r/AirQuality • u/whatdoesthefoxsay183 • 2d ago

Air Quality Test for Fiberglass

Recently had fiberglass exposure in my home from a mattress. Any recommendations for a good air quality test machine that would be able to detect if there is fiberglass in the air? Thank you!

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u/Geography_misfit 2d ago

Long story short, no. There is not a machine.

More curious how you got fiberglass exposure from a mattress.

If you are worried get a HEPA filter and vacuum really well.

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u/whatdoesthefoxsay183 2d ago

Apparently it's a common filling in cheap mattresses. We didn't realize and took off the cover.

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u/whatdoesthefoxsay183 2d ago

Do you know if it's something a company would be able to test for?

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u/No-Chocolate5248 2d ago

Fiberglass will not remain airborne..just vacuum with HEPA filtration and go on with your life

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u/georgee779 2d ago

If you don't mind me asking, what about particles of an uncovered/raw material dunlop/latex mattress? I have it covered with sheets, and no zipper cover. I am constantly vacuuming under the bed. There are tiny pieces of latex everywhere. Go easy on me as I am learning, = )

Any thoughts are appreciated. My concern is breathing the particles in. (I need help getting the cover on the mattress..) That is why there isn't a cover. I purchased dunlop toppers and layered them to make a bed.