I have had this bread box sitting open and empty on the counter for six days now. How long does it take for the bad smell to go away?
2034084
I had the same problem and was immediately disappointed, it took about as long s you have, but I washed it out wi a vinegar solution like you might use in your frig. Then try it out with some bread inside. Even if you think that you can still smell it the bread really does come out OK. I've had mine since last May hope this helps.
2034085
I have had one since Christmas and I can still smell it but it is not strong anymore. Any varnish will take time to dissipate. Give it time.
2034086
Love the bread box, but the smell was awful. I kept a solid air freshener in it for a couple of months with the door open and then with the door closed. The smell is finally gone.
2034087
I've had my box for many months now and the smell is STILL there. I've tried everything to air it out and make it go away including baking soda. It is not as strong as it was but it still will make your bread taste like the smell after a couple of days. It is a beautiful box, but the smell almost makes it unusable.
2034088
I had the same problem. It won't hurt anything and will gradually go away. Its a great bread box.
2034089
Never had odor issues with mine. Wash it and throw a fresh loaf of cheap bread in it to scent it.
2034090
Jane, I put a box of baking soda in it and left it there for months. Worked!!!
2034091
I think these boxes are made to order or made in very small lots. Ours arrived with the finish still fresh enough to dent with a fingernail. Left if open for a couple of weeks and most of the smell dissipated. The finish hardened up in that time as well. There was still an odor for another month or so but not enough to taint the taste of the bread we put inside. It would have been nice if the finish had been baked in a little more before shipping but otherwise I am very happy with the product.
1091957
the smell is normal,,it will disappear after several days ,you can put it in the Ventilated place.
2144251
Our cat is older and we usually clean out the cat box twice a day, not that it really needs cleaning that often. If the cat has diaria and gets it on the inside of the litter box has been the limiting factor. Since we changed to a non ceral cat food we haven't changed the box which has been about four weeks. I expect it will go at least another four weeks. We have never noticed a cat box odor since we started using these cat boxes.
67758
When I first opened the box there was a strong smell but in a few hours it was gone.
2151228
-- less than a day or two.. I think - but can't remember the total time..Not long tho..maybe only one dayI know i did use it right away so evidentally odor did not bother me..
1147022
Ginger is right. It takes about a week for the smell to go away. Buy outdoors you may not notice it.
976630
My favorite bread (no preservatives) lasted 10 days in this before it developed mold. I live in Southern CA. Without this bread box 5-6 days and it was moldy. So it does extend the life of the bread.
922517
I had the same problem until I simply took the old box, that sat next to it for 3 weeks, away. The self cleaning box is MUCH cleaner. NO smell and I don't have litter tracked all over the floor anymore. I almost gave it away, but I'm glad I didn't.
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I normally change it every 2 weeks. If you use dry food it makes for a cleaner litter box. I just recently went for a little over 3 weeks and my wife started to smell it. I would say it would last a month if it is hidden some place where it could smell a little. If it is somewhere near traffic I would suggest every 2-3 weeks.
2137795
I had no issue with smell, I would suggest setting outside and letting it off gas for a few days
2126255
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!
1638345
I don't remember how long it had that beginning smell. But I ran mine on high some and low almost all the time, have to make sure the cool button is pushed too. It seemed to clear out but did take several days.
817635
Same here as the below answer - we generally use it until it's gone - probably anywhere between 2-6 weeks after opening.
1699905
We've been using ours for over a month, and today was the first time. There were 3-4 small pieces of feces that fell through the scoop. I fished them out with the old litter scoop, and problem solved. We've run it roughly 4 times a day for 35 days...140 times with no smell. Once in a blue moon it'll happen, I can live with that. -I just turned on the exhaust fan and closed the door.
525184
I noticed a slight chemical smell when I un-boxed it, but it was gone later that day. I used febreeze and kept my window open to help the process along.
745172
I purchased one for a friend of mine. She also complained of the plastic odor. I advised her to wait a few more days and if it persisted, we would return it. She waited another 2 to 3 days and the odor was gone and she likes it. This is typical on many electric appliances of plastic. Hope it works for you.
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Yes, when opening there was a chemical odor. I let it sit out for a few days (7 days) and it was gone. Never smelled again.