Does the Serta pillow have memory foam odor? Does it get hot?
466317
I've had mine for a little over six months and have no noticed an odor. As for heat, it doesn't get super hot, but about whatever Temperature your body is. Like the other reviewer said, just turn it over and it's nice and cool again. I love this pillow very much
466318
There is a light odor to it however the pillow comes with a very nice zip up cover the actual pillow is inside that so any odor emanating from the pillow will go unnoticed. I only caught a whiff of it when I took the pillow out of the cover to take a gander at it. I can't speak to the pillows heat retaining properties due to the fact I didn't use the pillow for even one night. The pillow is so thin it gave me no neck or head support at all. I ended up giving the pillow to a friend.
466319
I've had mine for over a year now and I haven't noticed any odor. As for the temperature of the pillow, it's like any other pillow, cool at first, but as time progresses through the night it warms up. I just flip it over, lol! It is still a good pillow fof the money and I'd buy it all over again.
466320
Hi. I did not notice an odor even though Serta says to leave out for a day or so. I did not do this and did not notice any odor. I found the pillow to be quite cool and very comfortable. I would highly recommend.
466321
No to both. It smells normal because it has a cloth cover on it. I put a pillow case on it to match the other pillows on the bed. It actually stays pretty cool and has given both me and my boyfriend a great night's sleep. (Had to get him one after he threatened to steal mine cause he liked it so much!)
466322
I haven't noticed any odor. It has a zip up cover, which I put a pillow case over. Maybe thats why.. Also it does not get hot! I actually sleep on the memory foam side, not the gel side, bc it feels too cool for me. Hope this helps!
466323
I haven't noticed an odor, but it has a pretty heavy zip cover and I put it in a pillowcase as well so maybe that helps if there is an odor. As for it getting hot, I sleep so well and so sound due to this gel memory foam pillow and the gel memory foam mattress topper I am unaware if it gets hot. If it does get hot it certainly is not noticeable enough to disrupt my sleep.
402951
It was a while ago, but I am going to say no. I am very sensitive to these things and I would definitely remember a strong smell. There was a slight smell if I remember correctly, but I am pretty happy with it. I put it in a smaller pillow case that closes to maximize the firmness which lessens over time.
2151230
I don't remember a strong odor, and used the pillow within a week of its arrival. So, I would suggest within a week or two.
461912
No it has micro beads and they have a chemical smell. It took about two months before the smell went away and I could use the pillow. Once the smell was gone it was really comfy and I could enjoy.
549285
It still has funky odor. Since the memory foam is naturally made, I wouldnt want it chemically treated to have the odor removed. I sleep soundly - omly wish it was much softer. I have body pillows all around me (recommended by chiropractor), then its perfect.
1306252
Have no idea. You need to ask that question directly to someone from Serta. Keep in mind all the "Memory foam" mattress are what I classify as "solid state". They are one giant chunk of foam. This is what we put into our attics and walls for insulation. So when you lay on a solid slab of foam (even if its various layers and the final layer is so-called 'cool gel'" all your body heat gets absorbed, then bounced back at you. I found it excessively hot. And while there were $4K and $5K memory foam mattresses by tempurpedic that were "extra cool" this is a waste of money as you are paying for a flawed design. Stick with the individually coiled springs. Almost all modern mattresses have memory foam or "cool gel" in the final layer anyway - but at least with coil springs, there's critical air circulation within the mattress and that's the best guard against heat build up.
748703
There is not an odor at all. You should be happy with this purchase, it may have less fortified support, however, it is very comfortable to sleep on.
844414
I'm not sure what memory foam is made of, usually the cheaper they are the more formaldehyde thaey have. This one did not have the usual smell, my husband was able to use it the same night without airing it out first.
983549
There is a definite strong odor from the pillow. I took the cover off of mine and let the pillow air out for a week before I was able to use it. Also, the pillow gets very warm and uncomfortable when you sleep on it for any length of time. I finally gave up and bought an adjustable bed. It was well worth the money and I sleep like a baby now.
984678
I recommend the Sleep Innovations Reversible Gel Memory Foam Pillow. It has a foam side and a gel side and is very soft. It also didn't appear to have an odor.
1826051
It is perfect for side sleepers, which is why I purchased it. I no longer wake with me shoulders sore having to roll over. It is real memory foam and it's perfect luxury. I had no odors to deal with either. Yes, and yes to both your questions. The only issue I do have at times is that it warms up from your body temp. which is not so good for hot flashes. I tempered the issue by putting a decent mattress cover over it. This issue is minor considering the comfort it gives me. Hope this was helpful : )
560620
I did not notice a chemical smell. However, I did allow my pillow to air out for a few days before use.
1022961
It did have a slight odor. More clean, new materials, than chemical, though. The foam is more of pillow filling that was odorless. The entire bed comes apart and is washable if that helps at all.
2238290
No , it does not smell. It is nice and cool It is not as pliable as I had hoped it would be, though. Maybe that is because my previous feather pillow was very old, so I could positiin it around much easier.
503128
I also have a memory foam on top and I do not have an issue with it feeling too hot and I over heat pretty easy. I do have sheets that don't keep heat and I run a fan on me at all times when I'm sleeping.
297169
I am not a scientist, but the mild odor goes away. I really an not educated enough to do any safety testing on this product. I have not had any allergic reactions to it. I have this on three beds and I agree that it does not make me feel hot like what I have heard about other foam pads.
2112293
In my experiences with the foam mattresses and pillows, they all have a sort of chemical/packaging odor. It goes away by itself, you just have to let it air out for a few days, then it is completely gone. I don't recommend sleeping on it until then, but it really does go away. I don't know where you are located or what the weather is like, but you could put it outside during the day to help expedite the process. Really though, don't let the smell be the factor in not buying it. We ordered three different foam mattresses from three different places as well as foam pillows and they all had the same odor and in all of them, the smell completely vanished.