How do I get rid of the smell of the leather? This is the second I purchased and the first one had no odor but the second one does.
1024474
Not a clue. We didn't have that problem on either one of ours, so I don't know what to tell you. Sorry.
1024475
I did not have that problem. But I would recommend using a plastic grocery bag with a dryer sheet and place in the bag and tie shut for 24 hours. Hope you find a way.
1024476
Sorry to hear that, ours did not have a smell since we received it...not sure what to advise you to do
1122185
I'm not sure how helpful this is, but we also bought one 6 months ago, I can't remember if it had an odor but if it did it doesn't now. I'd wipe it down if you haven't and leave it in an open space to air out and see how it does.
258168
a solution of vinegar and water sprayed lightly and rubbed into the material should help absorb the scent and eventually remove it. I don't believe it will damage it at all as it's not real leather. I've used vinegar to get smoker scents out of desks/chairs and other items, it works pretty well.
666348
Authentic Leather do smell bad.. But mine was not "nauseating". The odor will eventually disappear the longer you use it. Try to spray your favorite perfume inside the bag. The leather will absorb it. Others put some odor absorbent inside their bags. It can be purchased on most stores. Cheers!
867164
Mine did not smell other than the smell of leather and I personally like that smell so guess I'm if no help..but I have heard of people putting charcoal briqiets in things and putting it in an airtight bag for awhile and the briquets absorb the smell..
1105266
We did not have an issue. The smell was reminiscent of a "new product smell" that dissipated once it was no longer new. I would imagine that it might be remedied with a cleaning?
995294
You can remove the outer covering and toss it in the wash. Or you could try to vacuum it. The smell on mine dissipated in a little over a week. So you have to deal with it for now. The more you "re-fur" it, the sooner it stops smelling weird.
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.
1689636
Hi there,Any natural fat grease will do the job read the label no chemicals as the will ruin leather.I personally use a piece of pork rind or lard it will smell at first but after couple uses is fine.Not to much frequent application is better,Good luck.
1125655
I don't notice a bad smell either. Sorry I am not much help either. I guess I am used to the smell and it goes away pretty quick after you put it on.
1009439
Think the instructions say something about cleaning it but if not I'd mix a little bleach and water swish it around should help with the smell
83279
Hi, the one I bought has the same smell. I think that's normal. It does not bother me.
700993
Hi, I would try cleaning it with white distilled vinegar. It will kill the smell if you get it into/under the gasket/seal. Hope this helps.
1535166
It doesn't smell like leather. Leather has a specific scent that never goes away, this doesn't smell like anything.
666349
It sounds like you have a problem, either with the particular bag having been exposed to something foul, or your idea of what fine leather should smell like. After living with mine for a couple of months now, I am happy with every aspect: Appearance, smell and product utility. Very well made, luxurious bag.
1145820
Leave it out in the open to ventilate for a day or so, and then use an interior detail protectant. I use Mother's Protectant which has a great smell as well as being able to protect the leather very well. This smell is caused by the recapturing of out gassing from the leather typically due to being enclosed for extended periods during shipment. This is not unusual for new parts of this type being shipped overseas.
312269
Mine did not have a smell. However, like you, I'd let it air out to see if the odor will dissipate.