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What Is A VOC & Why Should I Care?
VOC or volatile organic compounds is the term that means the off-gassing of a material.
Remember that new car smell when you got your new ride? There is just something about a new car smell that lets you know your car is "factory fresh". But did you know that is a harmful odor?
VOC or volatile organic compounds is the term that means the off-gassing of a material. Not all VOC's are harmful however. For example, a rose has a scent, or a VOC. That new paint? Bad VOC's. Those harmful chemicals releasing into the air are entering your bloodstream and accumulating in your body. Your body does not know what to do with these accumulated toxic chemicals, and over time can be linked to cancer and other problems.
Man-made foams are made either with latex rubber or synthetics. When they are new, they off-gas, and those gasses are what you smell. When you use natural bedding, such as buckwheat or millet hulls, down and feathers, wool, kapok or cotton, you are dealing with natural elements that do not release harmful chemical gasses into the air your breath.
When you sleep on a Nest product, you can rest assured that you are surrounded by non-toxic elements.
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Love this product! I bohugt a $1000 pillow topper mattress 2 years ago. After a little time had past, I felt like I was sinking into it causing back & neck pain. I am not the biggest guy in the world either 185 pounds 5’11 . I couldn’t sleep at all and I didn’t want to spend another $300 on memory foam. I did my research and found this product which is a firm memory foam and perfect in every way. My wife and I love it. I sleep like a baby. If you’re not sleeping throughout most of the night and you wake up in pain; your entire day sucks. A little hint if you have the same problem I had. Flip your mattress over & then put your 3 extra firm foam on there, even if it’s a pillow topper. It’ll feel like a new bed. Also, just a side bar when you go to put your sheets on because it’s an extra 3 added to the mattress. Just get the fitted sheet around all 4 corners of the foam first, then pull down around the mattress. I actually look forward to going to bed again. Best of luck! Highly recommend this product. Sweet dreams too
Hameed -
Interesting that the smell I seek most, that new car smell – which means I could finally afford my new car – isn’t good for my health. Well, at least now I can say I bought a used car because I did not want to subject myself to a harmful VOC. Sort of turns a FAIL into a WIN!
Ani
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