why does the pillow have such a harsh smell
1161763
I'm assuming it's due to memory foam. Most memory foam has strong smell. Mine didn't last long
1187616
The one I got did not have a smell to it. I have some memory foam pillows that did smell when I first got them but they no longer have that odor.
2099270
I have not washed mine yet but to be honest, I don't notice it smelling any longer. I don't store mine in the box when not in use. Because I have such chronic problems with my neck, I hang it on the headboard of my bed when I'm done with it.
137800
Sometimes there is a distinct odor to raw silk products. I used to notice this in silk knit sweaters back when those were so popular. It does go away after a washing or two.
910986
I didn't have any foul odor. I think you need to contact to the seller and exchange for another one. If you cannot return or exchange, then try to dry clean
2112296
All foam mattresses and pillows smell bad when you first remove them from their packaging. We took the mattress out of the packaging and let it air out for 2-3 days before putting it on the bed. The smell was almost completely gone by then.
2238291
No, I've never noticed any kind of smell. The pillow stays quite cool. Much cooler than my crappy cotton pillows.
2152463
I am very pleased with this pillow. Mine did not have the "weird" smell, so I don't know why yours does.
442343
My pillow absolutely REEKED when I first received it. Seemed way worse then most people are reporting, maybe it was a fresh batch of foam or something but the smell lingered for more than a few days. Even six months later if I stick my face in it I can smell it. That being said I'm sure sticking it in the wash would help rid the pillow of its chemical stench right away and after the smell was gone/tolerable I really liked the pillow.
284618
The smell might be that of natural cotton. I do smell that from mine (which we just got) and nothing else.
1403649
You can spot clean the actual pillow with a mild detergent. It is not machine washable or machine dryable.
163485
Hello-The pillows do not have a foam odor. However, they do collect body heat aNd can get too warm.
1982221
I never noticed any negative smell from them. Slight when I first opened. So it shouldn't last long, I wouldn't wash them right away as that will wear them out quicker. They truly are the best pillows for me, hope you get to enjoy them
1627078
I aired them out and didn't notice an odor. They are horrible pillows though....don't waste your money.
729854
I did not detect any odor. I washed them both before using them and so far it absolutely love them, no complaints, comfortable, and saving my expensive pillows.
1636580
The pillow is made of something other than plastic but I think there is some plastic in the construction. I put it between the pillow and the pillowcase to keep it relatively clean but it also wipes very well with a warm soapy cloth and dry with a paper towel and usually let it out exposed to the ambient air before I put it in the refrigerator for a few hours.
442351
Mine has a slight odor to it, but I never smell it until i put my nose right up to the pillow, and even the, the odor is going away