Just like a new car smell, opening a new sofa bed can create a unique smell of polyurethane foam, which is common in foam mattresses. If aired out or placed in a ventilated area the smell will often disappear quite quickly – usually within few hours to two weeks after unboxing.
This sofa's foam is made without formaldehyde, are low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), and meet CertiPUR-US® standards for content, emissions, and durability.