Odor coming from the memory foam should not be harmful in anyway, however it is unwelcome. You can use everyday household cleaners to remove most odors. Try sprinkling some baking soda on your mattress for 24 hours then vacuum it up.
To remove urine from a memory foam mattress, start by blotting up as much of the liquid as possible using paper towels. Then, mix a solution of mild detergent with water and gently dab the stain with a cloth. Once the area is clean, sprinkle baking soda over it to absorb any remaining odor, let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum it up.
Unfortunately, accidents happen. Any warranty is likely voided now. You might consult wherever you purchased the mattress or check out the manufacturer's website. One article suggested using an enzymatic cleaner - like those used to removed pet urine odors. Another site suggested spot washing with mild detergent (no bleach) and water - then a rinse and air dry. See Related Links.
Newly opened memory foam has the faint odor that, while not dangerous, can be quite bothersome for some. Here are a few tips that should help you enjoy your memory foam mattress from the moment you take it out of the packaging. 1.Air out the foam. Open the windows of the room, open the packaging, and let the mattress breathe for some time before putting any sheets on. An electric fan will increase air circulation thereby allowing the smell to leave the room faster. 2.Use deodorizers. Place a bowl of ground coffee or coffee beans on one side of your memory foam bed. A bowl of distilled white vinegar left overnight would also be a great deodorizer that ought to get rid of other foul scents in your room as well. A scented candle will release carbons into the air that bind to the carbons of unpleasant odors much like that found from newly opened memory foam mattresses. 3.Apply dust mite spray Protect yourself from the effects of dust mites by applying dust mite spray on the memory foam before covering with sheets. Not only will you prevent allergenic reactions and a host of other ailments from the presence of dust mites, but many dust mite sprays have a safe clean scent that eliminates the smell of memory foam as well. 4.Fabric softeners help. Most fabric softeners have a scent rating; choose one that has a strong enough scent that will mask the smell of newly-opened memory foam. Fabric softener sheets act as deodorizers too. Have some of them lie around the room while airing out your memory foam mat in the meantime. 5.Change sheets often For the first couple of days while the memory foam is new, replace your sheets nightly or every other night. The smell of freshly laundered sheets is often enough to mask the smell of new memory foam. 6.Use an ozonator Ozone is the natural way our planet purifies the air we breathe and cleans our environment, making the air smell sweet and the sky blue. It is also the most powerful disinfectant readily available to mankind. Ozone increases the storage life of foods by oxidizing some chemicals and by neutralizing ammonia and ethylene. Its commercial purpose is the elimination of odors. An ozonator can quickly rid your room of the smell of newly-opened memory foam.
You can try blotting the area with a mixture of water and vinegar or using a commercial enzyme cleaner to break down the odor-causing bacteria. Let the mattress air dry completely before covering it with clean sheets. Regularly airing out the mattress and using a mattress protector can also help prevent future odors.
While most mattresses do not have to be cleaned often, there are certain situations that require you to do so outside of normal cleaning schedules. Foam mattresses can be one of the hardest to clean and keep clean. Here is a guide to making your job a little easier with this task. Step 1. Remove all of the bedding from your foam mattress. This includes pillows, mattress pads and covers. Step 2. Thoroughly vacuum the entire surface of your mattress. This includes all of the sides. You will need to flip your mattress over and do the other side as well. Using a hand held vacuum or a hand attachment for your vacuum will provide the best results. Step 3. If you have stained or heavily soiled areas on your foam mattress you will need to treat them with hydrogen peroxide. This can discolor your bed so test it on a small area first. Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide onto a clean cloth or rag. Using circular motions, rub this into the soiled area on your foam mattress. Repeat this method with clean and clear water to rinse. Do not saturate the mattress with peroxide or water. Step 4. If you have really heavily soiled areas that do not come clean with the hydrogen peroxide, you can use borax which can be found in the laundry isle of the grocery store. Spray the soiled area of the mattress with plain water. Sprinkle some borax over the soiled area. Using a clean cloth, rub the borax into the mattress using gentle circular motions. You can use this on your entire foam mattress if needed. Blot the areas that you have cleaned with a clean rag or cloth. Let it dry completely and vacuum up what is left behind. Do not saturate the mattress as this will cause longer drying times. Step 5. For urines stains on your foam mattress, you can use an enzymatic pet stain remover. Spray the soiled area with the stain remover. This will help to eliminate the bacteria and odor causing germs from the urine. Blot the area with clean cloth or rags. Step 6. Allow your foam mattress to dry completely before replacing any of the bedding, mattress pads or mattress covers. Covering the area while it is wet can cause mold and bacteria to breed and multiply making you and your family very sick. It can take up to twenty four hours to completely dry. This time will be longer if you use excessive cleaners or wet the area a great deal. Step 7. Wash all mattress pads, mattress covers or bedding before replacing it on your foam mattress.
Signs of bedbugs on a mattress include small reddish-brown stains, tiny dark spots, shed skins, and a sweet musty odor. To identify them, look for these signs along mattress seams, corners, and crevices, and inspect for live bugs or eggs.
You might try a normal dryer sheet. ALL THE GLUES I USE (WOOD, 2-PART EPOXIES, WHITE, INSTANT, AND GORILLA GLUES, THE ODOR FROM THESE GLUES DISSIPATE THRU THE CURING PROCESS. IF ITS THE ODOR FROM THE GLUE WHEN YOUR GLUING THINGS TOGETHER, MOVE CLOSER TO A WINDOW AND PUT A FAN IN THE WINDOW TO EXHAUST THE ODOR.
Paradichlorobenzene has a strong, sweetish odor that is often compared to mothballs. It is commonly used as a deodorizer and insect repellent, but prolonged exposure to high levels of paradichlorobenzene can be harmful to human health.
Your perseverance in trying Pine Sol and so on is admirable. Using a mix of white vinegar and water to wash and rinse using a clean rag, will help remove the odor. Somewhat. At this point, it may well be worth trashing the mattress, and getting another. The odor is never really going to go away, since the urine isn't just on the surface of the mattress. If the problem is going to continue and you don't want to change mattresses, put a thick vinyl mattress sack on it after cleaning and airing as well as you can. Then, use a mattress pad--get two so they can be washed. Perhaps also add an additional rubber pad under the sheet if there is a commonly used spot.
Your perseverance in trying Pine Sol and so on is admirable. Using a mix of white vinegar and water to wash and rinse using a clean rag, will help remove the odor. Somewhat. At this point, it may well be worth trashing the mattress, and getting another. The odor is never really going to go away, since the urine isn't just on the surface of the mattress. If the problem is going to continue and you don't want to change mattresses, put a thick vinyl mattress sack on it after cleaning and airing as well as you can. Then, use a mattress pad--get two so they can be washed. Perhaps also add an additional rubber pad under the sheet if there is a commonly used spot.
No the odor is not harmful but if you eat it it is harmful.
no but if your cat doesn't like the sent he/she might consider the floor