far too many unknowns and variables for anyone to help with specifically ā€œwhatā€ to choose out of all the thousands of mattresses that are available in the market (see post #2 here)

The first place to start your research is post #1 here which has all the basic information, steps, and guidelines that can help you make the best possible choices ā€¦ and avoid the worst ones.

When you get to step 3 ā€¦ then some of the better options and possibilities Iā€™m aware of in the Los Angeles area are listed in post #2 here.

Phoenix

PS: Just to let you know ā€¦ the forum software system is sending you notices for replies to this thread which you have subscribed to and the email notifications are bouncing back with an explanation that they are being blocked as ā€œunsolicitedā€ or ā€œlikely spamā€ by your email service.

Weā€™ve been sleeping on the king size Sultan Edsele mattress with the Torod mattress topper for a couple of months now. The first night we had it, we slept on the mattress straight on the living room floor with no topper (wrong size topper was delivered). Definitely hard, but thatā€™s to be expected.

Since then, weā€™ve put it on the highest quality foundation IKEA offers right now, the Sultan Atloy box springsā€“that right there is probably a good portion of the reason for our restful sleep! We finished the bed with the Bekkestua headboard and 8" legs. Both of us like what we have going on with this bed. Previously we were in a softside waterbed, before that we tried organic handmade mattresses, shikibuton on tatami mats, memory foam toppers thrown over innerspring mattresses, innerspring mattresses, and an 8 year stretch with Tempurpedic.

Latex is the right choice for us for comfort, dustmite allergies, ease of moving house and changing positions (vs waterbed) and longevity. Every time we flop down on the memory foam guest bed, itā€™s like quicksand sucking us down and fighting our attempts to change positions. Now we wonder how we did Tempurpedic for so long, and all those nights of arms falling asleep on memory foam! Latex feels springy and bouncy.

So far no impressions on the mattress from any of the three sleepers (we cosleep with our child). Thereā€™s a 250 lb person, a 50 lb person, and a 150 lb person. No rolling into each other from the sleeping valley like we had with Tempurpedic and with the waterbed.

We still wake up often, but thatā€™s from a kid wanting the light turned on, any of us wanting water, cats jumping on us, stuffy noses require flipping sides, bladders yell at us, someoneā€™s phone lights up when itā€™s supposed to be in blocking mode, and who knows what else. Even with that, weā€™ve all had nights where we sleep right on through. Glorious nights those are!

I wish I had some extra dough lying around so I could buy a full or queen Edsele for our kidā€™s room. Weā€™d sleep so much better if we were separate and not fighting for covers or room! Alas, fear of the dark is hard to overcome. Still, when tax return times comes, it will be hard not to hang rope lights in every corner of the kidā€™s room, add a few flashlights, and buy another Edsele/Torod combo and hope for the best! IKEA has the Edsele $50 off right now for IKEA Family members.

If a young childā€™s opinion is of interest to all of you, kiddo misses the waterbed because the new IKEA bed is very tall and hard to climb. I say it builds muscles so keep climbing, and Iā€™ll get shorter legs for your bed if you get one :slight_smile:

Hi netgyks,

It sounds like you and your Ikea Edsele mattress are a great match.

Thanks for the feedback :slight_smile:

Phoenix

A bit of news from my visit to Ikea (San Diego) yesterday: they are undergoing a major overhaul of their foam mattress lineup. FAVANG has been discontinued and is already off the floor. Most others are being replaced; they are just waiting to sell out old inventory before starting with the new. If you catch them on the day they are changing out, you might be able to buy a floor model as-is. The staff person had a one-page sheet showing old and new models. Besides FAVANG, the one I asked about was EDSELE which will be replaced by MORGANGAVA. I couldnā€™t find that on their web site yet, so donā€™t know whatā€™s different. I think the price is $999 for a queen, $20 more than EDSELE.

Hi sdmark,

Thanks for letting us know.

Iā€™m looking forward to finding out about their new mattresses.

Iā€™ll need to update my comments in the main Ikea post as well once theyā€™ve listed the details.

Phoenix

The MORGANGAVA description is now online. Looks like it all natural, compared to 85% for EDSELE, right? Canā€™t tell if it still has a zipper cover, but it says itā€™s not washable: $999 for a queen.
ADMIN NOTE: Removed Footprint to Discontinued Product | Archived Footprint: Products - IKEA

The synthetic latex/polyfoam hybrid is now MYRBACKA. $549 for a queen, 2.2 lb polyfoam, washable cover.

The thickest all-foam is now MORGEDAL, 2.2 lb. polyfoam, $299 queen, washable cover.

On the foam and latex mattress index page, there are two thinner foam mattresses and one memory foam.

Seems like maybe a somewhat smaller selection than than before.

Hi sdmark,

I was looking at their new mattresses yesterday and there doesnā€™t seem to be too much difference between the old Edsele and the new Morgangava. They both use 85/15 natural/synthetic latex, have the same materials, are the same thickness, and have the same weight. There may be a difference in the firmness of the latex (although this would affect the weight so they may be the same) and the Edsele mentioned seven zones and the Morgangava doesnā€™t mention the number of zones (although itā€™s likely the same). There is a cosmetic difference but it doesnā€™t seem that there are many other differences between them. They donā€™t say if the cover is removable like the Edsele.

The Myrbacka seems to be closest to the old Fjordgard except itā€™s a little thicker and a little heavier and uses synthetic latex instead of a 20/80 NR/SBR blend and it doesnā€™t specify the thickness of the latex. As you mentioned they do specify that the cover is removable and washable.

The Morgedal is thicker than the old Favang which was the thickest polyfoam mattress they used to carry. Itā€™s 7 1/8" vs the 5 1/2" of the FAvang but it uses a combination of 1.7 lb and 2.2lb polyfoam (but donā€™t say how much of each) and is probably one sided while the Favang used 2.2 lb polyfoam throughout and was two sided. The Favang was also 5 zone and they donā€™t specify the number of zones in the Morgedal.

Thanks for mentioning them and I can see Iā€™ll have to revise the Ikea mattress descriptions when I can and hopefully they will provide some of the missing information.

Phoenix

Phoenix,

Thanks for the careful readingā€“you caught a couple things I missed. I may have to look at these next time Iā€™m near Ikea.

Mark