{"id":15753,"date":"2011-07-09T08:45:30","date_gmt":"2011-07-09T12:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/horizonsmagazine.com\/blog\/?p=15753"},"modified":"2014-08-27T20:29:16","modified_gmt":"2014-08-28T00:29:16","slug":"how-to-release-the-chemical-protectant-smells-from-a-new-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/horizonsmagazine.com\/blog\/how-to-release-the-chemical-protectant-smells-from-a-new-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"How to release the chemical smells from a new bed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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My new bed<\/p><\/div>\n

I bought my new bed<\/a> last week.\u00a0\u00a0 I noticed a distinct chemical odor. \u00a0I Googled to find out what it was and found that is normal for a new mattress and that it’s simply an out-gassing of the internal materials, which are largely composed of chemical foam. \u00a0See below for how to remove it.\u00a0 All bedding is non-returnable for health reasons. \u00a0State laws require a merchant to remove all the covering to the spring core and rebuild the mattress, even if its only been used one night. \u00a0Any merchant that accepts returns eats the cost of that re-manufacturing process, which is considerable. \u00a0Flame retardant is required by law.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Here’s How to Remove the New Mattress Smell by R.J. Bowman<\/span><\/p>\n

When a mattress is manufactured, it is pumped with gas to help push all of the cushioning and foam into its proper places. \u00a0The gas that helps create your comfortable night’s sleep also gives off that new mattress smell. \u00a0Some people worry that the gases are toxic and could cause harm. \u00a0Other people just do not like the smell a mattress has when purchased. \u00a0No matter the reason, the solution is the same. \u00a0Getting rid of the gas inside the mattress will eliminate the smell.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Remove the plastic wrapping from the mattress. \u00a0A mattress is packaged in airtight plastic wrap immediately after it is manufactured to ensure that it is sterile, dry and clean for the consumer. \u00a0This has pros and cons. \u00a0On the upside you know that no one has had dirty, sweaty hands on the place you plan to sleep. \u00a0Unfortunately it also means that the mattress gases are trapped inside the airtight wrapping, leaving the mattress with that toxic “new mattress” smell.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Find an empty room in your home for the off-gassing process, which will remove the smell. \u00a0You want a room that has good air circulation, with a window that can be left open at least ten hours per day or a room with a window unit air conditioner. \u00a0The room also has to be off limits for about a week, so it needs to be a space that you will not miss. \u00a0If you do not have an empty room, a garage or dry basement will also work. \u00a0Leave the garage door open just an inch or two to allow in fresh air.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Run any fans, air conditioners and dehumidifiers you own in the de-gassing area. \u00a0All of these will help keep the air moving and suck the gas and odors out of the room as they release from the mattress.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Lean the mattress against the wall at an angle . Each day, rotate the mattress so the opposite side is on top, getting more fresh air. \u00a0This will allow the entire mattress to lose the new mattress smell evenly.<\/p>\n

5. Allow the kids to jump on the mattress, or if you do not have kids, jump on it yourself. \u00a0Jumping on the mattress will release the gas even more quickly. \u00a0You can jump on the mattress the first day of degassing and as often as you’d like during the process. \u00a0Just do not stay in the de-gassing area more than a few minutes, because you will be breathing in the gases you are trying to avoid.<\/p>\n

6. \u00a0Continue the de-gassing process at least four days but as long as two weeks if you would like. \u00a0You can judge for yourself if the smell is going away.<\/p>\n

Original article at http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_5548647_remove-new-mattress-smell.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Good advice, and I’ll talk to you later. \u00a0Right now, I have a bed to go jump on.
\nAndrea<\/span><\/p>\n

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