How do you get rid of the awful chemical odor? I have had it outside in the sun for several days and it still stinks.
1986866
I never experienced any offensive odor when receiving this product. Perhaps contact the supplier for some input and if necessary, return the product as defective. Maybe a local Honda dealer might be able to advise as well.
1986867
I have never found the smell to be offensive. No more than most new products made of synthetic material. I have tinted windows at the rear of a CRV so the sun has probably had less effect, if that is actually the problem. I have always thought the organizer to be a great product.
1986868
That's a good question. Its been lessening over the weeks and is much more tolerable now. At first I was airing out the car each time. Thought of getting a cargo visor to block the sun and view of the area.
1986869
I don't have this item but agree with the person who said air it in the shade because in the sun activates the chemicals.
1986870
Wish I had an answer for you, but mine never smelled. I placed it in the cargo area as soon as I got it and its been there continually since. I have a very sensitive nose and would have noticed an odor. My answer for all unpleasant odors is a fabric dryer sheet or Febreeze if all else fails.
1986871
You must have a bad one. Mine did not smell at all. Sometimes hot sunshine can cause plastic to smell. Try putting it in the shade for a few days. If something had been spilled on it you might try washing it off with a hose. Washing it with a hose is what you will do when you spill something in it. Final option is sprinkle a healthy dose of baking soda on it and let it sit for a day, then wash it off. If none of that works, get an exchange.
1986872
Because of the materials it smelled like a new car to me, although it dissipated reasonably fast I was never bothered by it. I can't remember when it went away but I've had it about 4 months and the smell has been gone awhile.
448003
When I received it the smell was really bad. I left it out in the sun for a few days and the smell cooked out, a few days later it was gone completely. The bag is really nice with lots of pockets and storage. I would recommend it for price and quality. BB
1982219
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.
1818619
That's odd! I routinely wash mine in the washing machine with hot water and a gentle detergent and haven't yet encountered that problem. You could try a hot wash with a mix of 1/3 bleach and 2/3 water or try a but if vinegar in the wash. Those might help with smell, just make sure to do an extra rinse cycle with both. Also try line drying in sun??
1090768
I've sprayed it in a cellar and left it for a day. When I brought it back into my closet, I could smell it for perhaps another day. Same using it outdoors...a day or so of residual odor. I don't think the smell is awful, just odd.
1963114
I have had this fore about 2 years now and I cannot remember any chemical smell for it at all, not even when it was new. We have machine washed ours at times, if you want to try to get the smell out. Hope all works out.
1025474
I washed it in my washing machine, let it soak a bit to try to get out the strong rubber odor. Then I let it air dry. It helped a lot!
1589034
I clean it in the back yard every week with a organic cleaner, so it doesn't start to hold odor. I have replaced it three times in 15 months, but I am a clean freak.
1190094
I did not detect any strong odor, but if I had, I would've wiped it down with a small amount of Lysol mixed with warm water. I would've let it air for a few hours outdoors.
280847
Put it in the dryer on low for an hour with a dryer sheet, or wet a washcloth with fabric softener. It may take a few cycles but it will go away. I have had mine for three days now and no odor at all.
73950
I have had mine for a week and there is a terrible industrial odor. Would not recommend.
1190095
What odor? Try washing the chair with a disinfectant and air dry. If that doesn't work, return it.
1694702
I used mink oil to soften it up. Of course that puts in it's own odor. Then I let it bake in the sun, both sides for a few hours. Did it all again and it's odor is very quiet now.
1643905
I can't say that mine had that kind of an odor to it when it arrived but it did have somewhat of a chemical smell that lingered for a day or so but went away rather quickly. I assumed it may have been from being stored in some place with some type of chemical. But mine didn't have that strong of an smell, just a kind of harsh new processed plastic chemical smell, if you know what I mean. And like I said, it faded away within a day or so. Sorry, that's probably not much help... :(
808098
Wow! No, mine does not at all.Maybe try soaking it in a sink with some water and citrus hand soap or dish soap. Hopefully whatever is giving off the odor is just on the surface.
656292
You might try this...http://www.ehow.com/how_8108725_rid-silicone-plastic-odor.html
862142
I have found hanging it out in the sun is best way to get rid of pet smell. The uv rays must be what sanitizes and deodorizes things.