This product has a skunky, plastic smell. How can this be resolved?
823931
If the item is soaked in warm water and baking soda over night it will remove the odor.
1474797
mine had an odor that disappeared in a few hours. try using some mild soap and water and air dry
353644
I had a smell in the beginning but as they say below it wore off...if it continues I would contact the manufacture for another model. Make sure to check for melting plastic...also make sure the outside doens get hot.
7166
I have a lot of experience with different types of plastics and found the only way to get rid of the smell is to air it out. Depending on the type of chemicals used in making it, how much air circulation you have around it, and how sensitive your nose is, it can take a few days to a couple of weeks. There's no way to know. It's the chemicals that make it pliable (soft) that cause this problem. Some people are more sensitive to these types of smells which would make it appear as if there's more of an odor for some than for others. Also, heat may make it worse. Cool dry air, circulating around it, is best. Be careful where you leave it. Make sure it's not an enclosed area - there must be a window open for air circulation until the smell dissipates. And if you have allergies you'll want to keep it in a room you don't go in often.
98190
I caught a definite heavy plastic smell from the bags all the stuff is stored in. Although I'm sensitive to such smells, this particular one smelled also of camp fire (such as a sweater that has been exposed to lots of campfire smoke) This all went away after assembly. There is no residing smell now.
1647526
Were you using a little bleach to clean it? If so and the oders remain, then in a cup, try using a little baking soda and viniger, swish it around in it, you can let it soak if needed, then rince it well, if the smells stry in it after that, then my guess is its defective and I'd try sending it back for a replacement.
656292
You might try this...http://www.ehow.com/how_8108725_rid-silicone-plastic-odor.html
2159389
As soon as I received mine, I washed mine with dish soap and air dried it. There's no lingering plastic smell... at least on mine.
727472
I find it hard to believe I purchased the same item as was purchased by the people answering this question. There is a definitely a smell - kind of like a strong plastic smell, which is there even when the unit is not turned on (and just gets stronger when it is). Granted, I've only had this for about 5 days, so hopefully it will go away.
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.
747517
I have the same issue and don't think the plastic can be removed. I'd love to hear if someone has a suggestion for cleaning this area out as well.
796123
All of our products come directly from the manufacturer with proper seal and packaging. At times the manufacturer uses certain types of plastic that do initially give off a smell. The smell comes with all freshly manufactured products which fades away with time. The manufacturer uses materials which are safe, non toxic and phthalate free. The smell will go away with regular washing. Soaking the products in warm water and baking soda will help the smell fade. Once you have finished soaking, dry them completely and then dust it off with cornstarch. Cornstarch which will absorb any moisture or smell. All of our products come directly from the manufacturer with proper seal and packaging. At times the manufacturer uses certain types of plastic that do initially give off a smell. The smell comes with all freshly manufactured products which fades away with time. The manufacturer uses materials which are safe, non toxic and phthalate free. The smell will go away with regular washing. Soaking the products in warm water and baking soda will help the smell fade. Once you have finished soaking, dry them completely and then dust it off with cornstarch. Cornstarch which will absorb any moisture or... » Read More All of our products come directly from the manufacturer with proper seal and packaging. At times the manufacturer uses certain types of plastic that do initially give off a smell. The smell comes with all freshly manufactured products which fades away with time. The manufacturer uses materials which are safe, non toxic and phthalate free. The smell will go away with regular washing. Soaking the products in warm water and baking soda will help the smell fade. Once you have finished soaking, dry them completely and then dust it off with cornstarch. Cornstarch which will absorb any moisture or smell. « Show Less
591890
We had the same smell when ours started running, and it went away in a day or so. It's fairly common for air purifiers to give off the plastic smell for a couple of days.
426897
There should not be a plastic smell. perhaps you did not take off the plastic cover from the filter? before running unit.
1089236
I never try. But I thought this is good idea to take the bad plastic smell away. The product made in China. The plastic hasbad smell.
236884
Hi Jo,I don't know because out unit does't have those smell.Is it brand new? Maybe that's one of the reasons. Let it work for a while and see how it's gonna happen. If it doesn't change at all, you should send it back soon! Hope this help!
335970
Not that I am aware of. I have been using this item for years with no problems. Maybe the smell is from the plastic.