That was like an hour ago. i bought some shoes with memory foam insoles, is it the same stuff in a mattress? Not to mention, all too often some new material or product is seemingly trying to kill us. Going back to the store today. -If I don’t remove the mattress cover, do I still need to worry about fiber glass coming out? They don’t specify. I’ve had window open and fan going. If they were manufactured after 2010, the products you bought should be safe in terms of dangerous chemicals. That’s why the Zinus company manual advice customers to open the packaging within 72 hours of arrival to make sure the mattress they ordered will fully grow to its potential. I don’t want there to be carcinogens in our bed. I also have it in writing in an email with thier company that I would not be signing anything because I am concerned about my long term health. Several are no more significant than an odor, and even humans and plants release types of VOCs as a part of biological processes. Hoping you can ease my fears a bit as I love the feel of the mattress. More details• Height: 13"• Firmness levels: Soft, Firm• Sizes: Twin Long, Double, Queen, King, Split King, California King, Split California King. In order to choose the healthiest possible memory foam bed, here are few things you could check for when shopping around: While ideally manufacturers would be open about product ingredients, due to tough competition and trade standards many brands may not disclose the information, and many salespeople may be uninformed. There are a few things I am concern about. See if there are any testing standards applicable to the mattress. This has been a very hot summer and very humid. Moving to the guest room and going to return that mattress. I was convinced it was fiberglass, but now I’m second guessing. It has broken down overtime. I take a lot of allergy meds to try to relieve the itching but the hives keep coming. I was just in the room with it for an hour each over two days while assembling other furniture. Same exact symptoms here!! After removing other items, cleaning everything in the room, new paint to cover whatever paint was on the walls, pulled out the carpet and replaced with hardwood, removed all chemicals from the room, I finally bit the bullet and had the polyurethane topper tested. Of course now, sleep is disrupted because memory foam is just so comfortable over air beds. Amerisleep is one of the only memory foam mattress companies that uses plant-based materials. Both said it wasnât that, looked more like synthetic fibers maybe polyester or a blend. More details• Height: 10"• Firmness levels: Soft, Firm• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King. has anyone here had any problems with the cariloha bamboo mattress? Have a trash bag ready to collect lent from lent trap they will have the fiberd caught in the lent. But I’m worried it’s not enough. Our society is crazy to accept this! ), but I didn’t even have to — they just came out through after a few months of wear. Five months ago, I bought a memory foam topper for my bed. Did you have any luck with this? have you found a clean alternative? I am starting to think so? Didnât fall under one of the covered sources of damage. Well as we slept on this very expensive bed I started getting sicker and sicker. Want to know which mattress brand is safest? That hasn’t been a problem. How about just a spring mattress (which is not that comfortable compared to these foam ones)? We purchased a memory foam mattress for our daughter, ever since the mattress has been in the house we have been dizzy short of breath it has made me sick, it is full of very toxic chemicals . I recently bought a tempurpedic side sleeper contour pillow and am wondering if it’s irritating my eczema. Today I feel almost completely healthy. only thing is, it gives great neck support. I kept saying it is the mattress from the heat. I recently bought a Serta Coolform Gel mattress. I took it off to wash it today and the actual foam mattress is wrapped in a thin sown cover that sheds hair type like crazy but it feels like fiber glass when directly on the skin. I would sure do more research. I bought a 21 Park Avenue foam mattress from the Shopping Channel, loved it, best sleep I ever had, no smell, however after about 3 months I started to experience headaches, ear aches, sore throat, stuffy nose etc, the Dr. said it was migraine headaches, however no treatments have helped so far, he asked if there was anything that I had new in the house, then I thought about the mattress, I took it out of the house for 1 month and brought in the old mattress, I felt better immediately, I brought it back in and now suffering from headaches etc. 14 in our Best Mattresses of 2020 rating and No. Polyurethane memory foam is highly flammable unless it’s coated with flame retardants (and all memory foam mattresses are). Find out if a the foam is plant-based or made from petroleum. Iâm