Does anyone have good advice fr an organic mattress?
| So, I was all set to buy foam and thne i started reading stuff online about the carcenogenic element of these mattresses. im now thinking of getting an organic mattress. They all seem so expensive though! Anyone have a good suggestion? |
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Thanks for the tips. I will say one issue i heard is that the fire protective coating on many mattresses is a big problem, and that many organic mattresses don't have that. any opinions on that? thanks!, noam |
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Hi, I PM' ed you. All mattresses must meet the strict fire codes in some way and most use chemicals. Hastens claims to use sea water, Mcroskey has their barrier and there are several mattresses that can only be purchased at medical supply with a doctors prescription. Several latex mattress companies make the claim that latex is "naturally" fire retardant, but these are also the companies that claim latex is "natural". Latex is about as natural as a Tang and Twinkie breakfast. |
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| Natura claims that their organic mattress line meets the fire code without the use of any chemical additives. |
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| Natura uses boron, and wool in their eco/organic line. Natura tends to "cut corners" and be dishonest about certain things in my experience. Not to say all their products are bad, just be careful. Boron is "natural" harmful in great quantities, most likely safe in small quantities. I belive its boric acid that is used in rat poison... |
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Boric acid makes a great eye wash, but all of the sudden it became a "controlled substance." You used to be able to pick it up over the counter. Who knew you could kill rats with it. I thought rat poison was actually blood thinner. But speaking of fire retardants-- I emailed Spring Air to inquire about the flame retardant used in my mattress and never got a reply back. Apparently Spring Air is only eager to provide customer service before you buy their products. Afterwards they couldn't care less. |
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| Don't forget to add Relyon to that list |