What is the chemical like smell in the pillow and does the smell remain indefinitely?
874001
I didn't have a chemical smell in my pillow, and I'm quite sensitive to that sort of thing. It smells a bit like buckwheat...
874002
you may have a more sensitive nose than i do, but this bucky seems about the same as the previous ones except it is a little harder.you can always hit it with some fabreze and leave it outdoors for a few hours...good luck
874003
My two pillows do not have any smell. Why don't you put it in an allergen-free cover, from Walmart, sewn to fit the smaller pillow?
874004
you may have a more sensitive nose than i do, but this bucky seems about the same as the previous ones except it is a little harder. you can always hit it with some fabreze and leave it outdoors for a few hours...good luck
874005
Have never had any kink of smell or odor, I will always stay with this type pillow, if I even had this problem will take it outside to air out, I keep a pillowcase on mine also
1305233
We did not have an odor with our contour pillow. We opened it and used it that night and every night since. My husband just loves it and breathes much better.
297722
I've had mine about a year and other than it on longer having the slight minty smell, it is just as good as it was new. It has maintained it's shape and lives up to the claim of not making you sweat. I still recommend this pillow and it is the one I use every night.
719874
No they are talking about the heavy plastic smell of the new pillow. It's will take much more than 24 hours to air out. More like a couple days...
560621
I had that smell at first as well. But based on other reviews I knew to expect that. I would squeeze it a couple of times a day to get fresh air through the pillow and let it air out before I started using it and within a week the smell went away.
709812
No, doesn't smell much like any thing. But mine leaked and wet my pillow bad
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
1187616
The one I got did not have a smell to it. I have some memory foam pillows that did smell when I first got them but they no longer have that odor.
1842883
I purchased two pillows and they have no smell. I love them use them several times every day.
37086
I do not recall a smell with the pillow. When I first bought it, it smelled like the plastic bag it came in, but a simple run through the washing machine of the cover, and the smell was gone.
2151230
I don't remember a strong odor, and used the pillow within a week of its arrival. So, I would suggest within a week or two.
925197
Not sure what bad smell others are talking about, I have not had that experience. Both my pillows are fine, and have no smell, however, when I want an oder out of something I put it in a garbage bag with a bunch of baking soda poured in it and leave it for 3 days, then check it. If I wash something I use vinegar to take smells out. And, yes I've washed down before, the trick is getting it dry. I hang it on the line all day, and it must be a fairly hot day or it won't dry.
1905648
I never checked for a "smell" when I received mine. I just automatically air anything like that when I get it for a couple of days. If there was a smell, it was gone in that short time. The pillows are wonderful, by the way.
442348
There is absolutely no odors when I took it out of the package. It's a great pillow.
297720
I have had mine for many months & the minty smell is very faint but it's seems to be holding up very well. I do alternate it with another pillow but it seems like it will last a long time
265166
The pillow is natural and organic. As a company, I believe they try to avoid harmful chemicals. You may call their customer service number 714-541-3510 to find out for sure.
2099270
I have not washed mine yet but to be honest, I don't notice it smelling any longer. I don't store mine in the box when not in use. Because I have such chronic problems with my neck, I hang it on the headboard of my bed when I'm done with it.