Can you use a mattress pad on the gel foam mattress? If so, what type is recommended? I wouldn't want to comprise the properties of the gel layer.
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There is jo need for a mattress pad unless you want a softer top. This matters is very firm. Also very think so adding another 2 to 3 inches would make it even thicker. Think about that when buying sheets. Putting a top would make the gel useless. Buy the 10 inch mattress if you want to put a topper.
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I had a super puffy goose down mattress cover on mine and I did not overheat. (But I did return it because it was so hard.)
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The whole point of the gel is to keep it cool. So if you put a pad, you won't be directly on the mattress and it will defeat the point.
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the foam is almost like my tempur pedic bed 2000 dollars worth....its not much difference... i got the gel one bec in summer when you lay down on the mattress it feels warm and hot under the sheet....with the gel it should help to cool the bed while youre lying on it.
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I got the 11 inch because of the "gel-infused" layer. The mattress was for my daughter but she is a "furnace" and the gel layer seems to help her sleep cooler. The foam technology seems to sleep warmer than traditional mattresses.
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I chose the 13" gel because I like a softer mattress & the rating was softer than the thinner mattresses. It has worked out excellent. I am a big guy (6'2' & 345 lbs) & it feels like I'm suspended in a cloud. I don't ever feel like I'm bottoming out, even when I'm sitting. My wife is small (5'7" & about 125 lbs) & she loves it too. It's a perfect fit for us, as we both like softer mattresses. If you also prefer softer ones, I'd recommend the 13", especially if you have a larger family member. If you prefer a firmer mattress, you might want to consider one of the thinner ones. The gel foam is cool, by the way. I tend to get hot at night & this mattress is at least as cool as, if not cooler, than my previous air-adjustable mattress. Much more comfortable too. Wish I'd gotten this years ago. Hope this helps!! Goodnight!!!
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I had the same prob. The manufacturer suggested an extra mattress pad on top. I put two and it worked like a charm!
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Have a spring mattress with a foam layer on top --- no problem -- but don't know about memory foam
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The top layer is the 2" mattress pad which you can throw in the washer and dryer. The gel foam layer can't be washed so you protect it with the mattress pad.
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The mattress pad is just as good as the day I bought it. We just bought an identical one for another bed in our home. I am not hot sleeping on it, it doesn't have the heat reproducing qualities found in standard foam pads. Hope this helps you in your decision.
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Hi this is super old so I don't know if you'll see it, but Phoenix over at Mattress Underground really knows his stuff about mattresses and what to do in this situation. He's got a great long standing forum that covers everything you've ever wanted to know and more about mattresses and toppers and materials. ( I know this sounds like I'm a paid shill, but I'm not... I swear. :) I've just had really good luck over there when I've had questions of this sort.)
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I do not have the Cool Shield mattress protector on a memory foam mattress so my answer may not help you much. My husband says it makes a positive difference in the way of coolness comfort. We both like it. It feels so nice to the touch.
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This mattress pad is fine quality & made in America; I would recommend it to anyone. As for using over a foam topper I would think it would secure the foam and make it feel like part of the mattress; should work well.
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We use the device with the gel pads, but no additional gel. It's a great device, particularly if used consistently.
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No, I don't have any problem with that at all. I have a mattress pad cover over my foam but I love my bed now. Very comfortable. I highly recommend this pad.
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I'm not sure what you mean by gel component; the entire mattress is memory foam.
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Yes..I first put a mattress pad over the mattress before I put the gel foam on and then put a fitted flannel sheet on top. My 90 year old mom loves it :)
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Hi Taisha, I'm not certain if the 4" thick isoform pad is something that you're adding to a mattress or if you're considering using this pad alone on the platform. Usually memory foam pads, as I know them, are meant to be an addition to a mattress, but you may be talking about something else. What I can tell you is I have an 8" memory foam mattress that I use with this platform and it works well and is quite comfortable, though on the firm side, which is my preference. But the firmness has more to do with the mattress and less with the frame. In fact, a slatted surface is the recommendation for memory foam as it creates the needed airflow so that the heat and mositure from our bodies does not adversely affect the mattress (too much heat can cause sagging, and moisture can create mold/mildew). Hope this info is helpful if not an exact answer to your question.
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I don't use it. The gel is more for to help with conduction if the pads are not sticking properly to the skin. As long as the pads stick fully and you have full contact, you shouldn't need the gel.