SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- In an age when consumers are seeking "Green" options to replace everything in their lives from vehicles to clothing to household items, they too often overlook the one critical item in their home that has supported them more than any other -- THEIR MATTRESS. According to consumer reports, Americans spend more than 107 days, nearly one-third of each year, tucked and asleep in their beds. With that in mind, consumers now have an exceptional opportunity to go green while they sleep with a multitude of options available.
Here are some myths and realities when it comes to shopping for a green mattress:
1. If a mattress says "natural" then it must be safe for my family -
MYTH!
Just because a mattress claims it's natural, it may still be
made with petroleum-based ingredients such as polyurethane foam,
which has been linked to some cancers. Be sure to confirm the
components of your mattress before you decide to take it home.
2. As a smart 'rule of thumb,' mattresses should be replaced every
5-10 years - MYTH!
If a mattress is made with natural components such as Natural
Sense, an all-natural foam made from the sap from rubber trees,
it can keep a consumer resting soundly for up to 30 years!
FoamOrder.com's natural mattresses are made with Natural Sense and
are naturally resistant to bacteria, mold/mildew, and dust mites.
The manufacturers stand by its high density foam -- almost 6 pounds
per cubic foot -- lasting up to 30 years when properly encased.
Moreover, the entire mattress is biodegradable.
3. Consumers should 'flip' their mattress every month to make it last
longer - MYTH!
A well-constructed mattress should never soften, form depressions
or need "flipping" -- period. If it does, a sleeper may be inhaling
toxic fumes caused by the breakdown of the mattress' foam.
4. Natural benefits must be guaranteed by independent
certification - REALITY!
Too often, effective sales people and misleading marketing
materials will lead consumers to believe that the mattress they
are purchasing is really good for themselves and the environment.
When shopping, make sure to ask for the independent tests to prove
these statements. For example, sales people may tell you that their
fabrics are made from bamboo and if you read the certificate you
will find that it is only 30 percent bamboo and 70 percent
polyester. Instead, look for products like FoamOrder.com's organic
mattress line, which is made from truly certified organic
components.
5. Foam Density is one of the most important items to ask for when
purchasing a new mattress - REALITY!
All mattresses are made using padding which is usually foam. Foam
needs weight or density to maintain its firmness and not form soft
spots. Best tip: Demand a "firmness" warranty for your next
mattress purchase and avoid a "depression-based" warranty.
FoamOrder.com warranties their organic mattresses not to soften
for 15 years.
About FoamOrder.com
FoamOrder.com is an organic mattress manufacturing company providing consumers with a safe and all natural, organic, alternative to traditional and posture-pedic mattresses via its Natural Sense(tm) Foam product line. The company works with some of the top brands and distributors nationwide to offer its products, including Natural Sense foam materials. FoamOrder.com provides its products and services direct to consumers through its two store locations in northern California (San Francisco and San Rafael) and via its Web site, www.foamorder.com.