I've read that this bench has a moldly/mildew smell eminating from the inside. Have others found this same problem?
2065931
The one I received did not have any odor. Maybe they have corrected the overall problem.
2065932
Mine smells like I would expect new furniture to smell. No issues storing my blankets in here :)
108139
I have had mine for almost a year and I haven't noticed any mold. It does need to be cleaned out every so often, but I just spray it down with disinfectant and rinse it off. Comes clean every time.
1968212
I have never noticed a smell in ours. We did wash it though. Perhaps that made the difference.
572642
This is a beautiful well made bench. The wood of the bench is soft and so is the finish. It encourages an antique like patina rather than being cheap looking. To answer your question, enjoy the bench indoors, ONLY.
10349
Mine had no smell at all. The only problem I had was that it was too slick. Everything had a tendency to slide off, including my computer. It's probably varnish that you are smelling. If you live in a place where you can set it outside, you can let it "air out." If not, I suggest that you send it back.
931684
If it is evenly grayish, I would be inclined to think it is just discoloration. I wash mine in the dishwasher and don't have any of that. Mold would get worse. Just keep it clean.
855296
We haven't had a problem with it smelling like mildew. We let it air dry between uses.
537183
The sofa bed does have a bit of a vinyl smell just out of the box and does not last very long, however I would expect that to be fairly normal. Am not aware of any other smell associated with it though. Hope this is of some help!!!
693135
Anything can mold or mildew however I have not had an issue with mine. It's actually a nice piece to have.
1757144
There was a slight odor. It really didnt bother me. Perhaps time or maybe set outside in the fresh air. Good Luck!
1515781
Mine arrived without any smell. I suggest contacting the manufacturer to ask for advice. Alternatively, try using a white vinegar and water solution to clean it out.
1688652
We did have a strong odor, mildew, mold, something like that and we took it outside to see if it would air out. We ended up sending it back for exchange.
1927228
There might be a slight odor. The inside of the coop is easy to clean since it has the pull out tray. The bottom and stairs is what I find almost impossible to clean and could build up.
399939
I have had mine for two months and have not had any mold problems. It is padded using molded plastic. It does hold water between the frame and the cushion, but can easily be drained with just a tilt of the stool after use.
992615
I haven't noticed any mildew or mold around the edge, but we have it inside. We have 4 medium sized dogs and a cat that use it, and we fill it up every other day or so. I wash it out once a week with soap and water, but it doesn't visibly need to be cleaned.
210087
I did not have that problem. It maybe the smell of the rubber/plastic compound that it's made of after being enclosed in it packaging. It should dissipate within a couple of days at the most. Otherwise I would contact the manufacturer
1372030
No mold problems yet, but I've only had this for a few months. We leave it on all the time. If it were to get mold I'd put it in the dishwasher.