There are several compelling reasons to consider a bamboo pillow if you are in the market for a new pillow. Nevertheless, one particular characteristic might catch you off guard when you first take the product out of the package. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, a bamboo pillow will produce a unique odor that many people find somewhat objectionable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though I now prefer to sleep on a bamboo pillow, I have always wondered what causes that smell, so I decided to do some research on the topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the sections below, I\u2019ll discuss where this odor comes from and, more importantly, what you can do to get rid of it so you can put your head down without any strange scents coming out of your new pillow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes a bamboo pillow to smell? The simple answer is that the odor comes from something called the off-gassing process. This term refers to the emission of a volatile organic compound, several of which can be used to create the memory foam that is used to fill the bamboo pillow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for how strong the smell will be or how long it will last, each of these factors can vary considerably based on the foam’s manufacturing process and the quality of the pillow\u2019s construction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, spending a little more upfront is often a good idea to ensure you purchase the best possible product. Not only will this ensure that the pillow will remain comfortable, plush, and supportive for as long as possible, but it will likely result in a less conspicuous smell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After taking care of these simple steps, you\u2019ll likely determine that owning a bamboo pillow is worth the time and effort<\/a> it takes to prepare it for your first night sleeping on this innovative product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n