allergic to cats, dogs and dust mites, and have asthma, so wpull certaInly advise anyone who is allergy prone to avoid Sealy beds in particular memory foam at all costs, and go for a latex mattress instead. Got one from Walmart. My research has led to my interest in the Naturepedic Organic mattresses, I’m going to go to a retailer and try them within the next week. Lights off using led flashlight you see them everywhere!!! I asked if it was safe to breath that and was told it was safe not to worry. http://certipur.us/, i got a memoriefoamgel mattress on overstock I had a bad asthma attack right away it smells like mold to me I wake up every night about two with a bad headache my asthma is worse called the overstock people they gave me a75$ discount as u cannot send it back I’m on medicare can’t afford to buy a new one I’m stuck don’t buy if not at a store where u can return it B Robinson. However, I got refunded and purchased a new mattress with 1 yr trial. Most bought the mattress without seeing it in person based on the low price, but they had rave reviews on the mattress itself and the company. I’ve actually asked for a refund, but I’ve been ignored at the moment. Almost all mattresses are foam. My story is very similar to yours in that I’ve been having chronic nasal congestion for years but air-purifiers and carpet-shampooing don’t seem to help. Originally created to keep astronauts safe, memory foam has become popular among the earth-bound masses. It says to NEVER remove the mattress cover on my 2 Zinus mattresses. Your email address will not be published. I was wondering a few things: how did you clean the dryer? Know that high-density foams have a greater amount of polymers, and thus are more likely to have stronger odors. When the mattress was out of the house for the month my symptoms did not go away completely and now I am worried that the mattress may have given me lasting problems. We did buy the recommended mattress protector for that so maybe that’s the difference?? Second, the collected air inside the air bed mattress was charged with accumulated formaldehyde and bi-phenol so that was a secondary problem. Organic Content Standard 100. This seems to be a real issue. I’ve felt sick on and off – flu-type symptoms, sore throat, etc. I feel better after I’ve been up for a while and leave my bedroom. How long can I use these mattresses for before it becomes hazardous? I slept on it for a while (several weeks I believe) but then I woke up with one side of my face numb 3 days in a row. However, when we unpacked the rolled mattress, it had a terrible smell. One month later and it hurts to move. There are other natural alternatives – latex or soy-based memory foam, for example. We started Sleep Junkie in 2012 to show people the value of a good nightâs sleep. This is a very good question. These layers are enclosed in some fabric and as a safety requirement; all mattresses are required to have some type of flame-proofing. Thanks for reaching out! Am I correct in realizing that off gassing takes different amount of times depending on the mattress and that all mattress have chemicals in them due to fire regulations? I am an environmental doctor and I can tell you that the toxic chemicals remain even after the smell is gone. However with the memory foam industry quickly evolving, there are more progressive construction methods being used to create safer a composition of memory foam. Most memory foam mattresses are designed to last for at least five years of regular use. Both urethane memory pillows were found to be breaking down from body oils even though we kept the pillows covered with 2 separation liners and washed them weekly. At least one study states outgassing actually increases, as the product ages and degrades. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. It leaves the consumer with the question, “Do I get my 5k back that I spent on the bed, or do I go to court for a year or 2 against a multi-billion dollar mattress company and spend a ton of money and maybe not win?”. Glass fiber slivers about 1 inch long all over my bedroom and clothes. Cannot wear any type latex gloves (even if they’re lined) and have to inform medical personnel so they don’t use anything containing latex. The remedy is also fairly obvious– consumers must go on the warpath with their congressional representatives. Does it have the CertiPurUs on it and is it made in the US. Polyurethane manufacturers in the United States are carefully regulated regarding ingredients and pollution, and the US and EU have banned the most hazardous chemicals and additives in the past 10 years. I miss my mattress! Plus, there's a 90-day trial so you can return it if you don't love it. Iâm now going through a detox to help rid my body of the toxic chemicals the Tempurpedic bed emitted. Based on what I found the best Memory Foam Mattress brands that do NOT contain fiberglass are Amerisleep, Sunrising Bedding, and