lymeHerx001
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O dont do well with odors anymore either, but I must say that my mother has one and I dont notice anything offensive.
If there was really some odor offensive to me it would make me dizzy, make my throat hurt, make me feel weird and depressed.
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lymeHerx001
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Im still planning on ketting it, airing it out, and then putting it under my polyethylene sheet protector.
I will let you know what happens.
I still havent called Simmons to see how their mattresses work better for me. I just gotta check it out.
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quote:Most mattress cushioning is polyurethane or memory foam--stiff, unyielding, and full of chemicals. Not ours. We use only natural latex foam from Swiss-Tex of Switzerland. Their green factory produces the most durable, flexible, and clean foam we've found.
Derived from rubber trees, natural latex has elasticity and strength for maximum pressure reduction with minimal wear. This resilient foam doesn't sag like polyurethane foams, and it's far more breathable. Polyurethane foam traps moisture accumulated during sleep and quickly becomes saturated creating a haven for dust mites and mildew. Latex foam, however, is anti-bacterial and resists mold and mildew for a cleaner nights sleep.
Rest easy, free from chemicals
Our latex foam is free from toxic substances, including formaldehydes, bromides, and PBDE's (Polybrominated diphenal ethers, used in chemical flame retardants). Oeko-Tex, an environmental testing board in Switzerland, certifies that our mattresses meet their highest standard for cleanliness and purity. And that should help you sleep better at night.
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lymeHerx001
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What specific kind did you get? ALpine, Nordic? They all have different firmness.
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lymeHerx001
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Also how did you hear about this?
I like the idea of pocketed coils. I slept wonderfull on a Simmons beautyrest with pocketed coils.
My innerspring right now doesnt have that and I sleep terrible on it, its too firm and doesnt contour to my body.
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lymeHerx001
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I dont like the fact that you cant try it out.
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lymeHerx001
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It does look like a great bed though
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sixgoofykids
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We got an Alpine. You can select the firmness of the Latex, we got soft on both sides. It has support, but is soft, if that makes sense. You have the "feel" of a firm mattress as far as support, but it's not like lying on the floor.
You adjust the slats so it gives support where you need it. For example, hubby is a side sleeper, so we have the support by his knees firmer to hold them higher so he doesn't twist.
We got the Alpine because we like a little more movement. The Nordic has two levels of springs and the top level are attached to each other. He said for someone heavier or someone who is used to a traditional mattress might like it better.
I also wanted the thicker foam rather than more springs.
All that is just a matter of personal preference. All the beds were wonderful.
Three nights in a row, I've slept like a rock. Tonight I think I'll try reducing my sleep meds and see what happens.
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sixgoofykids
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quote:Originally posted by lymeHerx001: I dont like the fact that you cant try it out.
I did try it out. I went to a local store (an hour away) that has it. The salesman was very helpful in determining which model was right for us.
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cottonbrain
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six, maybe somebody already posted this -- i couldn't read the whole thread,
but there's a company on the west coast that sells wool bedding -- felt mats, pads, coverlets, that you can stack on top of each other to make a bed. You can take the pads out in the sun to air them out.
I ordered samples and they were wonderful! no smell at all, and pretty too. Sorry, i cannot remember the company name, so if you are interested you can google wool bedding --
not cheap though!
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oxygenbabe
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The company is Shepherd's Dream. New wool will have a smell. Also SurroundEwe makes similar, a little cheaper. Both great companies.
Goofy--you didn't look closely at what their website said. You quoted it. It implies it's all from rubber trees but I bet it's not. You need to call and ask hard questions *if you are interested*. You need to ask for the name of the Swiss company and write them. You need to ask the mattress maker directly if their latex is 100% from rubber trees and nothing synthetic at all. You need to get that in writing. Believe me there is a lot of slippery advertising just like theirs all over the web. However, if you're sleeping well and feeling better, no need to. But please don't assume it is 100% rubber tree and all natural, and also, that it is not synthesized by a chemical process that leaves residues. Please, it is astonishing how much lying and dissembling is going on in all areas. Did you folks know that enteric capsules are coated with phthalates--which are hormone disrupters and carcinogens? This is true for all those "healthy" supplements for instance. Did y'all know that MSDS sheets are not required for regular fabric softeners and scented detergents and a recent study by a scientist found all kinds of unlabelled carcinogens and serious toxic chemicals in them--not required to be listed by law? Did you know that Seventh Generation's new 2X HE detergent (which is all they make now) contains some additives that are petroleum based? If you insist on asking, you will start to get the truth. This goes on and on. Don't assume that because they describe what natural latex is, that THEIRS is all natural latex. It's verbal sleight of hand. And don't take a customer service rep's word for it.
