How can I get the chemical smell out of mine? It leaves my clothes and even my skin smelling awful! I have had it for going on 3 months.
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I didn't notice a smell either. Sounds terrible, I'm so sorry you are dealing with that.
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lol. You will have to continue using windex mixed with ammonia to clean it. I had to spray it on several times and scrubbed very hard to get it all off.
1070888
...I put it on after washing, .... before conditioner. It has a chemical smell I don't like...Sebastion has one that is the same thing.. with no smell
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It doesn't last long at all. I'm very allergic to chemical smells myself & it went away quickly.
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So I just got one this week and mine had a very strong smell, so much so that it's in another room hoping to get rid of it... It has the rubber smell that the floor of a gym has which makes me think it's not going to go away. Not sure if I want to wait it out or return it at this point.
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I had the same problem. tried cleaning, and using it. The bad smell and taste never went away. So i sent it back. I agree smells like burning plastic.
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I've also washed mine twice, sprayed it with odoban, and sprayed it with Ozium.I bought this because a lot of the reviews mentioned that the smell /does/ go away, but so far that hasn't been my experience. I've only owned it for a few days, of course, but it still smells so strongly that I'm afraid to have it indoors, let alone put my netbook in it and carry it with me.
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I have that problem too. It is the filter. Once you change the filter the smell goes away. However, it seems like I always have to change the filter!
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Haul it outside in the sun...bring it in at night and do not let it get wet...that worked for me. The smell does go away...
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I got mine, opened the box and was almost knocked over. The smells is horrible so I took it out of my house.I'm hoping that over time it will go away, but it can't be good to breath that smell in,, it's really that bad. I wouldlove to send it back.
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I have had this issue too but discovered washing at a higher temp and or using a bit of bleach and using an extra rinse cycle keeps the synthetics fresh. Otherwise, the synthetics will stink!
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I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
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Mine doesn't smell at all. I take it out at night so it can dry completely. Maybe you could try that. I hope that helps. I really like it!
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Were you using a little bleach to clean it? If so and the oders remain, then in a cup, try using a little baking soda and viniger, swish it around in it, you can let it soak if needed, then rince it well, if the smells stry in it after that, then my guess is its defective and I'd try sending it back for a replacement.
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Wish I had a exact time when the smell is gone but it shouldn`t be too long because I haven`t noticed the smell anymore. I think it might have been less then a week. But you could always try putting it in the washing machine or fill the tub with a little laundry soap swish it around & let it soak for awhile , maybe that would help. Sorry if this doesn`t answer your question
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Two weeks, now I am on my third one and I know this sounds crazy but this one smells too!!! I am giving up!!! Do you still have yours???
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If by "get rid of", you mean add its bleach like odor to the smell of sweat and B.O... Honestly, I stopped spraying it because it was so disgusting to me. Maybe someone else who has used it for the purpose you are describing should jump in.