Question from Cathi
I was wondering if you could perhaps point me in the right direction. I have been looking into buying a tempurpedic bed, but would rather buy a natural bed along those same lines. From what I can tell, the Talalay latex bed might be the best bet.
When I have been to Tempurpedic stores, I have been told that their mattresses hold the heat from your body. I would rather not have that. Do you know if latex beds are similar to that?
I know that you air out your mattresses, and have to watch that they do not get moist. Are the latex beds like that?
Also, did you used to live in Clearwater, Florida? I don’t know what a latex bed feels like. Do you know of any stores that have them in this area, where I can test one out?
Lastly, I know that you love your bed, but if you could choose any latex bed with any wool additions and sheets, could you relay that to me?
As I said, I am trying to sift through all the beds, and your expertise is invaluable to me.
Debra’s Answer
These are all good questions, and I am going to ask my readers to respond, because I don’t have a latex bed.
I do live in Clearwater, Florida, and I don’t know of a store here that sells latex mattresses.
I don’t have a latex bed personally because I find that there is an odor that is not agreeable to my body. I do have latex strips on my wood slats, and I had to air these out for about six weeks before I could bring them in my bedroom. It’s just the natural smell of the latex itself.
I have laid on several different latex mattresses and they are very soft and luxurious.
So, readers, please post your comments on how you like your latex beds, what they feel like, do they hold heat, do you have to watch for moisture, and any other advice you can give Cathi about choosing a latex bed.
