Chemical Smell I finally got 2 sets of these ottomans. The first thing I noticed was a very heavy chemical smell. It smelled like car wax. I actually had to leave these out on our deck for 2 days to "air" out. I also buffed the ottomans with cotton rags even though there is no visible residue. The chemical smell is not over-powering like before, but it still smells like car wax. I will put them in the garage for a couple of days. Otherwise, they look great and are somewhat of a deal at $60. Anyone else have the smell problem? Chemical Smell I finally got 2 sets of these ottomans. The first thing I noticed was a very heavy chemical smell. It smelled like car wax. I actually had to leave these out on our deck for 2... » Read More Chemical Smell I finally got 2 sets of these ottomans. The first thing I noticed was a very heavy chemical smell. It smelled like car wax. I actually had to leave these out on our deck for 2 days to "air" out. I also buffed the ottomans with cotton rags even though there is no visible residue. The chemical smell is not over-powering like before, but it still smells like car wax. I will put them in the garage for a couple of days. Otherwise, they look great and are somewhat of a deal at $60. Anyone else have the smell problem? « Show Less
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If they are storage ottomans, I stumbled across another website that suggested leaving the silica gel packets inside to absorb moisture and odors. I threw mine out out, so I'll be looking around town for some tomorrow. I'll let you know if it works!
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a solution of vinegar and water sprayed lightly and rubbed into the material should help absorb the scent and eventually remove it. I don't believe it will damage it at all as it's not real leather. I've used vinegar to get smoker scents out of desks/chairs and other items, it works pretty well.
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The foam and polyester fiber is just the foam part of the ottoman. It most definitely is PVC leather or PU leather for the outer material (at that price it has to be a fake leather.) These can have bad smells.
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hi, I like your post. I just want to know more about "vinyl". We just got our huge sectional recovered with "faux leather".. aka vinyl. since the denim slipcover was old and the couch was still great! Also, my husband has allergies... and leather or vinyl is easier to keep clean. but the smell is terrible!! I had done a lot of research on the feel and look.. but never heard a thing about the health concerns or SMELL!!! I am encouraged by your post.. but still nervous it may not be safe.. and also. wondering if this smell will EVER go away?!!
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they are so stinky. I aired them out and now the little one doesn't smell but the big one still does. Any suggestions? My friend ordered the same thing and it doesn't smell. I threw away the box so I am having a hard time finding one to ship it back in.
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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.
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I got one set of these. At first, I thought the chemical smell wasn't so bad, but it really started to bother me. I aired these out for about a week on my patio. This didn't have much of an effect on the smell. I then wiped them down, multiple times, with alcohol wet wipes. This seems to have helped somewhat. I can't really recommend this product. They are decent looking, but the smell is a deal breaker in my opinion. Anyone with particular sensitive noses (pregnant women, especially) should steer clear of these. There was an actual greasy feel to the exterior of these. I gave the product a three star rating, I think they are OK, but I could never actually recommend them. I got one set of these. At first, I thought the chemical smell wasn't so bad, but it really started to bother me. I aired these out for about a week on my patio. This didn't have much of an effect on the smell. I then wiped them down, multiple times, with alcohol wet wipes. This seems to have helped somewhat. I can't really recommend this product. They are decent looking, but the smell is a deal breaker in my opinion. Anyone with particular sensitive noses (pregnant women, especially) should steer clear of these. There was an actual greasy feel to the exterior of these. I gave the product a... » Read More I got one set of these. At first, I thought the chemical smell wasn't so bad, but it really started to bother me. I aired these out for about a week on my patio. This didn't have much of an effect on the smell. I then wiped them down, multiple times, with alcohol wet wipes. This seems to have helped somewhat. I can't really recommend this product. They are decent looking, but the smell is a deal breaker in my opinion. Anyone with particular sensitive noses (pregnant women, especially) should steer clear of these. There was an actual greasy feel to the exterior of these. I gave the product a three star rating, I think they are OK, but I could never actually recommend them. « Show Less
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Any suggestions on how someone who lives in a Manhattan apartment can get rid of the smell - whatever is causing it. I can't exactly put them outside on the street to air out. Other than the smell, they are a good size and fine for my needs so if I can get rid of the smell, it would be great.
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Yes the one i received has a really strong chemical smell. Not sure if it is the wood polish or what.
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Personally, we had no issues with the chemical smell everyone else reported. There was a faint warehouse smell. Went away within a day. LOVE this couch. Greatest value ever!
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Ours smelled TERRIBLE. It was a very moldy smell. There was no wet film though. We've had ours for a little over 2 months. We thought airing it out would help. While the odor is not as noticeable as it was originally(you could smell it upon entering the room!), it's still there. I smell it when I sit on it, and the smell transfers to items touching it (blankets, clothes, etc). Yuck!
