Comments on: Green Mattress – Organic Mattress

By: Lynda Leonard

Lynda Leonard — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:54:00 +0000

I speak to lots of people who are trying to fix their mattresses. The body often takes time to adjust to a new mattress. There is so much on the mattress market now with pillow tops and such. Pure Latex Toppers are a GREEN, non-toxic and eco-friendly solution to adjust the firmness or the sag. And they can last and last and last. One’s mattress can be a great foundation for a restful night’s sleep on a latex topper.

By: fotovoltaika

fotovoltaika — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:39:40 +0000

People dont understand that if you pay once a good mattress you l have it for 20 years and the sleep will be great. Cheap solutions will make you lose your sleep and your money too…

By: Lynda Leonard

Lynda Leonard — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:58:17 +0000

I want to say that a Pure Latex Mattress topper can be a solution to a bed that is too firm or has a sag. Often I speak to people who have invested in an organic mattress that is too firm. Keep the great bed and customize it with a latex topper. They are Green, economical and can fix an existing mattress.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:57:27 +0000

I urge readers to pay particular attention to the fact that the term “organic” is unregulated when referring to mattresses. Do your research and find out what truly makes a mattress organic and don’t simply accept what a piece of advertising tells you. Thanks for sharing!

By: Chris@SealyMattressModels

Chris@SealyMattressModels — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:14:35 +0000

You’re right about latex mattresses – whether Dunlop or Talalay, these are organic. For those who are looking at this option, it is worth pointing out that Sealy has two latex mattress options right now, one under the Sealy Brand and another under it’s higher end Embody brand. The Embody is is twice as expensive (not cheap at all) but seems to be worth the expense. The Sealy brand offers a great entry point at just under 1K.

The trouble is finding a retailer who stocks these things so you can get a good “feel” for what they are like. While the consensus is that they share some of the comfort qualities of memory foam, latex is greatly different than memory foam. So be careful with taking a salesperson’s “word” for it before you buy.

In fact, I would agree that there are some big benefits to latex over memory foam, many of which are touched on here in these comments and in the original article.

Good luck and enjoy.

By: Tim@Mattress Reporter

Tim@Mattress Reporter — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:47:56 +0000

There aren’t any specific regulations on organic/natural mattresses yet in the US, but thankfully manufacturers are becoming more and more sensitive to the fact that consumers care deeply about how the products they use are made and what they’re made of. We should all pay more attention and make companies live up to high standards.

Also, be careful about throwing away mattresses, since they can harbor bugs and mold…

Great article!

By: David@MattressReviews

David@MattressReviews — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:33:50 +0000

A truly green and organic mattress certainly carries a much higher price tag. But what price would you put on years of sleeping in peace of mind – knowing that there are no harmful chemicals and toxins seeping out from inside the bed underneath you?

The bedroom is a sanctuary where a third of our lifetime is spent. It should be as clean and healthy as possible, so that we can get the rejuvenation needed to tackle another day in this crazy world. With that goal in mind, an organic bed can definitely be a good place to start.

By: Lynda Leonard

Lynda Leonard — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:29:39 +0000

I have a whole lot of compassion for people seeking non-toxic mattresses. I have dear friends who spend thousands of dollars on their health each year purchasing safe products that they will not react to. When they find something they hang onto it dearly dreading having to replace it. Many of them have wrapped their mattress in barrier cloth and some have gone to futons.

I talk to people every day who are searching for the right mattress that won’t set off a reaction. We offer a mattress that works for many but not for everyone. For those with extreme sensitivities, I send them samples of the futon material beforehand to help them sort out their decisions.

It is challenging to find an affordable bed and sincerely think we have something that for 25 years has worked for many.

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By: Devin@Back to Bed Mattress Stores

Devin@Back to Bed Mattress Stores — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:07:52 +0000

It seems like myessentia’s website is rather outdated. There are dozens of manufacturers of memory foam in the U.S. Several of them make petroleum-free memory foam as well.

We offer one such mattress manufactured in California (Miforma).

The fact is though, despite attempts to make mattresses greener, even ones made with soy or rubber tree oils instead of petroleum, they still have foaming agents added if they are latex and other chemicals if they are memory foams to generate the poly-urethane like foam. These have not been conclusively associated to any major health issues, but it is difficult to scientifically prove some of the complaints that have been associated with chemicals in mattresses. There is definitely a difference between individual’s level of sensitivity to the chemicals that permeate from a bed, especially if it’s new.

At this point the only mattresses that are truly chemically free and do not pose sensitivity problems to some are organic cotton and wool beds.

Anything else that is naturally based is just MOSTLY chemical free, or partly depending on the reality of the manufacturing.

We do have a much higher rate of complaints for Tempur-pedic, than the Miforma beds. The level of gas permeating from a new mattress is very low for the Miforma product comparitively.

Good luck!