How to tidy up your room in 5 steps

We don't think about it often enough, but indoor pollution and air quality in our homes are an increasing problem. After all, work, furniture and decoration also affect our health. Well hidden and little known, the processed materials are not without danger. These pollutants with barbaric names like formaldehyde or polyurethane, to name a few, are part of our daily lives. While it is difficult to avoid them, it is possible to limit them. And to do this, one must turn to the players who have decided to put naturalness at the center of their activity. Since the bedroom is THE room where we spend most of our time, here are 5 steps to becoming more natural:

Choose a natural mattress

It accompanies us on average 7 to 8 hours a day, and for years the mattress has been the most important element for a healthy and natural sleep. There are mattresses of all types on the market, and it is difficult to find your way around. We recommend avoiding synthetic foam mattresses, which are the most common. They emit VOCs and have a limited lifespan. The healthiest alternative is the natural latex mattress. Natural latex is a material that is increasingly being offered on the market. The price range is higher than synthetic mattresses, but it lasts longer.

If you had to invest in one healthy bedroom product, it would be the mattress. You have been in close contact with it for many years. You should also consider the waste they represent once they are worn out. Natural latex also has the advantage of being recyclable and otherwise biodegradable.

Choose a bed base without glue or chemical treatment

The bed base or bed should also be chosen with care. Although it comes in less direct contact with the mattress, it is still a source of VOCs in our homes. The bed, which is often made of wood, may seem harmless, but the type of wood used and the glue used to join the different parts that compose it are not harmless. The wood also undergoes various treatments or is even varnished with products that are often of dubious composition.The best value is solid wood , worked by French carpenters or, ideally, from neighboring countries, making it easier to trace the origin of the materials used and to have details of the manufacturing process.

Solid wood is wood in its noblest form. It has not been converted, only edited and varnished if necessary. It is the best alternative for all types of wood on the market. You can also opt for plywood, which is more affordable. But be careful with the origin and the products used. We advise you to contact companies that use local and certified wood.

Replace your comforters and pillows with natural products

Other sleep allies are pillows and duvets. Like mattresses, pillows are often chosen for their comfort. They come in all shapes and compositions. There is a tendency to abuse them by folding them or using them as a back support or whatever. It is advisable to choose them because of their strength and their comfort. For that, a craft manufacture with healthy products is to be privileged. The feather pillows made in France are very good quality. Even if associated with grandparents' pillows, they're still a safe bet. If you are allergic or looking for vegan products, you can opt for natural latex pillows.

Hypoallergenic, anti-mite and very durable, they are a good alternative.

As for comforters, there are also models with a natural filling such as down or lyocell (wood pulp). The advantage of natural filling is that it breathes better. And lyocell naturally has antibacterial and mite-resistant properties. The down comforter offers a nice loft. Another advantage of the lyocell comforter is that, like synthetic comforters, it can be machine washed without damage.

The most common comforters on the market have a polyester filling. Although they are not expensive, the filling is not stable and will deform quickly (like polyurethane mattresses, which will sink prematurely). In addition, they have a shorter lifespan than natural comforters.

Switch to organic cotton bed linen

To complete the natural bed, there is nothing better than sheets made of organic cotton to stay in the theme and enjoy its benefits. After all, the great advantage of bedding made from organic cotton is that it helps regulate body temperature. They are free from pesticides, insecticides and other harmful treatments. There is also organic cotton percale, a higher quality cotton. It has a finer weave of 80 threads per square centimeter, making it softer and stronger.

Opt for eco-responsible storage: dresser and dressing room

Like the bed, which is primarily made of wood, bedroom furniture can be chosen based on the quality of the wood and its origin. The market for indoor furniture consists mainly of melamine wood products that may contain harmful substances. They are mainly found in specialized retail chains. Again, you can turn to nobler materials such as untreated solid wood. Solid wood furniture adds an aesthetic touch to your interior. Each model is unique, because the wood in one room has a different roughness than in another. This is what makes it authentic.

In France, the most commonly used woods are oak, beech and pine. They are robust and durable. Solid wood is timeless. When it is worked by passionate artisans using local wood, We hope you enjoyed this article.

Naturally,

The Kipli team

Beautify your home, in a natural way