Does anyone else have issues with items smelling after being in the bags? They have a sour smell
1966779
No problems with the smell, but my bags did not hold their seal at all. Maybe after a day they started to inflate back up, plus the torn really easily.
1966780
No, were very happy, but before packing I opened the bags to let them air out for 3 days..
1966781
Yr washing clothing or other items before you store them. Make sure they are completely dry. I have had items stored for years with no smell what so ever.
900888
No, no smell at all unless you can identify the smell of corn starch..?? One other commenter had a valid point though....Plastic packaging will sometimes pick up other odors. If yours was shipped along with a strong scent of some sort---say vanilla beans or ?? then it is possible that the bag could retain some of that odor. Pour some out into a small bowl, touch it (should feel smooth like baby powder..), smell it (no odor..), taste it (basically no taste..)....or mix some up like previously suggested (no odor..)
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Greetings Y. Tang. Yes it is normal for them to have a slight smell to them. However, it isn't unpleasant. If the odor you smell is too strong or you feel is not normal, I would suggest contacting the manufacturer with your concerns and see if there is anything they can do for you. I hope this helped. :-) Be blessed.
1065877
the odor might come from the plastic bag,you can air it for a while ,it will go away.
1361403
It's been a while since I received my bag but I don't recall anything offensive. If anything, there might have been a "new" product smell, but if there was, it quickly dissipated. I think if you aired it out, you will find whatever smell will go away and the product is very worthwhile. You'll be happy with it!
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Check the pull out filter underneath the bag. It did it to me also! Hope it helps.
73749
So I just got one this week and mine had a very strong smell, so much so that it's in another room hoping to get rid of it... It has the rubber smell that the floor of a gym has which makes me think it's not going to go away. Not sure if I want to wait it out or return it at this point.
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I use have used these the last few years and have not had the same problem. I just opened the box I have at home and it has no odor. I don't have an answer of why yours is so pungent. (Bad batch?mildew?)
647782
I did not smell any oder from them. I was just very upset that alot of the bags were stuck together/sealed together and unusable.
380479
I noticed the smell upon opening mine too. The smell seemed to come from all the little desiccant packs. Throw them away and double check because theirs a lot of them in all the pockets. And after I took all of them out. I just left the pack open on my hot and humid porch. Even if you did nothing. I would assume the smell would eventually fade over time, Till then just try storing it away from you till the smell dies down some.
539050
Mine had a little odor when arrived. I left it open for a few days then it's gone.
1496109
I am fairly sensitive to odors like that, and I didn't experience anything like it with mine. I got a cheap pad before that I had a big issue with, and so placed dryer sheets under it and that helped. Just a thought--just in case.
180755
I have used Prills for many years and one needs to wash them thoroughly before using. I have had mine and have exchanged after using the same two bags for over one year..
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I ended up returning my order for a different reason but remember reading that one customer did have a problem with a strong odor. There wasn't any problem with an odor with the one we received, or apparently for others since they aren't mentioning it. Maybe return yours and try again with another? That's the great thing (one of them) about Amazon!
666350
I've purchased three ONA bags in recent months and haven't noticed any odors from any of them...maybe you can swap it out.
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mine had an odor that disappeared in a few hours. try using some mild soap and water and air dry
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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..