I've had this pad airing out for 6 weeks it still seems to have a strong chemical smell. Does this smell go away? Could it be a defect with this pad?
1508680
I would exchange it, mine had a slight "new" smell to it but after being out for a couple days, the smell was gone. It never smelled like chemicals, perhaps something got spilled on yours?
1508681
Mine never smelled so I suspect yours.may have been accidentally exposed to something. I should tell you that I am very sensitive to smells, especially of chemical origin. I would return it.
1508682
Personally, I would exchange it. When I first opened the package, mine had zero smell to it. Absolutely none. Which is exactly what we're paying so much extra money for, right?! I would assume there's something wrong with yours. I absolutely love mine.
2061940
I did notice the smell but mine wasn't what I would call strong. And it did air out. Haven't noticed since the first day. Hope this helps.
312269
Mine did not have a smell. However, like you, I'd let it air out to see if the odor will dissipate.
709283
I aired it out for about 3 days. I laid it on a pad (towel) so any odor wouldn't get in the carpet. This is about the 4th pad I've had and I didn't think the smell was strong after airing it out. I put it under the mattress pad. There was a slight odor, but nothing bad. I think we're pretty sensitive to odors, since everything we use if non-fragrance. It really didn't bother me. Hope this helps.
759639
honestly, there was a smell open opening it but I left it for 3 days while on vacation. when I returned I did not notice any lingering odor. I presume they are talking about the chemical odor attached but it usually dissipates....I live in Florida so I have the air on 24/7 and ceiling fans going. I much prefer this mattress to the coil spring I got rid of.
1157982
I use a small panty-liner pad in it. You may as well. I have only occasionally had an odor. When I do, I use white vinegar on it to kill any residual orders. Hope this helps in some way.....
1936853
Every night when I got home I removed the pads, wiped it down with Nature's Miracle if anything had soaked through, and let it air overnight before puppy had access to it again; I never had a problem with lingering odor. If disinfecting with your preferred cleaner (Lysol, bleach or vinegar) doesn't work, the odor is in the pores of the plastic and it's time to toss it.
59737
It does have a bit of a rubber odor when you first take it out of the box. I used mine without washing it first, and the odor was gone after the first use. However, I'm sure if you washed it first that would probably take care of the smell as well.
1306001
There is a smell, but it doesnt seem to bother me or my son. I did have this unit for one year and one week and the motor caught fire, unit shut itself off, I happen to be rained out from work this day, smelled the burning smell, pulled the plug, contacted Kaz, who I think owns Honeywell, was sent a prepaid ups postage ticket, sent back the defected one ( I believe in the maker to take back the defected product and have a tech rip it apart and find out why it did what it did to make the product better), as soon as kaz saw tracking number, they sent a new one out to me. I wanted a refund, but kaz said replacement was my only option.I will have to watch the unit now. It does work well, pre-filter grabs so much dust,dirt,hair and has to be replaced every 3 weeks. I don't mind replacing pre-filter every 3 weeks. I see all the stuff it grabs, and seeing all the hair,dust,dirt on the filter, I know it works. Maybe take some pure lavender mixed with water and spay the larger main filter, let dry and see what happens.
497980
So did mine. It was kind of disconcerting breathing in who knows what. After several weeks of use the new chemical smell gradually went away.
1955207
I haven't had that problem. If it is curling on the edges, it may mean that there is some high temperatures near by. Do you have it near the oven and stove? We have one of ours there, but we don't use the oven very often and when we do we move the pad. This is what I would do. I would for sure notify the manufacturer and let them know. It may only be a defect in your pad and I am sure they would replace the pad and would probably like to have the curling one back so they can figure out the problem.
1956320
Mine had the odor for maybe a couple days but if you use it frequently, the odor goes away. I try to run it with the "COOL" setting off for a few minutes before shutting it down when I am done with it. That seems to work for me as I haven't had any odor from it for weeks.
893914
The pads themselves do not have any smell. Even after my 2 dogs use them I haven't noticed any smell. I always have about 6 pads put down in the corner of the kitchen and do remove the used pad as close to use as possible and put down fresh.
46790
I don't recall mine having any kind of smell, however, I have read that you may have that smell during the first two or three weeks. If it continues after that then you may have a problem. My guess is that smell will gradually subside over a period of three weeks. Especially if it is continually running 24/7 - which mine is.
2151227
Sad to say, I still detect that rubbery smell and I've wondered myself if it will completely leave. I'm not real convinced it will. I've put mine in a light flannel pillowcase and most of the time I'm not aware of the smell now. Makes you worry about fumes, though doesn't it?
486395
we have found no odor to the pads. i have not found a better pad, it's big enough for both my pups (i have 2 westies). hope this helps.
2012389
No. If it smells , it's bad. I would suggest that you return it for a replacement. Hope this helps, Maria