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.
Importantly, they are often made from 100% natural cotton fillings rather than synthetic materials.You gotta love the name "Smooff". It's just fun to say. They come in dozens of great colors and are easy to set up and fold up. Check out this short video of the Smoof Cushy. Bodyform Orthopedic Hideaway Guest Bed. Bodyform is a tri-fold mattress made from a polyurethane foam with a polyester & cotton cover.The FutonShop is a good resource for soy-based, formaldehyde-free trifold mattresses and other non-toxic products. When searching for healthy mattresses or guest beds, look for the CertiPur-US seal. SLEEPING BAGS & BEDS EasyStay™ Single High Airbed – Slim Twin Free Shipping on orders $99+(Excludes heavy and large items. AirTight® system is factory-tested to be leak-free Wrap 'N' Roll™ built-in storage system – just fold, roll and store ComfortStrong™ coil construction provides better support for superior comfort Double Lock™ valve is dual-sealed to be leak-free
Soft plush top creates a velvet-like sleep surface for more comfort For use outdoors while camping or indoors as an extra bed Fits standard cots and takes up less floor space Supports up to 300 lbs. Approximate Inflated Dimensions: 73 x 26 x 6 in. All Coleman® airbed pumps recommended (sold separately)Ruby Rose made her first appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday. In the interview, the Orange Is The New Black star talked about her rise to fame and how before her big break, the star was sleeping on a blow-up mattress with her dog.The 30-year-old talent looked gorgeous in a white dress as she shared her rags-to-riches tale. Rags to riches: Ruby Rose made her first appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday. In the interview, the Orange Is The New Black star talked about her rise to fameAfter getting cast as Stella in the beloved Netflix series the androgynous star quickly ascended to fame, earning raves from Orange fans of all genders.
Her road to greatness was not a walk in the park though. The pal of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber explained it's been a wild ride. 'I started with a blow-up mattress from Target that I shared with my dog and now a year later, I'm on the Ellen show,' she said.The Aussie talent was already a fan of the Netflix hit before she auditioned for the show, explaining: 'Imagine not getting any work for two years and then getting to audition for the greatest show in the world.'The talent from Down Under was already a fan of Orange before her audition and was more than thrilled to get the opportunity to join the show.'Imagine not getting any work for two years and then getting to audition for the greatest show in the world,' she said.Originally slated for just three episodes, Ruby's performance was so compelling that her character expanded to include her in nine full episodes. Staying power: Ruby was only originally cast to be in three episodes, but her character was so compelling that the actress ended up shooting nine shows with OrangeShe described working with the show as 'life changing.''
[The cast and crew of OITNB] is such an amazing family unit of such supportive women, It was one of the greatest experiences of my life,' she said.Ruby looked more than crush-worthy during the talk show, wearing a white silk dress with long sleeves and a short hem.The former MTV Australia presented embraced her glamorous side, wearing a white silk dress that accentuated the star's long legs while showing off her tattoo collectionThe dress bared many of the former TV presenter's tattoos.She wore a pair of on-trend nude heels that elongated the star's already slender body.The star's short hair was tucked behind her ears in a smoothly styled bob. Yellow fellow: The XXX: Return Of Xander Cage star arrived at London's Heathrow airport wearing a stylish and warm yellow coat with leggings and bootsThe Melbourne native appeared to plug her latest film XXX: Return Of Xander Cage. For the film, Ruby got to do her own stunts and battle baddies alongside action star Vin Diesel, who she described as a 'teddy bear'.XXX: Return Of Xander Cage crashes into theaters January 20.