Koala I have the same problem. Hubby says he doesn't smell it, but I do no matter what! i bought one of those vinyl plastic matress cover that encases the whole mattress and zips. Then i put the mattress pad on, then the sheets so you don't notice the plastic at all. Anyway, after I gave my mattress a good scrubbing and let it dry I put it in that and it has saved my mattress.