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Watching the Paris Olympic team this morning and they have cardboard bed bases . One of the athletes was bouncing up and down on the bed and it looked really sturdy.

I think it’s a brilliant idea and was wondering if anyone would buy one of these for their house? It would also save a lot on landfill.

julie781x
4 months ago
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Saver1

I saw this on the news and I thought it was a great idea for sustainability. Looked really solid as well.

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Lynibis

Saver1 I wonder if it's waterproof? You wouldn't want too many leaks, if you get my drift!

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Saver1

Lynibis Not sure 😂😂😂

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julie781x

Lynibis Have to go through a mattress lol

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PhilipMarc

That wouldn't last too long.

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julie781x

PhilipMarc They we’re bouncing up and down on them and they were adults. The Olympics teams are sleeping on them.

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PhilipMarc

julie781x Sure, when new it's solid, but after time it'll probably start to fall apart.

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julie781x

PhilipMarc Ah never thought of that.

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Auntielettie

Being totally practical it's not a good idea for children's beds or bedwetters and would they be more flammable than conventional bed bases?

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julie781x

Auntielettie Yes you are probably right. Don’t know what the mattresses are.

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HannahSunderlan

If it’s tried and tested I don’t see why not? I try and be sustainable where I can so I’m not opposed to the idea entirely just think I’d want more info on it first!

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telmel

You can get coffins made of cardboard now , but they will not be made to last that long of course

www.greenfieldcoffins.co.uk/

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julie781x

telmel Yes I have seen them. Why pay for a wooden one if you are getting cremated .

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chele44

Could just imagine buying 1 of them for my 17yr old granddaughter. She’s autistic with sensory issues and as she’s got older she’s learnt to try control her involuntary hand flapping but when she goes to bed you would think she was at a trampoline park lol. She’s been living with me 13 mths and is on her 3rd bed. 1st was 1 I’d had few yrs for grandkids so was over 10yr old. The 2nd 1 was supposed to be extra strong but broke in 2 months (bed was faulty) so now on her 3rd. Just hoping it will last longer (promised it was extra strong but we will see 😂)

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julie781x

chele44 oh dear. Hopefully 3 rd time lucky 🤞

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chele44

julie781x I really hope so, the man in shop said he’d guarantee it for 5yrs, told him he might be sorry he said that 😂. My granddaughters only just over 8stone so it’s not as if she’s overweight (unlike her nanny )

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jms19

I wouldn’t be against it depending on price and how sturdy it is. Could be good for student accommodation or for people who have just moved and are short of cash

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julie781x

jms19 Thats what I thought until they could afford one.

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MelissaLee1

I started using a mattress on the floor about a year ago.I so love it and sleep so much better so will keep things that way until I can no longer get up from the ground.

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julie781x

MelissaLee1 As I was reading your post l was thinking I’d never get up if my mattress was on the floor. 😂😂😂😂

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MelissaLee1

julie781x I thought that as well but you get better at it.I am still strong in the upper arms thank God.

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julie781x

MelissaLee1 why do you think it makes you sleep better? I’m curious 🧐.

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eyeballkerry

I’m not sure how long that would last in my home. I have five cats and they would love to use it as a scratching post!

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EmmaWright762

I don't think I would as I think it is a false eco claim. The lack of longevity in use would surely outweigh any ecological help for our planet. For me I just consider it a gimick that some lucky people are hopefully earning rather nicely from.

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HEDGEHOGS

I don't think that I would consider one of these for a bed base, not sure how long it would last before having to buy another!

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dawarwick

As I get older I’m more likely to end up with papier mache

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julie781x

dawarwick that sounds more like it lol

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hspexy

Can’t say I desire one without trying it, but it makes sense (the mattress is more important for me)

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wonderingsoul

I mean short term probably a great idea but long term it would weaken pretty fast and as others have pointed out no good if not water proof, I'm a heavy person so also couldn't see it lasting long at all

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