Chemical-Free and Organic Mattresses

When purchasing a mattress for your home, it’s important to understand the potentially toxic chemicals that come with certain materials of these products. Sleep Essentials is committed to meeting your needs with the positives of sleeping on an organic mattress. According to CNET, there are long-term risks of chemical-filled mattresses such as fertility problems, neurological issues, as well as various issues in the kidneys, liver, thyroid, lungs, or heart. Let’s learn more about the common mattress materials associated with certain toxic contaminants.

The following mattress materials usually contain a specific set of chemicals that were used in the production process:

• Polyfoam – The polyfoam material typically contains propylene oxide, toluene diisocyanate, benzene, dimethylformamide, and polyols.
• Flame Retardants – While a flame retardant product is meant to prioritize safety, they still contain chemicals such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers and halogenic flame retardants.
• Synthetic Latex – Synthetic latex is known for containing styrene and butadiene.
• Vinyl – Mattresses made of a material that offers moisture resistance contains phthalates, antimony, and other heavy metals.
• Additional Chemicals – Perfluorocarbons, trichloroethane, formaldehyde, and chlorofluorocarbons are additional chemicals that are typically found in a variety of mattress products.

Being informed on what chemicals are used in the production process of your mattress is beneficial to your health and understanding of bedding products. Don’t hesitate to give us a call to learn how you can find a chemical-free mattress.