Just received this purchase. Washed it several times. Does the smell ever go away or get less?
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We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with the smell of the product. The smell comes with all freshly manufactured products. At times the manufacturer uses different types of plastic that initially give off a smell. The manufacturer uses materials which are safe, non toxic and phthalate free. The smell will go away with regular washing. Soaking the toy in warm water and baking soda will help the smell fade. Once you have finished soaking it, dry it completely and then dust it off with cornstarch. Cornstarch which will absorb any moisture or smell.
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I reccomend soaking the item in warm water and baking soda, that is the only thing I have heard of the removes the smell.
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Mine doesn't smell at all. I take it out at night so it can dry completely. Maybe you could try that. I hope that helps. I really like it!
1968212
I have never noticed a smell in ours. We did wash it though. Perhaps that made the difference.
1893645
Once you wash it with a good antibacterial sop the factor smell subsides. Thanks for shopping with DGS Novelties!
1917145
Not at all. I've actually washed it as well and let it air dry. Has held up well.
1547313
I have washed mine maybe 5 or so times, but just when I take it outside. Otherwise, it doesn't need washed indoors
121449
We washed ours on the dishwasher twice before using. No smell and it works great!! It's plastic....so yeah it smelled at first
1484239
Mine has no smell now for sure and did not notice any when it came in... But I always wash new stuff anyway....
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Not at all! I have washed mine at least five times and its as good as when I took it out of the bag. I know what you mean when you ask the question, especially after you wash it. Well worth the money. Take the chance, you will not be disappointed.
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After airing it out for 48 hours as recommended. It still had quite the strong smell. So one weekend when I was away. I stripped away my bed ppened the bedroom window and aired out over the weekend. Now the odor is considerably less still there but cry mild and much less annoying.
808096
Yes, it smells. I've tried washing it with soap and water, plus rinsing with listerine. It helped a little bit. I'm just hoping time will get rid of the smell.
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It goes away after some time. Ours no longer smells but it was a few months time before that happened. If you have a garage you could place it in to air it out for awhile or place it outside if you live in a warmer weather state.
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When I just got mines the scent of the material was too strong for me so I wash it then because I just got it but I have run in it today n I haven't wash it I am planning on washing it on the weekends. I run 5days a week but if this will help I have a vest that is make from the same material n I only wash it on weekends n I use to run in it 5 days a week too hope this was helpful
1046398
The smell is only that new vinyl smell. It goes away quickly. My grandkids are still playing with this...2 years later.We haven't washed it.
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Right off it had a smell, so I washed it with soap a few times, let it dry and now the smell is totally gone.
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I didn't notice a smell. I layers it out for 24 hours and then layer it on my bed, put sheets over it and never noticed a smell. But it's so comfortable. Worth every penny.
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I received mine as a gift just yesterday. Very strong smell like I had just painted the entire bedroom. This was after the mattress had sat for 2 days to expand in another room in the house. I am hoping that someone can seriously tell me this odor goes away.