I have been trying to utilize this forum as much as possible and have gone through most of the tutorials. My computer time is limited but I’m doing my best. However, the more I read, the less I seem to know! I have made a few phone calls to a few different companies (all members of this forum). I thought I had made up my mind that a latex mattress would be the best way to obtain an organic type mattress within my budget.
However, when I went to the only close place recommended by this site, the latex mattress didn’t seem very soft at all?? Before making the trip, I noticed the latex mattresses were gauged toward the firmer side via the website. But when I called and asked about the firmness, they said they could make them softer. The employee helping me was very helpful and polite but made it sound like there was no adjusting firmness. I described my old mattress to him and explained I was trying to stay as natural as possible (flame retardants, VOC’s, off-gassing etc.).
He took me over to another bed with springs and a euro-top. Much more similar to my old bed(before the sagging) except my old bed was memory foam. He recommended this bed or a plush which was more firmer initially than the euro-top. Due to age he suggested plush, but I do love the pillowtop feel and I am fairly active and “think” I would be okay with the softer bed.
Now, while he gave me a discounted price, my spouse is not on board-- thinking I was looking at mattresses in the $1500.00 range. I had quotes for other mattresses within that range (latex and non-latex).
Also, I do have reservations about ordering a mattress online. Sleep trial or not…
I guess my questions are: Does anyone have any experience purchasing a mattress (little added chemicals as possible) from any of the commercial members of this forum?
Or has anyone purchased a latex mattress and had the good kind of sinking feeling. Where your mattress envelops you a little bit.
Or does anyone recommend another type of mattress from one of these members that has that soft feel?
I know you get what you pay for, but I guess if I could purchase an equally nice and safe mattress for a lower price, it would be a great help.
I know this post is all over the place. I do apologize. I thought I knew what I was doing but it turns out I really completely don’t!
Thanks for reading.