TikTok user Kezi (@fortheluvofkez) shared the terrible incident that forced her to walk around her house in a protective suit. She warned about a popular item in bedrooms that is also toxic…..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
“There have been so many lawsuits about this. It’s kind of insane that this is a thing,” Kezi, who was covered in head-to-toe personal protective equipment (PPE), said in a video, according to the Post.
The fiberglass from her mattress was to blame for the heavy-duty hazmat fit.
Fiberglass, which is composed of glass fibers created by squeezing molten glass through small holes, is utilized as a flame retardant in mattresses. It is usually woven into the mattress material right beneath the inner mattress cover, and memory foam mattresses are more likely to have it.
As long as it is contained, it is completely safe, but if it escapes, it could cause disaster. When Kezi opened the outer layer of her memory foam mattress to spot clean it, she unintentionally unleashed the dangerous fiberglass on herself.
“I saw these particles in the air and went, oh s–t, that’s fiberglass,” she said.
She had to clean up her bedroom as a result of the unintentional release, throwing out her bedding and pillows and going about around in PPE for a week to protect herself.
Kezi pleaded with people in one of her videos to exercise caution when selecting or maintaining a mattress.
“Memory foam mattresses should not have fiberglass in them,” she said. “If you have a memory foam mattress, do not try to unzip it, spot clean it or throw the thing in the washing machine. Throw the s–t away, to be completely honest.”
Kezi warned others about the “toxic” material and described plexiglass exposure as a “nightmare” in the comments section.
She initially wore a N95 mask and body covering, but she quickly switched to a breathing mask. She also claimed that she had to throw out a lot of other items in her bedroom, including clothes.
Some clothes could be salvaged using a lint roller and a load or two of laundry with vinegar added.
Kezi used tarp to protect the remaining parts of her house, purchased a HEPA vacuum, and regularly sprayed the walls and floor with vinegar and water.
She acknowledged that the process was “extremely tedious and very exhausting,” and advised people to examine the manufacturing labels on their mattresses.
“Check your mattresses, check to see if they are fiberglass-free,” she urged.
Unfortunately, fiberglass isn’t always listed as a material on mattress labels. Manufacturers might refer to their products as “glass wool” or “glass fibers.”
Even though some mattresses are certified to be free of dangerous flame-retardant chemicals and heavy metals, these guarantees only apply to the mattress foam; therefore, chemicals may still be present in mattress covers, and consumers may unintentionally come into contact with fiberglass in their so-called “chemical-free” mattresses.
Fiberglass, when inhaled or swallowed, has the potential to punch holes in tissues of people. Skin rash, eye irritation and scarring, stomach problems, and breathing difficulties are among the immediate hazards of fiberglass exposure.
Long-term impacts may include hormonal changes, lung illness, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer.
Airborne fiberglass is especially dangerous because of its minuscule size, which allows it to spread throughout the home, including air ducts, air conditioners, furniture, carpets, and clothing.
Even more concerning is that many people are unaware they have been exposed until symptoms appear.
Experts believe that as long as it is contained, humans are somewhat safe from negative health consequences. They recommend using a mattress protector for added protection.
Latex and organic mattresses do not typically contain fiberglass…..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
