should it be aired out
1808731
when I first got it, it had been boxed up and was tightly wrapped so I left it spread out for a couple of days and had no problem what so ever with it after that. there was no smell or any issue. it is the most comfortable sleep I have had and is so comfortable. I love it and would recommend it to anyone trying to improve their sleep situation. I have had no problems with mine.
1808732
I found that it had a rather strong chemical smell for a few days. It would be best to air it out.
1808733
I am normally sedative to smells and I didn't find a need for it. It took its shape in minutes
754899
Personally I wouldn't leave it out for long periods of time. The material inside the sock is very similar to the absorbent material in disposable diapers and could swell as it absorbs moisture. Long term exposure would also shorten the life of the product rendering it useless when it's needed most.
2138469
you absolutely could. I would make sure that you cover it well though. Do not leave it uncovered as it would not last well for the purpose you want it to.
486753
No, it's cheap, flimsy and should be kept covered if you want it to last more than a year. I keep mine in the garage and pull it out to use it, then put it back when it cools.
2101925
I put mine out as soon I as got it. It has been out all winter and now the monsoon season in Indiana and is fine,so no it does not need to be sealed.
1577054
Yes! I do that all the time. I agree that laying it over you wouldn't work very well.
1390736
Don't leave the screen down to air out if its in a place that could be reached by kids or anyone who would mess with it. If you can safely leave it down 24 hours should be all it takes. I could not and the smell was reduced after a week of using a couple hours a day and gone after two weeks.
1083711
The outside would be better. It tends to leach into your socks if you do the inside, even though it dries out eventually.
1094043
It is finished. I think you would see the horizontal hole used for cords if it was in the middle of the room. So it would come down to your own preference. But def finished.
1628456
It says in the precautions to put it on top of not under the area needing heat.
1181963
I wouldn't wash it. There was a slight odor but if you set it up and let it air out for a couple of days, it does disapate.
510425
No. The fans needs to be in the open. unless it's open in the back for then.
1060880
After removing the packaging, it needs to be aired out for a day or two. After that, I found no offensive odor at all.
704027
Personally I would. The reason being that it is normally or should be above the roof. So to be safe I would remove it in a car wash.
1617845
I agree with all the rest, just leave it out for them. It should not be refrigerated or bagged.
238501
It lays down. I would not worry about it blowing out but theft could be a concern.
812294
We left it on most of the time. Your supposed to correct the bad behavior when it happens, so we wanted to be sure it was on so we could correct it. The directions say to move the prongs occasionally to prevent irritation, but it did not bother our dog. We did take it off at night.