Has anyone found a cover for this model which helps reduce the latex smell? We love the softness but I don't like the latex smell, even after 6 mos.
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In Abbotsford BC Canada we have a shop called the foam shop I ordered a three inch mattress cover from them.We can not smell the latex at all.
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I used our regular mattress cover...it was deep enough and the elastic goes over our mattress and the topper. We have no noticeable smell. Love the topper. How disappointing for you as it is a bigger purchase. Maybe the zippered covers they sell for bedbugs would be less permeable with smells?
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You should put a GOOD mattress cover over the foam which lays on your mattress,,,Amazon has variety of mattress covers of every quality that should contain odors...I myself laid mine in sun on both sides pre use & never had any disagreeable odor.
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The outlast cover had no "scent" or odor. The only odor is is the memory foam. After opening it up for a couple of hours and then putting the outlast on it, I experienced no fumes thereafter.
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Mine did not smell very strong. I put it out over the weekend. I put mine on the mattress and then put a mattress pad over the foam pad. It still feels soft and no oder.
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I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
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Thihs company was not forthcoming with answers when I had a complaint. But with my pillow and another of the same type that I bought at Costco, I have sewn the shape into a zipper cover - not as tight or as good as a replacement tho.
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There is a slight rubbery like smell. For me it didn't bother me or my husband. It is really hard to gauge as everybody's tolerance for smell is different. I've seen them sold at a Walmart store. That might be an option.
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This topper is very comfortable. We have a queen 3" topper on a plush firm mattress. My wife and I cannot feel each other move or turn. Ours did ship with a cover. The cover zips closed around the topper. We then also use a nice mattress pad over it. I suggest using the cover. The latex will get tears and small chunks torn off when changing the mattress pad if the cover is not used.. We use Elmer's latex glue to repair it. With the cover in use, we have limited damage to the topper. This is a great product even though it is pricey. I did call Plush Beds for some over the phone Q&A before ordering. The owner of the company returned my call and answered all of my questions. You can find the telephone number on their website.
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We haven't washed it yet (a good thing, from the other comments). It does smell like the natural wool that the label say is inside. You might try a quick spray of Febreze or something under the pillowcase on the back side. Our daughter doesn't seem to be bothered by the smell.
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Mine didnt have a rubber smell, thats weird. But I would probably try hand washing it with dish soap or vinegar and air dry
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Sharp scissors or a very sharp knife and a straight edge to cut it would work. If you know someone who sews making the cover fit would not be a problem either. I had no smell issue with ours. I let it self inflate and air out for a couple of days and have been sleeping great ever since!!!
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It was a very strong rubber smell. I put the spring cover in the washing machine with just water and let it air dry and it has been fine. My mom bought one and hers didn't smell hardly at all. It is worth it. I love it.
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I am not allergic to latex. The tag on my pillow states all new material consisting of polyurethane foam 100%. But it is also made in China so who knows. I really like my pillow since I have used it for awhile. The pillow is made by INTEVISION I would contact the company and ask them if it has any latex in it.
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It is just the smell of Natural Latex, which is what our bands are made of. It would be the same with any bands, even worse with ones made out of dry rubber compounds out of China. Usually this will wear off after a few weeks. If it is a problem, I would recommend using a set of workout gloves.
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I have not tried that one. Did return a latex foam mattress pad due to the bad smell. I ended up going to Costco and purchasing the 3" memory foam pad, aired it out for two days in the room with a filter and never had a problem with the smell again. The Austin Air filter is a powerful product, however those pads can have a really strong chemical or packing smell , I would love the filter and highly recommend it, if possible get a different pad. Good luck! Would not want to sleep with/on the smell every night...
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the smell still there, but not as strong ... I put the Bounce sheets (the ones you would use when drying clothing in the dryer) in side of the portfolio and hope that the smell would go away sooner or later ... so far, I am not able to use this portfolio and I am out of $50+ dollars ... joy of shop on line.I have been shopping on Amazon for a long time and am always very happy with what I bought ... but lately, things seemed to be a bit off ... Is Amazon "outsourcing" its service ???
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The mattress has a covering already on it, but I like to put a mattress pad on all my mattresses that I can remove and wash to keep the mattress clean. I don't remember about the warranty, but you can get that information from the seller. I can tell you that I bought a very expensive latex mattress set that had a 20 year warranty, and it failed before 5 years. When I bought this mattress, it was to replace the latex mattress (I kept the box springs), and put this mattress on top. It sleeps as well as the expensive one, and even if it doesn't last a long time, for the price, it is a very good buy and I won't feel bad about having to purchase another one. The mattress has a covering already on it, but I like to put a mattress pad on all my mattresses that I can remove and wash to keep the mattress clean. I don't remember about the warranty, but you can get that information from the seller. I can tell you that I bought a very expensive latex mattress set that had a 20 year warranty, and it failed before 5 years. When I bought this mattress, it was to replace the latex mattress (I kept the box springs), and put this mattress on top. It sleeps as well as the expensive one, and even if it doesn't last a long time, for the price, it is a very... » Read More The mattress has a covering already on it, but I like to put a mattress pad on all my mattresses that I can remove and wash to keep the mattress clean. I don't remember about the warranty, but you can get that information from the seller. I can tell you that I bought a very expensive latex mattress set that had a 20 year warranty, and it failed before 5 years. When I bought this mattress, it was to replace the latex mattress (I kept the box springs), and put this mattress on top. It sleeps as well as the expensive one, and even if it doesn't last a long time, for the price, it is a very good buy and I won't feel bad about having to purchase another one. « Show Less
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The cover is made of cotton and is "breathable" so it should be find for latex in an area of high humidity. The use of bleach apparently inactivates whatever they put on the cover that makes it waterproof, so that warning is repeated a couple of times. We bought it for an elderly relative and I do not know how well it really works, as she has never wet the bed as far as we know. It was required of the assisted living facility where she lives.