How to Get the Chemical Smell Out of a New Mattress
- 1). Unwrap the mattress and place it in an outdoor location where it can have exposure to fresh air; for instance, lean the mattress up against a wall in a garage with cross-ventilation.
- 2). Leave the mattress in this location for two to three weeks to enable the initial off-gassing to occur outdoors. The strongest odors from the mattress should emit during this time.
- 3). Cover the mattress completely with a polyethylene mattress cover, zipping the cover around the mattress securely.
- 4). Install the mattress into the bedroom.
- 5). Cover the mattress top with a cotton mattress topper. The mattress topper will add a layer of comfort over the polyethylene mattress cover and will provide another layer between you and the mattress.