In addition to providing a Directory of Trusted Mattress Manufacturers/Retailers, TMU is in the process of gathering a few resources that might be assistive to consumers on their mattress shopping journey. As we come across more useful resources, services, tools, and products that can enhance your sleep experience, we’ll strive to list them in this article.
Below are some sleep-adjacent services, tools, and products that you may find of interest:
Mattress Related Services
Their loaders are fully background-checked and insured. On their website, you can enter the type of item you wish to have picked up, and get an instant price quote. They remove mattresses and other unwanted ‘junk’ from your residence.
Mattress Certifications and Safety
- Chemicals that are known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity ~ OEHA.ca.gov The Proposition 65 List
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Bed Bugs | Safety reviews of chemicals in the marketplace
- USDA organic certification: This is a certification for agricultural or livestock products and not for products that are made from them. e.g. raw latex or cotton (all of which are agricultural products)
- The USDA authorizes a large list of certifying agencies to ensure compliance.
Flammability Standards for Mattress Sets & Resources.
- eCFR Title 16 Part 1632 ~ Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads
- eCFR Title 16 Part 1633 ~ Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) Of Mattress Sets
- Office of Compliance, USCPSC ~ FAQs Compilation on 1633 Flammability Standard.PDF
- CPSC ~ Laboratory Test Manual for 16 CFR Part 1633.PDF
- Flame Retardants-online
- US CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) Regulations, Laws & Standards
Tools
BMI Calculator for Adults, Children, and Teens
BMI Calculator for Women ~ tailored to women’s needs and biology (Measures things that older tools miss out on).
NHI BMI Calculator (more general)
Sleep-Related Products
Miscellaneous
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ~ Bureau of Consumer Protection. The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.
- Importing Mattresses into the US ~ United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2022 11th revision for more info also see Shipping Canadian Mattresses to the US, forum discussion.
- Importing Mattresses into Canada (from the US) ~ forum discussion thread 1 here and thread 2 here
The information presented throughout this site results from thousands of hours of research and is backed by scientific data and results obtained from industry material suppliers and producers. There is no bias presented, except for a bias toward quality componentry/manufacturers.
Wellness Protocols that may help with sleep disorders:
The products and associated protocols listed below have been used by some members of the TMU Team with positive results. However, please note that we are not healthcare professionals and cannot provide medical advice or recommendations. Before trying any of these products, we strongly encourage you to consult a healthcare provider to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.
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