{"id":5195,"date":"2023-08-14T21:44:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T21:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/?p=5195"},"modified":"2023-08-25T13:13:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T13:13:20","slug":"is-fiberglass-in-mattresses-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/is-fiberglass-in-mattresses-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Fiberglass in Your Mattress Safe? (Do Not Buy!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5195\" class=\"elementor elementor-5195\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edec60e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"edec60e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c69aa45\" data-id=\"c69aa45\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f3cdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52f3cdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 08-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Findings <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-db22f4e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"db22f4e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-593a3a9\" data-id=\"593a3a9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2ca12f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2ca12f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 08-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Is fiberglass safe? <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3bac5b\" data-id=\"b3bac5b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67e8dc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67e8dc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fiberglass is unsafe to use in a mattress. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/saatvamattress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Saatva<\/a>, among other mattress brands, avoids using fiberglass in their products. Saatva is one of the more well-known brands that do not use fiberglass in their mattresses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0be355d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0be355d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7096df2\" data-id=\"7096df2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56a0bc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56a0bc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What effects does it have? <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b89858\" data-id=\"7b89858\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-370d182 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"370d182\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It can irritate our skin, nasal cavity and contaminate our homes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-953d34e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"953d34e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-48baaec\" data-id=\"48baaec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-456295a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"456295a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Is the use of fiberglass in mattresses illegal? <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c2a32b\" data-id=\"9c2a32b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f0e0c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f0e0c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No law prohibits mattress manufacturers from using fiberglass. The authorities in the US require all beds to have a flame retardant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-44b1b02 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44b1b02\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0c420c\" data-id=\"f0c420c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbc816e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbc816e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Do all beds have fiberglass? <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-63141a6\" data-id=\"63141a6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2042e4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2042e4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not really. There are plenty of fiberglass-free mattresses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-890e996 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"890e996\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-03ea2f6\" data-id=\"03ea2f6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d45e5dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d45e5dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>How do I know if a bed has fiberglass? <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8a0a264\" data-id=\"8a0a264\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da5e5cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da5e5cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Check the description or label and look for fiberglass or phrases like glass fiber.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-abb2afb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"abb2afb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5abe66e\" data-id=\"5abe66e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9686db1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9686db1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Is cleaning fiberglass contamination cheap? <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b20ca30\" data-id=\"b20ca30\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f280da2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f280da2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is costly, and you may be unable to save all your belongings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-17e4155d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"17e4155d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6387d004\" data-id=\"6387d004\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b651d1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b651d1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 08-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50a11285 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50a11285\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When we lie down to sleep on our nice comfortable mattress, we are entitled to believe that the mattress we have chosen features only safe, healthy materials. We expect that the manufacturer has used comfortable materials that fit our form and enable us to get a great night\u2019s sleep, but that are also non-toxic and harmless to health.