It says the clothesline is made of vinyl. Does it have that awful PVC odor?
344461
Not at all--and I'm very sensitive to those kinds of odors. It's in my finished basement with limited ventilation, and I sit near it when I knit and there is no odor.
344462
I know, that smell is disgusting to me, too! I opened it up outside when I got it and I did not notice any nasty smell from it or on my clothes later. One or two reviews I read said that the clotheslines streatched out after using for awhile and they replaced it with line of their choice later. So if this is a bad problem for you you could replace it with the narrow nylon type rope. FYI, Some said they needed to knot the line a little tighter at some point after using for awhile.
344463
No Oder that I noticed. The first month I used it outside then brought it inside because of rain. No Oder at all.
344464
it didn't smell but I bought it second hand so I don't know how it is brand new.
296497
It hangs freely and has metal weights on the hem. Sometimes it might have to be adjusted but the vinyl is pliable. Very little odor. I am allergic to such toxins that come from vinyl and am happy to report I hardly noticed an odor. Most importantly - no leaks in the basement. We had water leaking when using 2 or 3 other shower curtains around the clawfoot tub in our house. We are very happy to take showers now. The price was worth it.
226567
Ours smelled TERRIBLE. It was a very moldy smell. There was no wet film though. We've had ours for a little over 2 months. We thought airing it out would help. While the odor is not as noticeable as it was originally(you could smell it upon entering the room!), it's still there. I smell it when I sit on it, and the smell transfers to items touching it (blankets, clothes, etc). Yuck!
887732
The main body of the bag is vinyl but it does have an overwhelming odor. The smell does dissipate but I'm not sure how long it takes. A few weeks I suppose.I'm on my second one and haven't had any kind of allergic reaction but I can see where someone would.
24497
I haven't noticed any odors from this shelf liner. It is thicker and stiffer than shower curtain liner plastic. I am not able to find the box I think I used it all. It fits nicely and is easy to wipe clean.
761443
The label makes the claim as does the company. It's good stuff I was thinking of buying more for a long run from the front to rear of my house - if society allowed me to have any money:p - the only down side is that it has a very nauseating vinyl smell but that dissipates after a few days
986399
I second what the two other respondents said, no smell whatsoever. It seems to be completely raw wood. However for us it seemed a bit rickety so we chose to bolt it to the wall. Also the space between the rungs on the ladder is a bit much so our 4 year old needed some help the first few times she used it. We chose to hang curtains around the space under the bed to turn it into a playhouse. We put a beanbag and toys, books in there and she loves it. All in all we're very happy with it!
729853
If there was, I didn't notice it. We use them for our rentals and I haven't noticed any odors from them since we bought them months ago. If there is an odor, you can just wash it before you use it.
1583224
No. I've had mine for six years. I was going to order one of these for a sister and saw the note on Amazon's site that I purchased it in 2008. I've washed it many times, & bleached it when there was a bit of summertime mildew on the hem. So much better than vinyl!
1689574
Beth I do not think in any way the odor is offesive. I have used 3 of them in the last five years. They smell like a outdoor nylon parka. Or no noticable smell at all. Thanks Ted
780891
its made of vinyl sheet and no odors.. once put on wall it looks like a painting on the wall..
416518
Not at All! Its just a packaging smell and its made of a rice-paper like material so it soaks up any smell of the room quickly. Its very cheaply put together on the sides though. Just be very careful opening and closing it...very pretty though.
405470
Ours had no odor. Just the plastic-type smell maybe the first day after unwrapping it. It's very functional and I've recieved lots of compliments
2233586
It does have an odor but I used it in my poorly ventilated laundry room without any problems.
1000563
No, not at all. It is much better quality of a previous one I got on eBay , it is fresh cotton smell, thick and the outer material is like think canvas. Very nice, I think I should take time write a review with 2 pictures as I will buy more for my future beds...
681509
it is some kind of pvc, very durable, slight smell, that dissipates. Not as bad as some!
1994890
Yes, it is . At least I cannot detect any odor. Also it does not stain clothing that comes in contact with (again that is my experience with it.). I have been using it for the last 4 months.