Foam rubber mattresses include several different types. The top of the line in synthetic foam mattresses is the Tempur-pedic mattress. Originally designed by a Swedish company to be used by NASA astronauts on their grueling space travels, the Tempur-pedic is renowned for its ergonomic qualities and its long life and durability. Perhaps as a testament to the company's faith in its quality, this mattress comes with a surprising 20-year warranty.

Another popular foam rubber mattress is the memory foam mattress. These mattresses are lower in price than the Tempur-pedic, which is one reason for their popularity. Another is the ability of the memory foam material to sense body heat and pressure, yielding itself to the pressure points of the body while cradling the hollows that are formed in various positions. In other words, memory foam works to accommodate any bodily position, changing its shape continually to offer perfect support.

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Another option in foam rubber mattresses is the organic latex mattress. This is an excellent choice for people who want a 100 percent natural, toxin-free alternative to the synthetic mattresses dominating the market today. The truth is that, over the last 50 years, mattress makers have routinely turned out products loaded with chemicals used in the manufacturing process, which continue to emit fumes long after they're purchased.

Organic latex mattresses, on the other hand, are completely free of these chemical hazards. The latex is harvested from organically grown, pesticide-free rubber trees. The latex is then processed without the use of any synthetic chemicals, with even the quilting being made of organic cotton or wool. Another attraction of latex mattresses is their natural hypoallergenic, mold and dust mite repellent properties.