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🛏️ Did you know some mattresses contain fiberglass — and it can become a health concern?

Many mattresses use fiberglass as a flame-retardant material. When the mattress cover remains intact, this usually isn’t an issue. But if the cover is torn, damaged, or unzipped, microscopic fiberglass fibers can escape into the air and onto surfaces in your home.

Exposure may cause:
• Skin and eye irritation
• Respiratory symptoms
• Worsening asthma or allergy-like symptoms
• Ongoing dust that doesn’t seem to go away

Children and sensitive individuals can be especially affected.

The challenge? You can’t always see fiberglass in the air, and cleaning without proper precautions can actually make contamination worse.

🧪 Professional air and surface testing is the safest way to determine whether fiberglass exposure is occurring and what next steps are appropriate.

We break it all down in our latest blog 👉
🔗 https://www.indoordoctor.com/blog/exposure-to-fiberglass-in-mattresses-is-hazardous-to-your-health/

Exposure to Fiberglass in Mattresses is Hazardous to Your Health | Indoor Doctor Each night, you and your loved ones lay down on your mattresses to rest and recharge. Beyond firmness and comfort, you probably don't give much thought to what's inside your bedding—but you should. Many people are sleeping on mattresses containing fiberglass without even realizing it, and this hid...