What materials give off an unpleasant odor from a new mattress?
An unpleasant odor can come from a recently purchased mattress for various reasons. The most common:
- glue used in production;
- artificial filler;
- filler of natural origin;
- mattress cover fabric.
Adhesives
Some mattresses begin to emit an unpleasant chemical odor immediately after they are taken out of the package. When assembling products in production, special acetone glue is often used. As soon as it dries completely, it becomes completely safe for health, its smell disappears.
A new mattress smells like glue because the item is placed in packaging immediately after assembly and is not left open in the fresh air. These actions are wrong, but many companies flout the rules by speeding up the creation and delivery of products.
If you air the mattress on the balcony for a couple of days, the bad smell will disappear. This is a normal situation. When more adhesive was used during production than necessary, the procedure may take up to 5 days.
If 2 weeks have passed, but the surface still smells, this indicates violations of the assembly technology or the use of low-quality toxic glue. You cannot sleep on this surface. There is a high risk of developing allergies.
Synthetic fillers
The cheap polyurethane foam that is stuffed into the mattress smells bad. It emits not only an odor, but also toxins that enter the air and are harmful to health.
Safe polyurethane foam can also smell unpleasant. The difference is that it will completely disappear after 2-3 days.
Fillers of vegetable origin
All mattress fillers have their own smell, which can alert the owner. For example, coir smells like something woody and quite tart for about 2 weeks. This smell is not a cause for concern. Coir is a natural, harmless filler.
However, manufacturers impregnate it with solutions that prevent crumbling. It’s good if safe latex impregnation was used (in this case, the padding smells a little like rubber).
The disadvantage is the use of phenolic glue with a toxic aroma that affects health.
Natural latex mattresses have an unusual smell. Not everyone will like the sweetish aroma, but it certainly won’t harm anyone.
Latex is mixed with safe solutions that increase its elasticity and wear resistance.
Stuffings of natural origin, no matter how they smell, are completely safe. Felt smells like wool, sisal smells like bark, cotton and flax smell like a plant aroma.
Cover fabrics
If the mattress was not immediately placed in film after creation, the upholstery could absorb the odors that were constantly hanging in the air in the workshop. In such a situation, it will also take 2 days of airing to bring the product back to normal.
The mattress upholstery is often impregnated with solutions that protect against germs, fire, and moisture. Because of this, a slight medicinal or slightly bitter aroma appears.
How to bleach and disinfect covers and bedding
Covers and bed linens are also important parts of the bed. To keep them reasonably clean, it is recommended to change them every two weeks.
You can bleach and disinfect them using hot water, lemon and vinegar.
What do we have to do?
- Boil a liter of water and add white vinegar and lemon juice.
- Remove this mixture from the heat and soak the covers and linens in it for an hour.
- Then rinse them by hand or in the washing machine.
As you can see, you can keep your mattress clean and free of mites and bacteria without purchasing expensive chemicals.
Clean it once a month and whenever necessary.
How to get rid of the smell from a mattress you just bought
So, a new mattress may smell unpleasant if poor quality packaging was used, the item was stored in a poorly ventilated place, or other violations occurred.
What to do to remove the smell of a new mattress:
- The factory smell will disappear after normal ventilation. To do this, the accessory is placed on the balcony for up to 2 weeks. The method is suitable for warm seasons. If the purchase was made in winter, the apartment will need regular ventilation.
- When the aroma remains in the room, you should use essential oils, coffee, cinnamon, vanilla.
What mattresses are sold without odor?
How to choose a mattress that will not have an odor:
- the manufacturer must be reliable; a minimum number of negative reviews have been left about its products on the Internet. Entries left on the company’s official portal cannot be taken into account. When many buyers complain about an unpleasant odor, this means that the production technology has not been developed. Purchasing a product becomes a lottery;
- a mattress that was created using hot-melt or flammable glue stops smelling faster;
- water-based glue does not smell, but such a mattress must be well ventilated;
- It is better to make a purchase directly from the manufacturer, without resorting to intermediaries;
- if money is tight, there is no need to try to find a cheap mattress with latex or coir. Such things are definitely of low quality and smell bad.
