The vest has a really strong chemical smell to it, how can i wash it?
1036927
No, The smell is the result of being shipped in polyurethane packaging and it may have been in transit for about a week/ week and half
1829448
With it being a new item, it may take a little while for the smell to go away. You could probably take a very lightly dampened cloth with fabreeze and wipe it down to see if that helps a little.
1466459
Soak it in a pan with some dish soap and water, then throw it in the basket or top rack of the dishwasher on the hot wash and dry cycle.
1025474
I washed it in my washing machine, let it soak a bit to try to get out the strong rubber odor. Then I let it air dry. It helped a lot!
389056
Just take the fabric part off and wash it if necessary? Or just put a towel or something in there.
1743061
No you cannot. There's an internal cover for the padding that you can remove and wash, but as far as the outer cover and padding that will have to be spot cleaned.
493584
if it is still wet, just wash with soap and water ... but if you let it dry ... you will need to scrub ... hard. :-)
1284617
Soak it in warm soapy water or use a little Goo Gone and wash them well afterward.
451749
I have washed it in the washer with warm/cold water, detergent and oxi cleaner. I dried it in the dryer on high heat. I washed and dried it with a towel load. It came out fine. It was hard to unsnap but that's probably good so that it doesn't come off unless you want it to.
602359
It smells like rubber when it's new. I washed mine a few times before I wore it and it was fine.
2015999
I don't know why not. It's a loose fitting vest with a zip front - so I think it should stay in place just fine. I'm not sure about washing it though, seems like it might fall apart.
1893364
That smell is the water-proofing on the material; it will no go away but if you let the poncho air out and sun it on both sides (30 minutes to a side should do it this time of year [May], more sun = less time). If you try to neutralize the odor with chemicals, dilute with water and do not scrub; use a soft cloth and be gentle!
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I recommend washing with water, a sponge and a little bit of soap. Do not use chemicals like Lysol, it will deteriorate the foam.
1085403
the best way to wash it is with a garden hose and scrub brush. simply hang to dry thank you
906943
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 would spot clean with a mild cleaner. The fabric is similar to canvas, so I imagine you could take it outside and hose it down if the mess is bad enough, as long as you let it dry completely.
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It has a zipper to remove it but I'm unsure about washing it. I didn't see anything on the tag. You could probably ask the manufacturer.