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It's that time of year again and I'm sure that you're working on filing your taxes like everyone else if you already haven't.  If you're one of the lucky ones getting a refund this year, why not consider purchasing a healthy, sustainable, eco friendly mattress or sleep product? Well in order to help you out we've decided to offer a fantastic offer on all purchases of certain amounts from now through 04/15/2013.  Check out all of the details below for this special offer and start shopping now. Tax Season Savings Offer Details Spend $500 - Receive a $50 Gift Card!..

There are dozens of sleep products out there claiming to be "organic" or "natural." The truth is, there isn't much in the way of standardization of who can use these terms. That's why we pride ourselves on offering the healthiest possible versions of any kind of mattress you may be looking for.  One question that comes up often is about the addition of boric powder to cotton mattresses. Our White Lotus Organic mattresses are by far the most natural mattresses we've found - they are hand made from only the most eco-friendly products.  But, some of the organic cotton mattresses..

When EcoMattressDeals first started, one of the collection we were most excited to offer was our Flame-Retardant Free Mattresses. A few months back, we shared with you why we think these flame-retardant chemicals are a concern. You can check out that blog article here. This week, a new study on Flame-Retardant Chemicals has been making headlines in the science community. The study was conducted by scientists at Duke University, Boston University School of Public Health, and the University of California- Berkeley.   They were conducting a study on the prevalence of flame-retardant chemicals in furniture.  And here's what they found: Flame-retardant..

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and that means it's officially.. Holiday Shopping Season! I'll admit it: I'm a bad holiday shopper.  This is my nightmare. Every year, I wait until the last minute, hoping the crazy crowds have cleared. And every year I'm wrong. So this year, I'm doing it differently. Instead of seeing red at the checkout counter, I'm going all Green... from the comfort of my couch. And I encourage you to join me.  As more and more consumers demand impact-conscious products, every year the market sees increasing variety in eco-friendly holiday gifts. More often than not, there is an..

Laundry has always been the one chore I don't mind. I'm all about that clean laundry smell. I’ve always used the same products, never wanting to lose that 'Clean Laundry' Scent. While making the transition to all-natural home cleaning products, I turned a blind eye to my laundry detergent. We had a good thing going. But when the bottle started to run low, I hesitantly checked the ingredients list… Chlorine containing toxins such as dioxin, which has been linked to cancer and developmental disorders Synthetic fragrances made from petroleum Phosphates linked to algae blooms and the suffocation of aquatic plants..

Synthetic mattress emit vapors of toxic chemicals. Just check out this January 2000 study called "Respiratory Toxicity of Mattress Emissions in Mice" published in Archives of Environmental Health:  Make the safe, sustainable choice. Sleep on an all-natural mattress.

So, you know that White Lotus Home artisans are handcrafting sustainable, organic products. But what exactly goes into their materials? Here's a quick cheat sheet! 100% Organic Cotton: USDA certified organic cotton, unprocessed and grown in the USA without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Green Cotton: All-natural cotton, unbleached and unprocessed, conventionally grown in the USA. No Fire Retardants.  Green Cotton with Flame Retardant: All natural cotton, unbleached and unprocessed, conventionally grown in the USA. Boric acid used as a flame retardant. This compound is blended with the cotton in the form of white crystals. Numerous tests have shown that this compound..

White Lotus Homes offers a handcrafted, non-boric cotton mattress. (Boric Powder is the Flame Retardant used in their other, non-wool wrapped mattresses). However, to purchase this mattress, you must provide a doctor's prescription--on a prescription pad--before they can make one for you.  This extra step is due to a federal law (FR1633 effective July 1, 2007) that requires all mattress manufacturers use a flame retardant (FR).  To order a non-boric, 100% organic cotton mattress: After ordering you must fax, email or mail White Lotus your prescription. You can fax the prescription to 732-828-4159 or email it to sales@whitelotus.net.  Want to skip..

