Can bamboo mats be exposed to the sun?

The weather is particularly hot in the summer. In such a hot summer, people need to cool down in many ways. Bamboo mats, which we often call cool mats, are a kind of cooling item that many people choose in the summer. When sleeping on a cool mat, you will feel much cooler. Of course, there are many things to pay attention to when using a cool mat, otherwise it will have some impact on your health.

Can bamboo mats be exposed to the sun?

The cool mat can and should be exposed to the sun as much as possible. This is beneficial for sterilization, dehumidification, and killing mites. However, it is recommended not to expose to the sun.

It is best to dry it in a well-ventilated place where the sunlight is not too strong. Exposure to the sun will cause straw mats to change color and become hard, cowhide mats to deform and deteriorate, and bamboo mats should never be exposed to the sun. Bamboo mats should not be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise they will become brittle. It should be wiped with warm water before use and then dried in the shade. The best time is to expose the mat to the sun for two or three hours when the sun is not very strong. This will sterilize the mat without affecting the life of the mat.

What are the common diseases of cool mats?

1. Cool mat dermatitis

After sleeping on a cool mat, some people will experience redness, swelling, itching, pain, and small red bumps on the parts of their body that touch the mat, such as the back, waist, and limbs. They may even develop ulcers due to the itching and scratching. This is cool mat dermatitis.

2. Material allergy

Generally speaking, mats made of rope, reeds, and grass are prone to allergies, while mats made of bamboo and rattan are less likely to cause allergies. In addition, some cool mats use formaldehyde in the production process, which can also easily cause skin allergies.

3. Bacterial infection

"Old cool mats" accumulate a lot of bacteria. If they are not cleaned in time, infection can easily occur.

High temperature disinfection and drying are required for first use

When you use a mat for the first time or after one year, there will be a large number of dust mites on it, especially if it is a mat from another year. At this time, the best way is to wash the mat with water above 60 degrees, and then dry it before use.

Wipe at least 2 times a week

Many people use the cool mat for a whole summer after the first cleaning. This practice is inappropriate because the sweat on the cool mat penetrates into the composite layer every day, which can easily lead to the breeding of mites and cause mite allergic skin diseases. So if you are diligent, it is best to wipe the mat before going to bed every day. If you can't do it, wipe it at least twice a week. Sometimes, we find skin allergies when sleeping on a cool mat. The main reason is that people with allergies are allergic to the rope, composite material, or mites on the cool mat. Clinical verification shows that the latter is the main cause, so cleaning the cool mat is the most important thing.