Question from HelenK
Hi,
I recently purchased a new mattress for my two year old son. It is a combination of wool and foam and I am concerned about any possible outgassing. I hear that activated carbon blankets can assist with reducing/eliminating toxic odours. Do you know anything about these products? Are they safe to be used on children’s beds?
Debra’s Answer
Another reader also asked about carbon blankets this week. She said, “I’m wondering if anyone has had good experience using this to block off-gassing. I’ve heard about it for use to cover mattresses. I’m thinking about trying it to cover seats, which affect me pretty strongly, and also wondering if it could be useful in cars, which also affect me strongly. ”
Activated carbon blankets are available from Nirvana Safe Haven I’ve never seen one or used one. From the description it sounds like they are felt (no material specified) embedded with carbon.
Anyone have any experience with these?
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