In our quest to find the highest-quality eco-friendly products, we are constantly on the lookout for mattress and bedding lines that tout a sincere commitment to genuine sustainability and eco-consciousness. It’s more than just a ‘Green’ sticker or ‘Organic’ label; it’s about the products and processes behind the label. One of the things that drew us to Holy Lamb Organics is their ‘Premium Eco Wool’ program. As you shop around the site, you’ll notice we’ve noted all the products that use this premium wool. But what separates regular wool from “Premium Eco Wool”? Local Sourcing: Holy Lamb Organics works with small, independent sheep farmers right..

First off: What are Fire Retardant Chemicals? Otherwise known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), flame retardants are chemicals widely used in an array of products—including mattresses, furnishings, and foams—to minimize flammability. While these long-lasting chemicals may or may not actually reduce the risk of a household fire (there is disagreement over actual effectiveness in the scientific community), they also pack some pretty nasty side effects. Scientific studies have linked fire retardant chemicals to everything from low birth weight to lower IQ and impaired physical and neurological development (1).   A National Toxicology Program study on lab rats linked the chemicals to certain cancers..

EcoMattressDeals is excited to announce the launch of Holy Lamb Organics Cozy Buns Organic Baby line! With two dads on our Eco Mattress team--including a recent first-time dad—we know how important it is to create a cozy, comfortable sleeping environment for baby.  (After all, their ease of sleep helps determine yours as well.) That’s why we’re so excited about bringing Holy Lamb’s Cozy Bun line to the site. Cozy Buns products are held to the same rigorous standard of Holy Lamb Organic mattresses and bedding Made from all organic cotton fabric Feature Holy Lamb Organic’s signature Premium Eco Wool Almost..

When we first started outlining the goals that we wanted to accomplish with this site the obvious one was that we wanted to be able to sell a healthy amount of products, just as any online store would.  However, we began to realize that we really wanted to do something more than just be another online store. First off as you know we wanted to provide some of the highest quality eco friendly mattress products available on the market today.  It's very important to us that we get the message and information out there why it's important to take the..

 Currently, EVERY SINGLE ORDER from our site qualifies for free shipping. The free shipping method is UPS Ground, which is pretty much the fastest you can ship a mattress without buying your own cargo plane. Why is there no sales tax? Well, we're very lucky right now that any order we ship out of state doesn't have to collect sales tax. This could change at some point (i.e. you should buy a mattress before 2013) but now, we're able to ship with no sales tax. Let's get it while the gettin's good!

Just in case you have a question about the sizing of our mattresses, we put together this sizing guide for your enjoyment! Just click the links to view all the mattresses we have in stock for these sizes. Don't forget to email support@ecomattressdeals.com if you have any questions, or want to get the absolute best price on these mattresses! Twin Sized Mattresses - 75 inches long X 38 inches wide (thickness varies by mattress) Twin XL Sized Mattresses - 80 inches long X 38 inches wide (thickness varies by mattress) Full Sized Mattresses - 74 inches long X 54 inches..

 We know our mattresses aren't necessarily cheap. You could run out and buy some random petroleum based sleep sponge for a couple hundred bucks. If you're looking to do that, you're probably in the wrong place.  But, if you've ever slept on a cheapo mattress, you know it's not the same as sleeping on a great mattress. And I mean a really, really great mattress that is not only a great value for the quality, but also something that is healthier and more eco-friendly than your standard mattress fare.  That doesn't mean we don't want to save you money! That's..

Hey - you're not buying an $8 tee shirt here. You're spending a good chunk of your hard earned money on something you're going to be spending a LOT of time on. Of course you have questions! Why Buy Eco-Friendly Latex Mattresses? The decision is simple – what if you could get a higher quality mattress than “Pedic” mattresses that are more expensive? What if that mattress is free of toxins like boric acid that can seep into your skin and give off noxious fumes? That mattress is here – the Ecomfort line from Anatomic Global is one of the..