Does anyone have good advice fr an organic mattress?
Sep 20, 2008 11:45 AM
Joined: Sep 19, 2008
Points: 5
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?
Re: Does anyone have good advice fr an organic mattress?
Reply #6 Jan 1, 2009 2:30 PM
Joined: Jan 1, 2009
Points: 19
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...
Re: Does anyone have good advice fr an organic mattress?
Reply #7 Jan 2, 2009 6:32 AM
Joined: Sep 7, 2007
Points: 476
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.

Re: Does anyone have good advice fr an organic mattress?
Reply #8 Jan 2, 2009 11:38 AM
Joined: Jan 2, 2009
Points: 1
Don't forget to add Relyon to that list