How do you get rid of the case's strong neoprene smell? I have now washed it twice and sprayed fabreeze on it. It still has that strong rubber/neopreene smell. Anybody have any luck with how to null that aweful smell. Airing it outside didn't help either. How do you get rid of the case's strong neoprene smell? I have now washed it twice and sprayed fabreeze on it. It still has that strong rubber/neopreene smell. Anybody have any luck with how... » Read More How do you get rid of the case's strong neoprene smell? I have now washed it twice and sprayed fabreeze on it. It still has that strong rubber/neopreene smell. Anybody have any luck with how to null that aweful smell. Airing it outside didn't help either. « Show Less
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Put it in a bucket of kitty litter, that it how I stop shoes from being stinky. Well I fill old socks with kitty litter, tie in a knot and shove in the shoe until they are ready to wear again. :)
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I've also washed mine twice, sprayed it with odoban, and sprayed it with Ozium.I bought this because a lot of the reviews mentioned that the smell /does/ go away, but so far that hasn't been my experience. I've only owned it for a few days, of course, but it still smells so strongly that I'm afraid to have it indoors, let alone put my netbook in it and carry it with me.
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I owned this case for over two years now. The smell does disappear with time. Give it about a month or so. All quality neoprene products have that strong smell at first. Its the flimsy thin neoprene bags that have hardly any smell.
375123
I don't think the smell goes away. It's strong huh! I had to return it and get a different case.
2151227
Sad to say, I still detect that rubbery smell and I've wondered myself if it will completely leave. I'm not real convinced it will. I've put mine in a light flannel pillowcase and most of the time I'm not aware of the smell now. Makes you worry about fumes, though doesn't it?
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I received the product. I followed the instructions provided. The problem was the strong chemical smell that I could not handle. I turned on fans in an attempt to disperse the odor, but it was strong that the fans were blowing it from my head to my nose. I had to rinse it out immediately. My hair is in the worst shape I've seen it. It is dull and doesn't shine any more.I was truly disappointed in this product. I have used other Brazilian Keratin products purchased from Amazon, with great results. I have to wait a number of months before I apply another product. I hope this addresses your question. I received the product. I followed the instructions provided. The problem was the strong chemical smell that I could not handle. I turned on fans in an attempt to disperse the odor, but it was strong that the fans were blowing it from my head to my nose. I had to rinse it out immediately. My hair is in the worst shape I've seen it. It is dull and doesn't shine any more.I was truly disappointed in this product. I have used other Brazilian Keratin products purchased from Amazon, with great results. I have to wait a number of months before I apply another product. I hope this addresses... » Read More I received the product. I followed the instructions provided. The problem was the strong chemical smell that I could not handle. I turned on fans in an attempt to disperse the odor, but it was strong that the fans were blowing it from my head to my nose. I had to rinse it out immediately. My hair is in the worst shape I've seen it. It is dull and doesn't shine any more.I was truly disappointed in this product. I have used other Brazilian Keratin products purchased from Amazon, with great results. I have to wait a number of months before I apply another product. I hope this addresses your question. « Show Less
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I actually didn't get rid of the odor. It did go away after a few weeks of being outside in the toy shed. How ever I did have to wash it once cause my boys got it covered in mud. When I washed it I used auto soap that I normally use on my car. After that point there was a mild odor still from the car but now it has no odor at all. So it will go away with time.
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The smell can be a product being new, fresh off the production line type of thing (like that "new car" smell). Mine had a slight smell, not too terrible but it was gone one I did a quick hand wash with a mild shampoo and wiped down the handles with a makeup remover wipe. I also hand washed and air dried the pouch and the smell was gone from that too.
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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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the smell still there, but not as strong ... I put the Bounce sheets (the ones you would use when drying clothing in the dryer) in side of the portfolio and hope that the smell would go away sooner or later ... so far, I am not able to use this portfolio and I am out of $50+ dollars ... joy of shop on line.I have been shopping on Amazon for a long time and am always very happy with what I bought ... but lately, things seemed to be a bit off ... Is Amazon "outsourcing" its service ???
1473449
hi,After a few months, the rubber smell diminishes, but does not go away completely. I have a full set i got 8 years ago and up close, the rubber smell is still noticeable.Gene
2000602
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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That's odd! I routinely wash mine in the washing machine with hot water and a gentle detergent and haven't yet encountered that problem. You could try a hot wash with a mix of 1/3 bleach and 2/3 water or try a but if vinegar in the wash. Those might help with smell, just make sure to do an extra rinse cycle with both. Also try line drying in sun??
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I found that the smell is from the rubber strips sewed in the elastic bands on the grid. Over time the smell does tend to disappear unless smelling the item directly. Exp. I own Versions for iPad, and iPad Mini. Both have had the smell go away to the same effect.
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Yes, it smells like rubber. Over time use rubber smell fade away.It needs to breath.Primo representative were good and accommodating.
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.
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When I just got mines the scent of the material was too strong for me so I wash it then because I just got it but I have run in it today n I haven't wash it I am planning on washing it on the weekends. I run 5days a week but if this will help I have a vest that is make from the same material n I only wash it on weekends n I use to run in it 5 days a week too hope this was helpful
1023903
wash it out with bleach and use Nok-out. You may have to do it a few times. I sprayed i down good and left it overnight then did it again and again until the smell was pretty well gone
778045
I have a sensitive nose. I did not notice a strong chemical smell even when the product was new. Now I stuck my nose right on it and gave a good sniff. There is a faint odor of neoprene or the like but not smell able from one foot away. I bought this product a bit ago and worry that the manufacturer changed suppliers for its raw materials since then so I am reluctant to reassure you.
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I didn't notice any strong smell when we received ours. We've had it for a couple of months and there is no smell now. We bought the green color, for our 10 year old daughter. It's a great case, very good for kids.