We’re all familiar with “New Car Smell.” What, of course we’re really smelling are oders from paint, fabrics, plastics, and other chemicals used to manufacture the vehicle.
You’ve noticed the same “New” smell in other things you’ve purchased, maybe even from a brand new mattress. Again, what you’re smelling are chemicals, such as fire retardants, that may actually combine to smell nice, but could really be dangerous to your health. In fact, some of these chemicals have been associated with chronic illnesses. What you thought would give you a great night’s sleep could wind up making you ill.
Fortunately, there is a solution: Look for the The CertiPUR-US® seal. This seal is your assurance that the foam in your mattress has been tested and certified by an independent laboratory to meet specific criteria for physical performance, indoor emissions and environmental stewardship.
CertiPUR-US® approved foams are:
- Low emission (VOCs) for indoor air quality
- Made without prohibited phthalates
- Made without ozone depleters (no CFCs)
- Made without mercury, lead or heavy metals
- Made without formaldehyde
- Made without PBDEs
Next, you need to find products that proudly wear this seal. Here at Rainbow Furniture, we carry mattresses that meet the CertiPUR standards. For example, The Cobalt 11″ mattress from EcoSense Mattresses by Gold Bond blends the comfort properties of gel with the support and resiliency of latex. It has been designed to be cooler, more durable, and to circulate airflow more quickly, helping to increase blood flow and oxygen around the body and remove body heat quicker than other foams.
The first of these mattresses we stocked sold out quickly. We have one left on the floor and more ordered that should be in soon. You can learn more about CertiPUR at this web site. And you can learn more about Rainbow Furniture are our web site.