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We've been buying the pads for a couple of months now, and never encountered the "scent." Tonight, a new package was opened and the "fresh" smell was overwhelming. My daughter walked on a new pad bare footed and her feet started to burn. She rinsed her feet off immediately. The fragrance is irritating to my eyes, too. We removed the new pads from the dog kennel, not wanting to take a chance on the chemical scent with the puppies. Puppies can't say their feet are burning! I can't tell any difference in wording between the package with the scent and the unscented, side by side. The old pads worked great. The new "scent" and not being able to tell which have scent is very disappointing. We've been buying the pads for a couple of months now, and never encountered the "scent." Tonight, a new package was opened and the "fresh" smell was overwhelming. My daughter walked on a new pad bare footed and her feet started to burn. She rinsed her feet off immediately. The fragrance is irritating to my eyes, too. We removed the new pads from the dog kennel, not wanting to take a chance on the chemical scent with the puppies. Puppies can't say their feet are burning! I can't tell any difference in wording between the package with the scent and the unscented, side by... » Read More We've been buying the pads for a couple of months now, and never encountered the "scent." Tonight, a new package was opened and the "fresh" smell was overwhelming. My daughter walked on a new pad bare footed and her feet started to burn. She rinsed her feet off immediately. The fragrance is irritating to my eyes, too. We removed the new pads from the dog kennel, not wanting to take a chance on the chemical scent with the puppies. Puppies can't say their feet are burning! I can't tell any difference in wording between the package with the scent and the unscented, side by side. The old pads worked great. The new "scent" and not being able to tell which have scent is very disappointing. « Show Less
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I had a smell in the beginning but as they say below it wore off...if it continues I would contact the manufacture for another model. Make sure to check for melting plastic...also make sure the outside doens get hot.
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They do have a strong odor when you open the package. I left mine in the garage for a few days and that helped. There is still an odor but you have to be right near to notice it.
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There was no chemical smell when i first open the box nor later. I've had this item for about 3 months now and i have not had any problems with bad smells. The room that i have the step in gets pretty warm in the afternoon because it gets all of the afternoon sun hitting it, and even then there is no bad smell. I hope this helps.
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In the past buyer have infomred us that items may have a smell to them. This is an easy thing to fix. The item just needs to soak over night in warm water with some baking soda. This removes this smell.
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I noticed there was a strong plastic smell for the first several days. My nose is not very sensitive but my mom noticed it. I guess that is normal for any of this kind of inflatable chairs. It was Summer when I bought it. I let it sitting in my bedroom and sometimes kept a fan blowing towards me when I was sitting on it. I believe the smell completely went away after maybe 3 or 4 days. I bought this chair for several months now, it is in very good condition and being very helpful to me.
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Hmm, I just went over and sniffed our set and I don't smell anything in particular. I think we've had this since July, so perhaps it's off-gassed since then but I really don't remember the set having a toxic smell when we opened it and started playing with it.
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Mine never smelled like that. It did have a strong chemical smell but it went away in a few weeks. I opened it and didn't use it for several days until the really strong odor went away. After several days the odor was weak enough I could use it but after a few weeks I didn't notice the smell. But it never smelled like an ashtray or coffee. I would return it if I were you.
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I find it hard to believe I purchased the same item as was purchased by the people answering this question. There is a definitely a smell - kind of like a strong plastic smell, which is there even when the unit is not turned on (and just gets stronger when it is). Granted, I've only had this for about 5 days, so hopefully it will go away.
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We had the same problem. After several weeks of usage our 12-year old's pair stunk so bad we wouldn't allow them in the house. We finally soaked them in a tub with OxyClean and then washed them, thinking that they either had to get clean, get ruined, or be thrown away. The smell went away after the washing and they seem to be okay. But there's clearly something about the material that holds moisture and stench. They are not very breathable at all.
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Yes I have noticed it when I replaced my lamp both times I smelt it. The smell goes away I replaced my lamp almost 2 months ago and no issues and don't smell anything anymore. I think I only smelled it for maybe a week.
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We ordered this also, and it came with a terrible chemical smell. Leaving outside all day didn't help dissipate the odor. It's coming from the 'leather' or faux leather at the end of the scope. Can't seem to get any answer from the seller. Beware! I asked my d-i-l to put it away until we know. (purchased as a prop for a young 'pirate'.)
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I did have a funny odor...something like oil or plastic when I first got this fan. The smell is gone now...took about a week of use to subside. The longer you leave it on the faster it will dissipate. I only used it at night, and then only on occasion because it is still so cold in NY.....Keep running it and it will go away soon!!!