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Since we’re on the topic of odors – perhaps someone can help me with my issue. I bought a memory foam mattress in October from a store in Manhattan called Dixie Foam. This is an excellent store that I’ve done business with before. In fact – I got a bed there when I was in high school that served me well for many years. I’m in my mid 40s now – so that’s an indication of how long they’ve been around. The memory foam mattress is a deluxe model – and undoubtedly the most comfortable bed I’ve ever had. Problem is – it had an absolutely horrible chemical smell. I mean – so bad that it was stinking up my whole house. I had bought it for a guest bedroom and my guests felt as though they were being asphyxiated. At first I thought the smell would dissipate over time – like a new carpet that out gasses. But after a month the odor hadn’t diminished at all. I contacted the store and they came and took the bed away with assurances that they’d replace it with one that doesn’t smell. I finally got the new one (after waiting a bit) and it smells just as bad. I’m hoping the smell will go away – but so far it doesn’t seem to dissipating at all. Has anyone else had this problem with a memory foam bed? Is it normal that it smells so horrible? Will the smell eventually dissipate? I’m on the verge of sending the second bed back – but if someone can assure me that the smell will go away I’d be willing to stick it out as the bed is so darn comfy. Any insight or advice from people with memory foam beds out there?