Advantages and Disadvantages of Latex Mattress People spend one-third of their life in bed, so choosing a good mattress is very important for our health. Some people have a hard time making a decision when buying a mattress. So, here are the advantages and disadvantages of latex mattress.
Advantages and disadvantages of latex mattress 1 1. Benefits of latex mattress
1, good environmental protection.
Latex mattress is mainly made of pure natural oak milk, with fragrant smell, no harmful substances added, environmental protection and no toxic effect on human body.
2, strong comfort
Latex mattress has good support, softness and elasticity. No matter what position you sleep in, you can let your body relax without feeling oppressive.
3, regulate human sleep
High-quality latex mattress has good air permeability and softness, which can promote human blood circulation, prompt the brain to enter deep sleep quickly and improve sleep quality.
4, conform to the human body curve
The latex mattress is designed according to ergonomics, which makes the mattress fit the body completely, leaving no gaps and feeling more comfortable.
5, easy to clean
If you accidentally dirty the mattress, just wipe it off with a rag. If the stain is serious, you can add a little detergent, wipe it with a rag and blow dry it with a hair dryer.
Second, the shortcomings of latex mattresses
1, with high cost.
The latex of natural latex mattress uses the sap of oak tree, the materials are scarce and precious, and the production process is also very particular, so the cost of latex mattress products is high and the natural price is high.
2, easy to oxidize
Natural latex itself is very good, but it is easy to oxidize, resulting in a dark and hard color. Therefore, in the daily use process, latex mattress products need careful maintenance.
3, the proliferation of fake and shoddy products
With the proliferation of fake and shoddy latex mattress products in the market, its price, feel, smell and comfort are far from those of natural latex mattress products.
Advantages and disadvantages of latex mattress 2. Selection method of latex mattress
Is it natural latex?
Synthetic latex comes from petroleum and natural latex comes from rubber tree. Natural latex gives off a faint milk fragrance, which is closer to nature and has higher cost. The key to distinguish whether it is natural latex is whether it has obtained QUL European Latex Certification Association. Because only the content of natural latex reaches more than 95% can this certification be obtained. Attachment: "QUL" is a member of the board of directors of the Cologne Institute of Ecology founded by Dr. Frank Kuebart, and has close cooperation with the Cologne Institute of Ecology.
Located in Bremen, Germany, the quality and polymer content of latex were tested. '
Test the chemical elements of latex: VOC (volatilization of chemical raw materials-solvent, adhesive, residue from vulcanization process, baby tolerance).
Insecticide (harvested cotton, wool, silk, etc. ) and unhealthy heavy metals (cadmium, mercury and lead in colored covering materials)
Pentachlorophenol (a preservative banned in Germany to prevent mold growth)
Nitrosamines (produced during latex vulcanization, some of which may cause cancer)
Qul uses the infant tolerance threshold.
Bedding density
The best density of pillows is 40-45, neither too big nor too small is good. The optimum density of mattress is about 80.
Among them, the latex mattress with a density of 60-70 is relatively soft, which is suitable for people who like soft mattresses.
The density of 70-80 is suitable for people who like comfortable mattresses with moderate hardness and is more suitable for Asians.
The density is 80-85, which is relatively hard and suitable for people who like hard mattresses and have high support requirements.
First, the names of latex pillows on the market are somewhat confusing. Some synthetic foam and sponge pillows are also called latex pillows. Latex pillows are also divided into synthetic milk and natural latex. Please be clear when buying.
Two. Only a real latex pillow will dispel the natural milk fragrance. Other materials are not available.
Three. A real latex pillow has thousands of honeycomb holes and holds more air than other fibers.
Four. Feel, touch with your hands, as comfortable as skin. Latex is made of oak milk (only about 30cc juice is taken from each oak tree every day) through refining, fermentation, cooking, washing and cutting. It was first discovered by Spanish conquistadors and was named "Tears of Trees". Because of its natural and antibacterial properties, latex is widely used in medical and health fields, such as baby pacifiers and medical gloves.
