Mattress manufacturers often appeal to consumers with guarantees for the best sleeping comfort. Others even claim that individual body types require unique mattress composition or configuration. However, in selling the comfort of the product, many manufacturers neglect to mention the impact that the materials may have on the air you breathe.

Many commercial mattresses are manufactured using polyurethane, synthetic fabrics, chemical fire retardants, toxic dyes, formaldehyde and stain-resistant chemicals.These chemicals are out-gassed over time, and can expose skin and lungs to potentially toxic substances, causing allergic reactions and other health problems…

Read more about bedding products certified for low chemical emissions.