Customer Reviews

Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen

5 star:		(115)
4 star:		(48)
3 star:		(20)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(15)

 

 

I own a Tempurpedic mattress, which is my bed at home. I also own the Sleep Better 2-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen, which I used on top of an Aerobed 18in Raised Queen Premium Guest Bed, Queen and slept on 4 nights per week for a few months to save commuting to San Francisco. I now also own the Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen, which I'm using atop a friend's regular mattress that's otherwise like sleeping on a slab of granite.

First off, the foam for the Sleep Better mattress toppers is not the same as the brand name Tempurpedic foam. The Tempurpedic foam is significantly more dense, meaning: 1) it takes a bit longer to respond to your weight / body heat; 2) it gives you significantly more support; and 3) it takes a bit longer to recover when you move.

I actually slightly prefer the 2" topper on the Aerobed to my $1200 Tempurpedic mattress [boy, do I hate to say that!]. The 3" topper on the granite-like mattress is good, but is my least favored combination.

The 3" topper is too soft and too thick. I sink so deeply into it that it's actually some effort to roll over at night. I got used to it after a few nights, and no longer wake up to roll, but I found it annoying. It's certainly not a bad experience. If I hadn't tried the other 2 options, and was only comparing it to sleeping on the granite mattress from h*ll, I would've been thrilled with it. But knowing what the other options are like, it's my least favored of 3 good choices.

The Tempurpedic is a fantastic mattress, and I'll certainly keep it as my primary bed. My only niggling complaint is that, being temperature sensitive, my sleeping experience is different in summer vs. winter. In the hottest month of summer, the mattress is just a bit too soft, and my back isn't optimally supported. In the coldest month of winter, the mattress is a bit too hard. It does soften up after I've been in it for a few minutes, but it's noticeable when you first get in it.

I really like the combination of the Aerobed and the 2" topper. The Aerobed let me adjust the overall firmness of the mattress and provided all the support. But the tufting of the Aerobed results in deep divots in the surface, which are not comfortable. The 2" topper smoothed out the divots and provided excellent cushioning, without being so deep that I sunk into it and lost the mattress's support.

The brand name Tempurpedic products are definitely superior to all competitors I've tried, so if you can afford them, go for it. If not, the Sleep Better products are good options. I recommend the 2" topper over 3". It's more comfortable, cheaper, and your sheets fit more easily.

I purchased this Mattress Topper over a year ago now and I still love it. It is very soft and adds the right amount of support for my aching back. Two things I am not happy about; the first is when you unroll it from the box it comes in; it has a terrible chemical odor. It does fade in about 3 weeks but can be strong for people with sensitivity to smells. It did fade and I would recommend dealing with it if you can. The second problem which isn't a real biggie is the color of the foam starts to turn yellow over time. Now, I don't know if it's because I sleep with an electric blanket all the time and it is adding to the color change but it is happening. But who really cares if it's being covered with sheets and blankets anyway right?

Over all I am very happy with the added comfort and for the price it is so worth it. Getting cozy in a warm foamy bed...ahhh nothing better.

This is definitely my best purchase of 2005! I only wish I had purchased this sooner. I now get the best sleep of my life, I no longer suffer from hip pain in the a.m. and I feel warm and comfortable like I'm in a cocoon. One of the biggest complaints of memory foam is that it DOES absorb your body heat, which means you will be warmer when you sleep on this rather than directly on your mattress. I live in Florida, so that just means adjusting my thermostat and using a ceiling fan. It is a bit warmer, but not to the point where you sweat. It DOES smell of chemicals when you first open it. Just let it sit out for a day or two until the chemical smell disappears. That happens with all memory foam mattress toppers. This one IS about 1-2" short, but do your feet need memory foam? Do your feet extend to the very tip of your bed? Mine don't... the missing inch or two just means your sheets fit better. Best of all, this memory foam topper is not an environment where dust mites (or bed bugs) can live so it WILL help allergy sufferers greatly! I would especially recommend this to anyone on bed rest, anyone in the hospital, elderly people (they tend to have joint problems), allergy suffers, those with asthma, and ANYONE wanting the best nights sleep of their life! This mattress topper will improve any mattress and I cannot imagine not having it. I will be buying one for each of my children this month as I am finally convinced of the benefits of memory foam!

