Does your seat protector have a burnt plastic smell when you first get it? The 2 I got from Amazon and another store has this smell even after weeks.
1041644
I just called Brica about the chemical smell on the protector. They are shipping me a new one, no charge and no need to return the first one. It was purchased from Buy Buy Baby about 2 weeks ago, so this saves me from having to return, replace, etc. Call Brica and they will send you a replacement...they were GREAT to work with. Her's the number 800-344-2229.
1041645
It does have a plastic smell. It has kinda gone away now though. I've only used it a week probably. I only noticed the plastic smell at first but my car was hot from being in the sun. So I thought maybe that was why.
1041646
yes. I just purchased and left draped over a table in the house for a week and it is not totally gone. I am not sure if it is coming from the fabric portion or the rubber inserts. I am concerned that this chemical smell is harmful as I know with some rubber matting it is not suggested for use other than for animals.
2159389
As soon as I received mine, I washed mine with dish soap and air dried it. There's no lingering plastic smell... at least on mine.
1729247
My last couple of orders have been through Amazon and no smell problem noted. Take it back to your health food store and ask for a replacement. Then smell the replacement in the store before you leave.
559933
I ended up returning my order for a different reason but remember reading that one customer did have a problem with a strong odor. There wasn't any problem with an odor with the one we received, or apparently for others since they aren't mentioning it. Maybe return yours and try again with another? That's the great thing (one of them) about Amazon!
335970
Not that I am aware of. I have been using this item for years with no problems. Maybe the smell is from the plastic.
2061938
Hi, I opened mine and set it aside to use the next day and it was fine when I started using it. Mine came with plastic wrap so that might be part of it. Anyway it stays in my car and I don't notice any smell.
2153778
How long have you had it? Did you wash it when you first opened it? Plastics may do that for a day or two when new but shouldn't continue to do so.
2208520
I've had no issues with the odor. I barely notice the "plastic smell" most people comment on. I have a friend who also uses one and his does not smell either. I took mine apart and put it through the dishwasher before ever using it. Now, I wash it off with rubbing alcohol between uses, and as I said, I never smell the plastic. I hope that helps... Good luck.
2035009
I really like mine. Keeps all the dog dirt off the seat. Also there is a backing on it that keeps the moisture away from your seats.Mine didn't have a bad smell. If it does to you just toss it in the washer on gentle then hang to dry, that's what I do.Also make sure you car has rear head rests. The cover has straps that wrap around them to hold it up.
591890
We had the same smell when ours started running, and it went away in a day or so. It's fairly common for air purifiers to give off the plastic smell for a couple of days.
1963115
Mine has been in my car since I've had it. ( purchased both car and cover within weeks of each other). I've never noticed a smell. They are washable, perhaps you could try that.
2005593
Because the filter is such an important part and the top was really scuffed up, I decided to get a replacement from Amazon. For future reference, the replacement had no scratches of any kind, but I do smell a little grease. So I am guessing the latter is normal. Now that I think about it, the first one was probably new, but like I said not worth taking a chance for me. Thanks for all of the answers, they were helpful.
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I got used to it after a couple weeks, I only put up with it because I personally only wanted that specific steering wheel cover. And it's awsome except for that. The smell is still remnant after a year but like I said I don't min it anymore, it was incredible strong at first though, I even washed it a couple times and put dryer sheets between the wheel and cover, nothing worked tho. The seller has excellent customer service however, they sent me the wrong style at first, but overnighted me the correct one without hassle and let me keep the mistake one! Hope this helps
1783253
Mine didn't smell at all. Possibly an extremely faint rubber smell due to the material it is made of? But it is supper subtle (I am very sensitive to smells and don't really detect anything).
662094
No, that is not normal. Mine did not have a burning smell. You might want to contact the seller.
567311
I don't know if it has it in there on the contents, but it smells like bleach. I have used it on my seats for about 3 or 4 years. I'm commercial, and have butts in my seats 13 hours a day 7 days week. There's a whole process I use of chemicals and dyes, to keep my seats looking good. In my opinion, once you start using this stuff, you are going to need to consider replacement in about 5 years. FYI, before you consider getting seats recovered, price out new seats.
685377
Not especially, just a plastic smell when you first get it. I don't notice a smell anymore