Get Rid Of Fiberglass From Mattress (Proven & Tested Ways) 2024

As you know fiberglass is a nightmare so if you are using a mattress that has fiberglass and the fiberglass is started leaking.

Then you need to know immediately how to get rid of fiberglass from mattress.

Because once fiberglass started leaking from the cover of the mattress it will spread all over to your house.

So you need to get rid of fiberglass from mattress as soon as possible.

Fortunately, there are some ways to remove or clean fiberglass from a mattress.

Let’s know those proven and tested ways to remove fiberglass from the mattress, at the end I will also tell you my personal experience of removing fiberglass from the mattress.

And we will also tell you when to call the experts.

Let’s get started.

Also Read: 50+ Mattresses that contains Fiberglass (2023)

Proven Steps to Get Rid of Fiberglass From Mattress

Things to Do Before Cleaning Fiberglass from the Mattress.

Step 1: Find The Leak 

The first thing you need to do is to find the leak of the mattress from the fiberglass escaping.

Because if you don’t do this, even if you removed the fiberglass from the mattress and its cover, the fiberglass will start coming from the leak again.

So this is really crucial step to find the leak of the fiberglass on the mattress cover or the mattress.

And to find a leak, you need to inspect all over the mattress to find any cuts or gaps in the cover and fiberglass looks like shiny colorless threads so you can’t miss them.

Image of fiberglass.

Once you find any leak, gap, or cut on the mattress then you are ready for the next step.

Step 2: Cover the Mattress With Zipped Encasement

Before you cover the mattress with zipped encasement covers, patch the leak or gap with duct tape first.

Once you patched the leak or gaps with the duct tape then you can go to any hardware or mattress shop and purchase a mattress cover with zipped encasement.

This whole idea is about stopping spreading the fiberglass from the mattress.

Step 3: Use Lint Roller and Vacuum to Clean the Fiberglass

Once the mattress is contained inside the mattress cover, now you can use a lint roller and vacuum to clean up the fiberglass around the bed.

The lint roller is an excellent way to remove fiberglass from the surface of the mattress and clothes.

Use a lint roller all around your bed to remove the fiberglass completely from your bed, you can turn on Flashlight and look around the mattress and house.

Because when you turn on the flashlights then the fiberglass starts to shine and sparkle.

This will make it easy to find the fiberglass around your bed and the room.

Once you used a lint roller then you can use a vacuum cleaner with HEPA to sweep up any lingering particles.

Step 4: Vacuum Up All Area

Once you cleaned the fiberglass from your mattress and your room, now you can start vacuuming the overall room.

If you have a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter then it can remove tiny particles such as 0.3 microns which will suck up the remaining fiberglass.

When To Call the Experts?

You need to know when to call the experts.

Because in some situations, it’s impossible to remove fiberglass if it’s too late.

If you discovered fiberglass is leaking from the mattress and if you do not take any action then fiberglass will slowly start to spread across your room.

And when you use an air conditioner or fans then the fiberglass particles may spread all over to your house.

Once the fiberglass is spread all over your house then it’s impossible for you to remove the fiberglass alone.

In that situation, you do need an expert to remove fiberglass from your home.

And you and your family members may have health issues and symptoms so as soon as you notice those symptoms then call the experts before it’s too late.

Dangers Of Fiberglass

Even Now, Most people may think what’s the big deal with fiberglass? It’s not that dangerous.

But believe me, fiberglass is really dangerous.

Suppose the fiberglass starts spreading from your mattress and spread across your bedding.

And if you ignore this and try to sleep on a mattress full of fiberglass then once your body comes in contact with fiberglass,

Then you can have symptoms like breathing problems, skin irritation, nose irritation, throat irritation, asthma, and sometimes even nose bleeding.

And if you do not take any steps now then when you turn on the AC or Fan then fiberglass can come in contact with air,

And once fiberglass gets in contact with air then fiberglass can spread all over to your house.

Each and every family member of yours can face the same symptoms and health issues.

That’s why fiberglass is really dangerous, you need to get rid of fiberglass as soon as you notice.

Common Mistakes While Removing Fiberglass 

There are lots of common mistakes that people make when cleaning fiberglass from the mattress.

So here are some common mistakes you should avoid while removing fiberglass from the mattress.

Mistake 1: Removing the Cover of the Mattress

Removing the cover from the mattress to infect a cut or gap in the mattress is a common mistake that most people make.

Because when you remove the cover from the mattress which has fiberglass then fiberglass particles may spread all over your house.

And if you want to know whether your mattress has fiberglass or not then check the mattress label.