<\/p><p>But we could be wrong, so very wrong!<\/p><p>Recently, there has been a great deal of concern among consumers about a commonly found substance in mattresses. A substance that sounds entirely innocent on the face of it and that, in fact, is encouraged by law to be included in our beds. Yet it can, and does, cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, and pollution of the home to such an extent that only professional fiberglass mattress cleaner companies can get rid of it.<\/p><ul><li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/best-mattresses-without-fiberglass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Best Fiberglass Free Mattresses in 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Exactly Is Fiberglass?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Let\u2019s start from the beginning. The first question that needs answering is a fundamental one \u2013 what precisely is fiberglass?<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoughtco.com\/what-is-fiberglass-or-glass-fiber-820469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiberglass<\/a> is a light but strong material used to make items like tent poles, surfboards, and other things made from solid plastic sheets. It is sheeting with glass shards through it. Although the fragments are tiny, they allow for better interconnectivity between the fibers of plastic. They can hurt you when the fibers come loose.<\/p><p>The fiberglass used in mattresses comes as a fabric that can be cut and sewn pretty much like any material. It is easy to use, lightweight, non-toxic in itself, and cheap \u2013 and that is why manufacturers choose to use it.<\/p><p>Typically, fiberglass fibers don\u2019t come loose. However, if you are using it as insulation in your home and moving it around a lot, for example, if you are cutting up fiberglass sheeting, the tiny bits of glass can get into the air and thus into the air airways. Suppose you have ever insulated water pipes or an attic space with fiberglass wadding or repaired a boat. In that case, you will be familiar with how fiberglass shards can get into your skin, causing discomfort and irritation.<\/p><p>Safety is more easily assured in other solid forms since the fibers are too densely wrapped to be of danger. Consider the surfboard example. Unless snapped, those particles aren\u2019t going to get into the air. But if you were to saw it in half, then, of course, those tiny shards of glass would be everywhere.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Is it OK to Use Fiberglass in Mattresses?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Even though fiberglass is non-carcinogenic, it\u2019s not one of the safest materials to have in your mattress. If you inhale or make physical contact with fiberglass particles that may leak from your bed, there are a couple of things that can happen. One, your skin can get irritated. When inhaled, fiberglass can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doh.wa.gov\/communityandenvironment\/airquality\/indoorair\/fiberglass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">irritate the airways<\/a> and trigger asthma. Therefore, our first safety concern is that it\u2019s a health hazard.<\/p><p>Moving on, fiberglass isn\u2019t the easiest material to clean. When it spreads from your mattress to clothes, furniture, carpets, and other belongings, it may refuse to come off. As a result, you risk losing lots of personal property. Alternatively, you could seek professional fiberglass cleaning services, which will cost you more money.<\/p><p>The third safety issue is that fiberglass in a mattress can force you to move out of your home. Sounds surprising, right? Well, a severe case of fiberglass contamination can make homes inhabitable. If the fiberglass in your mattress leaks into the air and gets into the air conditioning vents, it will be spread all over the house. Because of the above fiberglass mattress safety concerns, you should avoid them.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Why Is Fiberglass Put Into Mattresses?<\/strong><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sleepproducts.org\/advocacy\/federal-mattress-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal law<\/a> requires that manufacturers protect mattresses against fire. Believe it or not, mattress makers put <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/fiberglass-mattress-cover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiberglass into their mattresses<\/a> because it is a safety feature. In a house fire, flames spread quickly. If you happen to be asleep, it is unlikely that you will wake in time before you succumb to the smoke.<\/p><p>If that fire starts in your bedroom, you only have a short time before your mattress catches fire. Fiberglass placed around the edges of the bed will melt instead of burning. This could be enough to keep you safe and protected until help arrives.<\/p><p>A prevalent cause of fires that start in bedrooms is people smoking in bed. In fact, smoking in bed is the leading cause of fire deaths in the USA. So mattresses must be flame resistant. That is simply common sense. Yet, the material chosen by many manufacturers-fiberglass- can be damaging to our health.<\/p><p>In the USA, all mattresses must lawfully contain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/cfr\/text\/16\/1633.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flame retardant<\/a>. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to comply with this law is to place fiberglass in the outside areas of the mattress. This both avoids the use of harmful chemicals and does the job it was designed to do.