I bought a V5 Firm a few years ago. I’m not sure if it’s me or the mattress but it is sleeping very hot lately. Is there anything I can do to fix this? I’ve tried cooling mattress pads, no mattress pads, cooling sheets, high quality sheets, low quality sheets, etc. No luck. I’m open to all ideas at this point, including figuring out how to cut it open and remove the memory foam or whatever else is burning me up at night.
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Hi Hotsleeper31,
Welcome to the community and the Mattress UnderGround! I understand how frustrating it can be when your mattress starts behaving differently, especially when it affects your sleep quality.
The fact that you’ve noticed this issue more recently is interesting because it suggests that the problem might not necessarily be the mattress itself but perhaps how it’s interacting with your body over time. Our bodies do change over the years, and sometimes those gradual shifts aren’t immediately obvious. What you’re describing is actually not uncommon, and it sounds like the materials and construction of the mattress might be contributing to your discomfort.
Regarding the “cooling” pads and sheets you’ve tried, unfortunately, many of these solutions are often more of a marketing gimmick than an actual fix. While they may sound promising, they rarely provide significant results in real-world conditions.
When it comes to your Verlo Firm V5, I wasn’t able to find specific details about its exact construction, but if it contains memory foam, there’s a good chance that over time the foam has softened and broken down. As memory foam softens, it can cause you to sink deeper into the mattress, creating a “hugging” effect that traps body heat. Being surrounded by foam in this way can definitely lead to overheating.
Here’s what I recommend you check:
- Mattress Foundation and Support: Check the integrity of your mattress foundation. After lying on the mattress for about 20-25 minutes, have someone inspect the space underneath. Are there any gaps or breaches between the mattress and the foundation? If you have a slatted base, make sure the slats aren’t sagging or bending too much. Even a small amount of flex (as little as 1/4") can cause the mattress to lose support, making you sink deeper into it, which could contribute to the heat buildup.
- Foundation Troubleshooting: If you suspect the foundation might be the issue, try placing the mattress directly on the floor for a night or two to see if that alleviates the problem. If this solves the issue, then your foundation might be the culprit.
- Material Solutions: If the mattress is still sinking more than you’d like, or if it’s definitely memory foam, I’d recommend adding a layer of natural fibers like wool, horsehair, cotton, or even feathers. These materials are great for redirecting and dissipating heat, keeping you cooler by allowing air to circulate better.
- Sheets: You’ve already experimented with different sheets, but just to reiterate, opt for lower thread count cotton sheets and avoid synthetics. Cotton is breathable, while synthetic materials can trap heat.
As for the idea of cutting the mattress open, I would caution against that without being sure about the construction. Many mattresses are glued or bonded together in layers, and tampering with the layers could lead to more problems. If you do go this route, you might end up with a mattress that’s unusable, or worse, you could cause lasting damage that prevents any future fixes.
If you’re still struggling with the heat issue, you might want to look into other external solutions. For example, I recently tried the Perfectly Snug Smart Topper, which circulates air under the covers. Despite not being a true air conditioner, the airflow it provides makes a huge difference in keeping the temperature under the covers extremely and noticeably cool at night.
Ultimately, if none of these solutions work and you can’t find a comfortable setup, it might be time to explore getting a new mattress and relegating using your current one as a guest bed.
Good luck, and I hope you find a solution that helps you sleep more comfortably!
All the best,
Maverick
Thanks Maverick for the quick reply. The foundation is solid and I don’t think the bed is sagging much. It’s not as firm as day 1 but I think most would still consider it firm.
I may have oversold how much it’s hotter now than before. My wife and I have been looking for cooling solutions for a while now. I think I’m just more sensitive to it.
Ultimately, it sounds like there is no solution to save my mattress?
If I end up buying a new bed… the best one I ever slept on was a $400 queen Simmons from American Furniture Warehouse bought in 2009. No memory foam. Do I understand that no one makes beds like they did in that year? If I buy something like this will I be disappointed? https://www.afw.com/havasu-king-mattress. It’s a BeautySleep.