Question from Mary Marston
I bought an office chair online. When I unpacked it I discovered the seat and back are memory foam. The man said it would have an odor but it would disappear in a few hours. It has been a week. It doesn’t smell as strong as it did, so I am making progress.
I haven’t decided whether to keep it or pack it up and return in. Since it is not large like a bed and I will not be sleeping on it it seems possible that I could keep it. However, it would eventuallly be in the living room, and this is a small apartment, so if the fumes are toxic, I will get a lot of exposure.
How many months might it take before it is safe to be around? Once the odor is gone, does that mean it is safe? I can store it until then in a spare room, although it will be an inconvenience. Or shall I just bite the bullet and return it?
Debra’s Answer
I would return it.
