How do you get rid of the case's strong neoprene smell?
375123
I don't think the smell goes away. It's strong huh! I had to return it and get a different case.
529992
I put it in a sealed plastic bag with some lavender flowers and that helped a little. Baking soda might work, too. Eventually the chemical smell wore off.
249812
Can't say why but can say that our case came with a really weird smell too... Like strong synthetic rubber or something but smell has seemed to wear off with use
1850892
Mine didnt have a rubber smell, thats weird. But I would probably try hand washing it with dish soap or vinegar and air dry
2125209
Depending on how bad it is you can use an upholstery cleaner to remove it, if that does not work Steam cleaning will kill the bacteria that is causing the smell.
268641
I also have the mint and within a few weeks the rubber stained. I've tried Windex, but it only takes some off. Really disappointing because I love the case and in mint and especially since it has the back protection. I've read reviews for other rubber bumpers and they all seem to have this complaint.
1209315
Typically soaking the item in warm water and baking soda will remove the smell.
1194964
To me, the smell wasn't that bad. I aired it out overnight and didn't smell it anymore. I have my case next to my bedside and it's fine.
402523
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.
1227049
Eventually, the smell will dissipate. Unfortunately, I don't know of anything you could do right now, to quell the smell.
945288
It is really strong smelling. It is being sprayed in a small contained area which compounds the problem. If using it again I would use goggles and a mask when spraying it. It worked really well and is standing up under heavy use.
306445
The best that I can say is to pull it off very slowly. You can use your fingers to gently pry the adhesive away from the device. It may seem like you may break the case, device, or both, but if you go slowly, it will come off.
1893797
Hmm it shouldn't smell like rubber. I would bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one.
1094084
Lift the edges of thee case up a little where the air bubbles are forming! :) try to flatten it a bit if you know what I mean
752442
Try lighter fluid (like Zippo, aka naphtha). This removes all kinds of sticky glue residue.
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
582994
I use a makeup remover (neutrogena towlettes) to get this off as it is very long wearing, then wash with my normal cleanser.