Does the blanket need to be washed to remove the smell.
38531
There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the... » Read More There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. « Show Less
38532
I purchased the blanket 6 months ago and used it since and not washed it yet. There is a chemical smell when you first open the package but it disappears in about 2 days if you just air-out the blanket. I have sheets below the blanket and a comforter over the blanket, so it doesn't get dirty. I've found that these type of blankets last longest if you don't wash them too often. I wash mine 2x a year but I don't have kids, dogs, no smoking, no eating in bed, etc., so things stay pretty clean. Hope that helps!
991966
This is my first wool blanket. It doesn't bother me at all. The smell will need to be addressed. I hand washed and hung outside for 2 days. Smell is gone.
1506872
no the instructions say not to wash this. there is no way to disconnect the plug from the blanket.
1484239
Mine has no smell now for sure and did not notice any when it came in... But I always wash new stuff anyway....
528355
yes out of the package it does, I threw it in the washer then let it dry and the smell is gone. It really is very nice and worth the effort
1582983
I haven't washed the blanket. We rarely use it it's more of a family heirloom
2217243
No, not that I noticed. The product itself does not smell. And the warmed towels/clothes also so not smell. Hopefully other people's don't smell either!
1449880
It doesn't have an odor. I don't have the blanket with me but never put wool in the washing machine. I would spot clean or take to dry cleaners. But I've had mine for a few months and it still looks great, even with cats on it constantly.
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.
1927659
There is no mention of washing it prior to first use. It does not have any smell to it at all out of the package. I did not wash it first. Washing or drying it with other articles of clothing leads to the other articles being wadded up inside of the protector and not washing or drying well.
942916
Packaging states DRY CLEAN OR SPOT CLEAN WITH A DAMP CLOTH ONLY. We have not tried to do either as the blanket has only been used a few times.
1656582
We've not had a problem with the bed absorbing odors. In such a case, it might help to also buy the inner liner to protect the foam. The bed cover is washable, but now that it's winter, we've put a fleece blanket over it to protect it from wet paws. It's easy to just throw the blankie in the wash once or twice a week. Maybe that would help with an odor issue as well. The bed really is well made and comfy!
33989
I just use a damp cloth to wipe my infarredsauna blanket with and it seems to work fine ,There is no odor that lingers ..I hope this is helpful .....Arlyne
313302
Ours didn't, but the directions said to wash before first use and I did, maybe that cleaned any chemical smell that might have been there.
280847
Put it in the dryer on low for an hour with a dryer sheet, or wet a washcloth with fabric softener. It may take a few cycles but it will go away. I have had mine for three days now and no odor at all.
1396285
The blanket was wrapped in plastic. When I opened the plastic, it smelled like a new sweater. The was no offsetting smell, like there sometimes was even with the clean Army blankets I've been issued.
2198826
No. I clean mine every other week with soap and water and let it dry outside to air out. But no, no smell from the crate.