Comfortable Mattress
I am shopping for a non toxic mattress. Do you have a list of Comfortable mattress that is not drowned in flame retardant ?
New IKEA Mausund Mattress
I noticed that Ikea recently came out with a new latex/cotton/wool mattress called Mausund. We are preparing to move to Europe and will need to buy mattresses for our three young children and this mattress is available there. It appears as though the materials in the US and EU version of the mattress are similar. Would this be a 'safer' option for my young kids to sleep on (ages 3, 6 and 9)?
Safest Mattress for MCS
Looking at the questions that come into this Q&A, one of the most frequent is from people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) looking for a safe mattress. Even the most natural materials are not tolerated for one reason or another. Not because the materials are toxic, but because of individual sensitivities.
PLA Fibers in Organic Mattress
I am researching a mattress for my daughter. I wanted cotton or wool or both, and the most affordable so far for me is Naturepedic organic cotton quilted deluxe. The only problem - it contains PLA fibers somewhere in the mattress. I know it is polyester derived from plants, but is it ok to have it inside the organic mattress?
Waterproof Mattress Cover with Polyurethane Backing
I am looking for a waterproof mattress protector to take along while traveling, to protect the bed from any leaks my toddler might have. It seems like the best options I've found so far are the "waterproof breathable" mattress covers, which are cotton terry with a polyurethane membrane
Simmons BeautyRest Mattresses are Free of Some Toxin Chemicals, But Not All
Simmons BeautyRest mattresses are free of some toxic chemicals, but not all.
What Do I Do About Moldy Latex Mattress?
I have a question that I cannot seem to find an answer to regarding our 100% all natural latex mattress. Ok, we bought a 100% all natural dunlop 3 layer mattress with organic cotton/wool cover from sleepingorganics.com and placed it on our wood floor in our son's room. 3 1/2 months later when moving the mattress, we noticed it was damp underneath and had a bad musty type smell. The cover also had mold on the bottom.
How to Remove Musty Smell from Organic Mattress
I am wondering if there is a natural way to get a musty smell out of my older son's Naturepedic wool/cotton mattress. It was stored in a closet in our home for a year or so, and now it smells...I guess from lack of air circulation?
CertiPUR-US Polyurethane Foam
I have a friend who recently purchased a foam mattress from a company called CertiPUR-US. It claims to be a green item with very little off gassing. I have an older mattress in my guest room and was thinking about replacing it. Any info on them?
Daughter Had Reaction to IKEA Mattress
I purchased an IKEA mattress recntly for my two and a half year old daughter, mostly due to the fact that they do not use PBDEs. It had a strong odor when we got it, and I aired it out in the sun on my deck for a couple of days and vacuumed it a couple of times before I put her on it to sleep. The first night she rubbed and rubbed her nose until she finally fell asleep.
Kevlar Fibers in Mattresses
I was wondering if you are familiar with Kevlar Fibers being used for flame retardant in Sterns and Foster Mattresses instead of Antimony or PBDE's which are very toxic. Supposedly Kevlar Fibers are what Bullet-proof materials are made from and these are woven into the mattress coverings.
Odor of Wool Pillows and Mattress
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a natural latex mattress with wool batting, and wool pillows. They have been airing out since I got them, because they smell like little sheeps. The smell is pretty intense, especially for the pillows. I did many reasearch in the Internet and could not find any customers complaints about bad smell of wool pillows.