Cleaning woven carpet at home
Urine is a liquid with a special composition that is not easy to remove with ordinary water. To obtain the desired result, improvised means are used, which are based on acid and alkali. This can also be done using industrial products with chlorine and enzymes.
Available means
There is no task that products that people deal with almost every day cannot cope with. They are in the kitchen, medicine cabinet and bathroom.
Laundry soap
The unique composition of the soap fights stains of any origin. Soap removes dirt while being gentle on the fabric. You can wash the carpet by soaping the problem area.
Hydrogen peroxide
The product, used in medicine, removes urine stains that have dried and spent more than one day on the fabric. Suitable for light pile.
Alcohol vinegar
Apply after dilution with water. Apply to the stain and wash off after 15-20 minutes. Can be replaced with vodka and table vinegar.
Industrial products
They are stain removers with an immediate effect.
"White"
The use of the product is carried out strictly according to the instructions left by the manufacturer. When working with “Whiteness” they act quickly. Otherwise, the pile will become discolored after cleaning.
"Udalix Ultra"
The drug is in powder form, which before use is diluted with water to form thick sour cream. The cost of the product is low. "Udalix Ultra" is able to remove urine stains and odor in a short time, as it has a strong con
Apply locally to areas that need cleaning. Strong foam is driven into the pile and then removed with a cloth. If necessary, the procedure is repeated.
"Vanish"
A common remedy that helps combat urine odor. The product makes it easy to clean carpets of any size. Available in different forms - powder, gel, liquid.
How to Eliminate Odor from a Mattress You've Already Used
It is much more difficult to remove odor from a mattress that is already in use. To do this you will have to use additional funds.
Urine
Urine smells very strongly and it is difficult to remove traces of it. A suitable solution is ammonia solution. What you need to mix to prepare it:
- 0.5 cups of ammonia.
- 2 glasses of warm water.
- 0.5 cups of hydrogen peroxide.
How to clean your mattress:
- Wear gloves.
- Take a clean rag.
- Treat the surface of the mattress with a solution.
- Rinse off dirt with cold water using a sponge.
- Wipe the surface with a towel and dry in the sun.
Cigarette smoke
The smell of cigarette smoke is removed with baking soda. Sprinkle the mattress generously with it and leave it there for at least 24 hours. The next day, remove the remaining soda with a vacuum cleaner. The surface will remain completely clean and will not smell.
Old, musty smell
Baking soda will also help remove musty odors. This is a product that has cleansing properties and is good at eliminating unpleasant odors.
The method is the same:
- Wear gloves.
- Pour a layer of powder and spread over the surface.
- Leave the item for 24 hours.
Wet soda removes odors better than dry soda (the latter is easier to remove from the mattress).
Remove the powder with a dry cloth and vacuum cleaner. After this, you need to check if the problem is resolved. If the effect is insufficient, the procedure is repeated.
Pollution prevention
It is advisable to prevent the appearance of stains on mattresses; acids and urea have a destructive effect on the fabric and filling.
How to prevent stains:
- If sick people and children live in the house, in order not to constantly carry out the tedious cleaning procedure, it is better to buy a waterproof mattress cover.
- It is better to buy products with a removable cover that can be easily washed in a machine if necessary, and the filling can be dried in the open air.
- When pets leave “marks,” you need to take immediate action, otherwise the smell will attract them to mark their territory again.
- If you make your bed every morning after getting up with a thick blanket, there will be significantly fewer stains on the mattress.
- By devoting more time to your children, animals and sick people, you can completely eliminate the appearance of stains.
Dirt from a mattress can be easily removed with home remedies, so don’t scold your loved ones. The main thing is to identify the reason for their appearance and try to solve it.
