[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-an-organic-mattress-is-the-only-mattress-worth-buying-heres-why":3,"blog-related-an-organic-mattress-is-the-only-mattress-worth-buying-heres-why":27},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":20,"inlineProducts":21,"seo":22},333,"an-organic-mattress-is-the-only-mattress-worth-buying-heres-why","An Organic Mattress Is The ONLY Mattress Worth Buying—Here's Why",null,"\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When you think about the word \"organic,\" the first thing that comes to mind is probably food. Rightfully so! But while it is certainly important to watch what we put into our bodies, it is \u003Cem>equally\u003C/em> as important to be mindful of the materials we expose \u003Cem>onto \u003C/em>our bodies. This is why Kathy Kuo Home is an advocate for organic mattresses. People spend around one third of their lives in bed, so one simple and effective step we can all take to live a healthier life is to switch to an organic mattress.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Why An Organic Mattress? Is It Actually Healthier?\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14371 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Halcyon_Arcadia_1_72dpi.jpg\" alt=\"bed with organic mattress\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The short answer is: yes, organic mattresses are substantially healthier for you than a standard mattress. You buy organic groceries because you wouldn't consume food coated in chemical pesticide residues, so why would you surround your body with unnecessary exposure to chemicals at night? Between synthetic latex, foam, and fire retardants, most mattresses you'll find on the market (in-store and online) are rife with harmful chemicals and additives that have adverse effects on not only your sleep, but your overall health and wellbeing. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">P.S. the words \"eco-friendly\" and \"green\" are not the same as \u003Cem>organic\u003C/em>. Watch out for these misleading buzzwords, especially with hip and trendy online mattress brands. Many of these mattresses still contain harmful chemicals. For example, \"soy\" or \"plant-based\" foam mattresses are actually made of at least 80% petroleum/chemical-based substances, and \"bamboo\" fabrics are typically made using environmentally toxic chemicals with no trace of the bamboo plant in the finished product. Many of these \"eco\" materials may sound good, but they are not really natural.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">How Do I Know If A Mattress Is Truly Organic?\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14375 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/18579790_760981547409497_5328657205640036352_n.jpg\" alt=\"man sewing a mattress\" width=\"1040\" height=\"693\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Organic mattresses are made using ethically sourced, natural materials (renewable whenever possible) and fair labor practices. In an organic mattress, you should expect to find the following:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Certified organic cotton\u003C/strong> - Better for your health than unnatural foam, organic cotton is grown in the US with no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers or GMOs\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Certified organic wool\u003C/strong> - In addition to its natural fire retardant properties, organic wool wicks away moisture and effectively regulates temperature, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Organic latex\u003C/strong> - Sourced from eco-friendly farms committed to protecting our planet's forests, organic latex is made by tapping sap from rubber trees and transforming it into luxurious foam.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Steel innersprings\u003C/strong> - Providing sturdy, contoured support and reduced motion transfer, steel innersprings avoid any health or allergy concerns of other inorganic materials. These durable steel coils are also encased in organic cotton for more pressure point relieving comfort and movement isolation.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">If you're better with pictures than with words, simply just make sure you find these certifications before you spend money on a mattress:\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14376 size-large\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Screen-Shot-2019-01-14-at-11.54.19-AM-1024x323.png\" alt=\"info graphic on environmental safety\" width=\"1024\" height=\"323\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">What's So Bad About Non-Organic Mattresses?\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">It's easy to say words like \"organic\" are full of hype. You may be thinking, what's in my mattress that's actually so harmful? We don't believe in the scare method. You should buy an organic mattress for the comfort and health \u003Cem>benefits\u003C/em>, but we do understand that some people want to learn more about what they're avoiding. Here's a list of materials that you definitely \u003Cem>don't\u003C/em> want in a mattress:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>No polyurethane/memory foam filling\u003C/strong> - Organic cotton is a superior material and naturally non-flammable, so you also won't find any of the harmful fire retardant chemicals used to treat synthetic foam mattresses. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">No soybean or bio-based foam\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">No Vinyl/PVC\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">No Per-fluorinated Chemicals (PFCs)\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">No antibacterial biocides \u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">No synthetic latex rubber\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">No harmful glues or adhesives\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">No GMO cotton (or any other GMO fibers)\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">No shoddy insulator pads \u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Are Organic Mattresses Comfortable?\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14377 size-large\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Screen-Shot-2019-01-14-at-12.16.52-PM-1024x637.png\" alt=\"organic mattress info graphic\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The key thing to remember is that all of those materials are from nature! In addition to construction that enables maximum back support and spinal alignment, the \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">natural materials used are actually in harmony with our bodies. Would you rather sleep on a pile of chemicals (literally) or be surrounded by the finest organic materials Mother Nature has to offer? Would your immune system rather be fighting foreign chemicals while you sleep or healing itself instead? The answer is obvious.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Organic Mattresses Are \u003Cem>Most\u003C/em> Important For Kids\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14378 size-large\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/organic-kids-1024x417.jpg\" alt=\"mother and baby\" width=\"1024\" height=\"417\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Toxic chemicals in our environment have been linked to an increase in childhood disorders and ailments. As such, organic mattresses are especially important for kids' beds and cribs. After all, our kids spend even more time in bed than we do, typically 10-14 hours on average for babies and toddlers between sleeping and playing. Organic mattresses, mattress toppers, and changing pads are not only free of harmful chemicals and potential allergens, they are also extremely durable, practical, and easy to clean. No wonder they're already used in hospitals across the US! In addition to everything found in an adult-sized organic mattress, our kids' mattresses feature the following:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Food grade polyethylene waterproofing:\u003C/strong> Derived from non-GMO sugarcane, this material is so pure you can actually eat on it. Without any chemical additives, you can expect surfaces that are easy to clean, highly stain resistant, and which act as a barrier to dust mites and other allergens. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Non-GMO, plant-based PLA:\u003C/strong> A safer alternative to petroleum derivatives, this natural material wicks away moisture and provides added comfort for your kids. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>No fire retardant chemicals\u003C/strong> (there's no need for them because of the superior, naturally fire resistant materials!)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>No latex, coir, soy, or wool:\u003C/strong> Our kids' organic mattresses are truly hypoallergenic!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Lightweight design\u003C/strong>, so changing sheets is a cinch!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Feeling inspired? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=bedroomrefresh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to help you love where you live.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>Call (888) 908-3486 or email \u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:designs@kathykuohome.com\">\u003Cb>\u003Ci>designs@kathykuohome.com\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cb>\u003Ci> today to get started!\u003C/i>\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/home-lower-banner.jpg","Kathy Kuo Home","2019-01-14T12:56:48Z",[13,14],"Home","Bedroom",[14,16,17,18,19],"interior design","bed","mattress","organic mattress",[],[],{"title":23,"description":24,"keywords":19,"canonicalUrl":25,"noIndex":26},"An Organic Mattress Is The ONLY Mattress Worth Buying—Here's Why - Kathy Kuo Home","Learn more about organic mattresses and why they're the best option for both your health and the environment. 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