I did a lot of research on this earlier this year. That's why I'm going with the wool which is very comfortable. I talked to the heads of each company. I know the process by which the wool gets cleaned etc. Its about as natural as you can get.
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Thanks , I emailed my daughter , she checked her bed and found mold.
Thanks again ! Al
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sixgoofykids
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quote:Originally posted by Al: Thanks , I emailed my daughter , she checked her bed and found mold.
Thanks again ! Al
You're welcome!
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I bought a piece of mattress quality foam from an upholstery store ( I think it's about 4 inches thick) & I put a memory foam topper on it.
It's not fancy but I was wondering if regular latex foam (with chemicals) or memory foam are conducive to mold growth?
Does anyone know?
I bought it pretty recently but we are planning on moving & I don't know if it will bring mold from our place to the new location.
I don't know if we have mold here but I kind of assume we do. It's an old house.
It's quite comfortable.
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sixgoofykids
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Old houses are actually less prone to mold because they have better air circulation, go figure. They can have mold if there was a water problem, etc., but they are less prone to problems according to the mold remediation guy I know. He said it was a plus that I lived in an old house.
Sorry I don't know the answers about the foam.
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sparkle7
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We have great cross-ventalation & big windows here. We also have clogged gutters & the rain pours into the walls - like for years this has been happening.
I really do like old houses, too. They don't design new houses like this unless you get something trendy & green.
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sixgoofykids
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Oh, yeah, rain in the walls is bad!
I think those trendy/green neighborhoods are neat ... the ones that look like they're old. We live in an old downtown, it's cool, it's neat that they're copying that.
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lymeHerx001
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We had that problem with the gutters and rain on the closed in porch.
Everything rotted out there and mold grew everywhere!
My parents threw everything out this summer and cleaned up a bit. They are still shocked though that they have to replace on of the corner beam that is all rotted.
Water + Moisture + wood = moldy dirt.
My hand litterally went through the wall on the pourch. It all turned into dirt. I put it into a bag and showed my Father, he was in denial.
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I really hope Select Comfort has corrected this problem.
My wife and I just baught one last week thinking that a new matress might help with my insomnia.
Interesting though. I live in an old house (build in 1910) which I'm almost positive has mold here and there.
We've tried to fix the areas we find, but Gosh, what could we have missed and how much of my current symptoms could be caused by it.
Will have to actively look into this further.
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sixgoofykids
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They came and picked up my bed a week or so ago. I'm supposed to get a check in the mail soon. They were going to charge me to pick it up but I pitched a fit and they picked it up for "free".
At first they wanted me to mail it to them. I was not comfortable mailing toxic mold. Also, where the heck would I find a box big enough? They were willing to pay the fee for mailing, but not the box.
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Well, I'm chiming in a bit late on this thread.
I admit I have not read all the posts after the first page.
Six, I am sooooo glad that you are feeling better and have a mold free mattress and room.
I have had my sleep number bed for 8 years now and I LOVE it.
As soon as I read your post I checked mine and it's in good shape.
I thank you for posting this. I will check it often.
When I first was hit strong with my symptoms, Multiple Chemical sensitivity was a huge one.
I went to my Mom's house because I could no longer take care of myself.
I could smell the mold as soon as I walked in the door.
Of course my Mother nor my husband couldn't smell a thing so it was dismissed.
The Woman (Whom I do love dearly) had twenty year old carpet!
Thick. It was between shaq and not shag. I kid you not the carpet had been steamed cleaned once in 20 years.
Of course I only got sicker and moved ASAP from there.
SEVEN YEARS later she gets a skin condition and calls for a mold Man. Yep, they found Mold MOLD!!!!!!
The funniest thing was that she actually told me that I never said a word to her about the mold. Ahhh, such sweet memories.
Yea, I have no issues regarding that at all
Fancy
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sixgoofykids
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LOL, Fancy!
Be sure you check UNDER the foam. Just unzipping it isn't enough, you must look at the air bag and the foam that covers it.
I hope you got lucky with this one. If not, if you love your bed, they will replace the parts (I'd have them replace the whole thing including the mechanical part for the air as spores can be anywhere).
I hope you're feeling better now. I see you're an old timer around here .... 2002!
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I had this problem with other furniture like a sofa and chairs. They delivered the furniture and I got immediately so sick, had to run out of the house. I wonder if mold in the mattress could be very dangerous for new born babies. Would be interested if there possibly could be some connection to sudden child death.
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