Why does this tissue have a horrible smell like some kind of chemical or plastic?
1033432
Thank you for posting this! I'm on my third box that smell like Cheetos! I had a friend confirm she smelled the same thing! Needless to say, this will be my last box of Kleenex tissues - ever!
1033433
I have never noticed that with this product. I am on my second set of 8 boxes and have thankfully not had to deal with that.
1033434
The fault does not lie with the manufacturer. Some individual supplier that is selling through Amazon is storing the cases where they are being exposed to strong scents from other products. The same thing happens when unscented plastic trash bags are stored near powdered laundry detergent cases. Strong scents soak into to absorbent products and softer plastics stored nearby. Most proper warehousing agents know better that to do this. Some don't.
1033435
I don't know!!! Honestly, mine have never had any odor at all. Where do you live? Maybe the warehouse that it is stored in and shipped from has something to do with it. With very damp weather in a wet storage building might create that smell. I have a subscription to the Kleenex, but I am in New York and not once have had such a smell in the tissues.
906947
Mine has this terrible smell too! It stank up the house and now it's outside stinking up my patio. I would describe it more as formaldehyde. Just return it, that's what I'm doing. This is going nowhere near my eye.
113100
They use a chemical before packaging to sanitize the plastic filter. This smells like plastic when the unit is in use. I left it running outside during the day for 3 days and the smell got faint enough to begin use inside. I've had it for a while now and no more smell.
121448
I think initially it has a plastic-y smell when I first opened it but I haven't notice a chemical smell since. Been using it for a while now, it is in the dog bowl outside. Sorry I'm not going to sniff it
945463
What you're smelling might be ionized air. It has a odd smell that you'll get used right away. Then again it could be plastic and you might have a problem so I'm not sure if you're satisfied with my response. The ionized air smell is a good thing If that is in fact what the smell is
1578383
...nope, no plastic smell here either! I know/hate that odor. perhaps you got a defective one?
2189068
When I bought it the smell was minimal. I can't speak for their packaging these days, I bought mine about a year ago. I absolutely love it though, and other pads really do smell like chemicals.
604246
Hello,Thank you for your message.This item is made of Polyurethane material which is the reason for the smell.In this case we do offer:30 Days Satisfaction-Guaranteed option of returning or exchanging items that do not meet your needs.We will credit you the full purchase price, taxes, and the original shipping charges.(should be able to find it on our listing)Please let us know what you want to do, cause we need to send you a return authorization before you send back the item.Thanks
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
1234452
Mine doesnt have any smell at all i would try cleaning it with dreft stain remover. As weird as it sounds it is a really good cleaner for stenches (cant say ive ever tried it on that smell) or exchange it. I bet it warmed up somewhere that caused the plastic to smell that way.
1598652
The smell is from phthalate plasticizers (substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity). They are used primarily to soften PVC vinyl. It will continue to "off-gas" into your environment throughout its life. They are endocrine disrupters and if this is a concern to you then buy a product that claims to be phthalate-free (such as "Slip-X Solutions Bottomless Bath" or "Boon Ray Drain Plug").
1063716
It is a very small mesh. Mine did not have a chemical smell. I am delighted with mine.
1404526
the packaging may contribute to the odor. I am extremely sensitive to synthetic odors. You may not have that problem. Best wishes
1379550
I don't recall it having an odor, although I don't have the greatest sense of smell! The fabric side is a canvas-like material and I don't remember it having a plastic or chemical smell.
1447135
I did not notice a plastic smell. I am pretty sensitive to odors. Hope this helps.
429788
Yeah, it's a funky out of the box plasticy smell. It took about a week of use, for me, and it went away.
681509
it is some kind of pvc, very durable, slight smell, that dissipates. Not as bad as some!