Tuft & Needle – but only if you are okay with Polyester or Rayon. It says model moshult. Nothing was signed and I have it writing. There are some very good manufacturers in China but also very bad ones. If you cannot air out your bedroom very well and the mattress has a strong smell, you may wish to set it in a garage or arable room for a few days with plenty of circulating air and ventilation. Here are the things you should know before you buy. They remain for a very long time. Polypropylene oxide fumigation of almonds is common in the USA, but it had been banned in other countries long ago. If they just mention a light non-bothersome smell or no smell, then the VOC content is likely lower. It took us months to realize that it was the mattress causing her symptoms. \\ What kind of bed can I find that is comfortable and has no VOC gasses or something else that will poison the sleeper???? It's not only one of the most popular mattresses on the market, but it was also a favorite on our tester panel. My entire life revolves around this allergy. Buy on Walmart. It felt great in the store because it was so firm and my son sleeps well on a firm surface. Glad you are feeling better. My eyes were swelling shut, my lips looked like botched botox and the hives were diagnosed to be âinflammation hivesâ by the ER doc. To meet federal safety requirements we use a bamboo-derived rayon fabric infused with natural silica sand (the same compound as the gemstone Opal) that prevents flames from spreading to your mattress. Nolah Signature 12”: Best for Side Sleepers. The last round, I traveled abroad over a 3 week period and felt great after only a few days to a week. The temperpedic website states I am in a small majority but I am very happy I bought my mattress from a company that will allow me to exchange it after 30 days. If youâve been looking into this type of mattress or any other, you may be wondering whether chemicals and odors could represent a real danger. The bedroom is upstairs and suddenly the smell of chemicals was so bad we could not go in the room. When I opened it, I aired it out as recommended. I knew I was sensitive to formaldehyde, but wasn’t expecting this at all. I never had this problem with my I-comfort mattress. This fact is often used for marketing purposes. Is that possible? Do they cause any harm to a fetus? I co sleep with my 5 month old on out 3 year old memory foam mattress and have heard that the off gassing can damage developing brains, is this true? Wal-mart’s return policy is typically fairly generous, so if you feel the smell isn’t going away or are concerned about safety, that’s always an option, too. -Are there specific mattress covers that will help with the gasses and also make sure the fiber glass doesn’t come out? Rashes, breathing problems, swollen face, numbness, joint aches, headaches and more. Before these ails, Iâd never really been ill a day in my life. Memory foam beds all have two core components: a polyurethane memory foam layer and a polyurethane foam core layer. To a lesser degree, I am still dealing with the headaches and dizziness. It wasn’t until over a month in that I started noticing subtle signs that something wasn’t right. Remove the $#@% thing, get a natural alternative. We need to think carefully about adding these sorts of chemicals to consumer products before there is adequate health information,â says Arlene Blum, a biophysical chemist and visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley. from being nauseated for almost 18 months. Plus, because they use all-natural flame retardants, you don’t have to worry about chemical-based flame retardants. 4 in our Best Memory Foam Mattresses of 2020. To minimize any potential odors or discomfort, you can also follow a few guidelines after buying a memory foam bed. Ask where the actual memory foam and poly-foam layers are manufactured. It’s an industry backed group, but it still requires independent, third-party testing to ensure the claims of being low VOC made by sellers are true. Thank you so much for this information. Best to get rid of them vs. suffer the consequences to your health which will cost you money down the road. It’s on close out for $70. For four months and counting i have landed myslef in urgent cares, allergist, dermatologist, primary doctor for giant hives, chemical burns, swollen lips that looked like bothed botox, swolen eye, swollen body. Thanks a lot for sharing it! Iâm wondering is bunks beds are unsafe with mattress wraps. Because the top mattress will vent out the bottom, right onto the bottom sleeper. Thank you! Though fire retardant, some contain toxic chemicals. Alone, their impact ranges from safe to toxic according to MSDS. Did everything you did stop the swelling and hives? Magniflex is fairly vague about their certifications. We looked everywhere and smelled everything we could, even on hands and knees. Actually I did not sign anything for the