Latex Mattresses And Allergies - Everything You Need To Know

Latex Mattresses And Allergies - Everything You Need To Know

November 21, 2017

Along with memory foam mattresses, latex mattresses are one of the most popular options on the market today. A luxurious combination of softness and support, latex is an exceptional material—even more so if you suffer from allergies. So, how can a latex mattress help you sleep easier with less sniffling and itching? Here’s everything you need to know about latex mattresses and allergies.

What’s the Most Common Allergen Found In Mattresses?

If you had to guess, what do you think the most common mattress allergen is? Your pet’s hair? The material of your mattress? Mold and mildew buildup inside of your mattress? While any of these may be additional triggers, the most common allergen in mattresses will probably surprise you. It’s dust mite feces—not the dust mites themselves!

Dust mites love the loose spaces of the padding inside traditional innerspring mattresses. As your dead skin cells accumulate from years of sleep, these little creatures thrive. With latex mattresses, however, there is less space for dust mites to settle in. And that means it will be easier for you to settle down.

What If You Have A Latex Allergy?

If you’re worried about latex mattresses and allergies, don’t. Latex is naturally hypoallergenic. As for a latex allergy itself, it’s estimated that less than one percent of Americans suffer from it. And if you are among that percentage, chances are still pretty good that you will be able to use a latex mattress without triggering allergic symptoms.

For anyone with a mild latex allergy, many of the symptoms can be avoided if you don’t come in direct contact with the latex material. With a latex mattress, it’s fairly easy to avoid the actual latex, whether you cover the mattress surface with several sheets or a hypoallergenic casing. Keep in mind that some latex mattresses combine latex with other materials, so the latex may be present within the mattress core but not on the mattress surface itself.

Of course, only you know the severity of your allergies. If you have a severe latex allergy, talk with your doctor first. Otherwise, you should be fine!

Talalay Latex Mattresses And Allergies

Furthermore, many latex mattresses, like the Swift Mattress, are made from Talalay latex. This premium material provides an additional safeguard against allergens. The Talalay process is often regarded as the superior method of creating latex, as it actually washes out almost all traces of the protein that causes latex allergies!

Sneeze No More With Swift!                                            

Do you find yourself itching for a new hypoallergenic sleep system? Are you tired of snuggling up with a box of tissues? For many allergy sufferers, latex mattresses are the answer. And when it comes to choosing the best mattress brand, the answer is Swift Bed. Our mattresses are made in America, shipped right to your door, and backed by our 100 Night Guarantee. If for whatever reason you are unsatisfied with your Swift Mattress within the first 100 nights, we’ll refund your purchase and pick up the mattress, free of charge. What are you waiting for? Drift off to dreamland with Swift!

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