How long before that scent of heated plastic goes away?
1819702
There never was an odor of heated plastic. Of course, since this heater is in our chicken coop, it may not have been noticeable.
1819703
One of mine has never gone away...the other went away about 2 months later.
1819704
I don't recall a plastic smell but we also use scentsy burners in the house so that could have hidden the smell...
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
823103
Hi. Per manufacturer, it is normal to smell a plastic/electrical small from this unit when it is new.As you use the unit, the smell should become less and less. Eventually you should not smell the plastic/electrical smell any longer. Thank you!
2029720
Yes, it is very hot. If you have to move it use the side plastic parts. I've never notice a plastic smell.
2159390
I have had my vittles vault for quite sometime. I just put the food in it. I opened it up and I don't smell the plastic odor. I have had it at least a year so I am not sure about how long it takes to go away.
426177
The smell went away after a week or two. It was almost a kerosene type smell (maybe something in shipping?), but all fine now. Hope that helps.
1690788
Goo Gone works well and should not harm the plastic. Sometimes, scrubbing with a Scotch Brite sponge, dish soap, and hot water will remove it.
945462
just use a vacuume, do not run them under water it can ruin them, the new plastic smell should be gone in like a week or so
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
1737443
I would recommend no sooner than an hour ! even after that, there is a slight residual ozone odor, but if you can open windows and doors, it will be totally gone sooner.
525184
I noticed a slight chemical smell when I un-boxed it, but it was gone later that day. I used febreeze and kept my window open to help the process along.
1986872
Because of the materials it smelled like a new car to me, although it dissipated reasonably fast I was never bothered by it. I can't remember when it went away but I've had it about 4 months and the smell has been gone awhile.
23323
I used some febreeze at first. The smell didn't persist beyond a couple weeks.
796123
All of our products come directly from the manufacturer with proper seal and packaging. At times the manufacturer uses certain types of plastic that do initially give off a smell. The smell comes with all freshly manufactured products which fades away with time. The manufacturer uses materials which are safe, non toxic and phthalate free. The smell will go away with regular washing. Soaking the products in warm water and baking soda will help the smell fade. Once you have finished soaking, dry them completely and then dust it off with cornstarch. Cornstarch which will absorb any moisture or smell. All of our products come directly from the manufacturer with proper seal and packaging. At times the manufacturer uses certain types of plastic that do initially give off a smell. The smell comes with all freshly manufactured products which fades away with time. The manufacturer uses materials which are safe, non toxic and phthalate free. The smell will go away with regular washing. Soaking the products in warm water and baking soda will help the smell fade. Once you have finished soaking, dry them completely and then dust it off with cornstarch. Cornstarch which will absorb any moisture or... » Read More All of our products come directly from the manufacturer with proper seal and packaging. At times the manufacturer uses certain types of plastic that do initially give off a smell. The smell comes with all freshly manufactured products which fades away with time. The manufacturer uses materials which are safe, non toxic and phthalate free. The smell will go away with regular washing. Soaking the products in warm water and baking soda will help the smell fade. Once you have finished soaking, dry them completely and then dust it off with cornstarch. Cornstarch which will absorb any moisture or smell. « Show Less
685377
Not especially, just a plastic smell when you first get it. I don't notice a smell anymore
2010076
Not very long. About 45 minutes to an hour. The smell is what makes it unique
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.