Puffy mattresses have some of the strongest odors and longest off-gassing durations of any brand we’ve tested to date, ranging from 16 to 24 days. The Puffy Luxe and Puffy Royal were the worst offenders in our first-hand experience.
| Off-Gassing Test | Score | Initial Smell | Off-Gassing Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puffy Cloud | 5.6 | Strong | 16 days |
| Puffy Lux | 3.6 | Strong | 23 days |
| Puffy Royal | 3.3 | Strong | 24 days |
| Puffy Monarch | 5.0 | Strong | 18 days |
How To Speed Up Off-Gassing
The best technique to speed up off-gassing is simply to maximize airflow to the mattress and the room it’s in. This will be the most effective treatment, but there are some other tricks to speed up the process.
First, you can jump on the bed for around 5 to 10 minutes to physically compress the foam and force new air to pump in and out of it. Again, you want to make sure there is a good amount of air coming in and out of the room it’s in.
Another trick is exposing it to direct sunlight. UV rays can help break down VOCs, and being outside would also allow for more airflow.
In some cases, you can take off the mattress cover. Note: Only the Puffy Monarch has a zip-off cover, which can help speed up the process. However, the other models do not have this ability.
As it stands, in a normal room with air conditioning, a Puffy mattress may take up to 3 weeks to finish off-gassing. You can use the tricks above or wait out this process by storing it in another room.
