is there a strong odor from the material of this stability ball? Or does it go away with time? thanks!
299432
At first, yes, the odor is strong. As I have it inflated and it is out, the odor becomes less and less noticeable. Maybe, I just get used to it but that's how it has not been disagreeable for me. Hope this helps.
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.
1038878
It has a fairly strong odor of its own, though not an unpleasant one, for about 24 hours. Then that odor disappears and so do any other odors in the area. This effect will last until the gel-like crystals shrivel up and get hard, which usually takes a month or more the way I use it, which is putting a half inch to one inch layer in a dish.
633547
It does have a bit of a strong odor when first opened, but it doesn't last. I have had mine for several months and like it a lot.
2063498
It had a very slight, but not offensive odor. I aired it out for 6 hours and it was completely gone. I really love it. Odor is really not an issue.
719873
No that is not why. There is a small chemical smell when you get the pillow mistky from whatever the material they use to make the pillow out of. It does go away. Initially i thought this pillow was too high/firm..., but now i love it!
1853890
Yes there is an odor but only noticeable during storage. I keep it in the garage and didn't close the package, the odor isn't as strong as cow manure. When applied on my grass, I don't notice the smell.
1553842
Mine did not smell very strong. I put it out over the weekend. I put mine on the mattress and then put a mattress pad over the foam pad. It still feels soft and no oder.
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.
559931
I didn't notice any smell with mine and I'm pretty sensitive to odors. I'd recommend letting it air out in a well ventilated place for a few days or weeks until it dissipates.
539050
Mine had a little odor when arrived. I left it open for a few days then it's gone.
239540
Like the others, there's not much of an odor associated with ours. However, don't forget to put water in the bottom of the barrel from time to time, and put a stopper in it as well. If you don't it will dry out and the bands will fall off!
872377
I have not had a problem with any odor from the Arctic Chill Ice Ball Maker, but I found this suggestion: http://www.ehow.com/how_8108725_rid-silicone-plastic-odor.html
912964
I have had mine for over a year and there has never been an odor. I agree with the other poster, these are not comfortable and I don't use them.
1121452
Ours have had NO odor. Perhaps yours has a small leak of the GEL, and should be exchanged.
559929
Mine had a very strong odor so I put it in my garage to air out, it has been 4 weeks now and it still smells but not as bad, maybe in another month or two I will be able to use it.
1230198
The smell is a bit strong initially, especially if you leave it in a hot car. It goes away. I've had mine for about a year and I don't notice it anymore.