Is there a way to get rid of the pungent odor of the rubber?
514042
I really don't know. Fortunately, I do not have the problem. I would suggest to wash it thoroughly i.e. Top Job, Mr.Clean, Windex, etc. and then set it outside to dry thoroughly. Fresh air seems to work wonders. Before clothes dryers, everyone loved the smell of bedsheets dried outside. Also, a last resort.....remove the rubber pad and do without. Hope these suggestions help.
514043
I did not have an odor problem with mine, maybe there is something wrong with yours? I am thinking you are talking about something like that new shower curtain smell; I wash those or spread them on the back porch a couple of days to get rid of that....
514044
No matter what I did in the way of airing out the stool, I could not get rid of the oder. Smelled just like opening the door to go into Harbor Freight store. I pulled the rubber off, it's glued, and glued a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet in it's place. Works fine now....
676499
You're right, it does have a smell but unfortunately I do not know you can get rid of it.Sorry.
1661191
Just to add to P.Tran's answer, you may try adding a 1/2 tsp of white vinegar in a sink of water for the final rinse to get rid of odor.
210087
I did not have that problem. It maybe the smell of the rubber/plastic compound that it's made of after being enclosed in it packaging. It should dissipate within a couple of days at the most. Otherwise I would contact the manufacturer
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.
445534
Ours didn't have that odor to it at all. But I would try some kinda heavy detergent. Hope this helps
512089
I don't remember ever having a rubber odor, but if it did have one at one time it was small and disappeared quickly
274995
I reccomend soaking the item in warm water and baking soda, that is the only thing I have heard of the removes the smell.
1209316
That's correct, soaking the item in warm water and baking soda will remove the smell quickly. Thanks for shopping with DGS Novelties.
792940
Just spray the spot with a freaks mixture of Odormute, then let it dry. Repeat if needed, but with a fresh mixture.
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!
2109132
i am not sure, but i suggest putting a few drops in a small spray bottle and see if spraying will eliminate the odor
2174759
Ours did not have an unpleasant odor when we received it. Smelt like the typical plastic, rubber item. Maybe to speed up the process of getting rid of the smell let it soak in a strong fragrant soap? Hope this helps you out.
1094780
No, we didn't but opened it outdoors. You might try Nok-Out Odor Eliminator and/or a water sealer to help with the odor.
469413
Yes, it's great. Only problem I have with it is that if stinks like rubber badly.
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
972148
Ours just had a strong rubber smell. It has gotten alot better. We put stuff in ours and put it in the freezer, the dog goes crazy for it.