Why does the soft silicone case smell so awful? How can we get rid of the horrible smell?
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I. Think it is because of being in bags for a while but just soak it in Luke warm water with soap and that should fix it
915709
I just bought mine and turns out the majority of the bad smell upon unpacking it had settled into the removable velour pillow case. Washing the case immediately and letting the pillow itself continue to air near a window really helped to make it usable the first night. It had a faint, noticeable smell again by the next morning, but nowhere near as bad as when first opened. More airing and changing pillow cases every day the first few days should eliminate the remaining odor fairly quickly.
560496
Hi, I have exactly the same problem with the Healtmate Plus which I received and the noise. I was told by the seller to run it for sometime. Is the smell from your machine gone by now?
1506300
I just waited 24 hours and then put the pillow protector and the pillowcase, mine wasn't that smelly. And trust me I smell like dogs do! Maybe You should rubber it with softener sheets
1893797
Hmm it shouldn't smell like rubber. I would bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one.
707525
It's probably the filter. You might need to buy a new one. I know they say it will last a lifetime but after you wash them if they don't dry fast enough they smell horrible. This happened to me recently. It was really humid and the filter didnt dry very well.... I was desperate and put it back in the vacuum to use it. Bad mistake. Every time I turned on the vacuum it made the whole house stink!
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I have a lot of experience with different types of plastics and found the only way to get rid of the smell is to air it out. Depending on the type of chemicals used in making it, how much air circulation you have around it, and how sensitive your nose is, it can take a few days to a couple of weeks. There's no way to know. It's the chemicals that make it pliable (soft) that cause this problem. Some people are more sensitive to these types of smells which would make it appear as if there's more of an odor for some than for others. Also, heat may make it worse. Cool dry air, circulating around it, is best. Be careful where you leave it. Make sure it's not an enclosed area - there must be a window open for air circulation until the smell dissipates. And if you have allergies you'll want to keep it in a room you don't go in often.
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Mine didn't smell, but you could try a little bleach and fill with water. Then, dry it out and leave the lid off of it.
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Leave it out in the air...Mother Nature has her way of cleansing bad odors quickly. I didn't have an odorproblem with my case but I would do the above if I did. Good luck!
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
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Did you just get it? I've had the purple one and had mine for a while, but I don't remember it having a strong smell when I first received it. I remember the typical new rubber smell, but it wasn't strong. It's fine now.
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no but mine smell very bad when it is in the case. I wash my car everyday so it not supposed to smell. You should try to get a microfiber cloth to dry your car
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Ours didn't have that odor to it at all. But I would try some kinda heavy detergent. Hope this helps
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throw it in the dryer with a dryer sheet and it will help with the odor. Doesn't last too long unless you have a sensitive nose.
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Heya Noah, as with any new rubber-vinyl product, such as a kid's pool or air mattress, there will be some odor upon first opening the package. I did not find any offensive smell, really, but go ahead and inflate it, and let it air for an hour or so, outside if you must.....I just found that mine had a new product, clean smell. So hope that helps. Any chemical smell will subside shortly, in my experience, and it's not even that "bad". I have purchased several of INTEX's mattresses and have been delighted with the products. Best of luck, and enjoy your very well made mattress. kk voicebender.com Heya Noah, as with any new rubber-vinyl product, such as a kid's pool or air mattress, there will be some odor upon first opening the package. I did not find any offensive smell, really, but go ahead and inflate it, and let it air for an hour or so, outside if you must.....I just found that mine had a new product, clean smell. So hope that helps. Any chemical smell will subside shortly, in my experience, and it's not even that "bad". I have purchased several of INTEX's mattresses and have been delighted with the products. Best of luck, and enjoy your very well made mattress. kk... » Read More Heya Noah, as with any new rubber-vinyl product, such as a kid's pool or air mattress, there will be some odor upon first opening the package. I did not find any offensive smell, really, but go ahead and inflate it, and let it air for an hour or so, outside if you must.....I just found that mine had a new product, clean smell. So hope that helps. Any chemical smell will subside shortly, in my experience, and it's not even that "bad". I have purchased several of INTEX's mattresses and have been delighted with the products. Best of luck, and enjoy your very well made mattress. kk voicebender.com « Show Less
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I'm assuming it's due to memory foam. Most memory foam has strong smell. Mine didn't last long
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The smell can be a product being new, fresh off the production line type of thing (like that "new car" smell). Mine had a slight smell, not too terrible but it was gone one I did a quick hand wash with a mild shampoo and wiped down the handles with a makeup remover wipe. I also hand washed and air dried the pouch and the smell was gone from that too.