This made our king bed feel very much like a thermarest mattress. It is very comfortable and we are glad we went with at least 3 inches. The biggest problem is that the pad is rolled up for shipping and this hurts the shape of the pad. It does not fully reach the sides of our mattress. Although it has stretched out more over the past couple of weeks, it is still coming up short. Since we don't sleep on the edges, it doesn't affect the performance but my wife doesn't like how it looks.

I am pleased with the addition of this memory foam mattress to my bed. You sink (only slightly) into bed and it feels very comfortable. Other complaints on this page are valid - it does stink (though it goes away after a couple days) and it is a bit short (which does help the sheets fit better). I'd say for the price it is one of the best deals out there.

I read all the reviews on this product and was worried about sizing for my King bed. When I recieved it and rolled it out it was definitely short on all sides, but just as it is compressed when it arrives thickness wise I figured it was compressed length and width wise...so I proceeded to pull it from all angles and it grew to the size of the bed. The thought that it might be too small for the mattress was the only thing that might have kept me from buying it. I am very pleased to say that it fits my bed perfectly when dealt with this way.

I am so glad that I purchased this mattress topper. I recently began having lower back problems. At first, I thought it was because of my job, sitting all day long in front of a computer. I exercise daily, so I couldn't understand why my back never quit hurting. Then I realized that it was because of my mattress (I believe my mattress is about 17 yrs old). I have a king size bed, and couldn't afford a new mattress, so I looked into buying a topper. I have no had any pain at all in my back since I bought this topper. It is wonderful. I sleep better, feel better when I wake up, and I recommend it to anyone, with or without back problems.

Yup, it smells. Granted, my apartment's smell wasn't all that before the mattress topper, but this certainly doesn't help. I also woke up in the middle of the night a few times to shift because the areas where my body was in contact with with topper got really hot - like when you've been sitting in certain chairs too long and your butt heats up to about 110 F.

I still give it 3 stars though, because it's really comfortable, and it's not the first hot and stinky thing I've allowed on my bed for the sake of comfort.

I have read tons of reviews before I finally picked out a memory foam mattress. I just wanted to note a few things from my experience the past month.

First the smell, I guess my sense of smell is weak ( 24 yrs old ) I only noticed the smell for the first day, and then only when I put my nose right in the mattress. It has not been a problem at all.

Yes, when you open the thing it looks like it will never regain its original shape, but it does.

I noticed a review that mentioned this mem foams was too soft, being of 2.5? density. I honestly thought I'd sink deeper into the thing ( weigh 160lbs ) thinking the foam would feel like a soft cloud. However, I didnt and it feels just about right. Any less soft and I would probably be disappointed. I am able to lie on my back spread out and not sink but maybe an inch into the foam.

Yes it does hold in your body heat. It is winter here so the summer months may be a whole different story, but so far I have only had one night where I woke up and felt the bottom portion of my body ( in contact with the foam ) to be too hot. It wasnt pleasant and I moved to a new position to cool off. The foam does soften up very much around your body heat so if you try to move to a different location ( more stiff ) you will have to roll out of a small "hole" but its not that bad. I usually stay in the center "soft spot".

I am happy I bought this mattress. Sorry to say though, but I do not feel MUCH more energetic in the morning nor like I am experiencing an amazing nights sleep but I most def. feel the difference between this and my previous mattress. I'd say on a scale from 1-10, before I was sleeping on a 5, now I'm sleeping on a 7 ( maybe 8 )

I did get the king size for a queen bed. It was easy to cut with a kitchen knife.

This memory foam is only 2.5lb density. Would suggest getting at least 4lb for good support. 2.5lb is not worth the money.