<\/p><p>So, while it may seem like your mattress maker is being a little remiss in adding fiberglass to your mattress, they are actually doing it for your safety. However, there are other, more natural ways of retarding fire. For example, materials such as <a href=\"https:\/\/iwto.org\/wellness\/flame-resistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wool<\/a> can be treated safely to be very resistant to a fire started by cigarettes.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do All Mattresses Have Fiberglass?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><p>Not all mattresses contain fiberglass, but a good number of them do. If you are mattress shopping, you must be able to distinguish between fiberglass and fiberglass-free mattresses.<\/p><p>Most mattresses contain fiberglass \u2013 a substance that can lead to irritation of the skin and lungs, with sometimes quite serious consequences. So why on earth would we find it in a mattress of all places, where we have the closest and most intimate contact? We expect to be safe when we buy products, especially those closely connected with our health.<\/p><p>Fiberglass is a substance that no one would readily associate with mattress-making. In fact, we rather expect that a mattress manufacturer will keep even the suggestion of hazardous material out of our bedding. However, manufacturers do have occasion to include fiberglass in their mattresses. This is undoubtedly a cause for growing concern among many consumers.<\/p><p>Today we want to explore the use of this rather worrying material in our mattresses. We want to determine why it\u2019s used and the potential for harming us, the innocent sleepers. We want to find out what we can do to protect ourselves from the possible consequences of fiberglass in mattresses.<\/p><p>The critical question is, \u201cIs fiberglass a dangerous substance to place inside a mattress?\u201d Even if it isn\u2019t, we need to know why manufacturers are putting it in our mattresses in the first place. Let\u2019s explore the issue so we can make an informed decision.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How Can We Benefit from Fiberglass While Staying Safe?<\/strong><\/h2><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/How-Can-We-Benefit-from-Fiberglass-While-Staying-Safe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"718\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/How-Can-We-Benefit-from-Fiberglass-While-Staying-Safe.jpg 718w, https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/How-Can-We-Benefit-from-Fiberglass-While-Staying-Safe-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/p><p>Naturally, we are all wondering the same thing by now- am I going to get shards of fiberglass in my skin as I sleep? Thankfully, the placement of the fiberglass inside the mattress should prevent this from happening. Mattress manufacturers usually place<\/p><p>Fiberglass layers strategically to minimize the chance of shards escaping. Generally, a brand-new bed containing fiberglass should be safe to sleep on.<\/p><p>In fact, as we mentioned earlier, fiberglass keeps you safe from fire, as opposed to putting you in danger. However, that\u2019s not the end of the tale. Fiberglass used in mattresses has hazards of its own that one cannot ignore<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Why Fiberglass in Mattresses Is Potentially Dangerous?<\/strong><\/h2><p>There are a few situations where you might find that fiberglass in your mattress is potentially dangerous \u2013 for you and your family. Here are some of them:<\/p><h3><strong>1 . Fiberglass working its way to the surface over time<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you have an old fiberglass mattress, you might find that it starts to itch and chafe your skin over time. This is because the tiny glass particles can work their way out of the mattress and up to the sleeping surface. If your bed is giving you an itchy rash, it quite probably contains fiberglass, and it is definitely time to think about replacing it.<\/p><h3><strong>2 . Fiberglass Particles Getting into the Air<\/strong><\/h3><p>If your mattress is old and worn, those fibers have the potential to get into the air every time you try to clean or air your mattress. Take off the removable cover, and you just might find yourself with a room full of almost invisible but irritating fiberglass particles.<\/p><p>When airborne in this way, fiberglass particles are hazardous to those with breathing difficulties. Asthma and bronchial disorders will flare up, as will the symptoms of allergies. This is because those fibers will get into your nose and throat, and even your eyes. If they manage to get into the air conditioning system, you will shortly find that they are spread throughout the entire house, leaving you with a massive clean-up headache.<\/p><h3><strong>3 . Itchy Skin<\/strong><\/h3><p>If fiberglass is loose in your home, expect to deal with the consequences. It will cause itching skin and rashes, disturb the airways, nose, and eyes, and even clog up your washing machine if you attempt to wash things coated with fiberglass. It will also stick in your vacuum cleaner \u2013 it\u2019s amazing the damage that these tiny particles can do to your household appliances. Even your pets can suffer! If you go through most fiberglass mattress reddit reviews, you will see that this is the most commonly reported issue with fiberglass beds.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Are The Health Dangers of Using Fiberglass Insulation?<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you are still using the traditional type of insulation in your home, you are exposing yourself to several health dangers. The primary material used in conventional home insulation is fiberglass. This material is an excellent heat barrier and can help keep your electricity bills lower.<\/p><p><em><strong>But, fiberglass insulation can leak through ducts or holes in the walls. When you breathe in these particles or come into contact with your skin, it can inflame organs such as the eyes, nose, and throat. It can also lead to an itch. Fiberglass particles have been known to trigger asthma.