The Case for Buying a Latex Mattress The mattress is rarely a design element. It is always covered up, hidden, and never the showcase of a bedroom. Because of this, it's hard to imagine spending 200 times more on the mattress than on the next most expensive item in your bedroom. With that in mind, I'd like to present to you the case for purchasing a latex mattress. If you are lucky, you'll spend one third of your life laying on your mattresses. If you buy an inner spring mattress, I assume you will have many of them over the course of your lifetime. That brings me to argument number 1: One mattress, 30+ yearsWe have had our latex mattress for less than six months, so I am not a credible source on the longevity of a latex mattress. I will say that the claims that a latex mattress will endure for at least 30 years seem believable, because there is nothing to break in there. It is all latex foam. That means it won't be taking up space in a landfill, or getting burned as trash does in Minneapolis, until at least 2040.
ValueAbout six and a half years ago I bought a mattress for about $650. We replaced it recently because it had worn out. As someone who wants to use things until they are absolutely broken, it was difficult to accept the fact that so much fabric, padding, foam, wood, and metal was now obsolete. When it was time to buy a new mattress, being the research fiend that I am, I searched high and low for information about buying a mattress that more closely matched my values. I wanted to know if it could be reused, or broken down at the end of its useful lifecycle. I wanted to know that I wasn't going to be be inhaling off-gassed toxins in my sleep, and I wanted to know that the money we spent on a new mattress wouldn't be thrown out six or seven years down the road. All that research led to a latex mattress. Considering that I was willing to spend about $100 per year on a traditional mattress, I decided it was time to invest in a mattress that would last a long time, could be broken down after its useful life, and wouldn't off gas nastiness.
That was a latex mattress. Fire retardant and non-toxicMattresses sold in the US must conform to fire safety standards. As a result of this, mattresses are soaked in flame-retardant chemicals. Unfortunately, some fire retardants are quite toxic. If you are concerned about this, as I am, it is always a good idea to ask a manufacturer what they use as a fire retardant. In the case of Saavy Rest Latex Mattresses, the flame retardant is untreated, natural wool. This allows the mattress to meet fire test requirements and be non-toxic. End of lifeThe most intriguing, and admittedly, difficult claim about latex mattresses is that they can be composted at the end of their natural life. It is easy to believe that a natural material will compost, but I am not sure I'm sold on the two claims that the mattresses have a useful life of 30+ years and they will compost. I guess I'll have to wait to find out. Do any of you have research to share about mattresses? MORE LATEX MATTRESSES ON APARTMENT THERAPY:• Organic Serenity Natural Latex Mattress• The 10 Best All-Natural and Organic Mattress Sources• Reviews of IKEA (& Other Brand) Latex Mattresses?• Review: NaturaLatex Tranquil by Natura• Review: IKEA Sultan Erfjord
Jameson 3-in-1 Crib, Includes Toddler Bed Rails Jameson 3-in-1 Crib, Includes Toddler Bed Rails Use a crib you can trust for your little one to ensure safe nights of serene slumber. The Jameson 3-in-1 crib uses burnished, solid poplar wood and dark cherry veneer with nickel brushed metal accents for a streamlined, traditional look. As your child grows, the crib grows with them by converting into a daybed with the addition of the toddler rail. The Jameson Crib and Toddler Rail meets all safety standards to ensure that your little one's explorations can be done without worry. The headboard and footboard can be made into a full bed with the additional purchase of the side rails and slats. Made in the USA. 64" L x 31" D x 51" H Other Pieces in this GroupWe bought this to counteract the heat effect of our new memory foam bed. The heat didn't bother me, but my husband was waking up during the night in sweats. There was something else we considered, Sleep Better Iso-Cool 11-ounce Quilted Mattress Pad, Full, but I wanted to make sure what we bought worked, so I paid the premium price.
I didn't want to hear my husband tell me that the expensive memory foam bed needed to go back!It worked as advertised - it feels weirdly cool when you first get in the bed, but soon regulates to your body temperature. My husband no longer wakes up in sweats and the bed is now ideal for both of us.Doesn't Hold UpSize: Queen| So grateful for a COOL night's sleep!Seems like Magic, but it's just good Nasa sponsered scienceSize: Queen|Review after 11 months useSize: King|They were both foam based mattresses with extra gel to keep it cool. I was miserable sleeping on my new mattress ... How has this hotel rated in the past? This , located in the area of , is near , , , and . Minbar in room Airport Transportation Suites Shuttle bus service Indoor pool High-speed internet in room View all amenities Photos of Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney YOU WANT A VIEW? How About a 47 Mile View to the Western Edge of Great Smokies? This listing was first published here in 2008. Date last modified - Saturday, March 04, 2017
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