Q: I think it's about that time that I get a new mattress, and I really want to buy as natural, chemical-and-fire-retardant free a mattress as possible. Would love to hear mattress recommendations from Re-Nest readers.
Sent by Valerie
Tips For Buying a Green Mattress?
Good Question
Editor: Valerie, for starters we'd recommend checking out Green Guide's Mattress Buying Guide. It'll give you a rundown on what to look for (wool, organic cotton, natural latex), as well as a helpful Product Comparison chart and Smart Shopper's List. You can also check out this post for some of the mattresses we've covered on Re-Nest.
Buyer beware though! There is still a lot of greenwashing going on in the mattress industry, as this post on a 2009 New York Times article points out. Check out this NYT graphic that charts the responses of 17 mattress companies and what they would disclose about their products. Fascinating and informative read.
Readers, tell us what your experiences have been with green mattresses and any you'd recommend!
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Buy Hastens, you can't go wrong! At least do yourself a favor and go into the store on Beverly Blvd and hear what they have to say. This way you can be more informaed on buying the right product for you!
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Except a Hastens mattress will cost more then your car. Try Royal Pedic. Great mattress, eco friendly and affordable.
view ironie's profile
We recently purchased a natural latex and love it. I hate sleeping on an innerspring now.
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My biggest question about "natural" or "green" mattresses is where can I buy one (or at least try it out) in person? Regular mattress stores don't seem to stock any of the ostensibly eco-friendly brands, and it takes some serious detective work to find a local brick-and-mortar store that sells them -- unless you've already picked a brand, and even then it can be a trial. Do any of you have suggestions on how to solve this problem? Or recommendations for stores in your town?
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I'm allergic to dust mites so long ago I changed to an air mattress. The early ones were fine for me but my husband needed a topper so on went the dust cover. I've yet to wear one out. I know the PVC is not that green but think of the # of beds we have not consumed. We now have a sleep number which we purchased off CraigsList. This type of mattress doesn't have to be turned and doesn't need a box spring for support. It is very clean and if you look hard enough it can be recycled at the end of its useful life if you don't find any takers on Craigs or Freecycle. We'll never go back to a conventional mattress. If you move alot they are also wonderful.
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If you're looking for an natural mattress, I would definitely check out Savvy Rest's organic mattresses. They have a great selection and each mattress is completely customizable as far as how hard/soft you'd like your mattress to be. They have an actual store in Charlottesville and several dealers if you want to go check out your mattress options in person. They have a huge knowledge base of all aspects that an organic mattress has to go though as well as several certifications.
Highly recommended, great product and great customer service. You should call them if you have any specific questions in your search.
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