How do I get rid of the smell. I could not keep it in the house and had to put it in the garage. It really has an awful smell.I have had it over a week and it still smells. Doesn't seem to want to air out. How do I get rid of the smell. I could not keep it in the house and had to put it in the garage. It really has an awful smell.I have had it over a week and it still smells. Doesn't seem... » Read More How do I get rid of the smell. I could not keep it in the house and had to put it in the garage. It really has an awful smell.I have had it over a week and it still smells. Doesn't seem to want to air out. « Show Less
1091956
I use to spray bath and body scents inside the bag. I also tried using moth balls. The smell eventually went but it took a while. I never used the straps because the straps still carry that smell but bag is ok now. It will take you a while but the scent will eventually go away just keep spraying it.
1091957
the smell is normal,,it will disappear after several days ,you can put it in the Ventilated place.
1783255
yes ours does smell pretty bad but you can only smell it if you put it up to your nose otherwise you can't smell it. If the product smell bothers yout I think putting it outside to air out for a week would help.
140018
You won't notice any real smell. spray, let it sit, wipe it off and leave the windows down so it can air out. Even if you clean it and then go for a ride, as long as you keep the windows down to let it air out, the smell does not stay long. I rarely notice it myself
1009439
Think the instructions say something about cleaning it but if not I'd mix a little bleach and water swish it around should help with the smell
189416
Eventually if you keep it outside! We had ours first in the porch and then in the basement. The whole room smelled for a long time. It's been several months and now that it is stored outside I cannot smell it anymore. It was really strong for a while. I've read you can wash with soap and water which admittedly I never tried.
103100
I've had 2 batches that had the terrible smell. The first I poured out thinking it had gone bad. Then I read somewhere that sometimes racking it repeatedly and getting more oxygen into it makes the smell go away. I tried that the second time it happened to me and the smell disappeared. Not sure what will happen now that it's bottled.
847468
I recall the smell. It did not last very long at all. We bought ours in the late fall. The weather precluded opening the windows. So we didn't have to air out the bedroom to eliminate the smell.
912095
The smell was not bad on mine, but if it were, I would wipe it down with a solution of 3:1 white vinegar and water. Hope this helps.
788440
Leave it out in the air...Mother Nature has her way of cleansing bad odors quickly. I didn't have an odorproblem with my case but I would do the above if I did. Good luck!
808096
Yes, it smells. I've tried washing it with soap and water, plus rinsing with listerine. It helped a little bit. I'm just hoping time will get rid of the smell.
1589034
I clean it in the back yard every week with a organic cleaner, so it doesn't start to hold odor. I have replaced it three times in 15 months, but I am a clean freak.
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.
1883413
I received mine as a gift just yesterday. Very strong smell like I had just painted the entire bedroom. This was after the mattress had sat for 2 days to expand in another room in the house. I am hoping that someone can seriously tell me this odor goes away.
1982219
throw it in the dryer with a dryer sheet and it will help with the odor. Doesn't last too long unless you have a sensitive nose.
1227049
Eventually, the smell will dissipate. Unfortunately, I don't know of anything you could do right now, to quell the smell.
1908481
After airing it out for 48 hours as recommended. It still had quite the strong smell. So one weekend when I was away. I stripped away my bed ppened the bedroom window and aired out over the weekend. Now the odor is considerably less still there but cry mild and much less annoying.
1474797
mine had an odor that disappeared in a few hours. try using some mild soap and water and air dry