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Removing Odors from Memory Foam Beds

Updated on December 27, 2013

If you are someone who would love to have the advantages of a great memory foam bed, you will find that you have a world of comfort ahead of you. These beds are lovely to sleep in, and if you ever wake up and realize that you are stiff and sore in places that you should not be, this is the time to try one out. The memory foam will conform to your body and hold you securely in the night, and this can result in deeper, more comforting sleep. However, you may find yourself wondering what this bed is going to be like when you are looking at maintenance. For instance, does it have an issues with odors, and if so, what can you do?

does your mattress smell? Many modern foam beds feature multiple layers in an effort to curb bad odors.
does your mattress smell? Many modern foam beds feature multiple layers in an effort to curb bad odors.

In the first place, remember that you are dealing with a bed that is going to have a rather plastic smell after you have it delivered to you. This is how it smells straight from the factory and you might be a little dismayed to notice it when you first get the foam mattress. However, you should remember that this is a perfectly natural smell and that you should not have any issues to worry about. Take some time and make sure that you consider what your options are going to be and what your options are when it comes to getting the mattress aired out.

Airing out the memory foam mattress when you get it is a good way to get rid of all of those smells. Ideally, if you air it out, you will get rid of those odors much more quickly and effectively. Even if you don't, you will find that the odors will dissipate quite quickly over time. However, for the best results and to make sure that you are going to be able to sleep comfortably on the mattress, let it stand to air out for roughly twelve hours once you have gotten it home. This is a great way to make sure that you are going to be able to get off to a fresh start!

When you want to take care of absorbing persistent smells like cigarette smoke, consider using baking soda. One thing that you can do involves using baking soda sprinkled on the surface of the mattress. This can allow you to soak up the smells fairly easily. Once the baking soda has done its job, simply brush it off onto the floor or use a hand-held vacuum cleaner on it, taking the powder away. You will find that this is a great way to get rid of the scent. If you are looking for another way to get a bad smell out, don't overlook the ability to use something like Febreeze, which you can spray on and then allow to dry.

If you want to make sure that smells don't soak into the memory foam itself, look into getting a memory foam topper for the bed. This can help you move forward to get the results that you are after, and you will also find that it can help you soak up smells that can then be easily dunked in the washing machine and rinsed out!

Take some time to learn more about your own memory foam beds and what you can do to take great care of them!

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