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Off
Gassing / Initial Odor or Smell
Disadvantages of Memory Foam
Mattresses
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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 |
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22% |
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18% |
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5% |
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