Hi Mike,
I’m sorry to hear you’re experiencing discomfort and sleepless nights.
First, adding a topper to an uncomfortable mattress will not create great sleep. Toppers are perfect if someone is trying to soften up a mattress that may be a little too firm, if they need a temporary fix, or for guests to use periodically in a spare bedroom.
Second, the hype, low prices, and great marketing for millennial mattresses can seem like a quick and easy fix, but their strong appeal does not directly translate to high quality or longevity in a mattress.
It sounds like your mattress has caused you quite some grief with comfort and temperature regulation for some time now as indicated in your previous posts here and I’d not rush into buying something just on the chance that it might be better than the previous one. You must first understand what your needs and preference are in terms of sleep surfaces and comfort. TMU is a great non-bias tool that offers a lot of knowledge to help with this understanding and valuable information regarding companies and manufacturers that make different kinds of mattresses. My advice is to invest in great sleep! It is not worth keeping your old mattress based on the money spent or buying a cheap one as a temporary solution if either of those are going to eventually continue causing sleepless nights. Nobody can know or recommend what is best mattress for you as this is so subjective and depending on many variables but once you have the chance to decide the type of mattress you like (all latex, some latex, memory foam, spring, pocket coil, natural alternatives) and narrow down your search to 2-3 options I, Phoenix or other experts here would be happy to assist you.
I would advise you to first read the Mattress Undergrounds Mattress Shop Tutorial here as your first step in making a successful purchase, and equally importantly, how to avoid another similar situation with an uncomfortable/heat retaining mattress!
Two key links in the tutorial are post #2 here which explains the different ways to choose a suitable mattress that is the best “match” for you in terms of “comfort” and post #13 here which articulates the “value” of a mattress purchase which can help you make more meaningful quality/value comparisons between mattresses in terms of suitability (how well you will sleep), durability (how long you will sleep well), and the overall value of a mattress compared to your other finalists (based on all the parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you).
The next most important item would be the durability of the mattress. We also wouldn’t want you back mattress shopping again in another few years! Durability focuses on the type and quality of the materials inside it regardless of the manufacturer on the label, or how a mattress feels in a showroom, or when it is relatively new. Make sure you find out the information listed here so you can compare the quality of the materials and components to the durability guidelines here to make sure there are no lower quality materials or weak links in a mattress that would be a cause for concern relative durability and useful life of a mattress.
Next, I would personally recommend to research latex in mattresses. Latex is an all-natural material that is known for helping to moderate temperature. Since sleeping hot sounds like a major concern for you, this is where you should start. Also consider the mattress pad, and sheets as these are all play a key role to your temperature as well as the environment of the room you are sleeping in.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thank you!
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