And if you want to find the leak then do not remove the cover, and once you found the leak,

Patch the leak with duct tape and cover your entire mattress with a plastic zipper cover and dispose of the mattress.

Mistake 2: Washing the Cover

People who don’t know too much about fiberglass will try to remove fiberglass by cleaning the cover of the mattress in the washer.

But believe me washing the cover of your mattress will make things even worse.

Because washing the cover can’t remove the fiberglass from the cover,

The fiberglass will spread more if you remove the cover and wash it.

Mistake 3: Don’t Touch The Fiberglass with Naked Hands

Lots of people ignorantly touch the fiberglass with their bare hands.

But this is a huge mistake because you shouldn’t touch the fiberglass without gloves and a protective suit.

Because once fiberglass touches your body, it can affect your health significantly.

So if you find fiberglass is leaking then use protective suits, gloves, and mask before you touch or remove the fiberglass.

How to Tell if Your Mattress Have Fiberglass?

If you want to find out whether your mattress has fiberglass or not then there are lots of ways to do that.

So let’s know what are some proven and tested ways to find fiberglass in your mattress.

Way 1: Check the Mattress Label

The first thing you should check to find out fiberglass in your mattress is the label of your mattress.

Because nearly all mattresses list their ingredients list on their mattress label.

And if you find materials like fiberglass, glass fiber, or anything related to fiberglass such as silica then you can be sure that your mattress has fiberglass.

And if you don’t know too much about those ingredients or materials then you can do a quick google search.

This is the easiest way to find fiberglass in your mattress but sometimes mattress companies can lie about their ingredients.

So you need to find another way to check the fiberglass in your mattress.

Way 2: Check “Made in China”

Sometimes mattress companies can hide that their mattresses have fiberglass because it can decrease their sales.

So you need to check their “made in the country” tag.

Suppose your mattress is made in the USA then you can be sure your mattress does not have fiberglass.

But if your mattress is made in China or any other country then there are chances that your mattress has fiberglass.

But if your mattress is specially made in China then there is a 100% chance that your mattress has fiberglass.

Because China is known for making cheap products so they use fiberglass as flame retardants.

But if your mattress is “Made in USA” that doesn’t mean that your mattress does not have fiberglass.

Because you need to check some other ways.

Way 3: Check Red Flags

Some mattress companies like Nectar hides fiberglass in their mattress and fools their customers by making false claims like “Made in the USA”.

So you do not need to trust what is manufacturer saying about their mattresses.

You can check the red flags like “ do not open the cover” or “do not wash the cover”.

So when you find these flags in your mattress in its label then you can be sure that your mattress has fiberglass.

Because most of the mattresses put fiberglass beneath the cover of the mattress.

So when you open the cover of the mattress or wash the cover of the mattress then fiberglass may come out of the mattress.

That’s why those mattresses with fiberglass companies make warnings like do not remove the cover or make the cover non-removable.

Way 4: Check Online

This is the smartest way to find fiberglass in any mattress.

So if you want to check whether the mattress has fiberglass or not even if you don’t have the mattress,

Still, you can check whether that mattress has fiberglass or not.

You just need to search “Does (mattress name) have Fiberglass”, suppose you want to search whether Allswell mattress have fiberglass or not then,

Search “Does allswell mattress have fiberglass? Then you can find lots of articles with detailed research.

Why do 80% of Mattresses Have Fiberglass?

As you know most of the mattresses on the market are affordable and cheap mattresses.

And According to the federal law of commission, every mattress needs to use flame retardants in order to protect their mattress from fire.

This law is introduced by the government to reduce the accidents which are caused by fire.

In this law government strictly tells to make the mattress fireproof for at least 30 seconds.

And to make mattresses fireproof for 30 seconds, they have to use flame retardant in their mattresses.

And there are two types of flame retardants in the market, the first is cheap which is fiberglass and the second one is natural which is expensive.

Natural flame retardants like wool, latex, cotton, rayon, and other natural materials can be really expensive.

And as I said before 80% of mattress brands in the united states sell affordable mattresses so they can’t afford to use these natural flame retardants.

That’s why most of the mattresses in the market use fiberglass as a cheap alternative.

Final Words

If you found that your mattress has fiberglass then before it starts to leak, you should throw away your mattress,

Because fiberglass from a mattress can leak anytime so it’s best if you get rid of your mattress as soon as possible.

And if the fiberglass already started leaking from your mattress then you should must remove the fiberglass from your mattress,

Once you remove the fiberglass from your mattress, cover your mattress with a plastic cover and throw away that mattress.

But if the situation is out of control then you should always call an expert to remove all fiberglass from your home.

If you have any questions related to fiberglass then you can ask them in the comment section of this article.