Off Gassing / Initial Odor or Smell
Disadvantages of Memory Foam Mattresses


Page last updated Nov 7, 2008


Memory foam mattress owners sometimes report "off gassing" from their mattresses.

Off gassing is what occurs when the mattress gives off an odor that lasts a few hours to several weeks after delivery. It is a result of the manufacturing and / or packaging process. The smell is often described by memory foam mattress owners as being chemical in nature.

Most of the time the smell goes away after a few days, according to our research. Some owners, however, report that the smell lasts much longer or never entirely goes away.

The smell can be a small nuisance to some and to others, especially those with asthma, potentially unbearable. A small percentage of memory foam mattress owners reported returning their mattress because of the strong and persistent off gassing smell.

 
Brand Percentage of memory foam mattress owners reporting off gassing / initial smell or odor
   
    22%
    18%
    5%




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