100% natural latex has 250,000 pores per cubic inch after vulcanization, and each pore is equivalent to a point spring, which can make natural latex have good "all-point elasticity". Compared with sponge mattress, spring mattress and brown mattress, natural latex has better compliance and resilience, and can support the body ideally. Latex is a good sleep given by nature.
In Europe, it is found that in order to get a sleep that can eliminate fatigue, natural bedding must be used to provide continuous support and soft feeling, so millions of Europeans buy bedding made of pure natural latex every year.
Latex is the mainstream of top bedding in advanced countries in the world. Its unique characteristics can not only meet the needs of consumers, but also conform to the new trend of life of "returning to nature". Latex has been favored by the market and is the main trend of bedding in the future. In China, the market is developing rapidly.
Advantages and disadvantages of latex mattresses Three types of mattresses:
First of all, modern brown mattresses.
Made of mountain palm or coconut tree with modern adhesive. Has the characteristics of environmental protection.
Second, the water mattress
Using the principle of buoyancy, it has the characteristics of buoyancy sleep, dynamic sleep, warm in winter and cool in summer, hyperthermia and so on.
Third, air mattress.
The mattress is made of superior materials, environmental protection and safety, and has the characteristics of health care, easy collection and convenient carrying. Suitable for family and travel.
Fourth, latex mattresses.
Made of polyurethane compound, also known as polyurethane foam mattress. Its softness is high and its water absorption is strong, but its elasticity and air permeability are insufficient, so the mattress is easy to get wet.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) spring cushion
It belongs to a kind of mattress with good performance commonly used in modern times, and its cushion core is composed of springs. The pad has the advantages of good elasticity, good support, strong air permeability and durability.
Six, palm mattress
Made of palm fiber, generally hard or slightly soft in hard. The price of this mattress is relatively low. When used, it has natural palm flavor, poor durability, easy to collapse and deform, poor supporting performance, poor maintenance, and easy to be moth-eaten or moldy.
Seven, magnetic mattress
On the basis of a spring mattress, a special magnetic sheet is placed on the surface of the mattress to generate a stable magnetic field, and the functions of sedation, analgesia, blood circulation improvement and swelling reduction are achieved by using the biological effect of the magnetic field, which belongs to a health care mattress.
Mattress selection principle
1, the length and width of the mattress should be sufficient. Because everyone will turn over when sleeping at night, the mattress should have enough space for people to turn over freely.
2. Whether the support of the mattress is appropriate. You can try to lie down and see if your shoulders, waist and hips are supported. It is especially important to note that there should be no gap between the waist and the bed, so as to avoid spinal curvature and muscle tension caused by long-term use.
3. Whether the elasticity of the mattress is good. A good mattress can automatically adjust its elasticity with the change of sleeping position, giving people a very relaxed feeling. So you can try to sit on the corner of the bed, then get up and see if the mattress can recover quickly, bend your knees and press the bed hard to see how elastic it is.
4. The mattress should be comfortable enough. A good spring mattress should be comfortable, which is related to the quality and quantity of mattress lining materials. When choosing a mattress, you can lie on the mattress and turn it left and right. A good mattress will never make you feel uneven.
In order to keep warm, comfortable and breathable all year round, use pure wool in winter and high elastic cotton and natural latex in summer to enjoy sleep. Some spring mattresses are overheated or airtight when sleeping, belonging to inferior mattresses.
6. With the growth of people's age, the diameter and thickness of spring steel wire should be gradually thickened. For example, from 0 to 15 years old, the bones in various parts of the body have not yet been finalized, and the weight is light and the activity is large, so you can choose a softer spring mattress; 16 to 30 years old is the stage from adolescence to maturity, with rapid growth in weight and height and bone formation. It is necessary to choose a resilient spring mattress.
30 to 60 years old is the maturity of the body, so you have to use a spring mattress that can withstand pressure polishing. People over 60 years old lose physical activity and gain weight, so choose a spring mattress that is easy to keep the balance of support.