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>With time, the fiberglass insulation can become exposed to moisture and create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/home-improvement\/what-is-fiberglass-insulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breeding ground for mold<\/a>, which also causes breathing issues and allergic reactions. There are better alternatives to fiberglass home insulation nowadays. You can use a radiant barrier foil insulation that deflects heat and is much safer for you and your family members.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How To Get Rid Of Fiberglass In The Bedroom<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you suspect that your mattress is shedding fiberglass, you are well-advised to invest in a new organic mattress that contains no fiberglass. But that leaves you with the problem of fiberglass particles that remain in your sleeping environment \u2013 a problem that isn\u2019t easily solved.<\/p><p>You can, of course, give the affected areas a deep clean yourself, but it\u2019s probably advisable to bring in a professional cleaning service. They will have the right equipment and cleaning products to get into every nook and cranny of your furniture, carpets, drapes, light fittings, soft furnishings, and even walls, ceilings, and floors, getting rid of all those nasty little fibers.<\/p><p>However, be warned \u2013 a bad case of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/fiberglass-contamination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiberglass contamination<\/a> can cost thousands of dollars to resolve.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Which Brands Use Fiberglass in Mattresses?<\/strong><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/do-all-memory-foam-mattresses-have-fiberglass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memory Foam mattresses<\/a> frequently use fiberglass, as do many highly reputable conventional brands. In fact, 80% of beds contain fiberglass \u2013 but of course, the good news is that 20% of them don\u2019t.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/mattresses-with-fiberglass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here are some brands<\/a> that do offer mattresses with fiberglass:<\/p><ul><li>Purple<\/li><li>Sweetnight<\/li><li>Story<\/li><li>Indigo<\/li><li>Lull<\/li><li>Tuft and Needle<\/li><li>Spa Sensation<\/li><li>PrimaSleep<\/li><li>Olee Sleep<\/li><li>Molly<\/li><li>Zinus<\/li><li>Lucid<\/li><li>DHP Furniture<\/li><li>Wayfair Sleep<\/li><li>Secretland<\/li><\/ul><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Mattresses have No Fiberglass?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Contrary to what you may think, there are a good number of mattresses out there that have no fiberglass. Most of these beds use natural and chemical-free flame retardants. Below is a list of mattress brands that do not contain fiberglass.<\/p><ul><li>Saatva<\/li><li>Puffy<\/li><li>Naturepedic<\/li><li>Tuft &amp; Needle<\/li><li>Avocado<\/li><li>Amerisleep<\/li><li>Idle<\/li><li>Harvest Green<\/li><li>Brentwood Home<\/li><li>Dreamfoam<\/li><li>Inofia<\/li><li>Codi<\/li><\/ul><p>One thing that fiberglass-free mattresses share is that they are all of premium quality and comfort. However, they are not all built equally. You will have to weigh your options by comparing features, pros, and cons. A review of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/best-mattresses-without-fiberglass\/\">best fiberglass-free mattresses<\/a> can offer much-needed insight.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How To Spot Mattresses with Fiberglass Inside<\/strong><\/h2><p>Manufacturers must, by law, disclose that there is fiberglass in a mattress and the percentage that it contains. Look for the words \u201cglass fiber\u201d as well as fiberglass. Give that label a good read! And of course, if you are buying online, you should be given the same information about the construction of the mattress that you are thinking about buying. If you can\u2019t find the information \u2013 then just walk on by!<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How To Avoid Fiberglass Issues<\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/How-To-Avoid-Fiberglass-Issues.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/How-To-Avoid-Fiberglass-Issues.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/How-To-Avoid-Fiberglass-Issues-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/How-To-Avoid-Fiberglass-Issues-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p><p>Now that we have answered your question, is fiberglass mattress safe, let us see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/how-to-get-rid-of-fiberglass-from-mattress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how you can avoid these issues<\/a>. What should I do if my mattress has fiberglass? Make sure that you never remove or damage the outer cover of your mattress. This is a surefire way to release fiberglass into the air. A mattress can contain as much as 65% or more fiberglass in its construction. If your bed starts to make your skin feel itchy, especially if it is a few years old, then it\u2019s time to get a nice new one!<\/p><p>Whatever you do, please don\u2019t think that you can renovate a mattress containing fiberglass yourself. The brutal truth is that you can\u2019t, and you are likely to land yourself in a big mess, with tiny, glittery, irritating pieces of fiberglass everywhere that you just can\u2019t get rid of.<\/p><p>Some mattresses containing fiberglass have zips that suggest that you can safely remove the cover. Just don\u2019t do it unless you are 100% sure that your bed is fiberglass-free.<\/p><p>A good tip is always to ensure that your mattress has a good support base. This will prevent wearing and rubbing the mattress covering and, of course, give you an excellent basis for a comfortable night\u2019s sleep. We spend so much of our lives asleep or lying in bed that it\u2019s worth investing in a proper foundation.<\/p><p>Whenever you are handling a mattress that you suspect is leaking fiberglass, please wear a mask and protective goggles, and protect your skin as much as possible. A disposable Tyvac suit of the kind worn by painters and decorators works well, and of course, don\u2019t forget those elbow-length rubber gloves. Toss your protective clothing once it has been used, and have a really good shower \u2013 or two \u2013 to get rid of any stray bits of irritating material.