How long does it take for the smell to go away?
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The odor dissipates in about 7 to 10 days, as does most of the greenish tint.
1817750
Not really sure. I covered a post and let it sit for 24 hours in 80 degree weather. It continued to smell after 24. Less intense but still there. The post was buried and the smell obviously disappeared. I imagine the smell will go away eventually as time goes on. The question is, how much time?
1817751
I'm thinking a few days to a week, but I coated entire boards not just the cut ends.
1372608
I use them until I can no longer smell the cedar smell. This is usually about 3 months, which is one season. Sometimes I'll let them go for 6 months, though. But never longer.
1829448
With it being a new item, it may take a little while for the smell to go away. You could probably take a very lightly dampened cloth with fabreeze and wipe it down to see if that helps a little.
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Hi, Susan, it's SUPPOSED to "age" for 24 hours, but I think that's just so the smell goes away. It was dry to the touch in a couple hours. And that was with two coats of spray.
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I bought this item also! The smell will go away by itself once you take it out of the box. Let the mannequin breathe and it should go away within a day.
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Ginger is right. It takes about a week for the smell to go away. Buy outdoors you may not notice it.
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I bought this unit about 6 months ago, I use it every other day (6-8 hours at a time). There has never been any smell coming from the unit. I recommend that you exchange it.
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After it sets it does get hard enough like the orignal. But to get rid of the odor, you have to put it in a solution of warm water with baking soda for 20 mins and then it slowly goes away.
378272
According to package directions, the foam should be aired out in a well ventilated area for 24 (or 48) hours before use. Over this time, the foam will decompress slowly. After the airing period, there should be no noticeable smell at all.
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.
84906
it depends on how much you put on. Yes the smell remains, I had people move away from me in public even after a shower. And if it gets on your clothes cause of sweat it gets into the clothes. It took me three washes to get it out.
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I don't remember how long it had that beginning smell. But I ran mine on high some and low almost all the time, have to make sure the cool button is pushed too. It seemed to clear out but did take several days.
718223
If the smell isn't bad like there is a fire, it is normal. Dust and chemicals just have to burn off. But it shouldn't last more than a few hours at the most.
106148
I dont smell it after about 30 mins, but to a womans scent.... it last at least 6 hours
543778
I vaguely remember an odor but I'm guessing it must've gone away pretty quickly since it's just a vague memory. :) I hope that helps. :)
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This one isn't obnoxious like most of them. You may smell it for a day or two and then it seems to disappear.
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It will dissipate after some time. I let mine sit outside for a day in fresh air. The odor will fade.