The Clean Bedroom By Soma

Competitive Society

Like Many North Americans today our rapid hamster wheel like lifestyles often mean we are either constantly working, commuting, or have this incessant need to max our days with constant activity even in our bedrooms where everyone should be at rest so your body can regenerate to handle competitive fast paced lifestyles that many of us lead.

Can We Leave Work At The Office

How many of us flip open that laptop, texting, or even have full blown offices set up in our sleep environments? The answer is too many, way too many. We are all guilty but how do you relax your body truly with all these electronic devices around you including televisions, game systems, computers, and so on.

Reducing Chemicals In Our Lives Can Improve Sleep Quality And Rejuvenate Our Energy

Now asking anyone to give up the comforts and the “toys” in their sanctuary which is often the bedroom is not going to happen so how else do we create a cleaner bedroom. The answer is simple eliminate as much toxins and harmful chemicals as possible and limit our exposure to these electronic devices near our mattress where we sleep.

Clean Up Your Bedroom

Ideally you want a natural mattress that does not off-gas any toxic VOC’s or chemicals namely fire-retardants and other harmful substances even some latex production methods feature toxic chemicals to stabilize the cores. Preferably you would want the core covered in an organic cotton that is certified not to contain any pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic fertilizers. Wool is another key ingredient in the production of a natural rubber mattress as well due to its high heat/flame resistant qualities, moisture regulation, and dust mite repellent features makes a natural rubber mattress with certified organic wool and cotton an ideal bed for creating a chemical free sleep environment in your bedroom. However some natural/organic mattresses are often pricey for the average consumer but you can improve your sleep situation by even adding a more natural wool topper, organic cotton bedding, and pillows to your bedroom at first. Just taking simple step to improving the quality of your sleep will go a long way in giving you a healthier night’s sleep. Always remember to ask for certifications for the materials used in a natural/organic mattress to ensure the product is as natural as advertised.

Now that you have that chemical free mattress and are free of petroleum based foam(s) what type of frame/furniture is your mattress resting on? Instead of nice stains and colors why not try Au Natural in an unfinished solid pine or maple bed from Canadian forests. There are many options available at our store and many others like it. Specialty stores like Soma Organic Mattresses can often customize the size a to fit each individual’s style and needs. An unfinished solid wood bed just has a beautiful natural appeal to it however there are lots of Low VOC stain options available for consumers that want to add a splash of color.

Now that we have covered your sleeping surface how about the area we all walk on “The Floor”. The easiest way of covering a floor for a builder and many consumers has always been carpet. Now don’t get me wrong it’s easy to maintain, cushy for when kids are playing, falling, and rolling around but it’s also a haven for dust mites, mold, mildew, and other allergens. When you buy carpet you can’t forget about everything involved with installing carpet like under pad, glues/adhesives, and that good old synthetic backing as well. Unfortunately petroleum rears it ugly face in more products than consumers realize and carpet is no different. Just by replacing the carpet with hardwood or even laminate flooring will improve the air quality in the bedroom let alone your entire home.

By Following these simple steps to decreasing exposure to chemicals and toxins within our bedrooms we all can breathe easier, cleaner, and enjoy a deep restorative night’s sleep. Soma Organic Mattresses welcomes your comments or suggestions and topics you would like to hear about. Our goal has been and always will be to help everyone we can attain the healthiest and most comfortable night’s sleep possible.

Feel free to contact us at anytime soma@somasleep.ca or by phone (416)789-2337.
or visit us at

100 Bridgeland Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6A 1Z4
Near Yorkdale Mall

Sleep Well, Be Well