Although memory foam has many advantages, it has one big disadvantage: its initial smell. The smell of new memory foam can be quite bothersome for most people when initially unwrapping or unpacking it. For some it might even be unhealthy leading to problems such as nausea, vomiting and headaches.
Memory foam gives off a potent smell that is similar to the smell of gasoline. It is often referred to as “off-gassing”. This smell can be very uncomfortable to many people and it is important to know how to deal with it. Read on to find a few tips that may help you get rid of the new memory foam smell.
The first thing you can do to get rid of the smell of memory foam a bit faster is to air out your room. The best way to do this is to open as many windows as possible. You can also place a portable air conditioner in the room with the exhaust hose pointed out a window so as to suck out the smell as quickly as possible.
Another way to help deal with the smell of memory foam is to use odor absorbents. Odor absorbents, as the name implies, are substances that help get rid of an unpleasant smell. The smell of new memory foam can be dissipated with the use of odor absorbents such as coffee grinds or vinegar. Place a bottle of vinegar on one side of the memory foam. If it is a memory foam mattress, place the bottle of vinegar on the bed side table. On the other bed side table, you can place a small bowl full of coffee grinds. These will also help get rid of the unpleasant smell.
Yet another option is to wash and change your bed sheets every other night. This can help suck the smell out of the memory foam mattress. If this is not possible then placing fabric softener sheets around the room or on the memory foam itself can help a great deal. Try to get a fabric softener with extra perfume so as to accelerate the process.
Finally, another great option is to use an ozonator. The problem is that not many people have access to this type of equipment. The ozonator will quickly remove the smell of the memory foam and will allow you to enjoy all the benefits of this product without the unpleasant and disturbing odor.