Chemical Smell: Anyone else have the smell problem?
258172
yes mine stink too so bad. I put these in my bedroom...and i can no longer take the smell...airing them out did no good. they are going back tomorrow.
1038464
I have. I have only had the fan for a few days and it is starting to bother me. I have no idea what it is. Has the smell stopped for you?
1818619
That's odd! I routinely wash mine in the washing machine with hot water and a gentle detergent and haven't yet encountered that problem. You could try a hot wash with a mix of 1/3 bleach and 2/3 water or try a but if vinegar in the wash. Those might help with smell, just make sure to do an extra rinse cycle with both. Also try line drying in sun??
631775
I have not noticed a chemical smell. Have you tried washing in hot soapy water?
1021844
I just got mine out to check. I have a pretty good sense of smell and mine had no odor. Sometimes soaking it submersed in vinegar for a few days will clear the smell. Good luck!
1734353
Mine didn't smell at all. I would try hot soapy water or some vinegar and baking soda for the smell. If it doesn't go away amazon may exchange them. Good luck.
24003
Hello. No, I have never noticed a chemical smell at all. So far I have been very happy with this product and have not had any negative issues with it. I hope this helps.
1643464
Have you been able to find out what causes the smell and if it is toxic? How long did you keep the first set?
823101
No not yet but then again we don't use it that much. If I was you I would request a replacement unit from the seller or your money back. That smell in most cases is probably toxic and you need to let the seller no that,and if they don't comply I would get AMAZON INVOLVED.
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?
2114671
I have had this issue too but discovered washing at a higher temp and or using a bit of bleach and using an extra rinse cycle keeps the synthetics fresh. Otherwise, the synthetics will stink!
141911
No, unfortunately not :( I will say that after months of daily use and handwashing, the smell has subsided to such a degree that I have to press my nose against the base to smell it.
843332
I just opened mine and got the same chemical smell. It is disconcerting. I'll leave them open for a bit and see.
904639
Mine just came and it has a horrendous chemical smell. Will update in a week or two and let you know if it persists.
828051
Mine has an odd smell while using, too, but I understand that this is normal.
497980
So did mine. It was kind of disconcerting breathing in who knows what. After several weeks of use the new chemical smell gradually went away.
1450267
More than likly the smell isn't gone entirly. You have just gotten use to it and don't notice it any more. Same thing with mine.