<\/p><p>If you do have to dispose of a mattress, ensure that it is gotten rid of appropriately. You don\u2019t want to pass your problem on to some other person. At a minimum, have it hauled away by a professional.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Does It Cost to Remove Fiberglass?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Costs will vary from place to place. Our advice is to ask your cleaning contractor to take the mattress away when you have your bedroom deep cleaned. Some local municipalities will haul away mattresses free of charge or for a modest fee \u2013 it\u2019s a good idea to check this option.<\/p><p>If you need a complete bedroom or even house clean due to fiberglass contamination, the costs can be very steep. We\u2019ve heard of costs in the tens of thousands of dollars in some severe cases. You and your family and pets will probably need to move out while the cleaning takes place, so you need to add that cost in as well.<\/p><p>Make sure when you hire a cleaning company that they are experts in removing fiberglass. A regular cleaning, however thorough, just isn\u2019t going to be able to address this problem. Of course, experts don\u2019t come cheap. However, you want a proper job and for your home to be safe once you can move back in.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FAQs About Fiberglass in Mattresses<\/strong><\/h2><p>In this section, we have tried to cover some of the most frequently asked questions about mattresses containing fiberglass.<\/p><p><strong>Q: How do you know if your mattress has fiberglass inside it?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> You can check the label or consult with the manufacturer. You can find the details of most mattresses online. If you can\u2019t find out what a mattress contains, it\u2019s safest to assume that it includes fiberglass, as most mattresses do \u2013 around 80%.<\/p><p><strong>Q: Are all memory foam mattresses made using fiberglass?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> No! Some memory foam mattresses use fire-retardant sprays, while some use silica blended with wool instead.<\/p><p><strong>Q: How dangerous are fiberglass mattresses?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> You may have come across news stories about fiberglass beds or articles such as these. But, if you have never had an encounter with a fiberglass mattress, you can\u2019t really know how dangerous it is. Fiberglass, if it leaks from your mattress, can irritate your internal organs. As if that\u2019s not enough, it can damage your furniture and clothes. People have lost all of their belongings just because of fiberglass contamination. That\u2019s how dangerous it can be.<\/p><p><strong>Q: Is fiberglass used in crib mattresses?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> As shocking as this may sound, some crib mattresses contain fiberglass. This can pose a huge threat to toddlers. As you shop for crib mattresses, be very mindful of the flame retardants used and other common toxic mattress ingredients. It is important to ensure your kids sleep on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/crib-mattress-without-fiberglass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiberglass free crib mattress<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Q: Which Zinus mattress has fiberglass?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/zinus-mattress-fiberglass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all Zinus mattresses contain fiberglass<\/a>. Therefore, if they are your favorite brand, you should start looking for a new one. With Zinus, you have to endure the risks of sleeping on fiberglass beds. If you want a fiberglass-free mattress, you will have to look elsewhere.<\/p><p><strong>Q: Are Nectar mattresses toxic?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> Similar to Zinus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/nectar-mattress-fiberglass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nectar fiberglass mattresses<\/a> are also Certipur-US certified. Nectar mattresses are non-toxic and not as pricey as other brands.<\/p><p><strong>Q: Has there been a fiberglass mattress recall?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> Considering that the use of fiberglass isn\u2019t illegal, there is nothing wrong with mattress brands using it as fire retardants. Because of this reason, there has never been a fiberglass mattress recall. Not unless a fiberglass mattress class action lawsuit goes through, we are most likely not going to see a recall.<\/p><p><strong>Q: Do mattress covers have fiberglass?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> There are both fiberglass-free and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepaim.com\/fiberglass-mattress-cover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiberglass mattress covers<\/a>. It is the same case as with mattresses. You just have to be keen and spot signs of fiberglass in mattress covers.<\/p><p><strong>Q: Is fiberglass in mattress safe?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A:<\/strong> Not at all. We have already listed reasons why fiberglass is dangerous. Therefore, avoid it all costs.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Conclusion: Is Fiberglass a Safe Mattress Material?<\/strong><\/h2><p>We have to conclude that although fiberglass is added as a safety barrier to prevent fire from spreading, it is not a healthy alternative to chemical sprays. (We are no fans of chemical sprays either!) There is an equal risk that you will eventually breathe in fibers that will trigger a reaction similar to allergies caused by chemicals \u2013 and fiberglass is a LOT more difficult to get rid of. If you have people with breathing disorders or skin issues, elders, young children, and babies in your home, this risk is particularly worthy of your concern.<\/p><p>There are many good alternatives to fiberglass in mattresses that are safe, comfortable, and affordable. We would steer you away from buying a fiberglass mattress and urge you to consider other, healthier, more natural options instead. 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