Organic Mattress in California

What does it mean by organic mattress and how exactly an organic mattress affect your health as well as your baby’s health? Does it really matter to choose an organic mattress than the standard memory foam mattress? Well, this topic is quite subjective and after several researches performed, I have finally came to a conclusion that your preferences on choosing the right mattress for you and your family depend on what are your concerns and what are your priorities. There are just too many mattress companies out there that have obfuscated us with myths and all ridiculous stories about both synthetic mattress and organic mattress. Therefore it is essential to carefully read all related articles about materials used in producing mattresses before you decide to buy one; either for yourself or for your children.

Let’s take a look at the history of mattress production first before we jump into what it means by organic mattress. As you all know, mattress has a long history back in the ancient time. People created beds first that were raised about a foot or two off the ground simply to avoid dirt as well as pests. However, at that particular time, most probably the mattress consists of a pile of leaves, grass, or possibly straw, all wrapped in probably animal skins. Rome people on the other hand had managed to make mattress that were filled with reeds, hay, or wool and somehow the riches could afford to have a mattress that was filled with feathers.

The technology to produce a good and comfort mattress has rapidly increased over time and finally in 1870, our friend Mr. Zalmon G. Simmons founded his famous mattress company, Simmons Bedding Company. The company’s flagship brand is Beautyrest and since then mattresses have been produced commercially. When they first started, no one has ever mentioned about the benefits of using a comfort mattress and how it could affect our health. Simmons then promoted the benefits of having a good sleep and how it relates to sleeping on a comfort mattress. Starting from that point, many researches have been done by various health organizations and all have suggested one common benefits; a good nice sleep came from a well-made mattress.

So what are the differences between a synthetic mattress and an organic mattress? As you all know, synthetic mattress are made from chemicals and some of the chemicals that are used in producing this mattress are toxic. For instance, the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) has banned chemicals called phthlates which are harmful platicizer chemicals commonly found in crib mattresses and mattress pads. This is where the concern of getting an organic mattress is beginning to raise rapidly amongst the people.

Why is this chemical “phthlates” harmful to children? The “phthlates” are actually a group of chemicals known to affect a child’s developing endocrine or hormonal system, causing the child to suffer from asthma, allergies, and to the extent of getting cancer. Many countries have actually banned this chemical from being used in any products; toys, child care articles, and of course, mattresses. They are hazardous chemicals and therefore there is no doubt that they are hazardous to children.

Unfortunately the banning of using this chemical for mattress production has just been implemented and therefore at the time being, there are no rules being implemented to recall millions of mattresses on the market, containing these chemicals. In other words, you are still exposed to these chemicals if you buy a synthetic mattress and therefore the only solution at this moment would be to buy an organic mattress. No, this is not an advertisement but rather a reminder to you that if you are not so sure about what are the materials used to make a mattress, it is best to try out the organic mattress. In fact, they are as good as the synthetic mattress. And of course, they are safer for your health. If you are buying for your baby, then an organic mattress is your best bet to ensure that your baby receive the best product that is safe for his/her health.

Where can you find these types of chemicals? Well, as you know, babies tend to wet and spit all over the mattress and due to this fact, the mattress becomes damped and with too much moisture in a mattress, it can become an unhealthy haven for bacteria, mold and mildew. Mattress manufacturers have taken a not-too-smart step to avoid this by producing a mattress that is covered with a vinyl waterproof cover. Unfortunately, the hazardous chemical is found inside the vinyl waterproof cover. Let alone the chemical, a vinyl itself is toxic enough since it is a plasticized form of PVC. Did you know that PVC is widely known and considered to be one of the most hazardous plastics these days.

There is no doubt then that an organic mattress is certainly a good investment to reduce the chances for your baby to develop wheezing which could eventually lead to asthma. So if you are buying a mattress for your children, then I suggest you to look for an organic mattress.

How about the waterproof thingy?

Fortunately, companies that have been producing organic mattresses have found a way to replace the hazardous chemicals used in creating the vinyl waterproof cover. They have managed to replace the vinyl by creating a pure food-grade polyethylene which is naturally soft and flexible. This “polyethylene” material does not require any plasticizer additives and therefore it is safe for both your baby and yourself.

Where can you find an organic mattress in California?

I don’t have much time to lookup for all the locations that are selling organic mattresses in California. However, I have chosen few mattress shops scattered around California. Take your time to visit any one of them to get your organic mattress and make sure you ask the sales rep about other benefits of using an organic mattress.

There are few organic mattress shops in Los Angeles. One of them is the Futon Shop which offers organic futon mattresses as well as sofa beds. They have a wide selection of organic mattresses and thank God the prices are reasonable too. The shop is located at 10669 W Pico Boulevard. You might also give them a call first at 310-474-5595 or 800-443-8866.

Another mattress shop is called Mattress Town which is located also at W Pico Boulevard Los Angeles. Mattress Town also offers a wide selection of organic mattress. There is also a warehouse, Mattress Warehouse which is somewhere in Pasadena where you can go to check out the organic mattress.

If you are in San Diego, you can also check out Al Davis Wholesale Furniture as it currently offers discounted mattresses including organic mattresses. There are also varieties of furniture products in the store and most of them are high quality products. Again, get as much information as possible before you go to the store so will have ample knowledge about the mattress that you are going to purchase. Al Davis also offers organic, chemical-free mattresses. They are made from natural quilting materials and pure cotton fabric. These mattresses at Al Davis San Diego shop are all natural with no chemical fire retardants or other chemical substances. As far as I’m concerned, you can get a twin set of an organic mattress at only $499 at this moment at the mattress shop.

Another organic mattress shop in San Diego is called the Sleepcenters. It is located at Balboa Avenue and they have all sorts of mattresses including adjustable one, air beds mattress, and also organic mattress. On the other hands, if you are in San Francisco, you can go to Futon Shop of San Francisco which is located at Cesar Chavez. For your information, the Futon Shop has been producing environmentally friendly organic mattresses for such a long time.

In San Francisco, another mattress shop is called Happy Planet at Irving Street San Francisco. The shop also offers organic mattresses and many have actually recommended this shop (their operating hours are from 12pm to 6pm and they close at Mondays and Tuesdays).

Be conscious about your health. Be conscious too about your baby’s health. Make a wrong decision and you might end up buying a mattress that is hazardous for you and your family. I recommend you to buy an organic mattress as at this time there is no one research that pointing to the unsafe used of organic mattress. However, as I have mentioned few times, it is all about your priorities and what are your budget constrains. Do you think that you still want to stick with your synthetic mattress simply because the organic mattress is more expensive?

Sleep well!