Air beds and air mattresses are a convenient way to have an extra hideaway guest bed. But did you ever notice that awful smell that materializes when you pull an air bed out of the closet? That smell comes from the chlorine accompanying the toxic chemical plasticizers found in the vinyl used in most air beds. When I was recently shopping for a comfortable, storable bed for house guests, I discovered that virtually all air beds are made from vinyl containing toxic phthalates. Because of the danger posed by phthalates, a growing number of nations around the world have begun regulated the use in consumer products. Yet it is still commonly found in the United States. Healthy Building Network and the Ecology Center reports that, "A growing body of credible scientific evidence has linked exposure to phthalates to serious threats to human health including asthma, harm to male reproductive organs, brain development, and the immune system." Phthalates can migrate from materials and get into the air and dust inside homes.
Why is this such a concern? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 90 percent of Americans have measurable levels of phthalates in their bodies. The United States is expanding its ban on phthalates in toys and childcare articles and considering further actions on other products. Several states, including California, Washington, and Maine require warnings or disclosure for several phthalates in consumer products. So what are the alternatives? Fortunately, I did find healthier alternatives to vinyl blow up beds. Here are six hideaway guest beds that do not contain vinyl:While other AeroBed products are made from vinyl, the EcoLite blow up mattress is made from a phthalate-free, non-vinyl TPU material with a soft polyester cover.Kelty offers a non-vinyl inflatable camping mattress that can be used at home.There are many companies that make Japanese floor futons that can be easily rolled up and stored away. They are heavier, but generally much more comfortable than air mattresses.
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