Pillows are a very important household bedding that we need for sleep. The types of pillows are based on their different materials. It can also be divided into different types. Let’s introduce to you how to choose a suitable latex pillow. What are the dangers of latex pillows? Let’s learn about them together.
1. How to choose a suitable latex pillow
1. Before buying a latex pillow, you must know whether you or your family are allergic to latex.
Latex allergy is an adverse reaction of the human body to natural rubber protein. Items containing latex include bandages, latex gloves, pacifiers, etc. These latex products contain protein, which may cause allergic symptoms such as body rash, redness, itching, dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and other allergic symptoms. Although the probability of latex allergy is very low, it is still good for us to pay more attention, especially when buying for children, we must make sure in advance that the child does not have any allergies to latex products.
2. Take a look.
High-quality latex pillows have no obvious color difference and are not mixed with any impurities. On the surface, it appears to be milky white or beige in color, with a matte texture.
When we buy a latex pillow, if we find that the color is white and very shiny, That means there may be colorants added to the latex pillow. A good latex pillow contains more than 90% natural latex ingredients. It is not recommended that you buy a latex pillow with a latex content of less than 70%.
3. Click.
Authentic latex pillows are very elastic, so you can press them with your hands when buying latex pillows . If the pillow has a strong rebound force and can quickly restore the original shape of the latex pillow, it means that the latex pillow is of high quality. Because the rebound force is very poor, the recovery speed of the latex pillow is very slow.
4. Pinch.
When buying a latex pillow, we have to pinch it again. If there is no tendency to break, then It is a latex pillow of relatively good quality; if the latex pillow has an obvious tendency to tear during the pinching process, it means that the latex pillow is of poor quality.
5. Smell.
You can also smell the pillow again. A high-quality latex pillow will have a light natural smell. The smell of rubber is not pungent. If the pillow has a fragrance or an obvious pungent odor, then the latex pillow may have fragrance or other additives added to it. These additives may contain certain toxins and endanger people’s health. It is not recommended to buy them.
2. What are the dangers of latex pillows
1. Easily deteriorate. Latex pillows are prone to deterioration, because latex pillows are mainly made from latex components. After the latex material is extracted, it will deteriorate without taking specific measures, and it is easy to produce some harmful substances that will affect the body.
2. Not suitable for children. Because latex pillows are relatively soft, they are not suitable for children when their bodies are growing. Because children are suitable for harder and thinner pillows, which are more conducive to the development of the child’s cervical spine.
The above is all about how to choose a suitable latex pillow and what are the dangers of latex pillows. I hope it can help you understand the relevant knowledge of latex pillows. Please continue to pay attention for more decoration knowledge, decoration company reviews, and decoration cases.
