Are you sure it's really latex? I've never had real latex foam break down, it's always the fake stuff - which turns yellow, too. Dunlop foam is more dense and sturdy. I bought a Talalay foam topper for a bed and while it doesn't break down, it seems to tear easily because it's more "airy" and spongy.

I would look for a Dunlop foam topper; very comfy, but they are very expensive.

The chart in the link is enlightening. Are the ratings about off-gassing and hot sleeping accurate? We don't have one but if the assessments are accurate, either of these problems taken alone are enough of a show stopper for me.

I bought it quite a few years ago as Talalay latex. It has developed kind of a rubbery smell, and yes, it has yellowed. There are crumbles all around the bed. The dog got on it once when the bed was unmade and dug scratches in it as he prepared himself a place to lie down. Whatever it is, it's gotta go. Thanks for the info.

Fun, thanks, I'll check out that site.

Brand? Made where? Dog dug it up?

Michael, I’ve had it probably over 10 years so don’t remember where I got it. I do remember researching it on the Internet and thought I was informed and buying from a legitimate place but maybe not. Maybe it’s just old

Doesn't Latex break down after a while? Maybe they just don't last a really long time?

I'm thinking that's it, arkansas girl. Sorta like me, breaking down with age.

That does look like Talalay...my long term experience is with Dunlop with no problems. My Talalay topper is easy to tear, etc. just from handling.

Thanks, Oly. Yes, it tears easily. I rolled it up and it's out for the trash. I don't think I need to spend as much as Dunlop to find something which will soften the bed. Again, thanks for helping me.

No suggestions to offer for dealing with your bed.

The mice/rats got into old step-uncle's foam-padded rocker that was resident when I moved here, tearing out small pieces of foam and scattering them over the floor, till most of it is gone, leaving the cover sagging. I think that it would be a major job to replace the foam: and the chair's pretty old.

Much as I dislike doing so, I need to add it to the scrap pile for burning.

I was able to trap a few and poison a few (no resident pets to be endangered) but couldn't get all of them, unfortunately.

ole joyful