Some reviewers commented that the rubber coating stinks. Anyone else experience this? If so, how did you get rid of the smell? Thanks!
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I didn't have either of those issues. The rubber is quite thick and helps alot. I don't know what people are talking about with the smell, mine didn't smell at all. To be honest, when I opened the package I was very surprised at how sturdy and heavy these were considering the price.
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Unless your talking about the scent of clean rubber, I'm not sure what you are referring to. If there is any other odor, you should either clean it with peroxide or send it back..
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.
435527
Mine came with the horrible smell as well. I put it outside to air out for a few days and I put it next to a bag of baking soda to absorb the odor too. After a few months, I've noticed that the smell is no longer present.
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I have that problem too. It is the filter. Once you change the filter the smell goes away. However, it seems like I always have to change the filter!
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Heya Noah, as with any new rubber-vinyl product, such as a kid's pool or air mattress, there will be some odor upon first opening the package. I did not find any offensive smell, really, but go ahead and inflate it, and let it air for an hour or so, outside if you must.....I just found that mine had a new product, clean smell. So hope that helps. Any chemical smell will subside shortly, in my experience, and it's not even that "bad". I have purchased several of INTEX's mattresses and have been delighted with the products. Best of luck, and enjoy your very well made mattress. kk voicebender.com Heya Noah, as with any new rubber-vinyl product, such as a kid's pool or air mattress, there will be some odor upon first opening the package. I did not find any offensive smell, really, but go ahead and inflate it, and let it air for an hour or so, outside if you must.....I just found that mine had a new product, clean smell. So hope that helps. Any chemical smell will subside shortly, in my experience, and it's not even that "bad". I have purchased several of INTEX's mattresses and have been delighted with the products. Best of luck, and enjoy your very well made mattress. kk... » Read More Heya Noah, as with any new rubber-vinyl product, such as a kid's pool or air mattress, there will be some odor upon first opening the package. I did not find any offensive smell, really, but go ahead and inflate it, and let it air for an hour or so, outside if you must.....I just found that mine had a new product, clean smell. So hope that helps. Any chemical smell will subside shortly, in my experience, and it's not even that "bad". I have purchased several of INTEX's mattresses and have been delighted with the products. Best of luck, and enjoy your very well made mattress. kk voicebender.com « Show Less
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Ours just had a strong rubber smell. It has gotten alot better. We put stuff in ours and put it in the freezer, the dog goes crazy for it.
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Mine have a faint smell of rubber. Not offensive and even that is diminishing with time.
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It doesn't have any strong rubber odors. I haven't noticed any slighter odors either. I am fragrance free too, so I would notice if it had a bad odor.
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I didn't notice that. I think there may be some rubber smell, but it's not very serious, and with time flies I think the smell will disappear.
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Hi. I had the same issue with smell. I did not run the machine right away. I took it out and cleaned the filter in Lysol and let it sit for about 30 mins. Then rinsed really well and put it back after it dried completely. There was a slight smell for a few days, but it has gone away. You may want to put it outside or wipe down with baking soda and water just to help get rid of the smell.
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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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After I installed it, it had the new rubber bellows smell, over time this will leave, you need to keep the bellows clean and dry after using, this will prevent the mold smell from forming.
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I think it has a slight smell but the smell does not stay with you long. I would not consider it rubber like. It is hard for me to cmpare to another sent.
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Honestly mine smelled like rubber. Try to soak just the rubber part in soapy hot water.
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Danie. Mine did not smell, however, you may have a nose like my wife who can literally smell things way before anyone else. You may have this sensitive smell and since rubber has a petroleum base, you may be ultra sensitive to it. If, after a few days the smell doesn't go away on its own, you may have to return it for a hard plastic version from another vendor. Don't despair. If the smell doesn't go away, let the vendor know you have to return it...or Amazon.
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Just got a new one. It seems just a bit but I have a wicked sense of smell. I am sure it'll be mostly gone in a month. Doesn't make my hand smell after hours of use. I hope that helps.