| I have no problems with the way a new innerspring mattress sleeps.. I am just irritated that they turn into a pile of garbage in a couple years. Do I have any options other than purchasing a junker from a "warehouse" store? |
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Leo3 wrote: I read on my tag (wool pad) of Natura that they use Boric Acid on the mattresses that aren't labeled organic. At least they tell you! But I wouldn't buy it, I don't care what "they" say; if it kills bugs (and it does) what does it do to you? Ahhh, finally a topic I know something about! The answer to your question is, not much. Boric acid is pretty toxic if you happen to be an invertebrate, but to birds and mammals it is as close to harmless as you're going to find - that's why it's so popular among the anti-insecticide crowd. It can be toxic if you swallow large quantities (like most other salts) and it's a skin and lung irritant in pure powder form (like most other powders). But I doubt there is any residue at all in a mattress - it's highly water soluble so it would rinse out easily - and even if there were a residue I would not be the slightest bit concerned. My refusal to spray my home means that I live with all sorts of insect life, but I have no hesitation about putting boric acid near the cats' bowls during ant infestations. Linda |