Recently, #CCTVreveals latex mattress fraud and other related topics have sparked heated discussions among netizens, and many fake latex pillows have also been exposed. According to media reports, some inferior latex pillows have substandard latex content, weakened functions, and

Recently, # CCTV exposed the shady story of latex mattress fraud# and other related topics triggered heated discussions among netizens, and many fake latex pillows were also exposed.

According to media reports, some inferior latex pillows have substandard latex content, weakened functions, and even volatilize styrene carcinogens, causing harm to the human body.

This pillow and mattress contains carcinogensThe nuclear radiation exceeds the standard!

In order to reduce costs, most businesses will also add a large amount of talcum powder, resulting in a low latex content. Some people buy latex mattresses and pillows that break and fall off during use, which is often caused by this reason.

Some consumers purchase latex mattresses that become powdery within 20 days of use.

In addition, reduces the density of latex and is also one of the ways to cut corners in the industry. Sometimes the pillow you buy may just look big, but feel soft and loose, lacking support. This kind of product is not good for the health of your cervical spine if you use it for a long time.

In addition, some inferior latex products will volatilize styrene, a carcinogen, , and also produce strong carcinogens, nitrosamines , during the vulcanization process, which can quietly harm the human body.

Also recently, customs also seized a batch of problematic imported latex products.

The radioactivity of this batch of latex mattresses and latex pillows exceeded the standard by 3 times . After testing, it was confirmed that iodine-131 exceeded the standard , which is an artificial radionuclide and has been listed as carcinogen by the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Therefore, when buying latex mattresses and pillows, you must be more careful and try to buy products produced by regular brands and with quality certificates.

How harmful are inferior latex bedding products?

Hazard 1: will increase mites breed

Whether it is the promotion of merchants or the general understanding of consumers, it is generally believed that latex products are less likely to breed mites, and this is precisely what makes latex products most attractive to consumers. Highlights.

However, low-quality latex products not only fail to suppress mites, but may instead provide a breeding ground for mites to multiply.

Hazard 2: will volatilize the toxic and harmful substance styrene

When producing inferior synthetic latex, styrene-butadiene latex must be added. However, if done improperly, toxic and harmful styrene may be volatilized.

Hazard 3: May contain carcinogens

Some latex products will produce nitrosamines during the vulcanization process. This substance is highly carcinogenic and will pose a threat to human health once it exceeds safety standards.

How to buy natural latex mattress/pillow?

As a necessary daily necessities for every household, a good mattress/pillow is very important. However, there are so many products on the market, how do you choose one? Let’s take a look~

Look: Color, pore gap

In terms of color, natural latex appears cream or ivory , while artificial or synthetic latex appears pure white, or other colors appear due to chemical additives. As for pore chips or defects, they are due to the natural characteristics of natural latex itself and the manual demoulding process. There will be burrs, holes and marks, while artificial or synthetic latex is extremely neat.

pull: ductility

ductility of natural latex is quite high and is not easily When you go to a store that sells natural latex mattresses, you can try to pull the sample to feel its resistance to deformation; the opposite is true for synthetic or artificial latex, which is why the life of natural latex mattresses can be as long as 10 years The above and artificial latex mattresses need to be replaced in 2-5 years.

Pressure: Elasticity

The biggest difference between natural latex and artificial latex is elasticity. Because the former has high density and purity of latex, you can feel excellent elasticity and support when pressing; while synthetic products with less natural latex ingredients are even completely Artificial latex is obviously not elastic enough and will not spring back immediately when pressed.

Touch: Touch

With the advancement of technology, the touch of artificial latex has been made to be similar to natural latex, but if you touch it carefully, you will still find that natural latex has a natural rough feeling , while synthetic or artificial latex is smoother.

Smell: Smell

Natural latex mattresses will emit a faint latex smell of oak sap. Some people may be bothered by this, don't worry! This smell will fade over time and is non-toxic and harmless; as for synthetic or artificial latex mattresses, you can smell chemical flavors, such as obvious artificial fragrance, or even the pungent smell of chemical raw materials.

Check: Certification

Products that truly use 100% natural latex will have international organization certification . You can choose natural latex products with international certification.

When choosing a pillow, look at these points

When choosing a pillow, the first thing to consider is whether it can fit the natural curve of the cervical spine. To find the pillow that is just for you, you have to pay careful attention to the following key points:

The first point: When you lie down, your cervical spine must be fully supported and there must not be any hanging. This means choosing a pillow that perfectly fills the gap between your head and shoulders.

The second point: When it comes to pillow materials, mung beans and buckwheat skin are good choices. These two materials are widely suitable for most people and can provide a good sleeping experience.

The third point: Regarding the height of the pillow, this also varies from person to person. If you sleep on your back, a pillow that's about a fist high (about 8cm) is usually most suitable. And if you prefer to sleep on your side, a pillow height of about 15cm is more recommended.

All in all, mattresses and pillows are things that accompany us for 1/3 of the day, so we must not be hasty!

I hope everyone can choose healthy and comfortable bedding that suits them ~

Sources: CCTV Finance, Family Doctor, Guangdong Health Information, Popular Science China

(Source: Xiaoxiang Morning News)

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