How can I get rid of the awful "paint-like" smell my polyurethane memory foam cover has?

Question

I just purchased one of those polyurethane memory foam mattress pads, but when I took it out of the package, I noticed that the polyurethane smell was horribly strong. Still, I slept on it, and now all my bedding and mattress (and frankly, my room!) smell like polyurethane to the point I need to rewash everything and not use the memory foam right now. Any clues as to how to get that awful "paint-like" smell to disappear from my memory foam mattress pad? If not, any idea how long until that smell coming from the memory foam will last? Will it go away on its own? I would really love to be able to use it again. I paid some money for it and it really is comfortable.

Answer 1

The smell will dissipate within a month maybe 6 weeks. Also a mattress cover will help and will give it the natural look of the mattress plus save it from any mishaps. Nothing that is waterproof because it will hold heat in and make you sweat (we did it).We have one and love ours. I wouldn't spray or do anything to the mattress itself or it might actually discolor the foam.

Answer 2

Polyurethane Foam Smell

Answer 3

If you can take it outside and let it air out for a day that might help. I didn't have that problem with mine, but you might be more sensitive to that type of smell than I am. Lay it out over some chairs so that the air can flow through on all sides of the pad.

Answer 4

Good question! Spring air, Hawaiian Tropic Sun tan oil, gasoline, Victoria Secret Vanilla body spray, Old Spice after shave (smells like my dad did when I was little), baby powder!

Answer 5

It goes away after a couple of weeks. I haven't had mine long and it's already gone.

Answer 6

spray febreeze around your house :)