anyway to get the smell out fast? got for hospital bed for sick husband need now
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I laid mine out on our van top, under our carport so it would not get sun or rain damage, for a day. No smell. Cheap ones reek, this one does not.
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Mine did not smell very strong. I put it out over the weekend. I put mine on the mattress and then put a mattress pad over the foam pad. It still feels soft and no oder.
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If you actually read the manual the first step after unpackaging is to disassemble the unit and scoop out the interior styrofoam with a knife. The annoying sound of that process will make you not care so much about the smell.
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I don't know why you are asking so I'll just throw out ideas. When my washing machine became smelly with mildew I tried many products. What worked best was vinegar. I put in a large amount, started the washer on hot, and let it not spin out overnight. Then I'd add a quarter cup of vinegar in the final rinse, especially with towels. That worked well. I would try pouring a half gallon of vinegar into the dishwasher and leave it for a few hours, then let it run to completion. Wipe down the seals and around the door. I don't think that would cause harm, but do it at your win risk. I think smelly washer is citric acid like is in soda pop and is an acid like vinegar. I don't know why you are asking so I'll just throw out ideas. When my washing machine became smelly with mildew I tried many products. What worked best was vinegar. I put in a large amount, started the washer on hot, and let it not spin out overnight. Then I'd add a quarter cup of vinegar in the final rinse, especially with towels. That worked well. I would try pouring a half gallon of vinegar into the dishwasher and leave it for a few hours, then let it run to completion. Wipe down the seals and around the door. I don't think that would cause harm, but do it at your win risk. I think... » Read More I don't know why you are asking so I'll just throw out ideas. When my washing machine became smelly with mildew I tried many products. What worked best was vinegar. I put in a large amount, started the washer on hot, and let it not spin out overnight. Then I'd add a quarter cup of vinegar in the final rinse, especially with towels. That worked well. I would try pouring a half gallon of vinegar into the dishwasher and leave it for a few hours, then let it run to completion. Wipe down the seals and around the door. I don't think that would cause harm, but do it at your win risk. I think smelly washer is citric acid like is in soda pop and is an acid like vinegar. « Show Less
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once you get the smell it is hard to get out!!! What i have done to get the mildew or wet dog smell out is soak similar colors for up to an hour or overnight is they are close colors...i have had problems with the colors leaking onto lighter colors...so make sure they are similar. I would use a big heaping scoop in a bucket of hot water and soak away and wash in hot water with another scoop after soaking. took care of my stuff:) Hope I helped!! OOh and as the person below said vinegar is amazing!!! I just wash it once with vinegar, wash again with baking soda if needed, then another round with detergent also...that is for the really bad stuff. once you get the smell it is hard to get out!!! What i have done to get the mildew or wet dog smell out is soak similar colors for up to an hour or overnight is they are close colors...i have had problems with the colors leaking onto lighter colors...so make sure they are similar. I would use a big heaping scoop in a bucket of hot water and soak away and wash in hot water with another scoop after soaking. took care of my stuff:) Hope I helped!! OOh and as the person below said vinegar is amazing!!! I just wash it once with vinegar, wash again with baking soda if needed, then another round... » Read More once you get the smell it is hard to get out!!! What i have done to get the mildew or wet dog smell out is soak similar colors for up to an hour or overnight is they are close colors...i have had problems with the colors leaking onto lighter colors...so make sure they are similar. I would use a big heaping scoop in a bucket of hot water and soak away and wash in hot water with another scoop after soaking. took care of my stuff:) Hope I helped!! OOh and as the person below said vinegar is amazing!!! I just wash it once with vinegar, wash again with baking soda if needed, then another round with detergent also...that is for the really bad stuff. « Show Less
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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.
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Eventually, the smell will dissipate. Unfortunately, I don't know of anything you could do right now, to quell the smell.
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Just spray the spot with a freaks mixture of Odormute, then let it dry. Repeat if needed, but with a fresh mixture.
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Put a permanent bolted to the wall one close to where you exit. I put one in my toilet area wall to help. I have arthritis in my arms and hands and it helps to get up
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With it being a new item, it may take a little while for the smell to go away. You could probably take a very lightly dampened cloth with fabreeze and wipe it down to see if that helps a little.
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Run a small load of hot water with no clothes. Add a cup of half baking soda and half distilled white vinegar to the load. If this seems to have an effect but the smell still lingers, do the same with a cup of bleach instead of vinegar and baking soda. Run a final load of just hot water. After the load, leave the machine's door open and allow the washer to dry completely. These remedies clean the buildup of dirt, detergent and water residue that collect in the drum, which emits a musty odor easily mistaken for sewage. Do this occasionally (every 3 or 4 months depend on how often you use your washer) Always leave the cover nearly open after each use to let the air circulate to remove water in the drain when you are not using the washer.
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I don't know why you are asking so I'll just throw out ideas. When my washing machine became smelly with mildew I tried many products. What worked best was vinegar. I put in a large amount, started the washer on hot, and let it not spin out overnight. Then I'd add a quarter cup of vinegar in the final rinse, especially with towels. That worked well. I would try pouring a half gallon of vinegar into the dishwasher and leave it for a few hours, then let it run to completion. Wipe down the seals and around the door. I don't think that would cause harm, but do it at your win risk. I think smelly washer is citric acid like is in soda pop and is an acid like vinegar.
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Fill with warm water and a little vinegar. Leave in for 5 minutes. Pour it out and wipe out with damp cloth.
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I opened cupboards, draws etc. and also disconnected gas stove (if you have one). I put a bomb in each room through out our duplex. We vacated for I believe 4-6 hours (that's including any pets you may have). Afterwards open all windows to air out all the fumes. Hope this was helpful, and good luck!
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Leave it out in the air...Mother Nature has her way of cleansing bad odors quickly. I didn't have an odor problem with my case but I would do the above if I did. Good luck!
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WHAT?!?!? NO SMELL?? i have had this thing for three weeks and i still can't get rid of the horrible, acrid, wretched aroma. I have laundered ALL of my bedclothes--mattress cover, sheets, blanket, spread--repeatedly to try to get rid of it, I can't leave the pillows on the bed during the day because they soak up the disgusting, chemical stench.I want to return it but can't figure out out to package it to send back. I keep hoping it will air out. Awful, awful smell!
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The greatest odor remover known to mankind is Baking Soda. If you want it to work quick. Mix it with Hydrogen Peroxide and a little liquid soap. The Hydrogen Peroxide works the Baking Soda into anything. The soap is to make it flow easily...just a little. This is a skunk formula and it works.
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It should help diminish the odor as long as there are no other openings air can enter. If it is a serious problem, in addition, you may wish to purchase an air filter. Costco and Amazon have some good ones.