08/28/2015
Mattresses NEED to be replaced AT LEAST every 8 years if you're not using a mattress protector. Here's a couple of fun facts to help you see why!!
****Creepy Critters Are Sharing Your Bed!!!****
Perhaps the grossest mattress fact is that a used mattress can conceal thousands of microscopic dust mites and their excrement within fabrics and empty spaces. Although the exact amount of dust mite proliferation is debated, they are almost certainly sharing your home with you. Dust mites exist just about anywhere there are fabrics and carpet plus animals or people, especially in more humid environments. They feed on shed skin cells, and while they don’t bite or pose disease risks, they can exacerbate allergies and asthma.
Pillows are another favorite hangout for dust mites (and skin oils and saliva) so it is suggested to replace your pillow at least every year and a half, or every six months if you are prone to allergies.
The best way to minimize dust mites is to use allergen-resistant mattress and pillow covers and wash all bedding in hot water once a week.
****You Sweat & Shed All Over Your Bed at Night!****
Oh, yeah. In addition to all of the dust mites colonizing your mattress, it’s also packed with your shed skin cells and sweat and other fluids. You shed millions of skin cells per day, and since you spend about ⅓ of each day on your mattress, a significant portion of them will wind up there. You also sweat while sleeping, with some sources estimating anywhere from a several milliliters to one liter nightly.
Do your mattress and your peace of mind of favor by using a protective mattress cover. These will protect your bed from absorbing shed skin, sweat and spills and can be washed regularly to keep your bed in pristine, healthy condition.
****As of 2007 All Mattresses Must Be Flame-Proof****
In 2007, it became federal law that all mattresses must meet flammability guidelines in order to be sold in the United States. Basically, beds must be able to withstand an open flame for 30 seconds (don’t try this at home though!).
The law was enacted to reduce mattress fires due to unattended ci******es, candles and other dangers. The Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates that mattresses meeting these requirements can save up to 270 lives and 1330 injuries per year.
How manufacturers achieve flame proofing is not regulated, and there is some consumer concern about less safe chemicals that could be in use. Some of the worst like PBDE’s and decaDBE have phased out or banned, but more manufacturers are also turning to fabric barriers and other greener or safer measures also.
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