bed refund. Is a mermory foam mattress topper safe with a pacemaker defibrillator and does it has an oder. Why no class-action? Ultimately, if you like your mattress and don’t have any adverse reactions, there is likely nothing to worry about. I bought a memory foam mattress with a sofa bed. We’ve been sleeping out on our deck the last 4 nights in sleeping bags and air mattresses, and I’m getting a full 8 hours of restful sleep for the first time in YEARS! Like she was slow to sit up, she always seemed weak, attempting to crawl but couldn’t master, when laid flat on back gasping for air/hyperventilating, shaking head side to side, no eye contact, stopped blowing raspberries, babbling little to none and always rubbing at face/ear every time laid on mattress. I don’t know how to get rid of the fiberglass. I did some research early today and found these reviews. my son is 2 and having respiratory issues. This measure is designed to reduce mattress fires and improve consumer safety. It’s been months and I only get responses that the department is reviewing the information. This is all serious stuff. Many of the best mattresses you can buy have the CertiPUR-US® certification, and it is considered the gold standard of certifications. Also as your research said the chemicals are inert in finished product which means I shouldn’t be absorbing a toxic soup? I have asthma but not severe. You can use code GH100 for for $100 off a full-price mattress, or GH10 for an extra $10 off if it's already on sale (which it usually is). A mattress cover or all-over encasement could help minimize odors, but you’d want to look for a cover that itself does not have a strong odor, as some of the ones with plastic or urethane backings could have smells, as well (there are natural and organic covers out there though). Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Brain fog and joint pain? Now I’m getting chronic fatigue and brain fog. Just completely disgusted with this very slanted, âget you to buy dangerous crap anywayâ greedy jerks!!!! This works great for spreading the force throughout its surface area. We got our children’s mattresses from mygreenmatress.com and there have been no problems. However, manufacturers are not required to disclose how they achieve fire resistance, so it may be not be easy to get this information from less transparent companies. I don’t want to make either of us sick. I had also bought memory foam pillows and returned them. All over the house.. You cant get it off of clothes…It’s a nightmare.. I’m in Texas. The consumer knows more about what is in their mattresses than ever before and that’s helpful. However, the exposure to the foam has left possibly now with a life long hypersenstivity and allergy to it. It has broken down overtime. so glad you returned this, especially with a pregnant wife! -The kids bunk bed uses the Zinus, will the bottom bunk have to worry about the gasses/fiber glass coming out from the top bunk Zinus? This mattress features body adapting dual cloud foam for increased comfort. Smart cat. Knowledge is power, right? I now use the latter, and to add insult to injury, it cost me far less than the original mattress. More details• Height: 10"• Firmness level: Medium firm• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King. Then I get in bed and can’t fall asleep for hours, can’t stay asleep. Generally, memory foam mattresses are safe to sleep on for adults. I am talking to lawyers as well at this point as I was hoping to settle this with the company and not go that route. I am looking into Naturepedic Organic Mattresses. Note that each manufacturer uses their own ârecipeâ, so these do not apply to all lines. Almost all innerspring mattresses also have layers of polyurethane, and similar fire-barrier materials as well. Sometimes products designed to protect us from one type of harm can have other ill effects. Can you tell me how you found a lab to test your memory foam mattress? -Do I need to worry about any mattress/padding that is made of foam? My body all over was just aching. In the past couple months I’ve been having bad headaches and sinus issues in the morning. Even during the day, my arms and leg muscles keep spasming. In susceptible persons, headaches, fatigue, allergies, mood disorders can be an issue. More details• Height: 12"• Firmness level: Medium firm• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King. I additionally submitted time off work costs and medical costs associated with this. Got a Tempurpedic mattress delivered at 8am yesterday. Not realising it my 7 month olds health/growth was being affected by it. Keep in mind that smell is highly subjective, however, if a very large number of people report physical effects like sinus irritation than you may want to steer clear if this is a concern for you. Iâm going to return my memory foam mattress and buy a latex one. 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