Tips to Get Rid of Memory Foam Mattress Topper Odors

Do you have a problem with the smell of the memory foam mattress topper? I hear you. Mattress toppers are supposed to protect your main mattress from all kinds of mattress mishaps. It takes most of the damage, not to mention the smell.

There are some very easy ways that you can do yourself at home to get rid of the smell. Here are some of them:

Method 1: Sprinkle baking soda on both sides of the mattress pad. You can also rub it a little so that the powder easily penetrates inside. Leave it there for a few minutes and vacuum it up so you can get rid of the dust.

Method 2: Mix vinegar with baking soda and water and put it in a spray bottle. Spray both sides of the mattress again and leave it there for about 30 minutes. Spray it again with water and let it dry in a well-ventilated room.

Method 3: Mix hydrogen peroxide with baking soda and water. Do the same technique as method 2. It might cause some discoloration on your mattress. It shouldn’t matter since you’re covering it with your bed sheets.

Method 4: The simplest method is to open the windows to let in air and remove the odor from your mattress. You can also take the topper outside and dry it in the sun.

Method 5: Sprinkle baby powder on the mattress and rub it in a bit. Let the baby powder sit for a few minutes, then vacuum it up.

Method 6: Put the charcoal in bowls and place it around the mattress. Use an electric fan to ventilate the mattress. Charcoal can help absorb odor from the mattress.

Method 7: Mix lemon juice with water and spray it on both sides of the mattress. Let it dry for about half an hour. Then let it dry in the sun or use your hair dryer.

Method 8: Spray isopropyl alcohol on both sides of the mattress. This will also help disinfect the mattress.

Method 9: Mix your favorite essential oil with water and put it in an empty spray bottle. Spray the mattress with this scented solution and this should get rid of the smell.

Method 10: Soak a towel in the vinegar and water mixture and wring out the excess. Put the towel on the mattress and let it sit there for a few minutes. Take it off afterwards and sprinkle with baking soda. Vacuum after 30 minutes.