Family Worried After Moldy Mattress Discovery

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Family Worried After Moldy Mattress Discovery

October 11, 2007

Fox 12 Oregon,PORTLAND, Ore

http://www.kptv.com/news/14323784/detail.html

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Some families will shell out plenty of cash for a

quality mattress.

After doing so, they don't expect to find black and orange mold

inside of it.

McGee and her husband said that's exactly what they

discovered in their Select Comfort Sleep Number bed when they

decided to move the furniture recently.

The McGees think the mold developed because of moisture from an air

chamber that was trapped within the bed's layers. The air chamber

enabled the mattress' firmness to be adjusted.

" I'm worried about what kind of health issues this has caused for

us, " said McGee. " We have three kids who have all been in

the bed with us. "

A Select Comfort spokesperson said they are sending the family

replacement parts that will put the bed in like-new condition.

The McGees were told that they should unzip the bed to let it air

out once per week.

They were also advised to wipe down the inside of the mattress with

bleach on a regular basis.

" I don't have time to care for my mattress like that, it's

ridiculous, " McGee said.